FeaturedActive todaySharing my Radiation Therapy ExperienceI will be starting this new thread and as promised will be sharing my experience going through External Radiation Therapy.. As a background and for exiting or new incoming bros...Reactions 0 reactions Comments105 repliesDiagnosisTreatment
Active 4 days agoProstate cancer Just got the word I have prostrate cancer but very undecided on therapy? Removal surgery ? Or radiation I’m just 54 to much to take in. At this point my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
Active 4 days agoDiagnosed in October, PSA 97, Gleason 4+3/7I just found this site this week so I guess I'm already 6 months behind. :) I'm 66, healthy and active and in October I learned my PSA rocketed up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisTreatment
Active 4 days agoWas your prostate cancer diagnosis delayed? Sometimes a diagnosis comes later; misdiagnosis happens, tests are put off, or poor guidance is given. Whatever the cause, sometimes it feels like diagnosis should have come earlier. Were you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTips & Advice
FeaturedActive 7 days agoWhat Was Your PSA Level When Diagnosed?Just curious what PSA level you were at when diagnosed. Mine was 85 with Gleason score of 7. Stage T3c. Doc said I had it for some time. I was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments223 repliesDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate CancerPSAAwareness
FeaturedDark depression on LupronI have stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to my bladder. After starting lupron, the depression that I learned to manage is back with a vengeance. I cry all...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosis
Thinking of doing nothingAm 62 and just found out that I have three cancerous prostate growths. Doctor wants me to look at prostatectomy or radiation. Thing is I’m not sure if I want...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingIntimacy & RelationshipsDiagnosis
What Should Be Known About the Digital Rectal Exam?There's a lot to be discussed about digital rectal exams. This is a space to ask questions and share your experience with DRE's....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSide EffectsAwarenessDiagnosis
55 and looking for some insightI was diagnosed two years ago. Have been doing active surveillance since. 3 biopsy’s -1 MRI—multiple Psa tests Latest biopsy revealed 3 areas of concern one (3-3) and 2 (3-4)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesDiagnosisTips & Advice
FeaturedNervous about findings 47 years old PSA increase from 2.7 to 4.55 in one year. MRI result of PIRADS 3. Biopsy results (17 samples) 5 on right ride, 1 on left were positive...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPSATips & Advice