I AM A GRATEFUL MAN TODAY. I AM AT PEACE WITH MY PROSTATE CANCER...I WAS WILD AND FREE. JUST COULDNT PEE. THEN COULNT STOP PEEING AND IT HURT IF I DID OR COULDN'T PEE. HAD A BIOPSY AND HEARD THE WORD CANCER......PEEING. WAS...reactions1comment
Bargaining as a Caregiver...A caregiver can be defined as a paid or unpaid member of a personal social network who helps people with activities of daily living. Caregiving is not a job for...reactions2comments
FeaturedLu-177 PSMA therapy Worked!...Hello everyone! This is my second time writing a post here. The first time I wrote because I needed desperate help regarding treatment of mCRPC with Lu-177 PSMA therapy and...reactions3replies
Finding Solace in New Zealand...Cancer does not respect international borders, so it was gratifying to discover that the Reel Recovery fly fishing retreats for men with cancer are not restricted to America; retreats are...reactions1comment
FeaturedErectile Dysfunction (ED)...I had a Robotic Prostatectomy 3 months ago. I not only had my prostate gland remove but the lymph nodes which is close to the prostate gland. I didn't have...reactions19replies
FeaturedHIFU HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND...I would like the HIFU Treament posted on this site with the other TREATMENT OPTIONS that are shown. It is just an other option for anyone who just came down...reactions3replies
FeaturedPost-TULSA ablation genomic testing of biopsy material??...Gents, I have a TULSA Pro ablated prostate (approx 13cc size) from 2.5 yrs ago. Looking for genomic testing recommendation of biopsy material. Dr. told me that the Decipher genomic...reactions3replies
FeaturedFull bladder for radiation therapy...For those of you who have dealt with the challenge of maintaining a full bladder during radiation treatment sessions (as well as empty bowels/rectum), I’m looking for any tips you...reactions4replies
FeaturedDiagnosed August, Surgery Jan 31st...Hi everyone. I'm a 68 YO who was diagnosed with Gleason 8 at the end of August, 2022. The biopsy revealed pretty much full right side involvement with nothing in...reactions4replies
FeaturedMixed messages ...My husband was diagnosed in Jan 22 with Gleason of 3+4 and psa 6. His consultant at Wolverhampton hospital said he is a candidate for active surveillance and passed us...reactions5repliesCaregiving
Putting the Freeze on Cancer With Cryotherapy...During the summer of 2022 I learned my friend Les had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Eagle-eyed readers of this website may remember I wrote an article titled "A Friend...reactions8comments
Another Year in the Life of a Patient with a Voice...I'd like to look back and reflect on another year of living with stage 4 prostate cancer. It would be fair to say that it’s been lived to the full...reactions7comments
FeaturedDeciding on treatment...Age 63, unfavorable State 2 based on biopsy, rectal exam. PSA 6.0 in Nov, now 7.4. Leaning away from surgery towards radiation, especially since I recently had hernia repair surgery...reactions9repliesPSATreatment
FeaturedDocetaxel ...79 years old with stage IV prostate cancer which has metastasized throughout my bones. Oncologist now says my keytruda treatment is no longer working and he recommends docetaxel. Looking for...reactions6repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
What Are Genetic Mutations, and What Do They Mean for Prostate Cancer?...When prostate cancer occurs, cells in the prostate begin to abnormally divide and form a tumor. The outlook for prostate cancer varies depending on how early it is diagnosed and...reactions5comments
FeaturedPSA up and down....I had my Prostate removed in 2010. PSA going up and down since then. My high 3.9 Dr said don't worry unless it goes to 4.0 and above. I had...reactions5replies
Unusual Cancer Treatment Issue...In early 2018 a biopsy indicated I had prostate cancer. Following my doctor’s advice, I had my prostate removed. I don’t know if it was due to surgical error or...reactionscomments
FeaturedHiFu Treatment ...My Uro oncologist suggests that I consider HiFu. I understand that it is not cover by insurance. Looking for feedback regarding this treatment, side effects, etc. Thank you in advance....reactions4repliesTreatment
What’s Going to Happen?...It's not easy to talk about the uncomfortable things that make you feel very vulnerable, but I offer that it is both necessary and wise to do. Fear can be and...reactions5comments
FeaturedMarfan syndrome and prostate cancer...What are the effects of radiation vs removal of the prostate in Marfans syndrome patients specifically relating to connective tissue issues. Having a hard time finding any information out there...reactions2replies
