FeaturedHow do I know I found the right surgeon?...I feel like I've been in research mode for some months now and am getting concerned that I dont have a reasonable approach given I continue to come across more...reactions15replies
Tips to Caregivers of Newly-Diagnosed Loved Ones...We insist that the men in our lives maintain and stay abreast of their health by visiting the doctor yearly for checkups. The next visit they go to, they could...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer is Not Just an Older Man’s Disease...I always thought prostate cancer was an “old man’s” disease. After all, I didn’t know anyone who had it. And I understood that prostate cancer could affect male erections and...reactions17comments
The Box Breathing Technique...Learning to control one’s breathing can be a critical step in a prostate cancer warrior’s war with pain. As I stated previously in articles, my cancer medical team equipped me...reactions1comment
FeaturedI got a new procedure on my sixth round of biopsies...Hello there. This is my first post. I was first diagnosed with PC about 10 years ago. I’ve been in an AS program since with biopsies done every few years...reactions2replies
FeaturedProstate 3t MRI part 2...This is part 2, from previous discussion, same title. **my first 3t MRI from June indicated PI-Rads4 lesion 12mmx9mm (UNM-Albuquerque). PSA in Nov 2021 5.4. **I flew to Houston MD...reactions7replies
My Diagnosis, Treatment and Journey...It all began so simply. I was having. Issues with urinating and waking up during the night to use the bathroom. It was often difficult to initiate a stream. After...reactions2comments
What Would I Say to My Newly-Diagnosed Self?...In 2018 when I was diagnosed with stage IIIC prostate cancer, it was a shock to my system. My life trajectory and plans were instantly derailed. After my urologist gave...reactions7comments
The Critical Role of the PSA Test...There are a variety of opinions on the usefulness of the prostate specific antigen test (PSA) for helping diagnose prostate cancer. The prostate is always producing this protein, so why test...reactions13comments
FeaturedMisconceptions About Prostrate Cancer Surgery...After 15 years of active surveillance I was diagnosed with Stage 2, Gleason 7, at age 60. I read all I could find from Mayo Clinic/Johns Hopkins, and met with...reactions1reply
Starting Active Surveillance ...I am a 48 year old diagnosed with Gleason 3+3 Pc in May 2022 after a MRI guided biopsy. My PSA was 3.5 when I was 43, 4.0 when I...reactions6replies
Helping My Father Through Prostate Cancer (and Myths)...We hear a lot of things around the world these days, especially on social media. Whatever we hear, it is not always necessary for it to be true all the...reactions1comment
Broccoli and Prostate Cancer...I do all my father’s grocery shopping now, not because he’s sick, but because he’s almost 90. On one of my weekly shopping trips, I coincidently bumped into an old friend...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Would You Say To Your Cancer?...At some point during the journey with prostate cancer, many people find themselves talking to their cancer or wishing they could give their disease a piece of their mind. In...reactionscomments
FeaturedPSA increase following biopsy...Hi, My PSA level was rising slowly over the last few years. I finally had a biopsy at the beginning of May this year and was diagnosed with PC. My...reactionsreplies
Featuredradiation vs surgery...I am 67 yrs old, just confirmed that I have prostate cancer, my PSA is 6. They did a CT and Bone scan on me, so far it is localized...reactions12replies
PSMA Confirmed Successful Hormone and Radiation Therapies...At the conclusion of a two-year treatment regimen that included radiation and ADT, I had a PSMA scan. It came back clear! I was so grateful. I realize there are...reactions4comments
PSAM PET scan...I had a very low but persistent and slightly rising PSA. The Radiologist wanted the scan to help focus on the sight of the tumor. The Oncologist said that it...reactionscomments
Mentality...I have found the whole journey from the day of diagnosis to now 2 years post-proctectomy more mentally challenging than the surgery. It was never discussed about the sexual changes...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer Quiz: Myths vs. Facts...There are a lot of misconceptions about prostate cancer. Trying to sort through them and find the facts can be difficult. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we highlighted myths and...reactions8comments
