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Newly Diagnosed and Dreading It

On 10/1/2024 I had my biopsy after a 4.7 PSA (and fairly high scores on the more "advanced version" of it). I hoped beyond hope that it was the result...

Among the awful side effects of PCa…

…the worst is total impotence. I’m an old man, so nature may have taken its course, even without the PCa, but I’m told normal testosterone starts at 140. Mine is...

The effect of mushroom extract on heart stents

I have been on 2 mushroom extracts for about 3 months. 1 mL of each, morning and night. My oncologist wants a psa every month but I have had many...

Dealing with Lupron Depot “FUNK” Depression

I’m 62. I was diagnosed with a 4 + 3, 7 prostate tumour in May, 2023. My scans were negative, but my MRI showed left side tumour extension and left...

How am I supposed to find a supporting woman

I was widowed for the 2nd time then had radical prosectomy, radiation and Orgovyx with 6 months left of that. Lonely is not the ideal mental frame for going through...

My mindset was wrong and I am working on it

As those who have read my previous posts may know, I've had some very difficult mental health issues with my prostate cancer diagnosis and that these have likely been aggravated...

What does this all mean for my life expectancy?

Nov 2017 after 5.8 PSA had a biopsy, positive. 4+5 Gleason 60% tumor. Prostatectomy 2/18. 3/18 PSA doubling. 9/18 PSA 7.2. 40 days of radiation plus lupron. PSA down for...

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