Anyone have tips or recommendations on how to deal with leg and feet cramps?...I just finished 39 of 39 radiation treatments and currently on first does of lupron. I get terrible leg/feet cramps throughout the night on top of having to pee every...reactions9replies
Community Views: What People with Prostate Cancer Wish Others Knew...The effects of prostate cancer often are unexpected and take time to get used to. Many people in the community have found that their friends, family members, and coworkers had...reactions5comments
Where to find top oncologists that specialise in prostate cancer?...Looking for a neutral oncologist who would not push a specific treatment, but instead evaluate neutrally. I wanted to get opinion of Mark Scholz, but unfortunately they don't take patients...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisTreatment
When Considering Treatment Options, It is OK to Change Your Mind...Following a potentially abnormal PSA result, my internist referred me to a urologist for a specialist opinion. After reviewing my PSA history, the urologist was firm: “You need a biopsy!” “Sure...reactions30comments
Good Advice or Quackery?...When I was first diagnosed, I was bombarded with advice from friends and family to the extent that it was impossible to know which to heed. I ultimately decided that...reactions13comments
Serious cardiovascular side effects of ADT...Without a doubt, the absolute worst part of my treatment for Stage IIC, Gleason 4+3=7 localized PCa has been ADT. The relatively mild side effects of 28 hypo-fractionated IMRT treatments...reactions7comments
Male Sling after Prostatectomy Incontinence...Please only comment if you have had the male sling to fix incontinence after prostatectomy? I am trying to create a post for future use. I have used the search...reactions25repliesIncontinence
It's About E.D....Two concerns that typically come up when speaking with men about a prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis and potential treatments options often center on urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. While most...reactions2comments
Comparison between brachytherapy (SEED implant) and Cyberknife (SBRT)?...59yr, Gleason 4+3=7, PSA7.8, T2c. Looking for radiation treatment in form of SBRT (Cyberknife) and Brachytherapy. Where can I find the best comparison between the two methods to ultimately decide...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
Grief, Gratitude, and Grandchildren...You’re probably wondering, “How on earth is this writer going to connect these three topics?” That may be an easier question to answer if you’re seventy-two and have survived a...reactions2comments
[59M]What is best method of determining if prostate cancer has spread to lymph nodes?...I apologise for making yet another thread with questions. Let me know if I'm asking too much on this forum. 59M Diagnosis: Gleason 4+3=7, T2c, PSA 7.8. Some classify as...reactions2repliesDiagnosisHormone TherapyNewly Diagnosed
My Father's Prostate Cancer Experience...Prostate cancer is cancer found in a man’s prostate gland. The gland size can be compared to that of a walnut. What the gland does is nourish and transport sperm...reactions6comments
Wait for spacer or start treatment?...My husband was recently diagnosed, early stages. He had one hormone shot and is supposed to wait one month before radiation treatment. Now with the timing, the doctor will not...reactions5replies
Coping With Side Effects of Longterm Hormone Therapy...The hardest part of my terminal diagnosis in May 2017 has, to date, been coping with the side effects of my treatment, which has been hormone therapy coupled with Abiraterone...reactions15comments
Active 6 days agoHow do you cope with the side effects of prostate cancer treatment?...Many factors can lead to side effects, including the type of treatment you've had, other health care conditions, risk factors, and age. We want to know the worst side effect(s)...reactions171repliesCopingTreatmentSide Effects
Another Potential Test for Prostate Cancer...I came across an article a while ago on a newer type of molecular test that can evaluate the likelihood of a patient having clinically significant prostate cancer – in...reactions3comments
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Prostate Cancer Screening and Access to Care...Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, there was not much information available. Even experts were unsure of how COVID-19 was spread, who was at the highest...reactions1comment
Life In The Kitchen...Back in 2013 when first diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer, I panicked and immediately looked at what options were “out there” that would cure any possible cancer. In the...reactions7comments
[59M] Is (PSMA) PET scan best diagnosis tool available in 2021?...59M, cT2c, Gleason 4+3=7, PSA 7.8 prostate cancer diagnosis. Before undergoing radiation treatment or surgery, how beneficial would it be to get a PSMA PET scan to confirm if there...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisAwareness
