FeaturedTRUSI'm scheduled for a TRUS next Friday but am concerned that I not only don't know enough about the biopsy procedure, but I'm concerned also that the difference of opinions...reactions3replies
FeaturedPSA questionMy first two PSA tests after my robot assisted prostatectomy were <.13 and the Urologist stated everything was fine and the surgeon said I could consider myself cancer free. My...reactions2repliesPSASurgery
FeaturedBPH and CancerHas anyone had both in this forum. Would appreciate your experience. Does that complicate things?...reactions2repliesAwareness
FeaturedOk weird new question My husband just completed Novalis tx and today got a covid booster. Diarrhea is out of control. Anyone know if these two treatments are to blame? From what I’ve read...reactions2replies
Lupron therapyMy oncologist has suggested that I have hormone therapy before I begin radiation. I have read about the side affects from the Lupron injections which have me on edge. Essentially...reactions12repliesTreatmentSurgery
FeaturedLow % of biopsies are in fact cancer.What Percentage of Prostate Biopsies Are Cancer?: Prostate cancer is caused by an abnormal overgrowth of cells in the prostate. A prostate biopsy is used to diagnose prostate cancer, of...reactions1reply
FeaturedPSA and covidI had a radical prostectomy two years ago in July. The surgery biopsy showed no positive margins, and I recovered full bladder control after about 6 weeks. The psa 6...reactionsreplies
FeaturedGamma knifeOn behalf of my husband, has anyone had gamma knife radiation and can tell me side effects? He had the gel injection 2 weeks ago to separate the prostate from...reactions7replies
FeaturedWhat to expect at initial consultation My GP recommended I see a urologist due to increase in PSA in my latest blood test. Values have gone from 1.69 in 2019 to 2.88 last week. What should...reactions2replies
FeaturedLifestyle changesHi all: Are there testimonials that lifestyle changes have reversed or slowed down prostate cancer? Thanks Somesh...reactions1reply