Axumin Pet Scan...I just had an Axumin Pet Scan just before Thanksgiving 2021. After 3 years and 3 months of remission, it showed back up. They did my scan at 0.1 PSA...reactions6comments
Incontinence...My husband had robotic surgery to remove his prostate 4 months ago. Since he had his catheter removed he’s had zero bladder control. He sees a PT and does exercises...reactions26comments
My Doctors...Both my Urologist and Oncologist are two people who have been with me all thru my cancer journey. I thank my God that He put these two Doctors in my...reactions3comments
23 year PC survivors story...I was 47 years old when reading an article advocating a PSA test at age 40. I had no symptoms but uncle had metastatic PC at age 60. My PSA...reactions3comments
Sex, what's that?...Of course, I knew that when my prostate was going to be removed that my "normal" sex life was over. But my doctor, who was wonderful, explained all of that...reactions3comments
Side Effects Sidelined...It was a question I was constantly asking and now, as I have a little inside information, it’s a question people are starting to ask me. You may well recognize...reactions10comments
Mental Health Impact of a Terminal Prostate Cancer Diagnosis...When I was given my stage 4 diagnosis in May 2017, aged 60, our world fell apart. Throughout the early months of 2017, I’d been training hard to take on...reactions2comments
What You Eat Can Make a Difference...I saw a survey that asked if we, as readers, have any goals for the New Year. Of course! Every year I think about pretty much the same goals, but...reactionscomments
FeaturedProstate Cancer Treatment...Hi everyone, My dad had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer gleason 7 (4+3). We went to the dr today, good news cancer is contained no spread anywhere else. Dr...reactions4replies
MRI Reducing Overdiagnosis...Active surveillance vs treatment may sound great at first, but it may mean scheduling additional biopsies in your future. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine from 2021...reactionscomments
FeaturedExternal Catheter...It is currently 3 weeks after my radical prostatectomy. I started doing Kegel exercises several weeks before my surgery. I am currently using a Depends with a pad inserted. I...reactions7replies
Dieting After a Diagnosis...Many people make new year's resolutions. Over the Christmas holiday I had the opportunity to fellowship with my family. We were able to talk about new year's resolutions and what...reactions1comment
Ask An Expert: How Can I Maintain Penile Health Prior to Prostate Cancer Treatment?...Welcome to our Ask an Expert video series, where we ask a healthcare professional to answer a community member's question about prostate cancer. Becca Ironside, a pelvic floor physical therapist...reactions7comments
FeaturedRobotic Prostatectomy ...Good afternoon, I had Robotic Prostatectomy surgery on 12/27/21. I have had off and on pain and pressure in the rectum since the procedure. Just curious if anyone else has...reactions1reply
FeaturedWorld Cancer Day 2022: Closing the Care Gap...There are many barriers such as cost and disability that come with seeking cancer care? What are some barriers or challenges you have faced in accessing care for your cancer?...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Personal Vaccine Experience...In 2021, I received the Moderna vaccination against COVID-19. Following the advice of my treatment team for advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis stage IV, I took both shots...reactions1comment
Featuredopinion...thanks in advance. 52 yr old male thin to average build. weight fluctuates about 5 lbs or so around the holidays. Then goes back to normal in a month or...reactionsreplies
FeaturedReturning to work after robotic prostatectomy....Hello. I got diagnosed in early December after a progressively high PSA. Did the MRI, Had the biopsy done. came up a 3-4 with 13 out of 15 cores. I...reactions3replies
Linda Hoetger...My name is Linda Hoetger. On June 18, 2009, my life forever changed from wife to wife/caregiver. When my husband Ray and I were given the devastating news that he...
