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...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...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...reactions26comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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!...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...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...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...reactions8comments
Caretaker vs Rescuer...I was in the family room on the first floor when I heard a loud bang and thump followed by a cry to...reactions7comments
FeaturedHas anyone had combo treatment of hormone therapy with cyber knife?...I have 2 choices according to 3 top urologists that I have consulted. Robotic surgery or hormone/cyber combined. I am deemed intermediate...reactions2replies
Our Special Person...I don’t think that anyone who hasn’t had cancer would truly understand the impact that a cancer diagnosis has on a person...reactions1comment
Stage 3 PSA recurrence after surgery and radiation...I was diagnosed with PC in 2017 Gleason 7 (4+3) with metastatic cancer at age 55. I stated to my new doctor...reactionscomments
40's is too young for PC...As I read these articles, I have yet to come across someone that is dealing with PC in their 40s. Here's my...reactions4comments
Loss. Loss. Loss...My journey has been about dealing with LOSS. In the early weeks and months, it is a loss of balance as you...reactionscomments
