My Story - Two different outcomes...My story starts in 2013. I was being monitored for high cholesterol by my GP. In 2012, I had my gallbladder removed because of stones. However, 6 months after having...reactions2comments
FeaturedQuality of life...So how do you decide which takes precedence…..your own quality of life or the quality of life of your caretaker and family? I’m not dying ( yet) but I do...reactions11repliesAwarenessIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
FeaturedAnd.....We're Off..........FULL DISCLOSURE, LONG POST Ok, here I go. You may remember me from my “Andre the Giant” post. Had a TRUS biopsy end of September after AS of a rising...reactions1reply
FeaturedAnal stimulation ...Just had to 6 weeks ago. I expect erectile disfunction will follow. Has anyone tried anal stimulation?? Since there is no prostate to rub,I am wondering if anal stimulation will...reactions2repliesIntimacy & Relationships
The Many Faces of a Partial Pollyanna...Am I a Pollyanna? According to Wikipedia, the Pollyanna principle is the tendency for people to remember pleasant things more accurately than unpleasant ones. A Pollyanna is illogically optimistic. It’s being...reactionscomments
FeaturedNewly diagnosed...Aloha I am newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and having my first visit/discussion with my Urologist since they posted my biopsy reports monday. I am planning on forwarding all my...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedFinding a Team and Hosptal...My husband is having his 2nd biopsy after mpMRI showed PIRADS 4. MRI showed 2 lesions on his prostate. If he decides to leave AS and seek treatment he wants...reactions1reply
FeaturedDeciding between VMAT IGRT versus CyberKnife...Hey everyone, I was looking to see what those who had either VMAT IGRT radiation or CyberKnife radiation thought about their treatment and why they chose the option that they...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Community Views: Making a Treatment Decision...Choosing a treatment for prostate cancer (PC) is a personal decision. There are several options to choose from, and each person must weigh unique factors when making this choice. To...reactions16comments
FeaturedNew PC Diagnosis...I went to a doctor recently for a check-up and was notified that I had a high PSA of 5.0 (I had no symptoms of prostate issues) and he recommended...reactions10replies
FeaturedProstate removal ...Thinking of having my prostate removed due to constant prostatis any suggestions...reactions1reply
FeaturedNewly Diagnosed...Hello all, Recieved PC diagnosis a few days ago. 6 Gleason 7 (4+3) and one Gleason 6 (3+4) out of seven samples.Perinueral invasion seen on 3 samples. Have a bone...reactions16replies
FeaturedLupron with PSA of zero...My history with P C has spanned some 15 years. I will give a brief history before the question. I was dianoised with a psa of 20. I decided on...reactions4replies
Featuredprostate treatment ...Just was advised by my Dr that I am intermediate and removal of the organ or direct radiation treatment. Not sure what to do....reactions1replySurgeryTips & Advice
Exercise: A Source of Relief Throughout the Prostate Cancer Journey...My father will be 90 in March. On his last doctor's visit, the one thing he said was that whatever you are doing, keep doing it. The one thing that...reactions1comment
FeaturedWhat are your experiences with TURP?...My oncologist and urologist recommended TURP for me. So far, I have reacted badly to Lupron and radiation so much that I consider the first 6 months of this year...reactionsreplies
What I Learned After Getting Prostate Cancer a Third Time...This story begins in 2013 with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 and a PSA reading of just 2.1. You read the numbers correctly. My...reactions74comments
FeaturedAlternatives to TURP...Good morning Has anyone tried alternatives to TURP such as Rezum or Urolift? If so, did they work for you? Are there other alternatives? Cheers Bill...reactions7replies
FeaturedProstate cancer...Psa after 8 weeks 0.10, Dr wants radiation and hormone treatment?...reactions6replies
Taking an Active Role in Your Health...For some people, becoming an active member of your healthcare team can be challenging. Some may feel overwhelmed by all the information, test results, and treatment options, while others might...reactions1comment
