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...reactionscomments
Insurance...I live in Canada. I like to travel to the USA, therefore, I have to, for my own health obtain travel insurance...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...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...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...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...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...reactions57comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions28replies
cured, maybe......What a mess to be in. My wife was with me, in the same room during the biopsy. Two weeks later, she...reactions3comments
Loss of Penis Length After Treatment ...Have you lost penis length after prostate cancer treatment? Share your experience and help others navigate post-treatment challenges....reactions66repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsMental HealthTips & Advice
FeaturedProstatitis and PC...In my research I often see that prostatitis and PC are 2 different ailments. However in 2016 I had a bad bout...reactions1replyAwarenessNewly DiagnosedSupportive Care
