Community Views: What Would You Say To Your Cancer?...At some point during the journey with prostate cancer, many people find themselves talking to their cancer or wishing they could give their disease a piece of their mind. In...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedPSA increase following biopsy...Hi, My PSA level was rising slowly over the last few years. I finally had a biopsy at the beginning of May this year and was diagnosed with PC. My...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Featuredradiation vs surgery...I am 67 yrs old, just confirmed that I have prostate cancer, my PSA is 6. They did a CT and Bone scan on me, so far it is localized...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
PSMA Confirmed Successful Hormone and Radiation Therapies...At the conclusion of a two-year treatment regimen that included radiation and ADT, I had a PSMA scan. It came back clear! I was so grateful. I realize there are...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
PSAM PET scan...I had a very low but persistent and slightly rising PSA. The Radiologist wanted the scan to help focus on the sight of the tumor. The Oncologist said that it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mentality...I have found the whole journey from the day of diagnosis to now 2 years post-proctectomy more mentally challenging than the surgery. It was never discussed about the sexual changes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prostate Cancer Quiz: Myths vs. Facts...There are a lot of misconceptions about prostate cancer. Trying to sort through them and find the facts can be difficult. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting myths...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway...The 2022 Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Prostate cancer can change the lives of patients, families, and friends. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Caretaker vs Rescuer...I was in the family room on the first floor when I heard a loud bang and thump followed by a cry to help from my wife. After running up the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
FeaturedHas anyone had combo treatment of hormone therapy with cyber knife?...I have 2 choices according to 3 top urologists that I have consulted. Robotic surgery or hormone/cyber combined. I am deemed intermediate unfavorable with 2 of my 7 samples that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Our Special Person...I don’t think that anyone who hasn’t had cancer would truly understand the impact that a cancer diagnosis has on a person. And I’m absolutely convinced that they wouldn’t truly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stage 3 PSA recurrence after surgery and radiation...I was diagnosed with PC in 2017 Gleason 7 (4+3) with metastatic cancer at age 55. I stated to my new doctor that I would take too long at the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
40's is too young for PC...As I read these articles, I have yet to come across someone that is dealing with PC in their 40s. Here's my story and hope others can relate. January 2022...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Loss. Loss. Loss...My journey has been about dealing with LOSS. In the early weeks and months, it is a loss of balance as you decide about treatment, weigh the inevitable side effects...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Structured Exercise is my key....I’ve been on ADT for about 5 years and I’m 75 years old. When I started ADT I was exercising at a local gym but was getting progressively weaker. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
ADT side effects...My story is simple; I’m tired most of the time, I’ve lost all or most of my body hair, I have difficulty not gaining weight and my body fat/muscle ratios...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Life Not Working As Planned ...At some time in all our lives things do not work, and often that means we feel stuck and lose our way. A prostate cancer diagnosis is not something we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PSMA Scans and My Next Chapter With Prostate Cancer...In a way, the discovery of a boney metastasis 25 years after my original prostate cancer surgery both was a disappointment and a cause for gratitude. Clearly, if we hadn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Warrior Versus the Worrier...A warrior can be defined as a person engaged in some struggle or conflict. But what’s the definition of a worrier? Broadly, it can be defined exactly the same. A worrier is...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
