FeaturedPSA level after prostrate removalWorried ….. had my prostate removed six months ago. Three months ago I had my PSA and it was .04 just had another PSA test after 6 months and my...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesPSASurgery
FeaturedPost prostatetectomyMay be silly, but it seems that my penis is smaller since my surgery and my catheter was removed.Does anyone else think this ???...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Have you been on ADT as part of your treatment?At one point or another, many of us being treated for prostate cancer will be advised to go on hormone therapy as part of our treatment. I am interested in...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
PROSTRATE REMOVED PSA GROWINGPROSTRATE REMOVED 13 YEARS AGO. PSA READINGS STARTING TO INCREASE. LATEST .32 PSA. WILL BE GOING FOR BONE SCAN AND PET SCAN. I'M CONCERN ON RADIATION TREATMENTS. HISTORY I HAD...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
FeaturedWhy is it hard to poop after radiation?Hi, all. I recently completed my Cyberknife treatment and a few days later, I’ve been having terrific pain while trying to poop. The doc says this is normal but it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FeaturedSalvage Therapy - Chapter 3The first two chapters of my story (#1 biopsy to surgery, and #2 surveillance) can be found here https://prostatecancer.net/stories/my-one-year-anniversary. Now on the chapter 3: Having had the robotic surgery on...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsTips & Advice
FeaturedInsurance Coverage of PSA Tests POST-Treatment?Rather than wait on hold forever with my insurance company, can anyone confirm what is the 'typical' coverage for post-treatment PSA tests for gold and platinum plans with most private...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Just at the early part of this adventure. At this point I am only aware of having cancer because they , the doctors, are telling me I have it. I am feeling well. I was diagnosed kind of...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedBooks That Help 📚It's prostate cancer awareness month in September. This year we are focusing our attention on the stories and experiences of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to better understand how prostate...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedCoping With Prostate CancerHave you found ways to cope with your prostate cancer diagnosis? Are you a partner to someone diagnosed with prostate cancer, with a way to cope for them? Do you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies