The Fear of Losing My Male Identity After Prostate Cancer Surgery...Did you hear that? OK, let’s try it again. Take a deep breath, stay quiet for a minute, and really listen. In the silence you may hear a small voice...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When It Comes to Prostate Cancer, Don't Rush, But Don't Stop!...Prostate cancer often becomes a major partner in men's lives. What once was a death sentence, prostate cancer now often takes on the role of a chronic illness for those...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why would Pet Scan not detect prostate cancer...60 old with Stage 3 Gleason 7 (4+3) recently went through Pet Scan and no cancer detected. Although my current PSA is at 1.0 and has been doubling post robotic...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Ahead of the Curve of Erectile Function...I am a pelvic floor physical therapist and have treated many people for sexual dysfunction. That includes men and women of all ages, with all manner of concerns regarding their...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
FeaturedActive Surveillance ...I read on the forum of a patient who maintained AS for 9 years before having radiotherapy. Are there others here who have been under AS for lengthy periods of...Reactions0reactionsComments17 replies
Discontinuing drugs...Hi, my name is John. I’ve been on orgovyx for approximately two years my cancer doctor decided it’s time to get off of the medication. I’m happy to get off...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Likelihood of metastasis to bone?...I'm a 66 year-old generally healthy male. My PSA has gone from 1.5 to 2.5 over the past three years. My father had PCa. I tend to get anxiety over...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Tips for Managing Symptoms ...My father has reoccurring prostate cancer. His PSA numbers are now high enough that he has to restart treatment, and he's getting Xtandi and Lupron. The docs have given no...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsAwarenessTips & Advice
My Father Learned He Had Prostate Cancer. What Would His Future be Like?...I remember as if it was yesterday. Fear was the first thing that jumped into my mind when I heard the words for my father: "you have prostate cancer." We...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Side effects to sex life...If you are one of many that lost your ability to have an erection, and/or lost significant length from prostatectomy due to PC, and feel your issues took that much...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessAdvanced Prostate CancerCoping
Can dark chocolate be used to help prevent prostate cancer?...Is 1 oz of 86% cocoa dark chocolate per day too much to help prevent prostate cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I got a PIRADS 3 score...Hi, I had a prostate MRI 3 weeks ago. I had a Pirads 3 score. Impressions said 2 lesions and BPH. Can anyone tell me how serious pirads 3 is?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
How did you feel making a treatment decision? ...There are many options for treating prostate cancer. There are just as many, if not more, emotions associated with our treatment decisions. Tell us: What treatment did you decide on?...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAwarenessTreatmentTips & Advice
My story...In June, 2022, I was notified that my PSA marker was High at 4.8. I ignored it until May, 2023 when it was up to 9.2. Since my bladder was...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What You Need to Know After Getting a Cancer Diagnosis...Getting a cancer diagnosis can be devastating. I know it was for me when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It hit me completely out in left field, like a...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
To retire early or keep working ...I'm 58, in 2021 diagnosed PC 3+4 had surgery. I was off work for 10 weeks mainly due to nerve damage during surgery. Lost weight, blood pressure normalized felt good...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesWork & Employment
I Share This in the Hope...No one knows the pain, distress, or whatever you want to name it that a cancer survivor goes through. I am just opening up about my vulnerable state in a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Harm Than Good...I’m heartily sick of arguing for PSA testing/screening with healthcare professionals who are rabid anti-PSA testers. They constantly quote guidance made in 2012 from the United States Preventive Services Task...Reactions0reactionsComments34 comments
When should we first start getting our PSA tested? ...There's a lot of thoughts about when men should start getting their PSA tested. Share your thoughts with the community here....Reactions0reactionsComments84 repliesAwarenessPSATips & Advice
Finding a Support Person for Doctor Appointments...People with prostate cancer often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating can be side effects, too. That is why medical experts often...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
