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
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
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...reactions3repliesPSADiagnosis
Likelihood of metastasis to bone?I'm a 66 year-old generally healthy male. My PSA has gone from 1.5 to 2.5 over the past three years. My father had PCa. I tend to get anxiety over...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedPain in right side rear of chestHello all, I had HD radiation treatment for prostate cancer in Sept. 2021. Just two treatments. Everythiing has been good, my numbers went from 5.74 pre treatment down to a...reactions24repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
FeaturedWaiting for MRIMy name is Will. I'm 57 years old and have been on Hormone Replacement Therapy for 11 years. As part of the program, blood work and PSA tests are done...reactions6repliesSymptomsHormone TherapyDiagnosisPSA