How effective is Da Vinci surgery for treating 1st stage prostate cancer?...[56 years old] [Male] [85 kg] [EU] In terms of choosing which system to use: classical surgeon with his hands or Da Vinci device operated by a surgeon? What are...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionSurgeryTips & Advice
Lupron shots...I had to three month shots of Lupron and decided not to have radiation because of the debilitating side effects of Lupron shots. I was wondering how long it takes...reactions5repliesCopingHormone TherapyAdvanced Prostate Cancer
No Financial Toxicity of Society...The term financial toxicity emerged in 2013. I had never heard of it until now. This is such a strong term. This is a story of a prostate cancer patient...reactions3comments
Multiple negative biopsies and rising PSA...I have been reading this forum for a while and have to say that y'all give me hope no matter how my personal situation turns out in the end. I'll...reactions12repliesPSA
My Dads Advanced Prostate Cancer...Hi new here happy to have found an informed and helpful community in relation to this terrible disease. My Dad (82) has today unfortunately been asked to make a decision...reactions5repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. The symptoms of prostate cancer can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
Community Spotlight: Simon and Bill – Part 2...Bill West was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. His husband, Simon Rosser, was diagnosed in 2016. They talk about what they learned from their diagnoses and how they've supported...reactions3comments
Community Spotlight: Simon and Bill - Part 1...Bill West was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. His husband, Simon Rosser, was diagnosed in 2016. They talk about what they learned from their diagnoses and how they've supported...reactions3comments
Stalked by a Stealthy Cancer, Part 3: ADT Side Effects...Frederick talks about dealing with the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy in Part 3 of his series. Read Part 1 and Part 2. Last week I was in for...reactions7comments
PSMA-Targeted PET Imaging...Doctors use imaging tests to monitor prostate cancer and see if it has spread to other parts of the body. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and bone scans are standard tests...
Really - Who Am I? ...First there was surgery for the aggressive prostate cancer. Then came the recurrence. Then came hormone therapy plus 8 weeks of external beam radiation treatment (EBRT). Two years later, a diagnosis...reactions3comments
It’s Time To Select A Cancer Treatment Center...After a cancer diagnosis, one of the first things that come to mind is how you can get the best treatment possible. People may look to choose an oncologist and the...reactions2comments
A Guide to Prostate Cancer Recurrence...Prostate cancer recurrence is a topic that many people in the community talk about. Whether it is dealing with fear, detecting recurrence, or what to do when prostate cancer comes...reactions4comments
Had I Known...While prostate cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States, it also happens to be one of the more survivable cancers when caught...reactionscomments
Stalked by a Stealthy Cancer, Part 2: Radiation Treatments...In Part 1 of this series, I discussed the diagnosis of an elusive form of prostate cancer that nearly cost me my life. Here in Part 2, I will discuss...reactions1comment