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...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions19repliesDiagnosisNewly 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...reactions1reply
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?...reactions1reply
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...reactions21replies
FeaturedEiagaurd...I just had a pet scan, which showed negative. PSa is .14 Why must I continue with hormone treatment?...reactions1reply
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...reactions3comments
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?...reactions4replies
FeaturedErectile Dysfunction (ED)...I haven't checked in awhile with my support group. I'm doing well. It's been over six months since my Robotic Prostatectomy Surgery. I had everything removed and none nerve saving...reactions8repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsSide EffectsTips & Advice
My Wife is a Crucial Part of My Life...The year 2023 marked my eleventh year of living with advanced metastatic prostate cancer. The prognosis given to me was a short lifespan, so I am indeed a survivor amongst...reactions2comments
FeaturedPSA up from 18 months ago.....Hi all, I’m looking for some insight and guidance without knowing myself just yet.. I’m 52 and my PSA is a 5.2. 18 months ago it was 3.6. I have...reactions46repliesNewly DiagnosedPSATips & Advice
Community Views: What Have You Done to Stay Positive With Prostate Cancer?...Staying positive can be difficult with prostate cancer. But keeping a positive attitude can help uplift us and motivate the community to continue to support each other. To find out...reactions1comment
Prostate Cancer Stage 4...My brother 66 starts Radiation next week-every day Mon-Fri, for 4 weeks. I am unsure what to prepare for in travel from mid west to east coast for visit and...reactions2repliesFriends & FamilyAdvanced Prostate CancerSupportive CareTreatment
What's a Mature Cancer Patient?...Since I recently turned seventy, I was thinking about what "mature" means. We all have heard the expression "they are mature for their age," or, "he’s not very mature for...reactions8comments
FeaturedZytiga and Lupron, how long? ...I have had my prostate removed via robotic surgery, and was told I was a cancer survivor, then when the Lupron wore off my PSA increased quickly. Then sent to...reactions3replies
Connecting The Dots Between Prostate Cancer And Cardiovascular Disease...My father is a prostate cancer survivor for fifteen-plus years now. I've learned that managing your health is about more than just having one diagnosis. I was shocked to discover that...reactions3comments
FeaturedInteresting article...Excuse me if this doesn't post right https://www.openevidence.com/?entry=15-year-outcomes-show-that-prostate-cancer-mortality-is-low-regardless-of-the-treatment-assigned&twclid=2-76kltxbidsar2e0rjgw3ob6fs...reactions1reply
Glad to have found this group...Got my MRI results yesterday.............I had visited with a Urologist at Northwestern Medicine did initial blood work and my Prostate Health Index was 132.02 my P2PSA is 54.98 pg/mL my...reactions11repliesCoping
Mr...I am 73, married for 54 years with one daughter and two grandkids. We spend all our time and money on the buggers. I discovered my cancer by accident about...reactions5comments
