Zero Libido...As a person goes through a cancer journey, any long-term relationship can experience fluctuations in intimacy and desire. Causes of decreased desire can vary from emotional issues to hormonal shifts...reactions13comments
Thinking of doing nothing...Am 62 and just found out that I have three cancerous prostate growths. Doctor wants me to look at prostatectomy or radiation. Thing is I’m not sure if I want...reactions5repliesCopingIntimacy & RelationshipsDiagnosis
Caregiver Primer: Breathe, Learn, Share...When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it can be a big shock to both of you. Yes, that’s quite an understatement. As a caregiver for my husband with...reactionscomments
FeaturedCancer Mistaken for BPH 5 Years...Just wondering if anyone else had experienced this? I started treatment for BPH in 2019. I had a scope done in 2022 and they said I had 50% obstruction. They...reactions13replies
Share your experience: Take our In America survey and tell us the impact of PC...**The In America survey is now closed** To better understand the patient experience and realities of prostate cancer, ProstateCancer.net is fielding our In America survey. By taking this anonymous survey...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions12replies
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions17replies
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions1replyAwarenessSymptomsTips & 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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3repliesCopingAdvanced Prostate CancerAwareness
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?...reactions1reply
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?...reactions1replyTips & 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?...reactions27repliesAwarenessTreatmentTips & 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...reactions7comments
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...reactions11comments
