FeaturedSurgery or Radiation?...Urologists and a surgeon suggested Radical Prostatectomy to treat PC (PSA 11.9, Gleason 3+4=7, Intermediate Level). Been preparing myself for major surgery; however, after consultation with an Oncologist today I...reactions122replies
Looking At Side Effects...I am often asked, "What are the potential side effects of prostate cancer treatments, and do the treatments affect men in the same way?" A quick answer is NO. We...reactions1comment
My Wife Saved My Life...Diane interviews a man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the young age of 51. It was my wife who suspected something was not right. She told me I...reactionscomments
Beginning the Journey...And so it begins. Age 53. Family cancer history. My paternal GF had prostate cancer. Died age 82. My father, who was BRAC2, does at age 59 from Mesothelioma. My...reactions6comments
Boys From The Hood...There was a group of us, about ten guys that were tight growing into manhood in Chicago’s inner city; really the northwest side is more accurate. The city is divided...reactions7comments
Alternatives to Lupron?...I don't know w here to start. I had a rapidly increasing PSA number 4 years ago. The scan cancer at the top of my prostate. I was convinced that...reactions1reply
Fluctuating Weight...Near the very beginning of my diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage IV, I constantly weighed around 214 pounds. Once learning of my cancer diagnosis, I...reactions2comments
Ask An Expert: Are Kegels Only Helpful for Surgery, or Also for Radiation?...Becca, a pelvic floor physical therapist, answers a community member's question as part of our Ask an Expert video series. The question this week focuses on Kegel exercises. A community...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
PSA Update...today, i got my most recent PSA. my new PSA is 0.72. on jan 9th and 23rd, 2020, i had HDR +six months of 50mg bicalutamide. here is a list...reactions1replyPSATreatment
Whose Loin is it Anyway? Improv and Prostate Cancer...When I first took an improv class, I realized I had been practicing improv rules all my life. The class gave me a new vocabulary to describe what I did...reactionscomments
Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer...My family physician was concerned with my stages of PSA testing over a period of 12 months. I was first placed on antibiotics which lowered my PSA rating but stilled...reactions7comments
Radiation Experience...I had a Radical Prostatectomy in late December. My last PSA was 0.23. My urologist informed me that I might need some radiation treatments. I go get a new PSA...reactions3comments
Daily body malfunction...I go next week to a different treatment facility but in the meantime I'm daily losing my ability to physically function, hoping some light will be shared on my problem...reactions2comments
Even the Healthiest Men Get Prostate Cancer...When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer it didn’t come as a complete surprise. Besides me, three of my five siblings had cancer, including my brother Richie who also had...reactions3comments
Robotic Surgery...I am 70 in very good health I visited a urologist 2 times per year. Last summer I had a biopsy and he told me my PSA is 3.2. Gleason...reactionscomments
RARP - Life Changes and Understanding Myself...In 2018, a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy forced me to endure something I could not live with. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would journey some of...reactionscomments
FeaturedNewly diagnosed...Age=73; good health and good physical condition. GS is 3+4 from biopsy; PSA 13); right SV invasion on MRI. I am considered high risk doe to the SVI. I have...reactions4replies
I've Got This Under Control – or Do I?...We plan our days one day at a time, make agendas, look forward to vacations, and get up in the morning with expectations of what we’ll do and what will...reactions2comments
FeaturedPSA Roller Coaster...So, a few months ago I had a routine exam and my PSA came in at 4.3. My provider wanted me to check it again in a couple of weeks...reactions2replies
