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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisAwarenessTips & 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)...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesDiagnosisTips & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessDiagnosis
FeaturedDark depression on LupronI have stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to my bladder. After starting lupron, the depression that I learned to manage is back with a vengeance. I cry all...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingIntimacy & 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....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisSide EffectsAwareness
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...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesPSATips & AdviceAwarenessDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHormone 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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
K4 score resultsI'm 56 years old and started having some issues with urinating. Went to my family doctor and had my PSA tested. Results were 14.6. Referred to a urologist and two...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisPSA