I Feel Like I’m Having A Nightmare...Diane talks to a man who never expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer about how he overcome the shock of it...reactionscomments
Salvage Radiation clinical trial? Should I consider it?...My radiation oncologist recently mentioned a clinical trial I should consider. First some background. Gleason 3+4=7, PSA of 7.8 lead to radical...reactionsrepliesPSATreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
Good Doctor...My Oncologist and my Oncology nurse are some of the best people I know. They always call as soon as they get...reactions2comments
The "Best" Cancer to Have?? Get Tested!...It is often dismissively said that Prostate Cancer is "the best one to have." Really?? Is there any GOOD cancer?? True, prostate...reactions1comment
Ron Writes a Book...Ron had been raised in the projects of Newark, NJ. I had worked in this area several years back, and took an...reactions3comments
FeaturedLooking for new job with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer ...Hi, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at the end of 2017. I had prostatectomy, radiation, lupron, and xtandi but it has...reactions3repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerWork & EmploymentSurgeryTreatment
FeaturedTULSA treatment...In June of this year, I found out my PSA was 12.3. I am 63. For some reason, this is the first...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisHormone TherapyNewly DiagnosedPSATreatment
FeaturedThe lie my surgeon told me...Reading all these posts about men being able to have sex after surgery is very depressing for those of us who the...reactions14repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsAwarenessHealthcare Team
Recently Diagnosed and Have Questions...Hi All, my husband (63) has just started his journey and we were wondering what the timeline is. A high PSA, nodule...reactions10repliesCaregivingDiagnosisFriends & FamilyPSASupportive CareTips & AdviceTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedPSA rising after surgery and radiation...I had my prostate removed 11 years ago I had 36 radiation treatments now my PSA is up to 61 my doctor...reactions1replyAdvanced Prostate CancerPSASurgeryTips & AdviceTreatment
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy...On average, I think men tend to be somewhat “mystified” when it comes to PSA testing and perhaps more so when it...reactions22comments
FeaturedPain urinating during radiation treatment ...I have just started my first radiation treatment on Wednesday today is Sunday when I urinate the first couple days it wasn’t...reactions11repliesCopingSide EffectsTreatment
FeaturedBed Wetting...I am happily married , 72 years old and a survivor of 18 years after radical prostatectomy . I had additional beam...reactions4repliesCopingFriends & FamilySleepSide EffectsSupportive CareTips & Advice
Living With and Finding Strength...Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges. And while each person's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactionscomments
Still leaking...I had my prostate removed on August 5th 2021. It is now October 20th 2021 and i am still leaking like a...reactions2comments
Active Surveillance Takeaways on My Prostaversary...About a year ago, my urologist told me those three little words: "You've got cancer." 2020 just didn't have enough issues for...reactions5comments
Gleason 9 after Turp...Hi - looking for some positive stories here! My other half (54 years old) underwent TURP surgery last week. He was having...reactions2repliesSide EffectsSurgeryTips & AdviceTreatment
Exceptions to “early salvage” radiation treatment for recurrence after prostatectomy...Interesting article at this link: . https://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2021/10/19/exceptions-to-early-salvage-radiation-treatment-forrecurrence-after-prostatectomy/...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical Trials
Fighting the "Good Fight"...I was with a friend recently who was diagnosed with De Novo advanced stage prostate cancer six years ago at the age...reactions6comments
Penile pumps and rings...Maintaining a rigid erection can be difficult after receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatments. Has anyone used penis pumps or rings...reactions25repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice