Prostate removal...Has anyone ever experienced an enlarged testicle a few years after having your prostate removed?...reactionsreplies
What one lesson did you learn today?...We all face many challenges with prostate cancer at every stage. Sometimes something just hits us and we say WOW that was a lesson for sure. What was yours today?...reactionsrepliesCoping
Be truthful about radiation Side Effects...CommunityMember826d8f's avatar image CommunityMember826 Of course the doctor told me I would die from prostate cancer if I did not receive radiation treatment. at 72 going on 73 and living...reactionsrepliesAdvanced Prostate CancerSupportive Care
What are the side effects of extended Radation...My PSA is 32, no symptoms and I'm scared of treatment, of dying, of living with this. What will I feel like after 28 - 45 days of IMRT? What...reactions9replies
PSA 36 Treatment options...Of course the doctor told me I would die from prostate cancer if I did not receive radiation treatment. at 72 going on 73 and living with this the past...reactionsrepliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
First Symptoms...I had an enlarged prostate with a PSA in acceptable range. My urologist recommended a Rezum procedure, which is to steam the prostate in order to shrink it and improve...reactions2replies
Why It Can be Good to Have a Positive Mindset...So, what happens next after being diagnosed with prostate cancer? Furthermore, what if the doctor tells you that they don’t know what the outcome is going to be? I know...reactions1comment
My Ever-Evolving Prostate Cancer...It started 15 years ago between the ages of 65 and 66. I noticed the need to get up 2 or 3 times a night to pee. I also lingered...reactions16comments
Medications...Starting Zytiga today 1000mg per day. Can anyone share their experiance with this medication?...reactions2replies
My groin area feels very swollen. ...I’m 69 years old and was diagnosed with prostate cancer on May 18th, 2024 after results from my biopsy! On July 1st received an injection of Lupin radiation started 3rd...reactions1reply
You Don’t Look Like You Have Cancer!...How do you deal with this comment? It’s supposed to be a compliment I think, but it causes a little bit of guilt. I’ve done it all, in the five...reactions2repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
SpaceOAR use after surgical prostatectomy ...There seems to be very little information about spacer use after surgical prostatectomy and then the need for radiation therapy. Since the prostate has been removed where is th spacer...reactions2replies
Psa raising after surgery 10 years ago ...My psa has been raising at a slow rate over last 4 years. I had 2 pet scans and it shows no cancer. I wonder what is causing my psa...reactions1reply
You guys may want to throw me out!...I first came to this site 2 years ago when a shockingly high PSA started me on the road to.... well, I'm not sure exactly what, and that's the problem...reactionsreplies
How Cancer Changed My Husband - the Good and the Bad...There are many times in life when we celebrate or mourn some of the events from our past. We have days of great joy and days of great sadness. Many...reactions9comments
Lupron...I am 2 hrs away from my 1st Lupron shot and the begining of Zytiga and predisone. Hoping for the best. Wishing everyone well going through this....reactions4repliesCoping
Lymphoceles and drainage...Husband had 2 lymphoceles the size of lemons drained. After two days, the output is 70-80cc per 24 hour period. Is this a normal output volume? When will he see...reactions1replySide Effects
Side effects...I will be starting treatment with Zytiga, predisone, and the Lupron shot every 3 months followed by radiation. Looking for any expereiance on how soon I should expect the side...reactions6replies
Stsrting Treatments...Diagnosed with Gleason scores of 7 8 and 9. Have elected to do Hormone Therapy and Radiation. Started Bicalutamide last Tuesday and will receive Lupron and Predisone next week and...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
A Very Different Life...When you hear the word cancer it’s devastating, but when they follow it up with the word incurable, it’s indescribable. Then your life is turned upside down and absolutely shaken...reactions3comments
