Featured4 K Blood Test Results...Hello, How many of you have had this test ? I had it and my score was 5.6, which I think is pretty decent. My PSA was up though to...reactions1reply
FeaturedNew here...Biopsy 3/24. Got the news on 3/31. To the extent it's 'good' news, I suppose it is: Gleason 6, 3 + 3. Still trying to understand what that means. My...reactions2replies
FeaturedFemale hormone tablet timing...I am just starting Casodex in addition to monthly injections for androgen blocade. The literature says that it is to be taken at the same time each day. How literal...reactionsrepliesHormone Therapy
Prostate cancer...Well I thought it was a kidney infection but the blood work showed my PSA was at 25 I was sent to a urologist. I took antibiotics for a month...reactions3comments
Don't force ownership of the damned cancer on me!...In December 1995, I was working out as I watched the evening news. General "Stormin' Norman" Schwarzkopf came on TV with a Public Service Announcement advising men over 40 to...reactions1comment
FeaturedSeeking advice to complement Active Surveillance ...Greetings to each of you and thank you for the support, inspiration and collegiality I have received from you in the recent weeks since my diagnosis. I am 65 years...reactions23replies
Remaining Positive in the Midst of Prostate Cancer...Having a cancer diagnosis, not to mention the effects of some of the cancer treatments, can cause all kinds of emotions including disbelief, fear, and worry. My initial reaction was...reactions8comments
FeaturedBack in Arizona, need to find doctors.....Hi all and thank you in advance. I need to find a whole new set of docs. Most urgently, an internist and a Uro or MO. It turns out from...reactions2repliesHealthcare Team
FeaturedFemale hormone therapy side effects...How disruptive from normal activities and function is the monthly hormone injections with daily pills?...reactions4repliesHormone Therapy
My Experience With Over-the-Counter Supplements...While I have touched on this before, the topic of male avoidance of doctors deserves a second look. I am talking about the tendency of men to ignore doctors at all...reactionscomments
FeaturedIs Rick Simpson Oil (medical marijuana) a useful tool?...My recent prostate biopsy (perineal fusion) indicated Stage IIB cancer. Surgeon is recommending radical prostatectomy. I've read that RSO used in suppository form can have good results. Anyone out there...reactionsreplies
For caregivers who are now patients...Just wondering about others who have experienced being a caregiver for a cancer patient and are now a cancer patient as well. My husband has prostate cancer and had bladder...reactions2repliesCaregiving
Twice the worries...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a PSA of 24.5 and 16 biopsies all showing cancer. I had to have a ct to see if the prostate cancer had...reactions2comments
FeaturedHot flashes...Hot flashes are having a major negative effect on my quality of life. I have had one ADT injection, Lupron, with another injection slated for April 3. I question the...reactions5replies
Talking to Doctors About Different Treatment Options...My father got treated for prostate cancer years ago. I always keep a check on what’s the newest update in the treatment world. When we were working on his treatment plan...reactions5comments
Featuredinteresting study...Hi, There is a new study executed by a research group at Karolinska, Stockholm, where the combination of PSA and Thymidine kinase 1 was used to predict aggressiveness of prostate...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical Trials
FeaturedHIFU treatment, is it an option?...Diagnosed about a month ago with prostate cancer. Out of 12 biopsies, two were Gleason score 6 (3+3) and two were 7 (3+4). Had a surgical consult today and a...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Community Views: The Most Frustrating Thing About Prostate Cancer...Adjusting to life with prostate cancer certainly takes some time. The consequences of this diagnosis and its treatments can be physically and emotionally taxing. To learn more about the biggest...reactions1comment
FeaturedErection ...Had anyone that had had prostate removal surgery had any other surgery to fix getting an reaction again...reactions1replySurgery
FeaturedRadeation...Canot do hormone treatment heart risk how effective is radeation alone....reactions5repliesHormone Therapy
