FeaturedCancer Treatment Centers of America...My PSA came back with 15.98 level. Biopsy Gleason score 4+3=7 in all core samples except 2 which were 4+4=8. I am scheduled to go to the Cancer Treatment Center...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisPSATips & Advice
The Rule of Thumb...At least he’s not suffering anymore. At least you had the chance to say goodbye. At least you know your dad was proud of you. At least it gets easier...reactions1comment
Just Saying...Since my diagnosis with advanced stage, incurable, prostate cancer in May 2017, I’ve had the benefit of great support from family, friends and cancer support charities, such as the amazing...reactions3comments
FeaturedSecond opinion for MRI results...Hi.My name is Tiberiu and I am from Romania. I am a little bit worried, so I would like to know your opinions about my MRI results, please! I am...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & AdvicePSA
FeaturedWhen do you get new bone scan during hermonal therapy?...I was wondering how long people with Metastasized prostate cancer to the bones waited to have a second bone scan to see how the treatment has worked I’m on my...reactions1replyAwarenessPSAAdvanced Prostate Cancer
FeaturedHigh PSA and biopsy...Hi, My dad just went to the urologist yesterday. His PSA was 27.7. In the past year I didn't know but, his nephrologist had been testing him and his PSA...reactions3repliesAwarenessAdvanced Prostate CancerTreatmentDiagnosisPSA
FeaturedWhat Was Your PSA Level When Diagnosed?...Just curious what PSA level you were at when diagnosed. Mine was 85 with Gleason score of 7. Stage T3c. Doc said I had it for some time. I was...reactions371repliesDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate CancerPSAAwareness
Mike Wilson...I live in Arkansas and retired 2 years ago. I have been married for 40 years and have adult children. In January of 2018 a biopsy indicated I had Gleason...
Remembering Doug Sparling...We are incredibly saddened to share that ProstateCancer.net team member Doug Sparling passed away on September 19, 2021. Doug was a husband, a father, and a tireless advocate for prostate...reactionscomments
My Dogs' Reaction to My Cancer Diagnosis...After the doctor confirmed my prostate biopsy was positive for cancer, my first thought was, "I'm going to die." My heart started to pound, and I immediately thought about my...reactions10comments
Dan Franke...Cancer survivor, Wait! strike that cancer survivor Warrior! I have two primary cancers and heart and other assorted health issues. Prostate cancer stage IV (2008) and Bladder Cancer (2015) Stage...
Time was of the essence...My PSA began rising when I was 62. It rose 1 point a year until I was 66 then stabilized at 4 for 2 years. My urologist felt it was...reactions12comments
Why Don’t You Man Up?..."Why don't you man up?" I have said these words to my sons many times. They are now 43 and 45. This made me think: how many women say this to their...reactions7comments
FeaturedEXTERNAL RADIATION TREATMENT...Hi, I'm 75yrs old and I've being living with prostrate cancer for the past 8yrs, choosing active surveillance after receiving a low gleason score. When my PSA rose from 19...reactions1replyAwarenessTreatmentPSA
FeaturedPre-Lab Freakouts...I'm thirteen years past my in initial diagnosis of PC. Can't really even guess the number of PSA readings I had in that time. Have gone from climbing PSA levels...reactionsrepliesAdvanced Prostate CancerCopingPSA
Middleman Challenges...Today middle-aged guys find themselves caught in what many call the “the buffer zone.” On one side you may have, as I experienced, a traditional silent, strong type of father. On...reactionscomments
FeaturedRadiation ...I just started my 28 EBRT treatment course last week. Just wandering what others have experienced if you have had external radiation? I already feel like I have no energy...reactions3repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Keeping Cancer in Its Place...It was several years ago now, but I remember an older work colleague telling me he had just been to a close friend’s funeral. I commiserated and he said: “Jim...reactions4comments
My Dad Refuses Prostate Cancer Treatment...At the time of my prostate cancer diagnosis, I had no family history. And none of my living relatives could recall a single case of prostate cancer in the family...reactions29comments
Newly Diagnosed...Started SBRT on yesterday for 28 treatments. Anyone experience this type of radiation and what types of typical side effects you had as you moved along the journey. Thank you...reactions1comment
