My Observation as a Bystander...I am a woman who belongs to a couple of men’s prostate cancer support groups. Most of the time I just sit and listen to their journey in awe. My...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Featuredinsurance...I have MEDI-CAL. Should I get med insurance like Kaiser Medi-Care if I need HEMORRHOID SURGERY TO MAKE SURE I GET TOP ATTENTION? I can't afford it, but I can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
FeaturedPROSTATE CANCER...I have difficulty in urinating it comes out with urgency like I'VE BEEN holding back all day and then letting it flow it comes out slow and pauses with a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
FeaturedLoss of punishment sensitivity ...I had a prostatectomy 3 years ago and then had a simple sling surgery to deal with incontinence...after sling surgery my penis has lost sensitivity to the point where it's...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingSide EffectsTips & Advice
FeaturedPenis Pumps for ED...I'm looking to buy a penis pump and trying to strike a balance between cheap sex toys and ultra expensive medical devices. I was looking at the Vaxaid which seems...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
FeaturedMRI Results...Hello all and wishing for a Happy New Year for everyone. 64 year old. March 2022; mpMRI indicates a PiRADS 5 lesion. Lesion is 1.8 cm and prostate volume is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
FeaturedI don't like these odds...I was diagnosed in the summer. Biopsy shows cancer in eight of 14 samples on both sides of the prostate, according to my urologist, which seemed odd because a prostate...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Featuredejaculation...I had laser prostatectomy 3 yrs ago & can get erections ok, my ejaculate is strange (to me)---it is copious , say 50 mls, not white semen but clear &...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
FeaturedRecurring URinary tract infections after surgery ...Had my prostate robotically removed 8 weeks ago. Surgery went well but for 7 weeks I’ve had a UTI every time I’ve been tested. Generally feel lousy. Anyone else have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
FeaturedBipolar Androgen Theraphy...Has anybody here tried this treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
FeaturedSide Effects of Lupron and Spacer...I'm 65 and recently diagnosed. I had the fiducials and spacer implant completed about two weeks ago. Had my first injection of Lupron about 10 days ago. I feel HORRID!...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
Big Mouth...I need to learn to keep my mouth shut! In December 2021 I was asked to do an interview for regional TV here in the UK to talk about the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
FeaturedClots? ...Hi, 51,newly diagnosed stage 4 advanced prostate cancer. Biopsy and cystoscope confirmed cancer has spread to the mouth of my bladder and possibly a lymph node. Started casodex and my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTips & Advice
Life after treatment - Going it alone...The radiation oncology office seemed to be a very busy place this morning. As always, I showed up unaccompanied, arriving about ten minutes early to fill out the usual pre-consultation...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Details about Seven weeks of radiation!...My PSA was 13.5, Gleason Scale 9, Dr. said we need to get it out, dictating Robotic-assisted prostate removal. Surgery is successful! First, follow-up check, PSA was still 0.02 then...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy...I had surgery for prostate cancer on Nov. 21, 2022, and stayed two days in the hospital after surgery. I am currently at home recovering from this surgery. I thought...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Routine exam = PC...PSA spoke to 4 Dr and said let’s do it again. Went down to 2. Was suspicious so did the MRI. On a scale of 5, I was “3”. Still...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
An Unplanned Journey: Part 2...In this 2nd part of his Unplanned Journey video series, Dennis addresses his concerns and fears prior to first undergoing surgery. He also shares his fears of facing a returning cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedRecurrent prostate cancer...I am 72 and had robotic prostatectomy done 3 years ago. Recently my psa has been trending up, the last result being .55. My urologist recommended salvage radiation with oral...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
