Featuredejaculation...I had laser prostatectomy 3 yrs ago & can get erections ok, my ejaculate is strange (to me)---it is copious , say 50 mls, not white semen but clear &...reactions8replies
FeaturedRecurring URinary tract infections after surgery ...Had my prostate robotically removed 8 weeks ago. Surgery went well but for 7 weeks I’ve had a UTI every time I’ve been tested. Generally feel lousy. Anyone else have...reactions5replies
FeaturedSide Effects of Lupron and Spacer...I'm 65 and recently diagnosed. I had the fiducials and spacer implant completed about two weeks ago. Had my first injection of Lupron about 10 days ago. I feel HORRID!...reactions22replies
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
Big Mouth...I need to learn to keep my mouth shut! In December 2021 I was asked to do an interview for regional TV here in the UK to talk about the...reactions6comments
FeaturedClots? ...Hi, 51,newly diagnosed stage 4 advanced prostate cancer. Biopsy and cystoscope confirmed cancer has spread to the mouth of my bladder and possibly a lymph node. Started casodex and my...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTips & Advice
Life after treatment - Going it alone...The radiation oncology office seemed to be a very busy place this morning. As always, I showed up unaccompanied, arriving about ten minutes early to fill out the usual pre-consultation...reactions2comments
Details about Seven weeks of radiation!...My PSA was 13.5, Gleason Scale 9, Dr. said we need to get it out, dictating Robotic-assisted prostate removal. Surgery is successful! First, follow-up check, PSA was still 0.02 then...reactionscomments
Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy...I had surgery for prostate cancer on Nov. 21, 2022, and stayed two days in the hospital after surgery. I am currently at home recovering from this surgery. I thought...reactions10comments
Routine exam = PC...PSA spoke to 4 Dr and said let’s do it again. Went down to 2. Was suspicious so did the MRI. On a scale of 5, I was “3”. Still...reactions1comment
An Unplanned Journey: Part 2...In this 2nd part of his Unplanned Journey video series, Dennis addresses his concerns and fears prior to first undergoing surgery. He also shares his fears of facing a returning cancer...reactionscomments
FeaturedRecurrent prostate cancer...I am 72 and had robotic prostatectomy done 3 years ago. Recently my psa has been trending up, the last result being .55. My urologist recommended salvage radiation with oral...reactions4repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
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...reactions4repliesAwarenessDiagnosisSymptomsTips & 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...reactions1reply
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions12replies
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...reactions6repliesTips & 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...reactions3replies
