New To it all...Hi All. Just got fused trans perennial biopsy results back, and 5 of 12 cores are positive. Found on both sides. The worst is 2 cores at 70% with Gleason...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Hand of the Carpenter...The “C” word is a mystery, Revealing the Great Unknowns. “What? Where?, How long?”, I ask, And will I fight alone? Chemo? Surgery? Radiation? Will I lose my hair, my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Starting ADT: the Next Chapter in My Long History with Prostate Cancer...When I last updated my story, my PSA (prostate specific antigen) was starting to rise. My PSA used to take 12-18 months to double but was now was doubling every...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Featured6 primary cancers ...A question for the members. Does anyone have multiple different primary cancers, all at once? I started testing for prostate cancer, and have now had Cryoablation on a tumor in...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
FeaturedWill soon start hormone therapy, then radiation...My biopsy on Nov. 1 showed a Gleason score of 9 (4 + 5), with cancer limited to the prostate. I met with an oncologist/radiologist yesterday, and the planned treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Boring PSA's are a good thing...A little over 4 1/2 years ago I had my prostate removed via RALP. I didn't keep a log of the number of times I was checked for PSA levels...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
FeaturedWhat are best cancer treatment options...My recent visit to the doctor shows these diagnosis: A. PROSTATE CORE BIOPSY, TARGETED RIGHT MID GLAND: -Prostatic adenocarcinoma, Grade Group 1 (Gleason score 3+3), 80% of core involved. B...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
FeaturedChemotherapy experience ...My oncologist is giving up on keytruda and is now recommending chemotherapy for my stage IV prostate cancer. My general impression of chemotherapy is if the cancer doesn't kill you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
An Unplanned Journey and Future: Part 1...In this series, Dennis looks first at the shock of facing an unplanned future due to a prostate cancer diagnosis. Suddenly all plans disappear, and you are traveling at high...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
FeaturedStart of my journey with prostate cancer ...Well just got my Biopsy results this week - I'm 58 years old and been blessed with good health - My results showed 4 of 12 samples came back with...Reactions0reactionsComments105 replies
My Mental and Physical Health: An Untold Story...I share my father’s journey to bring awareness to people with prostate cancer, caregivers, and others in the community. Some things are even embarrassing for me to write about, but...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My prostrate journey...I started my journey by having concerns about a week stream. PSA was not alarming (below 4) Finger test was no concern. After the tests doctor agreed to be safe...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Moving On...How do you move forward when cancer is part of your life, either as a patient or a caregiver? How do you set aside the disease to immerse mind, soul, and...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Kidney stones finally caught Prostate Cancer...While fighting kidney stones for the last 10 + years, the frequency was getting more prevalent, and that sent me to a urologist, who asked when was the last time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chemo...I just finished my 5th chemo. I have stage four prostate cancer in July they found a new spot of aggressive prostate cancer. I had PSA of .04 they told...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedArtificial urinary sphincter...Has anyone had this procedure? After Prostatectomy my leakage has been slowly getting worse. This has been recommended... Some questions... Does anyone have statistics of how well this works over...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Community Views: How We Deal with Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment...When you learn you have prostate cancer, you face some big decisions. Making decisions about the various treatments is complicated. Every type of prostate cancer treatment has risks and benefits...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedRadiation treatments...What to expect with 39 treatments & what are the symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsTreatment
FeaturedLupron side effects..................Does anyone out there still have side effects of Lupron after over a year since there last dose ? I still have and feel the side effects and was wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide Effects
