September and what it means to me....Hi I'm back for another year. 18 years now and just turned 74. I was 56 when I started my journey with PC in 2005. I have now been stage...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Firmagon or Lupron...I opted for Firmagon bc I could get one month shots and reassess rather than a 4-6 month shot of Lupron. Had the injection this last Friday. I know it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Long journey...Diagnosed end of 2016 with Gleason 9 prostate cancer. Age 67 otherwise healthy male with extremely active physical exercise regimen (daily racquetball play) and weight and all vitals within normal...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
FeaturedProton Therapy...Anyone have any information or experiences....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedGeneral questions about recovery timeframes plus a few others...Hello- I am a 51 yo male, fairly active and had the radical prostatectomy on July 11,2023. Catheter for 7 days- regained control of urine flow in about 2 weeks-...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedAnyone take camveci?...I was given an injection of Camveci 42mg that lasts 6 mos. the injection was given aug 28th. I am so exhausted that all I want to do is sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
FeaturedTreatment options for relapsed cribriform prostate cancer...It's 12 years since my prostatectomy and my PSA is rising. Cribriform cancer with Gleason7 (4+3). Expecting to undergo radiation & take LUPRON. Details TBD. I've read about PROTON Therapy...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentAwarenessPSA
Yes, Active Surveillance Is a Treatment...Over the past several years (10 to be exact) I have coached countless men who are either concerned about a recent prostate cancer diagnosis or who are experiencing the impact of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedHigh PSA reading, is it fake...I am 77 years old with PSA level above 20 but no signs of prostate problem. Also ultra sound test did not find abnormalities in the prostate gland surface. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FeaturedProstate Cancer and doing nothing. ...I am new to Prostate Cancer. I have a Gleason score of 8 4 +4. I am 69 years old and have an active sex life. Which I intend on...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedTreatment options...Hello. On Friday I learned I have Prostate Cancer. I have a Gleason score of 3+4=7. I’m 71 and in very good physical condition. I’m new at this and trying...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Question on community rules.....16. Activities involving multiple comments, direct messages, posts, etc., of the same content (i.e., posting the same article multiple times or completing the same activity multiple times) can be interpreted...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Book Giveaway...The Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Book Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with the theme of "Health Leaders and Their...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
FeaturedRadiation cystis ...Finish radiation treatment end of March this year been in severe pain since no pain killers help any ideas anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
FeaturedRecurrence ...I am 61 years old. I had a radical prostatectomy in April ‘19, three days after my birthday. For over 2 years my PSA had a baseline of .014. In...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPSATreatmentSurgery
Addressing the Anger Behind a Diagnosis...In July 2023, time will amount to 11 years since my dad has transitioned to heaven after losing his battle to prostate cancer. Might I add that I am only...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Hormone therapy: one alternative to ADT injections...Almost two years ago I was diagnosed with locally advanced PC with a Gleason score of 9/10. After doing some research I declined the urologist's offer to remove the prostate...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
FeaturedWhy is it hard to poop after radiation?...Hi, all. I recently completed my Cyberknife treatment and a few days later, I’ve been having terrific pain while trying to poop. The doc says this is normal but it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Featured Pathology Second Opinion...Was wondering if anyone has ever received a second opinion of their biopsy pathology report from Johns Hopkins. I'm guessing my Medicare Advantage plan won't cover it, but it looks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Fertility After Prostate Cancer Treatment...All prostate cancer treatment options affect your ability to release viable sperm. In this way, prostate cancer treatments often cause infertility. This means it is difficult or impossible to get...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
