FeaturedTULSA treatmentIn June of this year, I found out my PSA was 12.3. I am 63. For some reason, this is the first PSA in my medical record. I had a...reactions2repliesTreatmentAwarenessDiagnosisHormone TherapyNewly DiagnosedPSA
PSA rise 1.8 to 19.1 in 6 months54 yr old male. For the past 5 yrs, including six months ago, my PSA was level with readings around 1.8/1.9. Urologist was not concerned because they have been stable...reactions18repliesDiagnosisPSA
FeaturedWorried over possible diagnosis Been experiencing lower back pain and right leg stiffness for 4-5 weeks. Finally got an MRI which showed a very small low- density lesion on my tailbone and another small...reactions6repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
FeaturedCancer Treatment Centers of AmericaMy PSA came back with 15.98 level. Biopsy Gleason score 4+3=7 in all core samples except 2 which were 4+4=8. I am scheduled to go to the Cancer Treatment Center...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisPSA
FeaturedSecond opinion for MRI resultsHi.My name is Tiberiu and I am from Romania. I am a little bit worried, so I would like to know your opinions about my MRI results, please! I am...reactionsrepliesPSATips & AdviceSymptomsDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Recently Diagnosed and Have QuestionsHi All, my husband (63) has just started his journey and we were wondering what the timeline is. A high PSA, nodule on exam, MRI which indicated a large lesion...reactions10repliesNewly DiagnosedSupportive CareTips & AdviceTreatmentCaregivingDiagnosisFriends & FamilyPSA
External Beam Radiation TherapyHi everyone... Thank you for reading this post. My husband is a fit, strong, wonderful 57 year old man. He has just had his brachytherapy and we were told yesterday...reactions1replyCaregivingDiagnosisFriends & FamilySupportive CareTips & AdviceTreatment
What is the maximum radiation dose you can receive treating prostate cancer before it significantly increases new cancer risk?Keep thinking that if you get radiation as first treatment and then mets occur and you have to get more salvage radiation... how much radiation can the body take? When...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Using frozen fraction (neurosave) during surgery for nerve sparing?A high standing surgeon at a top German clinic informed me that during the DaVinci surgery they do a frozen fraction of nerves (neurosave If I'm not mistaken) and they...reactions2repliesSurgeryDiagnosisTreatment
Bone scan I received the results of my bone scan today and there is no sign of metastatic prostate cancer in the bones. Big relief. I will see a surgeon next month...reactions2repliesDiagnosis