FeaturedProstate cancer ...In 2018 I had severe lower left side pain in lower back. I was 64 at that time and was very fit and was my entire life. The pain got...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisSymptomsTips & Advice
FeaturedPost Radition Update - Still Good News...I had radiation therapy in July 2022. The therapy plan was 5 days, 1 hr each day, over 10 days. No hormone therapy. My Gleason was 4+3=7 and a 6.7...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
The Changing Faces of a Caregiver...Everyone’s life is made of a multitude of emotions, reactions, feelings, and circumstances, but confronting a cancer battle as a caregiver brings a whole new direction to everything. To simplify...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
With Love to Brett, My Unfortunate Son...Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded the hit “Fortunate Son” in the late 1960s. It is a Vietnam protest song, lamenting how some “fortunate” men could avoid military service altogether, while others less...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
FeaturedExoDx liquid biopsy and physical biopsy...Hi all, I'm 67 years old, active and otherwise healthy at this point. I had a liquid biopsy (Exo Dx) a few weeks back and the results were a little...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
FeaturedWorried and little urgency...Hi, New here. Been 35 days since my MRI and am no further forward in regards a date for a biopsy. I've scored a 4 on some scoring system and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedGleason 9 locally advanced cancer after treatments - PSA from 17 to 0.4...Hello friends: I was diagnosed with Gleason 9 locally advanced prostate cancer in early 2022, it was a huge surprise for me at a relatively healthy and young age of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Wellbeing With Prostate Cancer, and Seeing a Counselor...Being diagnosed with any cancer is really a tough pill to swallow. If it's your loved one, seeing them suffer makes it even more tough. When my father got the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Relief (I hope)...After undergoing hormone therapy (ADT) and external beam radiation back in September, I had a PSA test this morning and received my results. My last PSA was 9.4; today it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The journey continues... A Ray of Hope?...When I last posted, I had been on ADT treatments for over 5 years after surgery and radiation were unsuccessful. Having been on ADT that long I had successfully dealt...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Experiences with Orgovyx for ADT...I will soon be starting ADT with Orgovyx and then 9 weeks of radiation for my localized prostate cancer (Gleason 4+5). My internet research on ADT has led me to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Getting to Know Jack, and His Experience with Supplemental Testosterone...I moved from New Jersey to Florida and was looking for a job in the field of pelvic floor physical therapy. It didn’t take long to find one. Prostate cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
FeaturedHematuria folllowing Radiation...Finished radiation 9 months ago with no side effects during or afterwards. Recently I had five days of scary cola colored urine. It kind of cleared up but still looked...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Poverty, Screening, and Prostate Cancer...There are many factors that play a role in prostate cancer risk and diagnosis. Many of these also impact treatment and outcomes. Lower income and where a person lives (geography)...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
FeaturedRising PSA a concern ...Hello everyone, My dad performed prostatectomy on July. 20, 2021. Before surgery his PSA was 5.23. After surgery the biopsy showed Gleason score 4+3 with some 5. Cancer cell was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Wait ing to hear results for prostate cancer...Was wondering what other symtoms are people mine are mainly urgentsey when going to bathroom and the frequency of it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
FeaturedExtremely high psa...I’m 72 & had not had Psa checked in many years - I was having problems urinating so my primary did Psa test giving result of 24.7 - he is...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Caring for the Caregiver...I’ve been a caregiver for many years, starting with my husband 14 years ago when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Then several years later he was treated for bladder cancer. More...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Low testosterone - yikes...75 yr old completed hormone (killed testosterone that fed cancer) and 46 days of radiation- clinically successful- PSA is under 1% but testosterone is at 5 (should be in 200+)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sexual confusion...I feel, that since my surgery, I want to have an orgasm more than before. Of course, I have the feeling of orgasm but I spray urine during orgasm. I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
