FeaturedWhat causes PSA to doubling in points every 3-4 weeks....What causes PSA to double every 3-4 weeks post oral chemo, lupron therapy and now 2 IV chemo injections? Gleason score 8, stage 4 disease that was diagnosed May 2022....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
A New Threat: a Second Cancer?...Sometimes life throws curveballs, such as when a second cancer strikes after undergoing treatment for the first cancer. I was not expecting a second devastating blow after being diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
FeaturedI got good news on my biopsy....but still have questions...I am 74 years old. I've had mild symptoms that increased in the past 6 months. Mostly urgency. I've had a history of prostatitis that I finally got control of...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
FeaturedDiagnosis and Treatment...Hey all, Recently diagnosed with Grade 2. I'm trying to pick my poison. My biopsy results are, 11 cores sampled, six were Gleason Score 6 and one was 7 (3+4)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
FeaturedUnsure of treatment...Hey all, Recently diagnosed with Grade 2. I'm trying to pick my poison. My biopsy results are, 11 cores sampled, six were Gleason Score 6 and one was 7 (3+4)...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
FeaturedFirst PSA post HDR Brachy... 4.6...Hello, October 2022, I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 prostate cancer. I had the multiparametric MRI and fusion biopsy. Two months later I had the F18 PSMA PET/CT scan, confirming...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FeaturedTULSA PROCEDURE...Pros and cons Trying to decide...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Is this normal...My dad had an operation on prostate, he was confirmed he has cancer, I guess he is at a level 8 whatever that means, and has been waiting weeks for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FeaturedBiopsy results - doesn't look good to me...................Just heard from my Urologist and I am sharing the results of the biopsy - they are ordering a PET scan as soon as possible and it appears that the...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
The Shock Stage of Grief...My brother died months ago. It was a stunning blow to the way I used to view the world; I used to feel there was some divine order to the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
FeaturedProlaris tests...Any thoughts on Prolaris? My PSA score when I had my annual physical this March was 15.37 - I ignored the previous years test results - saw a Urologist in...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
FeaturedFirst biopsy coming this week...I had an MRI last week and it showed a suspect area. I'm having a biopsy done this Thursday morning. Just curious how long i will have to wait for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Prostate Cancer: My Salvage Radiation Experience...In 2018, I had a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) to remove Gleason 9 prostate cancer. I was left with a very uncommon side effect that I could NOT live with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
FeaturedSBRT or HDR Brachytherapy - 48 y/o...I’m 48 years old and diagnosed with the beginning stages of intermediate prostate cancer. Highest Gleason 7, in 4 areas, highest PSA was 7.1. Was mostly 3-5.5 during active surveillance...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
FeaturedKegel consistency...In the scheme of things in dealing with the long term effects of prostate removal and follow-up salvage radiation, I am somewhat pleased that I use generally only one pad...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedVITAMIN C IV PharmaLife Lab...Does anyone know where I can purchase Vitamin C IV from PharmaLife Laboratories? If anyone has used it...what dosage was used?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedHusband Prostate Cancer diagnosis review...My 62 yo husband was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Gleason 6. Grade 1. We received the biopsy results via Mychart. A week passed and he sent a message asking...Reactions0reactionsComments21 replies
FeaturedEiagaurd...I just had a pet scan, which showed negative. PSa is .14 Why must I continue with hormone treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Not Your Father's Treatment...The catheter bag was by the inside of my father's right thigh, dangling just above his knee, because it was not yet fully secured. Fumbling a bit, he guided two plastic...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
FeaturedMagnetic Pelvic Floor Therapy...Treatment cost $1200.00 for 6 sessions, it will do 11,200 Kegels, is this therapy worth the money and effort? Has any one used it, if so, any opinions positive/negative?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
