Was I a Caregiver or Something Else?...When my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer many years ago, the nurse asked me if I was going to be his...reactions1comment
Bike Riding with Prostate Cancer...I have a question about bike riding and what might happen to my PSA scores because of it. Before my diagnosis I...reactions2replies
We Can Do Better, We Must Do Better...I had the privilege of being asked to speak, representing patients, as part of a symposium at the European Association of Urology...reactions9comments
The Aggressiveness Factor...After robot-assisted radical prostate surgery three years ago, my pathology report contained good news: clean margins, no lymph node involvement (pT2N0). But...reactionsreplies
Chronic Radiation Proctitis ...I had stereotactic radiation treatment after my Gleason score rose from 6 on diagnosis to 3+4 after 2 years. My PSA at...reactions1reply
I am in remission but the urinary and bowel are intense!...I am still on Bicalutimide after radiation and brachytherapy along with Lupron infusions. After I had the initial radiation I began to...reactions2repliesSymptomsCoping
Among the awful side effects of PCa…...…the worst is total impotence. I’m an old man, so nature may have taken its course, even without the PCa, but I’m...reactions1replySide EffectsCopingDepression
Patience, new activities ...Get hot flashes, tire easily, muscle weakness. Taking XTANDI daily and LUPRON shot quarterly. Still sleeping all night. Brain seems a little...reactions3repliesSide EffectsCoping
After prostate surgery, how to replace pleasure of prostate stimulate?...In my mid-20s I discovered that prostate "massage" produced awesome orgasm. But after prostatectomy in mid-70s that's no longer possible. Anal stimulation...reactions1replySide EffectsIntimacy & RelationshipsAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Do hobbies motivate you? ...Often passions and hobbies are things we look forward to doing. What hobbies or passions motivate you? What do you look forward...reactions15repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Does family motivate you? ...What does your relationship with family and prostate cancer look like? Are you motivated by your family?...reactions2repliesFriends & FamilyAwarenessTips & Advice
What inspires you? ...Prostate cancer can lead to a lot of anxiety and concerns about the future. That can make it hard to still stay...reactions42repliesAwarenessMental HealthTips & Advice
Coping with cancer treatment...I take CBD gummies and they help with the side effects. Can make you sleepy at times....reactions1replyCoping
Side effects...This site is so difficult. I want to share, but cannot figure how to do so. You take my ‘em and password...reactions1replySide Effects
Radiation Treatment of Prostate ...I was diagnose with prostate cancer and radiation was recommended. It was 5 weeks of radiation in July of 2021. It was...reactions4repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
Overcoming Anxiety and Stress During The First Year Of Diagnosis...My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer years ago. I had a lot of questions to ask the urologist. He was kind...reactions6comments
Decision time FLA or Radiation...Hello everyone. I've had BPH for quite awhile(turp in 2021) - biopsies in 2014(clear) and Jan 2024 showing Gl 3+4 Stage 2...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Sensational prostate treatment - BAT...After struggling with prostate cancer for 3 years I read about an innovative, counterintuitive treatment developed at a leading American University hospital...reactions3repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer diagnosis ...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a biopsy when my PSA got to 10. I had previously done MRIs of the...reactions3repliesPSAAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosis
radiation vs surgery radiation cancer in prostate pelvic lyphnods Gleason score 9...Cancer in prostate pelvic lymph nods Gleason score 9...reactions1replyAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosisTreatment
