FeaturedTRUS...I'm scheduled for a TRUS next Friday but am concerned that I not only don't know enough about the biopsy procedure, but I'm concerned also that the difference of opinions...reactions3replies
Who Do I Tell About My Diagnosis?...In this video Dennis offers his insights on how he made it known to family and friends that he was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer. He points out the...reactions6comments
Could I have caught my Prostate Cancer 10 years earlier at the age of 41?...In 2012 I saw my family doctor about the symptoms - I now know - that could've been related to my prostate health. After a quick DRE exam, he said...reactions4comments
Lupron side effects...I'm a Vietnam vet, diagnosed with prostate cancer, two years ago. Had aggressive cancer, high Gleason 9, and PSA 12.5 so surgery was suggested. Had to be aborted due to...reactionscomments
Insurance...I live in Canada. I like to travel to the USA, therefore, I have to, for my own health obtain travel insurance. In the process of obtaining insurance, some companies...reactionscomments
Always with you.........Cancer, once diagnosed is always with you, lurking in the background of everyday life and sometimes it nudges you, reminding you that this sinister presence is there. Since diagnosis and...reactions2comments
Don't just let it happen, Do something about it....Hi, I am Tim, and a third-generation prostate person. Saying a survivor is too strong, for me. Being a survivor suggested to me that you are caught in this life...reactionscomments
The long and winding road...I would not wish anyone to get a prostate cancer diagnosis. It's tough, it's unbelievable. I had an annual physical for years. I used a testosterone gel for years. The...reactionscomments
My prostate cancer...“You have a badassed cancer,” said my urologist. That was 8 years ago. I have had radical prostatectomy, ADT, and radiation. I have been dealing with urinary leakage which is...reactions3comments
Making Peace with Rising PSA After Prostatectomy...The prostate produces PSA. And since both healthy and cancerous prostate cells manufacture PSA, a prostatectomy aims to remove the entire prostate. If successful, PSA should eventually drop to undetectable...reactions47comments
Featuredafter effects of radiation...wondering if anyone has experienced this after treatment for prostate cancer, i finished 1 1/2 months ago, now having frequent small, loose bowel movements for the last 10 days or...reactions18replies
FeaturedLow % of biopsies are in fact cancer....What Percentage of Prostate Biopsies Are Cancer?: Prostate cancer is caused by an abnormal overgrowth of cells in the prostate. A prostate biopsy is used to diagnose prostate cancer, of...reactions1reply
FeaturedPSA and covid...I had a radical prostectomy two years ago in July. The surgery biopsy showed no positive margins, and I recovered full bladder control after about 6 weeks. The psa 6...reactionsreplies
Finding Hope With Prostate Cancer and Exploring Different Treatment Options...Getting to know that my father was suffering from prostate cancer made the world seem fuzzy. I could not take this news, but I had to stay calm to ensure...reactionscomments
FeaturedWhat to expect at initial consultation ...My GP recommended I see a urologist due to increase in PSA in my latest blood test. Values have gone from 1.69 in 2019 to 2.88 last week. What should...reactions2replies
It's (Not Just) an Age Thing...People look at me and see someone who looks reasonably fit and well and still manages to run every day. But I don’t think that they truly understand the impact...reactions12comments
A Different Perspective on the Waiting Game...For several years, I’ve shared my caregiver story with different cancer organizations, friends, and strangers battling cancer. As a quick summary, my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008...reactions14comments
FeaturedLifestyle changes...Hi all: Are there testimonials that lifestyle changes have reversed or slowed down prostate cancer? Thanks Somesh...reactions1reply
FeaturedGoing off Luperon...PSA scres stable at .02 for about a year. Oncologist thinks I might be able to go off Lupron with approval of urologist. My concern is if the PSA goes...reactions3replies
FeaturedRising PSA cause for concern?...I'm white, adopted, 53. My PSA levels are as follows... 2021 March 1.74 2022 July 2.38 2022 November 2.88 My GP has referred me to a urologist. Do these numbers...reactions28replies
