We are All in This Together...My father is the biggest person in my life. He has always been my rock and someone I can believe in. Learning about his illness was quite a devastating shock...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prostatic adenocarcinoma ...I am 52 yrs old had psa last yr 8.1 didn't follow up and go this time it was 9.3 so I had biopsy and the results came in Mychart...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tumor on spine...I have had prostate cancer for five years and it has continued to pop up periodically. I have had it on my pelvis, lower lumbar and neck. I had radiation...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Treatment options...I have just joined this group and would welcome any input from others. I am 72 yrs. old. I was diagnosed with Pca in Nov, 2022 after a biopsy. A...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
A Chat With ChatGPT About Prostate Cancer...Receiving a cancer diagnosis for the first time is much like having a clanging alarm clock suddenly go off by your head. “I have cancer! I have cancer!” Ring, ring, ring. I thought...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Penile implants...It saddens me to read all the posts about having ED after prostate surgery. I went through this and finally made up my to get an inflatable penile implant. I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Can You Lose Penis Length from Prostate Cancer Treatment?...Loss of penis length or girth is often not discussed as a side effect of prostate cancer treatment. Unfortunately, doctors rarely mention it during treatment consultation. This means that it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDepressionSide Effects
My Journey Through Side Effects...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason 4 +3, in January 2020, age 64. I opted for robotic radical prostatectomy. I was aware of the possible side effects, including incontinence...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)...I had prostatectomy surgery 16 months ago. I haven't had sex or even an erection since. I had everthing removed in the surgery and no nerve saving. I don't understand...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessIntimacy & Relationships
Can't Make a Treatment Decision? How to Overcome "Decision Paralysis"...I believe the hardest decision a man makes is when he faces a prostate cancer diagnosis and is asked, "How do you want to proceed?" While many treatments are available...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Join the Conversation: 4 Forums on Sex and Emotional Support With Prostate Cancer...For several years, the forums section of ProstateCancer.net has been a place to vent, find support, and connect with others about prostate cancer. Below is a compilation of some interesting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Questions to ask Radiation Oncologist...I had a radical prostatectomy in March of 2022. My PSA levels have recently started elevating and are currently at .23. My urologist referred me to a radiation oncologist and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
10 Days Post Surgery- My Experience So Far...At 59 years old, a blood draw revealed elevated PSA July 2023, 4+3=7, PSA of 7. X-ray, MRI, Biopsy followed. I began studying the disease and treatment options. My brother-in-law...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Prostate 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...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesDiagnosis
Burning pain 2 years post radiation ...RP then psa <0.01 5 years psa .24 External radiation BAD burning pain in urethra base of penis. Psa back to<0.01 4 yes later psa .02 Found that any little...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Treatment for Prostate Cancer...I have just bee diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, PSA of 8.6 (was 10.8 but I was on Testorone gel). negative test for enlarged prostate, negative MRI, but biopsy came back...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
PSA climbing...My PSA is climbing. I am 54 and my psa is as follows 1/11/21 - 1.6 6/4/22 - 2.3 1/9/23 - 3.7 5/11/23 - 2.99 9/6/23 - 3.01 2/21/24 -...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Top 10 Mistakes After My Cancer Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 57 and had no symptoms, health issues, or family history. All my blood work, including blood pressure, was optimal. I wasn’t taking...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Newly diagnosed 53 year old very scared...Hi I am a 53 year old diagnosed 2 days ago. Psa 8.4 gleason 7 4+3. Waiting on bone scan and mri. Having Night terrors and feeling like cancer has...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
