Questions to ask Radiation OncologistI had a radical prostatectomy in March of 2022. My PSA levels have recently started elevating and are currently at .23. My urologist referred me to a radiation oncologist and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Treatment for Prostate CancerI have just bee diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, PSA of 8.6 (was 10.8 but I was on Testorone gel). negative test for enlarged prostate, negative MRI, but biopsy came back...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
PSA climbingMy PSA is climbing. I am 54 and my psa is as follows 1/11/21 - 1.6 6/4/22 - 2.3 1/9/23 - 3.7 5/11/23 - 2.99 9/6/23 - 3.01 2/21/24 -...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What Should Be Known About the Digital Rectal Exam?There's a lot to be discussed about digital rectal exams. This is a space to ask questions and share your experience with DRE's....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisSide EffectsAwareness
Psa 172My husband recently got a call back from his doctor because his PSA results showed his low at 172. He’s 52 years old, but had pancreatic cancer when he was...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
PSA 142Hi all. I just recently had bloodwork done and my PSA is 142. 4 years ago it was 2. My GP has me referred to a Urologist so this is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly DiagnosedPSATips & Advice
Lupron and BCG side effectsI have been on Lupron for 5 years fpr prostate cancer and just had my 6th of 6 BCG treatments for bladder cancer yesterday. The muscle pain last night was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
PT3b ductal 30%I had RRP in December 2023 and have had two PSA results since first one 0.22 next 0.38. Waiting for three month test next week I wonder about treatment options...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
When it hits the lungsYou can look back and catch up with my story, but I think I’ve hit a new phase. Prostate cancer spread to a node on left lung. Started back on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Questions on radiation effects after cancer returnedMy husband had a prostatectomy 6 years ago, the cancer has returned, He did have a PSMA scan, and it does not appear to have spread to bones. They are...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentSide Effects