PSA post surgery Three years after having my prostate removed my PSA is still detectable and is fluctuating. Am I just waiting for a metastasis?...reactions1replyPSADiagnosis
Diagnosed in October, PSA 97, Gleason 4+3/7I just found this site this week so I guess I'm already 6 months behind. :) I'm 66, healthy and active and in October I learned my PSA rocketed up...reactions5repliesTreatmentDiagnosisTips & Advice
Has everyone here had a TRUS Biopsy ?My father recently had elevated psa at 18 and the doctor advised MRI and trus biopsy my question is , if MRI shows something is the biopsy still necessary because...reactions1replyDiagnosisAwarenessTips & Advice
55 and looking for some insightI was diagnosed two years ago. Have been doing active surveillance since. 3 biopsy’s -1 MRI—multiple Psa tests Latest biopsy revealed 3 areas of concern one (3-3) and 2 (3-4)...reactions30repliesDiagnosisTips & Advice
If MP-MRI shows cancer why biopsy ? Is it necessary to do a biopsy if the mri shows cancer. Asking for my dad who is 83. Why can’t treatment be started as soon as mri report is...reactions2repliesDiagnosisAwarenessTips & Advice
Thinking of doing nothingAm 62 and just found out that I have three cancerous prostate growths. Doctor wants me to look at prostatectomy or radiation. Thing is I’m not sure if I want...reactions5repliesCopingIntimacy & RelationshipsDiagnosis
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....reactions6repliesDiagnosisAwarenessSide Effects
FeaturedNervous about findings 47 years old PSA increase from 2.7 to 4.55 in one year. MRI result of PIRADS 3. Biopsy results (17 samples) 5 on right ride, 1 on left were positive...reactions23repliesAwarenessTips & AdvicePSADiagnosis
My Journey Stage 4I was diagnosed with stage 4 Prostate Cancer in November 2017 . My Urologist said he thought I would be a good candidate for a specific clinical trail . (Blind...reactions2repliesHormone TherapyCopingDiagnosis
FeaturedSBRT or HDR Brachytherapy - 48 y/oI’m 48 years old and diagnosed with the beginning stages of intermediate prostate cancer. Highest Gleason 7, in 4 areas, highest PSA was 7.1. Was mostly 3-5.5 during active surveillance...reactions19repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice