FeaturedDecipher prostate testYesterday I had a consultation with my urologist to go over my biopsy results. Overall T1c. Cancer cells in 3 out of 6 locations in the prostate. Gleason score 3+3=6...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
FeaturedRadiation Day OneOn Eligard for three weeks and received first radiation treatment this morning. Waiting for effects from combined treatments. Very positive outlook and looking forward to getting back to work in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
FeaturedQuestions for the DoctorSoooo... I'm 63 years old. March I had my annual PSA blood test and it shot up from 4 to 5.67 in a years time. Went to the urologist, found...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
FeaturedIs the PI-RADS score determined by computer analysis or by humans?Hi! I've been away from the site for a while, as I've been having surgery for what appeared to be bladder cancer (but the CT scan was in error, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
How can we communicate best with our doctors? Sometimes it can be difficult to talk with our doctors. At times we may not feel heard, and other times we might not understand what they are trying to tell...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesHealthcare TeamAwarenessTreatment
Spirituality and ReligionA prostate cancer journey can be a long and difficult road. Sometimes we look for support outside of our physical world. How has prostate cancer affected your spirituality and religious...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSupportive Care
FeaturedWhen to stop treatments, supporting my DadI am posting for support as a caregiver to my Dad. My Dad's medical case is very complicated. Today, my Dad is 88.5 years old. In the mid 2000's he...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
FeaturedHigh PSA and biopsyHi, My dad just went to the urologist yesterday. His PSA was 27.7. In the past year I didn't know but, his nephrologist had been testing him and his PSA...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate CancerTreatmentAwarenessPSA
FeaturedProstate Biopsy I had a fusion biopsy done 4 days ago and was wondering if what I'm experiencing is normal. I was sent home without any discharge instructions. My urologist that performed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
FeaturedBeing pushed to have a biopsyHi all, a little background here. I am 56. Prior to 50 PSA was less than 4. Starting at 50 it started creeping up to 4 and at 52 it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 replies