Wellbeing With Prostate Cancer, and Seeing a Counselor...Being diagnosed with any cancer is really a tough pill to swallow. If it's your loved one, seeing them suffer makes it even more tough. When my father got the...reactions9comments
Relief (I hope)...After undergoing hormone therapy (ADT) and external beam radiation back in September, I had a PSA test this morning and received my results. My last PSA was 9.4; today it...reactions3comments
The journey continues... A Ray of Hope?...When I last posted, I had been on ADT treatments for over 5 years after surgery and radiation were unsuccessful. Having been on ADT that long I had successfully dealt...reactionscomments
Experiences with Orgovyx for ADT...I will soon be starting ADT with Orgovyx and then 9 weeks of radiation for my localized prostate cancer (Gleason 4+5). My internet research on ADT has led me to...reactions11replies
Getting to Know Jack, and His Experience with Supplemental Testosterone...I moved from New Jersey to Florida and was looking for a job in the field of pelvic floor physical therapy. It didn’t take long to find one. Prostate cancer...reactions3comments
FeaturedHematuria folllowing Radiation...Finished radiation 9 months ago with no side effects during or afterwards. Recently I had five days of scary cola colored urine. It kind of cleared up but still looked...reactions2replies
Poverty, Screening, and Prostate Cancer...There are many factors that play a role in prostate cancer risk and diagnosis. Many of these also impact treatment and outcomes. Lower income and where a person lives (geography)...reactions3comments
FeaturedRising PSA a concern ...Hello everyone, My dad performed prostatectomy on July. 20, 2021. Before surgery his PSA was 5.23. After surgery the biopsy showed Gleason score 4+3 with some 5. Cancer cell was...reactions1reply
Wait ing to hear results for prostate cancer...Was wondering what other symtoms are people mine are mainly urgentsey when going to bathroom and the frequency of it...reactionsrepliesSymptomsTips & Advice
FeaturedExtremely high psa...I’m 72 & had not had Psa checked in many years - I was having problems urinating so my primary did Psa test giving result of 24.7 - he is...reactions19replies
Caring for the Caregiver...I’ve been a caregiver for many years, starting with my husband 14 years ago when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Then several years later he was treated for bladder cancer. More...reactions5comments
Low testosterone - yikes...75 yr old completed hormone (killed testosterone that fed cancer) and 46 days of radiation- clinically successful- PSA is under 1% but testosterone is at 5 (should be in 200+)...reactionscomments
Sexual confusion...I feel, that since my surgery, I want to have an orgasm more than before. Of course, I have the feeling of orgasm but I spray urine during orgasm. I...reactions4comments
New To it all...Hi All. Just got fused trans perennial biopsy results back, and 5 of 12 cores are positive. Found on both sides. The worst is 2 cores at 70% with Gleason...reactions2comments
The Hand of the Carpenter...The “C” word is a mystery, Revealing the Great Unknowns. “What? Where?, How long?”, I ask, And will I fight alone? Chemo? Surgery? Radiation? Will I lose my hair, my...reactionscomments
Starting ADT: the Next Chapter in My Long History with Prostate Cancer...When I last updated my story, my PSA (prostate specific antigen) was starting to rise. My PSA used to take 12-18 months to double but was now was doubling every...reactionscomments
Featured6 primary cancers ...A question for the members. Does anyone have multiple different primary cancers, all at once? I started testing for prostate cancer, and have now had Cryoablation on a tumor in...reactions7replies
FeaturedWill soon start hormone therapy, then radiation...My biopsy on Nov. 1 showed a Gleason score of 9 (4 + 5), with cancer limited to the prostate. I met with an oncologist/radiologist yesterday, and the planned treatment...reactions16replies
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
Boring PSA's are a good thing...A little over 4 1/2 years ago I had my prostate removed via RALP. I didn't keep a log of the number of times I was checked for PSA levels...reactions1comment
