Insurance differences...I would like to know why men are not covered (at least I am not) for the after effects of prostate removal. I have noticed that women are covered for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Join the Conversation: Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer...Making a treatment choice for prostate cancer can be a big decision. Different treatment options exist, and each can have potential upsides and drawbacks. Many treatments can also lead to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Surgery or Radiation ?..."I'm a 72-year-old. I just discovered I have prostate cancer stage 4, Gleason, a 9. I am currently on hormone meds. Do I go the radiation route or surgery? I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Paid research opportunity for cancer patients and their family caregivers!...NYU Culture, Emotion, and Health Lab are inviting cancer patient-family caregiver pairs to participate in an online research study to share their cancer-related experiences in the United States. They are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
radiation recovery...I had a radical prostatectomy in 2022 and just finished 38 rounds of radiation due to increasing PSA levels just around the 2 year mark. The analysis after the surgery...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Hematuria ...How is anyone handling Hematuria? I've been experiencing this for a while on and off. I've had scans and other procedures, there doesn't seem to be any infection. I believe...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosisCoping
Ultra sensitive PSA vs PSA...Currently 50yr old, prostatectomy in 01/2022 @ 47yrs old. For the past 30 months my uPSA has been <0.014. Over the past year I’ve seen my primary care physician three...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPSATips & AdviceMental Health
Prostate cancer awareness...My PSA was in normal range with a slight increase for about 1 year. Due to the slight increases, my Urologist performed a DRE. The DRE detected swelling on the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Seeking Advice on Lu-177 PSMA Therapy vs. Carboplatin Chemo...Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some guidance and shared experiences. My father (55) was diagnosed with advanced metastatic prostate cancer at the end of 2019. Since then, he's undergone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerTreatment
Focal Boost...Has anyone ever heard of this treatment for Prostate Cancer? If so what was your experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway...We are celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by asking how you raise awareness about prostate cancer. As part of that effort, we are giving away 1 lucky winner a large...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Symptoms ...If most prostate cancers are asymptomatic and if you have only urination issues for many years. How would you feel about your prognosis? Likely cancer or BPH or other like...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
ED after Radical Prostatectomy: The End of Sex? Maybe, Maybe Not......I'm currently 65 years old. About 18 months ago, after several prostate biopsies and an MRI discovery of a Gleason 3=3=6 PIRADS 4 lesion on my prostate, I had a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Why a Support Group?...I have been facilitating a prostate cancer support group for over five years. It isn't always fun. There are times when I simply don't want to show up, and pretend...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Seeking Advice From Prostate Cancer Survivors...We are seeking cancer survivors who can advise us on research goals and procedures. Our study addresses the following questions: How can we support patients in making decisions that integrate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical TrialsSurvivorship
Active 3 days ago2024 Awareness Month Giveaway Forum!...As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024, we are focusing on how we spread awareness about prostate cancer. We could be spreading awareness through community, through activism, through friends...Reactions0reactionsComments154 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Erections...I had a.pump put in, AMS 700, and I'm not getting the strong erection I thought I was gonna get. Is kind of deflating and leads me to shy away...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
What is your experience with Luprom?...Luprom has really changed my life for the worse but my Doctor says I have to take it. I've been on it every 6 months for 5 years. Any opinions?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Talking About It: to Share or Not Share My Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?...When I was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in May 2017, my treatment pathway was going to be hormone therapy and Docetaxel chemotherapy. It didn’t worry me at all, because...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What side effects have you experienced? ...Share with others who are trying to make a treatment decision! What treatment did you have and what side effects did you experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesSide EffectsAwarenessTreatment
