My Prostate Biopsy Story...A biopsy is a check to test whether you have prostate cancer or not. Perhaps you’ve been told you may need this procedure and would like to know what happens...reactions19comments
Pending diagnosis ...I’ve had chronic prostate issues worsening for 10 years and just got prostate MRI results back with PI-RAD 4 likely clinically significant prostate cancer. I’ve been in chronic pain for...reactions2repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Any experience or advice for urethral pain and discomfort after prostatectomy ...Hello to you all. I am 3 weeks out after prostatectomy from prostate cancer. I am still having urethral pain and discomfort. Catheter was removed after 1 week. Are there...reactions1reply
Treatment gives fatigue exercise gives fatigue is there a balance should I take a recovery period ...reactions4repliesExerciseSide EffectsTreatment
Deciding on a Treatment, Without All the Answers...When you face a fork in the road you suddenly face options. You can stop and remain frozen in place. That is okay until you get hungry, cold or wet, need...reactions3comments
If MP-MRI shows cancer why biopsy ? ...Is it necessary to do a biopsy if the mri shows cancer. Asking for my dad who is 83. Why can’t treatment be started as soon as mri report is...reactions2repliesDiagnosisAwarenessTips & Advice
Has everyone here had a TRUS Biopsy ?...My father recently had elevated psa at 18 and the doctor advised MRI and trus biopsy my question is , if MRI shows something is the biopsy still necessary because...reactions1replyDiagnosisAwarenessTips & Advice
relugolix (Orgovyx) how has it affected you?...I am supposed to take Relugolix (They called it "the castration drug!) for 3 1/2 months before radiation. I need to hear from people who have taken it.What physical and...reactions7repliesHormone TherapySide EffectsTreatment
Hope...It’s early in the year as I sit and write this, and I’ve already been approached for help and advice from the friends and loved ones of two men recently...reactions5comments
Has anyone tried Keto diet with DON?...I have high risk cancer with 9 and 10 Gleason scores confined to prostate. I’ve been listening to advice from Dr Seyfried at Boston College about using a Keto diet...reactionsreplies
Orgovyx immunotherapy ...Hello all, details: Taking Orgovyx for 3 years, PSA staying @ less than 1. Now have returning BPH; using over counter supplements that are working Questions: anyone on similar track?...reactionsreplies
Recovering From Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)...The medical oncologist used the word “cured” in notes from an appointment I had with her. “Cured” in terms of prostate cancer is not totally reassuring for me, but I'll...reactions5comments
Starting on the road ......So after a huge amount of resistance, talking to a counselor, being in the pit of depression, and getting lots of pressure from my brother and sister I reluctantly decided...reactions3replies
The Stories We Don’t Share...I talk about my father’s prostate cancer journey a lot, but what I haven’t shared is how many times we almost failed to get here. My father was diagnosed with...reactions6comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...reactions4comments
PC Treatment after TURP...Had successful TURP over 16 years ago with minimal side effects. My stream has decreased over time but I seem to manage better than most of my buddies. I’m 68...reactions4replies
"Cancer Survivor"...I'd like to get the wisdom of the group about your feelings about using the expression "Cancer Survivor". I have no issue with those who choose to use the term...reactions1reply
Was your prostate cancer diagnosis delayed? ...Sometimes a diagnosis comes later; misdiagnosis happens, tests are put off, or poor guidance is given. Whatever the cause, sometimes it feels like diagnosis should have come earlier. Were you...reactions21repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisAwareness
