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Salvage Therapy - Chapter 3

The 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...

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Insurance 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...

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...

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Books 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...

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Coping With Prostate Cancer

Have 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...

Why is it difficult to go see a doctor early?

Men are less likely to go to the doctor early on when experiencing symptoms. Many men tend to ignore or hide their health issues and avoid the doctor, hoping things...

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Prospective study shows MRI-guided laser ablation for BPH is safe and effective

The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) will feature a study of MRI-guided prostate laser ablation for BPH on the cover of its November issue! Researchers at the Prostate...

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Losing body functions

I have high riask Non - metastic Prostate Cancer with pi-rads 4/5 and gleason 7/9 scores . Considering IMRT Radiation with Space oar to protect rectum . What are my...

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Starting the treatment journey on Monday and looking for help

I am starting lupron injections on Monday along with abiraterone and prednisone. I have been taking bicalutamide for the past week and a half (something the Medical Oncologist suggested to...

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How to fix side effects of prostate cancer?

In May 2017 I had a TURP procedure that left me with retro ejaculation (Dry orgasm). I am now 74 and had Radical Prostatectomy Nov. 2019 followed up with Radiation...

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