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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesDiagnosisPSA
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSurgeryDiagnosisTreatment
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosis
MRI in 2021 - nano MRI advantages?Some new information as of June 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoOecPYm0TM NanoMRI combined with PSMA/PET can yield even better screening results. Anyone aware of facilities un US and Europe that do this? The...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate Cancer
[M59][EU] Why the recurrence rate% is so high even with brachytherapy+external beam for prostate cancer?I can't understand what makes cancer return even when people use brachytherapy and combine it with external beam radiation. The external beam for the pelvis area should take care of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisSurvivorshipAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Where to find top oncologists that specialise in prostate cancer?Looking for a neutral oncologist who would not push a specific treatment, but instead evaluate neutrally. I wanted to get opinion of Mark Scholz, but unfortunately they don't take patients...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Comparison between brachytherapy (SEED implant) and Cyberknife (SBRT)?59yr, Gleason 4+3=7, PSA7.8, T2c. Looking for radiation treatment in form of SBRT (Cyberknife) and Brachytherapy. Where can I find the best comparison between the two methods to ultimately decide...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
[59M]What is best method of determining if prostate cancer has spread to lymph nodes?I apologise for making yet another thread with questions. Let me know if I'm asking too much on this forum. 59M Diagnosis: Gleason 4+3=7, T2c, PSA 7.8. Some classify as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisHormone TherapyNewly Diagnosed
[59M] Is (PSMA) PET scan best diagnosis tool available in 2021?59M, cT2c, Gleason 4+3=7, PSA 7.8 prostate cancer diagnosis. Before undergoing radiation treatment or surgery, how beneficial would it be to get a PSMA PET scan to confirm if there...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
