Get Checked Early and Ask About High PSA Numbers!...Hi, my name is Tim, moved down to Florida 4 years ago. When up in Connecticut, my PSA numbers were always very high 20/24, but they never told me I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Almost 5 Years a Survivor & Hiking the Camino de Santiago for Prostate Cancer Awareness...I had a PSA done in 2010 and it was a 4.7 - looking back, it was probably PCa back then. Fast forward to 10/13/2014, the day after the Long...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Survivors' Guide to Surgery...Despite new treatment options, surgery remains a common option for prostate cancer treatment. We're digging into the experiences of folks who've had surgery. Keep reading to find out how to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The All New Full Monty...My prostate cancer journey has just past the 4 years in remission after non-nerve sparing radical prostatectomy. Since that time a lot of things have happened and I have received...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly Diagnosed...Over the last few years I noticed my urine flow become increasingly slower, more urgent while feeling complete fullness in my bladder. In the past year my PSA level kept...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Support: Finding the Right Team...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 3 years ago. Just the announcement of this was sobering. Here I am a single dad raising 3 girls and on top of handling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remove Prostate?...Found out last week that I have prostate cancer, waiting now for results to see if it has spread. My Gleason score is a 9 out of 10, but my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Active Surveillance Post-Treatment...December 2018 I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer metastasis in bones and lymph nodes I went to my primary doctor for my annual physical no idea my PSA...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Better Late Than Never: Diagnosis & Treatment...In the 68 years I have been alive, no one has ever checked my PSA. Finally, a urologist that I have been going to for 10 years did one. Results...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fighting Back...I had prostate cancer. OK so I probably still do but it’s on its way out. Let’s back up to early 2018. During a routine checkup my doctor noticed my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Zytiga & Lupron...Stage 4, diagnosed May, 2018. One year on Zytiga and Lupron took PSA from 1230 to .32. The best advice I could offer is keep a positive attitude....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I have my prostate removed?...Was told last week that I have prostate cancer, gleason score of 9 but psa only 1.7. my uroligist said that he hadsno clue why my psa was that low...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Community Guide to Advanced Prostate Cancer...While there's a lot of things that bring cancer survivors of all stages together, there are some things that alter the experience for advanced stage folks. From fatigue to a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What do you go to next if BiMix injections aren’t working?...Had Surgery March of 2018....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Wanted...A Crystal Ball...I was recently reading an article on the internet that was written by a physician who's specialty was palliative care. The main thrust of his article was this: If you...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Power in Community...We have a community of people living with prostate cancer and other folks dealing with it. Our communities are made up of doctors, lawyers, teachers, public service workers just to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Advanced Cancer Spotlight: Sam...In this Spotlight series, we talk with community members about their diagnosis and treatment journeys. We also discuss what awareness means and what other folks diagnosed should know. Sam is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway - CLOSED...This year's giveaway is...homework? We're offering a chance to score some free required reading for prostate cancer advocates. We're also honored to include a canvas print donated by artist and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments