My experience with PSA...At the age of 60 In January 2006 I turned in a "high PSA" of 4.7. I chose to follow the path of regular monitoring. Over the next 6 years...reactionscomments
Hard Journey...My husband was really good about having his DRE and PSA every year early on because his father had died of prostate cancer. In 2009 his PSA started to rise...reactionscomments
Eating Healthy and good supplements keeping PSA dosn...At age 83, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I've been on Dutasteride for years and my PSA was at 4.2 (Doctors double the count because of medication, so, theoretically...reactionscomments
PSA, MRI, Radiation (SBRT)...I had my PSA taken every year since I was 48. My numbers started out around 2.0…gradually my number went up to 3.4 in 2019. Somehow my PSA was missed...reactions2comments
Sex is nothing but a memory...The surgeon told me I would recover my ability to get erections and orgasm and the severe incontinence would disappear in a matter of months. Four years later after trying...reactionscomments
FeaturedGleason scores...I got a second opinion from another surgeon. The slides were sent to the Dr I got the second opinion from and he said my Gleason score was 4 +...reactions2repliesTreatment
Super anxiety PSA test. All is good....I had plenty of anxiety going down for today's PSA test. Since end of treatment (28 sessions IMRT, 6 months Lupron) I've had a consistent 0.3 to 0.41. I also...reactions1replyHormone TherapySide EffectsPSA
FeaturedGetting ready for radiation treatment...I’m 66 and my PSA jumped a bit from 3.6 a year ago to 5.7. Family history of Prostrate cancer. MRI showed a spot on my Prostrate so biopsy ordered...reactions12replies
Living With Prostate Cancer – Now What?...Prostate cancer can have an impact on your daily life, career, and relationships. Even after you've finished receiving treatment, you may still experience side effects and be concerned over cancer...reactions2comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
More Than Sex: Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Treatment...Sex is only one way to express intimacy. Whether holding hands or cooking together, different forms of intimacy can be great for a relationship. Finding new forms of intimacy is...reactions23comments
Sailor or Drummer...I recall putting together an article some time ago on the value of exercise and the potential impact it may have on slowing the advancement of prostate cancer. At the...reactions2comments
FeaturedQuestions for the Doctor...Soooo... I'm 63 years old. March I had my annual PSA blood test and it shot up from 4 to 5.67 in a years time. Went to the urologist, found...reactions5replies
