Post radiation and hormone therpy...Hi Had radiation therapy a year ago and on the last shot of hormone therapy. I am left with bowels that are out of control. Have a loose motions that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHormone TherapyTreatment
Anniversaries...Anniversaries may record and celebrate happy occasions: wedding anniversaries, celebrations for tenure at a job, milestone birthdays. There are also milestones, or anniversaries, for cancer patients, too. We likely don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What to do on diagnosis anniversaries?...Aren't diagnosis anniversaries weird? It's very unclear what to do with the day, but we are often acutely aware of it when it comes. How we respond is likely contextual...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSurvivorshipTips & AdviceAwareness
Question about radiation candidacy...Hello Community! I am new here, recently diagnosed, and going through the difficult decision process. Quick intro: I am 60 years old, very healthy(*) and active I believe I have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Has anyone had the Provence procedure.?...It is a small window that includes the time the cancer has slowed but not stalled and is becoming resistant to other therapies (ADT)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Prostate Cancer and SSDI...I have stage 3b prostate xancer and was wondering if anyone else qualifies for SSDI? Also, got an infection after surgery that led to blood clots. Thanks, J...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
223 radium...hi there, has anyone had 223 radium. I've had chemo last year and PSA went down to .4 but most recent PSA is at 13.4 and now doctors would like...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Nerve pain ...I am 3 years post prostate removal robotic. Directly after surgery, severe pain in my pelvis that went from my butt all the way to the tip of my penis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Some tips for dealing with ADT-induced negative feelings and depression...My mental health was in the toilet after my PC diagnosis. I finally admitted this to myself and went to see a therapist. Together, we've been working on some things...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My mindset was wrong and I am working on it...As those who have read my previous posts may know, I've had some very difficult mental health issues with my prostate cancer diagnosis and that these have likely been aggravated...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDepressionAwarenessFriends & Family
Join the Conversation: How to Deal With "Scanxiety" and Waiting for Test Results With Prostate Cancer...Having to undergo tests or screenings for prostate cancer can be nerve-wracking. You may be nervous about an upcoming prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to see if your levels have risen...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How am I supposed to find a supporting woman...I was widowed for the 2nd time then had radical prosectomy, radiation and Orgovyx with 6 months left of that. Lonely is not the ideal mental frame for going through...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsDepressionTips & Advice
Hormone treatment...I have two Gleason 9 and one Gleason 8. Thinking about radiation with hormone treatment. How bad are the hot flashes and mood swings?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Need guidance…....Hi All, Need some help….. Quick question: How important is it to make sure I don’t have a bacterial infection in my prostate before my biopsy procedure? I was prescribed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
what to expect...I am 77yoa and have been told I have a 3-4 on Gleason...my PSA has been hovering around + or - 10 for the last several years but was told...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Husband's Recurrence...Hi, I'm writing on behalf of hubby, 76 who was first diagnosed in 2013 and had surgery to remove his prostate April 2013. At the time, he was graded as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Questions to ask. Kinda overwhelmed. ...My mind is racing. Just started my journey. Unfortunately, seems like i am part of the club now. Thanks, John 54yr, very active, PSA 4.66 (slight movement up & down...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Looking for guidance ...I’m a 58 year old, whose father died of metastasis prostate cancer 10 years ago. At my father’s doctors recommendation I started having my PSA checked in my 40s. It...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Control, Alt, Delete the Dynamics of the Family...As for my writing this article, I’m sitting on the balcony overlooking the beach on spring break. The laughter of my seven-month-old daughter reminds me that this is a spring...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
