Can someone explain why treating Gleason 4+3 is a good idea when MSK's calculator shows low risk of death...I got my biopsy results and am Gleason 4+3 without spread but in both sides of prostate. The doctor recommends treatment. Memorial...reactions2replies
Prostate question ...Ok I’ve been diagnosed with Prostatitus I feel it throughout the day however when I lay down it completely goes away after...reactions1reply
Incontinence, Pads & Underwear...Hi, I had a radical prostatectomy about 3 weeks ago. I'm leaking some urine when I cough, sneeze and sometimes while standing...reactions2replies
HDR Brackytherapy ...Hi All, Gleason 7, PSA 8.9, tumour contained with the prostate. Opted for HDR bracky as a mono treatment. Two ops preformed...reactionsrepliesAwarenessTreatment
High PSA...My PSA was 3.8 in March of 2023. At my PCP on March 15, 2024 it was 5.5. Tested at urologist on...reactions4replies
ADT & Osteoporosis...I am 66 and my biopsy came back + with a gleason 8. There was blood in my urine sample so urologist...reactions1reply
PSA Testing – Saving Me Again and Again ...It is important to understand that there are men diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer readings (like mine at a Gleason 9) who can...reactions18comments
Lessons Learned From My Husband's Cancer That Helped Me Navigate My Own...As we go through life, there are lessons for us at every junction, every turn, every corner. We learn from teachers, we...reactionscomments
PSA up after 16 years...2008, prostate removed, follow with Radiation, now 16 years later number is high enough for doctor to order PET scan But??? Came...reactions5replies
optional treatment...I am have been with prostate cancer for 3 + years. Have been on lupron for first 2 years and it kept...reactions1reply
Prostate cancer treatment?...I am 70. Diagnosed with a 4+3 score. A PET scan showed it had not spread out of the prostate. I am...reactions10replies
Issue during biopsy...I've recently had a targeted transperineal prostate biopsy. When the first sample was taken I jumped at the noise - it was...reactions1reply
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...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...reactions16comments
HIFU ...HIFU HIGH INTENSE FOCUSED ULTRASOUND is now paid by Medicare. Many of the lager hospitals are now doing it. LVHN Lehigh valley...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1reply
