FeaturedPost robotic prostatectomy side effectsGood morning and thank you all in advance for your time. I had a robotic prostatectomy 2 weeks ago. No complications. Upon catheter removal (7 days) I suddenly find a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesDiagnosisPSA
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FeaturedCT Guidance Wire?????Does anyone know what this is. I'm getting a CT scan of the lower back prior to starting my radiation therapy after the first of the year. My insurance approval...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Should I get a biopsy?Hi folks, I have a family history of prostate cancer (father & two of his brothers); had a recent ultrasound that revealed a 8mm nodule on prostate; my latest PSA...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
Never Give UpIt’s one of the biggest hang ups for men who have surgery how it will affect their ability to get an erection after treatment. Everyone is very different in how...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
FeaturedNew diagnosis Gleason 6Hello I would really appreciate peoples advice and experience. My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer yesterday over the phone! They said he is a Gleason 6, low grade cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How to FInd Where Your Cancer is hiding?I've been stage IV since (2008). PSA is .265 been clmbing for a while now. Third relapse after RP. NED other than PSA. I'm curious if there is any way...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerResearch & Clinical Trials
FeaturedLooking for new job with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Hi, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at the end of 2017. I had prostatectomy, radiation, lupron, and xtandi but it has advanced to stage 4 . It has metastasized...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesWork & EmploymentAdvanced Prostate CancerSurgeryTreatment
Managing life as a prostate cancer caregiverAs a caregiver, I found myself in roles I never imagined. I found myself changing dressings, administering medications, cleaning incisions, watching for infections and deciding when we needed to head...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingCoping