Can someone explain why treating Gleason 4+3 is a good idea when MSK's calculator shows low risk of deathI got my biopsy results and am Gleason 4+3 without spread but in both sides of prostate. The doctor recommends treatment. Memorial Sloane Kettering's life expectancy calculator, however, shows that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
FeaturedSex after prostate cancerI am a pelvic floor physical therapist who treats men following a diagnosis of prostate cancer. I often ask this question of my patients and would welcome the responses of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments144 replies
HDR Brackytherapy Hi All, Gleason 7, PSA 8.9, tumour contained with the prostate. Opted for HDR bracky as a mono treatment. Two ops preformed 1 week apart in June/july23. My PSA dropped...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwarenessTreatment
High PSAMy PSA was 3.8 in March of 2023. At my PCP on March 15, 2024 it was 5.5. Tested at urologist on March 25 it was 7.94 was retested yesterday...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
ADT & OsteoporosisI am 66 and my biopsy came back + with a gleason 8. There was blood in my urine sample so urologist sent me for a cystoscopy to check my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
FeaturedActive Surveillance I read on the forum of a patient who maintained AS for 9 years before having radiotherapy. Are there others here who have been under AS for lengthy periods of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
FeaturedSharing my Radiation Therapy ExperienceI will be starting this new thread and as promised will be sharing my experience going through External Radiation Therapy.. As a background and for exiting or new incoming bros...Reactions 0 reactions Comments104 repliesDiagnosisTreatment
PSA up after 16 years2008, prostate removed, follow with Radiation, now 16 years later number is high enough for doctor to order PET scan But??? Came back with no cancer? Why..number at 2.1...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
optional treatmentI am have been with prostate cancer for 3 + years. Have been on lupron for first 2 years and it kept the cancer in check. My oncologist took me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
FeaturedEmotional support for prostate cancerRunning a prostate cancer support group for gay men has opened me up to the psychological and sexual price we pay having prostate cancer. Our personal identity is closely tied...Reactions 0 reactions Comments50 repliesAwarenessIntimacy & RelationshipsMental HealthSupportive CareTips & Advice