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...reactions14repliesDepressionSide 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...reactions6comments
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...reactions6repliesAwarenessIntimacy & 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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions12repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions2replies
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 -...reactions2replies
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...reactions18comments
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...reactions15replies
my story any advice appreciated do not have a clue...65,had not seen dr. in 50 years. blood in urine doc says stage 4 metastasized into bone. get a call kaiser says 3 years to live good luck psa 885...reactions1reply
What mistakes have you made? ...There are many decisions that come with a prostate cancer diagnosis; sometimes we feel like we make mistakes in our journey. What mistakes have you made after your diagnosis? What...reactions11repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Resolutions and Feeling Empowered...I try to always select a word of the year and focus on that word throughout the year. And like a resolution, you can really decide to make changes, big...reactionscomments
My journey, to date...Here is my story. At the end, I will have a specific question for the group from those who have chosen HDR Brachytherapy. I'm 76 years old. For many years...reactions8comments
chasme...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last November I'm aged 66yrs. my PSA level was5.2, Gleason score 3+4 stage T2. My treatment options radiotherapy or radical robotic prostatectomy (surgery). I...reactions2comments
Psa 172...My husband recently got a call back from his doctor because his PSA results showed his low at 172. He’s 52 years old, but had pancreatic cancer when he was...reactions3replies
What Should I Know About the Digital Rectal Exam?...A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a test to identify changes in the prostate. It is an exam that can help with early detection of prostate cancer. A doctor can...reactions11comments
