PSA jump...My PSA number has been jumping around. 1.9 in August to 4.0 in December then 2.2 in January. 3.4 in February then it went from 3.4 to 6.9 in 21...reactions4replies
The Will to Live...I have been a patient with advanced prostate cancer for more than 12 years. How people with cancer manage to live their lives despite their illness has always fascinated me...reactions15comments
HIFU ...HIFU HIGH INTENSE FOCUSED ULTRASOUND is now paid by Medicare. Many of the lager hospitals are now doing it. LVHN Lehigh valley hospital network is now doing high school You...reactions1reply
COLOGUARD results 9 months after proton beam therapy...I was due for my 10 year colonoscopy. The Dr told me not to do it within 2 years of proton therapy. So I did thr Cologuard. It came back...reactions4replies
I'm absolutely terrified....Had an enlarged prostate for years. PSA went from 2 to 6 in a year. The urologist sent me for a 4k. 4k was 59 (so there was a 59%...reactions1reply
We are All in This Together...My father is the biggest person in my life. He has always been my rock and someone I can believe in. Learning about his illness was quite a devastating shock...reactions2comments
Prostatic adenocarcinoma ...I am 52 yrs old had psa last yr 8.1 didn't follow up and go this time it was 9.3 so I had biopsy and the results came in Mychart...reactions1reply
Tumor on spine...I have had prostate cancer for five years and it has continued to pop up periodically. I have had it on my pelvis, lower lumbar and neck. I had radiation...reactions1reply
Treatment options...I have just joined this group and would welcome any input from others. I am 72 yrs. old. I was diagnosed with Pca in Nov, 2022 after a biopsy. A...reactions3replies
A Chat With ChatGPT About Prostate Cancer...Receiving a cancer diagnosis for the first time is much like having a clanging alarm clock suddenly go off by your head. “I have cancer! I have cancer!” Ring, ring, ring. I thought...reactions3comments
Penile implants...It saddens me to read all the posts about having ED after prostate surgery. I went through this and finally made up my to get an inflatable penile implant. I...reactions9replies
Can You Lose Penis Length from Prostate Cancer Treatment?...Loss of penis length or girth is often not discussed as a side effect of prostate cancer treatment. Unfortunately, doctors rarely mention it during treatment consultation. This means that it...reactions8comments
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
