FeaturedRising psa after radical prostatectomy ...At 45 I had a psa of 4.9. I proceeded to have a radical prostatectomy. A few years later my psa started to rise again. Over the last 15 years...reactions8replies
One time I was...Before Covid, both my wife and I went to a support group thru my Urologists practice. It stopped but I wish it would start up again....reactions1comment
Dealing With Prostate Cancer: Some Keys To A Positive Outlook..."There is a malignancy." My urologist delivered those words virtually, thanks to Covid, with the professional empathy and courtesy all patients deserve. Four simple words, routine for him, changed my...reactions22comments
FeaturedNIH march-in case for Xtandi...The National Institutes of Health (HHS) has been asked by four prostate cancer patients to end the monopoly on enzalutamide (Xtandi), over its high price in the USA (3 to...reactions2replies
FeaturedPost robotic prostatectomy side effects...Good morning and thank you all in advance for your time. I had a robotic prostatectomy 2 weeks ago. No complications. Upon catheter removal (7 days) I suddenly find a...reactions8replies
RARP Part 1: Unexpected Consequences...Before beginning this, I want to say that I am an outlier and mine is not a common outcome. In January of 2018 I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer...reactions6comments
FeaturedHow to complete a successful tier exemption appeal...I am trying to appeal a recent tier exemption request. Humana. Drug is Xtandi and will cost a whopping $12,000+ a month. Humana will pay about $9,000 without the exemption...reactions9replies
What's Up Doc...I've been dealing with an aggressive prostate cancer since 2013. Following the removal of my prostate on April 15th, the cancer returned some 5 years later and required a combination...reactions2comments
FeaturedNewly diagnosed, and worried...Biopsy results: Gleason 7 (3+4), group 2. Want to be more aggressive than "active surveillance", so am looking at surgery or radiation. I've read that radiation precludes later surgery if...reactions7replies
FeaturedNeed some advice ...Hello everyone. I am looking for some advice. I am 55. No history of prostate cancer in my family. My story began about 5 years ago when I had my...reactions8replies
What It’s Like To Be Part of a Prostate Cancer Support Group...My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer 15 years ago at the age of seventy-two. Today he is eighty-eight. I was lost as a daughter as to what to do...reactions4comments
Still So Many Questions...I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer a few days before Christmas. That may sound awful, but I opted to have the biopsy done as soon as my urologist recommended it...reactions7comments
A Fishing Retreat in Maine for Men with Cancer...Dealing with prostate cancer can be a lonely, frightening journey. You might be feeling anxious, frustrated, and isolated, but there are resources that can help. One such resource is Reel Recovery. The...reactions10comments
BRCA2 mutation positive, doing all tests...78-year old, 6’ 2”, 150 # competitive rower, and avid snowboarder. Life is a dream at this time but with a rising PSA (only 3.1 at this time) and with...reactionscomments
FeaturedNew diagnosis Gleason 6...Hello I would really appreciate peoples advice and experience. My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer yesterday over the phone! They said he is a Gleason 6, low grade cancer...reactions1reply
How to FInd Where Your Cancer is hiding?...I've been stage IV since (2008). PSA is .265 been clmbing for a while now. Third relapse after RP. NED other than PSA. I'm curious if there is any way...reactions1replyAdvanced Prostate CancerResearch & Clinical Trials
What is PSA?...I've had several health issues in the past including testicular cancer. I have been seeing a urologist, oncologist, and primary care physician every year. The urologist that monitored my PSA...reactions10comments
My life now!...My life now, kinda easy, kinda not; depend's on the day, hour, and sometimes the minute. I try and try to be positive, some days I am, somedays I could...reactions4comments
Prostate cancer and sex...First surgery, then radiation, and finally ADT. Yes, prostate cancer has changed my life. My wife and I had regular sex before PC then none for 4 years as the...reactionscomments
Featuredlupron side effects...LUPRON SIDE EFFECT'S .....Tired , tired , and tired . Absolutley no energy , I mean none . Alway's tired , . that is all I feel 24/7 . I...reactions5replies
