How many patients get a diagnosis without an explanation of what lies ahead?...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceSupportive CareDiagnosis
Friendships During Cancer...As we drive to Chicago to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, we remember our lives together during the past 50 years. After my husband Dan’s prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and...reactions2comments
How have your friendships changed? ...The prostate cancer journey can have an impact on many of our personal relationships. Have your friendships changed since your diagnosis?...reactions10repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Mental and Emotional Wellness...There is a need to understand mental and emotional wellness in the course of prostate cancer therapy and treatment. Societal and pandemic-related issues have made mental health a central part...reactions3comments
How to get energy back...Low or no teso? How to my energy back when I can have normal T? Because of PSA...reactions2repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Difficulties going "#2" 1 year post prostatectomy: Has anyone else out there had this problem?...I had a radical robotic (nerve-sparing) prostatectomy about a year ago, and I've had some difficulty with bowel movements since then. Is there anyone out there who can tell me...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceAdvanced Prostate CancerSide Effects
Gleason 6 treatment...Hi, I had a biopsy and it came back with Gleason 6 (3+3). The urologist first told me it was extremely important that I have a biopsy done every 12...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Dutasteride ...Hi, I put this question in yesterday, but now I can't see it anywhere, so I'll try again. I'm 63 years old with BPH and prostate cancer. Urologist told me...reactionsreplies
Prostate biopsy ...Dumbest thing i ever did.open an enclosed tumor letting cancer cells out into my body....reactions1reply
Struggling...I am 67 y/o diagnosed in Dec. with a Gleason 6 3+3 finding. As my Dr. explained it was not dire but was certainly cancer. I had 3 options. Active...reactions14comments
Radiation 3 years after radical prostatectomy with 1 nerve spared...Hello I had a radical prostatectomy 3 years ago with 1 nerve spared and I have had a good sex life since. Now I have biochemical recurrence and starting radiation...reactions2repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Bladder issues during prostate radiation...I am 67 and undergoing radiation treatment for Gleason 6 prostate cancer. I am at the halfway mark. The first week or two went fine but now I have developed...reactions3replies
recomendations for urologists that will consult for cash - ...I'm curious I have Kaiser in Southern California . They gave me a PSA test ( without asking first or explaining what it is or asking if I wanted it...reactionsreplies
Join the Conversation: How Long It Takes to Get a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis...Prostate cancer can be difficult to diagnose. It often shows no symptoms in the early stages. And even when potential symptoms appear, like trouble urinating or erectile dysfunction, they could...reactions7comments
Sepsis after prostectimy ...Had prostectimy. 2 weeks later I was admitted back into hospital with sepsis. In the hospital for 5 days. Still on antibiotics. Problem is I tire easily and barely have...reactions3repliesAwarenessSide Effects
Managing Side Effects Of Prostate Cancer...I am my father's caregiver, so I would like to share some more of his journey. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 72. When I look...reactions4comments
Androgen therapy may not be needed for intermediate prostate cancer...i did a check of research papers on pubmed and quickly found several studies with large numbers of patients followed and saw two startling conclusions. 1. there is no consensus...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentHormone Therapy
Bone strengthener Prolia and alternatives?...We all know the meds and radiation take their toll by weakening bone density. My doc is wanting me to start Prolia. There is a slight chance of Prolia causing...reactions3replies
The Darkest Point...I wrote this four weeks ago while I was feeling it. It's pretty dark. You have been warned. How do I find the strength to keep going when all I...reactions1comment
