Shocking Discovery of Prostate Cancer...As I’m sure you all know, prostate cancer is a type of cancer found in gland cells of the prostate. Due to a lack of symptoms, some men are not...reactions4comments
A Long Road Finished...I was 64 years old and had been talked out of a PSA test for at least 3 years by my family doctor. I demanded a test in June 2020...reactions2comments
FeaturedMRI vs PSMA PET scan...I'm newly diagnosed with prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9. I had a MRI, followed by a biopsy and PSMA pet scan. I understand that PSMA petscan is...reactions8replies
Cancer is settling In at My House...Dont like this disease. I am stage IV prostate, stage zero bladder, my daughter just now completing a year long double mastectomy and chemo, one breast yet to remove. My...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Warrior or Survivor? My Outlook on Living With Prostate Cancer...I've been called a cancer survivor and a cancer thriver. I have also been called a warrior and any number of macho names that describe my journey with prostate cancer...reactions10comments
FeaturedPenile Pump...At my recent follow up visit (still<0.1), the Physicians Assistant recommended that I get a penis pump to help with ED. An internet search turned up all sorts of kinky...reactions10replies
Grief, Anger, and Coping With Loss...It was my 6-month cancer call with the oncologist recently. Thankfully my bullet-dodging skills seem to be in good shape. Two years after completing 36 months of hormone therapy and...reactions5comments
My Journey from Prostate Cancer...A few years ago I was checked for cancer, my prostate felt normal, and as I was told everything was good. Now a year later I'm told I already have...reactionscomments
Plans?...Plans? What plans? I don't have near the level of energy and stamina I used to have before the advent of my stage IV prostate cancer. We live on a...reactions5comments
Health First! Don’t Wait or Procrastinate!...On receiving extremely high PSA results, my doctor urged that I seek further evaluation. Now I must point out that there are no urologists and MRIs are not available in...reactions2comments
Hiking and gardening on-hold...I live in an area where hiking trails are in abundance and love utilizing them. I have a fairly large property that I have enjoyed 40 years of gardening and...reactions1comment
Latest visit to Oncologist...I have a fractured vertebra in my neck that is not healing so I went to my Oncologist to find out whether cancer in my bones was causing the fracture...reactions4comments
FeaturedDr Mulhall's penis rehabilitation protocol ...Any feedback or experiences on using Dr Mulhall's penis rehabilitation regimen? ie. specific sequence of using a PDE5 inhibitor (Viagra, Cialis) and injections immediately following radical prostatectomy?...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceSide Effects
My second visit...The doctor spoke to me on the second visit in a very forceful manner. He State unequivocally that I would be dead in three months if I did not do...reactions1comment
The Shock & The New Lease On Life...Following two PSA”s to determine if the results were in fact correct given the sharp rise in the scores within 8 months from 3.59 (previously ranging an average of 2.4-2.8...reactionscomments
My Journey Into Prostate Cancer...I don’t remember exactly when I had my first prostate screening, but I know I didn’t like the digital exams. My doctor started testing my PSA, but I didn’t think...reactions3comments
FeaturedEligard, Radiotherapy...and Xtandi?...PC apparently metastatic into lymph glands. Treating with six month Eligard injection since July 2022 and now two weeks into radiation therapy. Doing well with some side effects. From what...reactions3replies
Tom Boyle...I was 73 and had an "anomaly" on my cat scan, but two biopsies had not rendered a verdict. I was referred to a specialist (who had done residencies in...reactionscomments
Back to your normal routine in 7-10 days...That’s what they told me. As the Sarge would say that’s Bullpussy! Nothing will be the same, trust me. Just do Kegels and your recovery will be easy. Sarge, oh...reactionscomments
PSA caught it early!...Routine visit with my urologist at age 73 I found out my PSA had jumped from 4 to 8. The DRE had indicated my prostate was not significantly enlarged. The...reactions3comments
