Radiotherapy about to start...It's been a year since I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer, and was immediately put on hormone treatment. This has been effective in reducing my PSA to below 1...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
PSA hits 10.6 at 69 y/o HMO did not test two previous years. Lasts test at 67 PSA was 2.8...My urologist told me a PSA test could be affected by Covid. I had covid and during the pandemic my HMO neglected to do a PSA test for some reason...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Wife, My Rock...My wife Liz has been incredibly, amazingly supportive in my prostate cancer journey. In early discussions with my urologist and radiation oncologist, she came with me and took copious notes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedLoss of sex drive alongside loss of sexual function...Hi everyone I have been reading forum posts and various articles, but I didnt really get the answer to a question I have (I know it is sort of silly...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsSide Effects
Unexpected Emotions...When I sat down to think about this article, my first thought was that I had absolutely no idea what the expected emotions of a cancer diagnosis would be when...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
FeaturedSalvage Therapy - Chapter 3...The first two chapters of my story (#1 biopsy to surgery, and #2 surveillance) can be found here https://prostatecancer.net/stories/my-one-year-anniversary. Now on the chapter 3: Having had the robotic surgery on...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsTips & Advice
Picking the Right Treatment...Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the United States. As a result, there has been a lot of research into prostate cancer treatments. When...Reactions0reactionsComments35 comments
A Plant-Based Diet and Prostate Cancer...For the past 10 years I have been a member of a patient support group at an area hospital. Our purpose is to offer individual or group support to men...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedWhat are the side effects of ADT and how long do they last after shot...My husband had RP 3 years ago, the PSA recently went up a little and he started radiation and a Lupron shot. The shot made his libido shot. How long...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingHormone TherapySide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedMost effective/least side effects...My head is still spinning. Healthy 72 yr old. But who knows how long that'll last. Grade 2, T1c, GS six 6's, one 7 (3+4) contained within the prostate, last...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTreatmentSide Effects
FeaturedTop 9 prostate health tips...1. Follow a prostate-friendly diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 2. Engage in regular physical activity and maintain a healthy weight. 3. Stay hydrated by drinking an adequate...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerAwarenessTips & Advice
FeaturedPSA 0.46 - lots of symptoms...Hello, Anyone with PSA 0.46 or such low amount (first time) gotten PCA? 32 male, no prior history or anything but started having upper/mid back pain, pins and needles in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesPSASymptoms
FeaturedTULSA-PRO treatment...Hi -- I was wondering if anyone has heard of or had treatment with the TULSA-PRO system. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Unconditional Love...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January of 2022. My wife was at the appointment when the news was given. She stated I am here with you through all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Embrace it....5 years into Prostate cancer and now no longer curable. This is my life now and as strange as the word embrace is it's what I need to do. I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Dr. Selection...First off. I made the mistake of thinking my urologist new what he was doing. The facts were that he did not explain everything. My fault for not knowing what...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Got My Membership Card Yesterday...My name is Larry. I'm a newbie here. I have COPD and have been a member over at COPD.net for several years now. I just went through the screening and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Exercise Plan...When I was first diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer my Urologist gave me a series of exercises called "The Man Plan". It was a series of stretches and exercises...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exercise while on Lupron and Radiation Therapy...I am 77 years old, first told I had prostate cancer in April of 2021, PSA 8.2, it was a Gleason 7 but nonaggressive, decided to do active surveillance. August...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Benefits of Meditation...Lately, as of my writing this, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with everything associated with cancer and cancer care. Being a caregiver for my husband due to prostate and bladder cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
