All is well...I was diagnosed about 2 years ago, Gleason 9, Stage IVA. Had the surgery, 33 radiation treatments and one year of Lupron...reactions1comment
The OZ...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Sept 2021, and confirmed with a biopsy in Oct 2021. I chose the most aggressive...reactions2comments
FeaturedProton therapy...Recently diagnosed am 70 years old gleeson scores of 3+4 in all twelve biopsy samples , about 70% of prostate compromised PSA...reactions4replies
FeaturedSalvage Radiation 2 1/2 yrs after RP...Has anyone had salvage rad. 2yrs or more after RP, if so do you regret it, would yould do it again, what...reactions9replies
FeaturedPost prostatetectomy...I posted a question yesterday regarding my PSA results after surgery. PSA was .65 six weeks after surgery. Is this an expected...reactions5repliesAwarenessPSASurgery
Psychosocial Impact of Getting A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis...I remember years ago going through a whirlwind when my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. To me, the fact that he...reactions5comments
Emotional Confetti...After your life is thrown up in the air, be it from a prostate cancer diagnosis or some other unexpected earth-shattering life...reactions4comments
Deciding On Prostate Treatment...67 white male, PSA 10, biopsy was Gleason 3+4, non-metastatic. Urologist is a Lap Rad Pro whose only treatment is removal. I...reactions9comments
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...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?...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions16replies
