Featuredspike in PSA 4 yrs post surgeryHi, I am 76 yrs old. I underwent surgical removal and radiotherapy of prostate cancer several years back. The PSA levels had more or less been low, there was once...reactions29replies
FeaturedCancer Mistaken for BPH 5 YearsJust wondering if anyone else had experienced this? I started treatment for BPH in 2019. I had a scope done in 2022 and they said I had 50% obstruction. They...reactions13replies
Active todayWhat were your first symptoms? Prostate cancer has some tell-tale symptoms that usually alert people to go see a physician. What were the first symptoms that you experienced?...reactions78repliesSymptomsAwarenessTips & Advice
Active todayCopingVery disappointing some days. 5+ years since prostate removal. After second year PSA rose to 0.13. My Oncologist suggested 35 treatments of radiation. My sex life is zero. Even after...reactionsreplies
Active todayDo you worry about prostate cancer coming back (recurrence)?Even after treatment, prostate cancer can come back. Do you worry about recurrence, or have you experienced it? Tell us below....reactions21repliesDiagnosis
Active todayVENT: How are you doing? - Really.Life with prostate cancer has its challenges and frustrations. This is a safe space to vent about what's happening with you. How are you doing?...reactions8repliesCoping
FeaturedActive todayHigh-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Hi -- has anyone had High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for treatment of prostate cancer? Thank you....reactions63replies
FeaturedActive todayADT and prostate cancerI went on ADT for six months in 2020 as part of my treatment for prostate cancer. The urologist didn't tell me that I would be experiencing hot flashes, mood...reactions134replies
FeaturedActive todaySurgery or Radiation?Urologists and a surgeon suggested Radical Prostatectomy to treat PC (PSA 11.9, Gleason 3+4=7, Intermediate Level). Been preparing myself for major surgery; however, after consultation with an Oncologist today I...reactions98replies
FeaturedActive todayWhat Treatment Did You Have for Prostate Cancer?Hello, my PSA was 6 when I got had my biopsy done, came back 3+4=7. Just starting to look at treatment options for prostate cancer. I would like to hear...reactions225repliesTreatment
FeaturedActive todayWhat 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...reactions325repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosisPSAAwareness
Active todayHow do you cope with the side effects of prostate cancer treatment?Many factors can lead to side effects, including the type of treatment you've had, other health care conditions, risk factors, and age. We want to know the worst side effect(s)...reactions157repliesCopingTreatmentSide Effects