1st stage prostate cancer: to operate or not?56 years diagnosed with 1st stage prostate cancer. Consulted 3 doctors. 1. One said to operate. 2. Second said not to operate and keep observing. 3. Third said you can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 repliesSurgeryNewly DiagnosedTreatment
FeaturedHiFu Treatment My Uro oncologist suggests that I consider HiFu. I understand that it is not cover by insurance. Looking for feedback regarding this treatment, side effects, etc. Thank you in advance....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
FeaturedWhat are the side effects of ADT and how long do they last after shotMy husband had RP 3 years ago, the PSA recently went up a little and he started radiation and a Lupron shot. The shot made his libido shot. How long...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregivingHormone TherapySide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedMost effective/least side effectsMy head is still spinning. Healthy 72 yr old. But who knows how long that'll last. Grade 2, T1c, GS six 6's, one 7 (3+4) contained within the prostate, last...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsAwareness
How Do You Prepare For Radiation?How do you successfully prep for radiation treatment when suffering side effects of diarrhea, dehydration, and loss of electrolytes? I'm 68 years old. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
FeaturedHIFU treatment, is it an option?Diagnosed about a month ago with prostate cancer. Out of 12 biopsies, two were Gleason score 6 (3+3) and two were 7 (3+4). Had a surgical consult today and a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
SCINTIX A very intresting treatment modeIn a meeting of peer support volunteers yesterday, we were told that this machine will be installed at our facility in June. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ6kVFwZ1jI...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentAdvanced Prostate Cancer
FeaturedHIFU experience from othersHey All 64 and recently diagnosed with Stage 1/Gleason6 confined to prostate. Urologist here in Spokane WA says I am good candidate and he has done over 200 procedures. Curious...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
FeaturedHow long have you been experiencing the side effects of treatment?Each person's experience with prostate cancer is different. Especially with the severity and experience of treatment side effects. What side effects have you experienced? Have the side effects of treatment...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentAwareness
FeaturedNew Study Results Dangerously Oversimplified By The MediaWas watching the National News on ABC a day or two ago. One of the major stories was a "breakthrough study" regarding Prostate Cancer. They refer to a recently released...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment