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...reactions5repliesAwareness
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...reactions6comments
FeaturedRadiation cystis ...Finish radiation treatment end of March this year been in severe pain since no pain killers help any ideas anyone...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions1replyPSASurgeryTreatment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions2replies
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...reactionsreplies
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...reactions2comments
There are ways....My question to my urologist after diagnosis “Can I enjoy sex after my prostatectomy?” His conservative response was: “There are ways” he also suggested I visit a local sex shop...reactions2comments
Fertility After Prostate Cancer...Do you have questions, comments or concerns about your fertility following prostate cancer treatment? Here is a space to discuss fertility and how prostate cancer can affect a person's ability...reactionsrepliesIntimacy & RelationshipsSide EffectsAwareness
5 Things I Have Learned About People with Prostate Cancer...I am a pelvic health physical therapist, and I’ve worked with multitudes of men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I consider this an honor, because I am given...reactions6comments
Genetic Counselling...My situation. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 (now stage IV-but stable for many years), bladder cancer 2015 (stage zero).. No family history of cancer that I am...reactions2repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerAwarenessSurvivorship
FeaturedErectile Disfunction ...I had radioactive implants in my prostate almost two years ago. My physician offered viragra, but side effects were leg discomfort. I am 80 yrs old and this condition is...reactions1replyIntimacy & RelationshipsSide Effects
FeaturedHow to fix side effects of prostate cancer?...In May 2017 I had a TURP procedure that left me with retro ejaculation (Dry orgasm). I am now 74 and had Radical Prostatectomy Nov. 2019 followed up with Radiation...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsSupportive Care
All That is Visible is Not All That is There...If you look at me, you may not always know what's going on within me. However, I can feel my bones creaking in silent pain as tiredness sets in. Now...reactions4comments
FeaturedStarting the treatment journey on Monday and looking for help...I am starting lupron injections on Monday along with abiraterone and prednisone. I have been taking bicalutamide for the past week and a half (something the Medical Oncologist suggested to...reactions2replies
Being a Caregiver for Someone with Prostate Cancer While Managing My Own Chronic Illness...Caring for a loved one with prostate cancer can be a challenging experience. It becomes even more complicated when you are also managing your own chronic illness. I have psoriasis...reactions4comments
FeaturedGleason 4 + 3...Hello, my PSA is 4.40 so was referred to a urologist. I had a MRI and was given a PRADS score of 4. Just had a transperineal biopsy and my...reactionsreplies
FeaturedNew to the site. Feeling overwhelmed with recent news...To say the last month has been a whirlwind of bad news is an understatement. I am a 51 year old, active and healthy male. Non smoker, non drinker. Went...reactions57repliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedTreatment
