The Proton Therapy Experience – Part 1...For many, the summer of 2020 will not be a summer to remember. Countless schools, offices and businesses were shuttered due to the...reactions2comments
[M59][EU] Why the recurrence rate% is so high even with brachytherapy+external beam for prostate cancer?...I can't understand what makes cancer return even when people use brachytherapy and combine it with external beam radiation. The external beam...reactions1replyDiagnosisSurvivorshipAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Key to Discuss Emotional Health with Doctor...Rarely when one visits a physician do they delve into their personal life and deeply personal feelings. However, in the case of...reactions8comments
Have you and your employer discussed workplace accommodations due to your prostate cancer?...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with long-term (chronic) medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the...reactions2repliesWork & Employment
Becca Ironside...Becca is a pelvic floor physical therapist who considers guys with prostate cancer her favorite people to be around. She sees it...
ADT Side Effects I Have Experienced: Part 1...Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) comes with a long list of side effects, some merely annoying, some serious. Although the last of my...reactions5comments
MRI in 2021 - nano MRI advantages?...Some new information as of June 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoOecPYm0TM NanoMRI combined with PSMA/PET can yield even better screening results. Anyone aware of facilities...reactions4repliesDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Blood in urine...I finished my proton radiation treatment for my stage 4 prostate cancer in May 2020, and my hormone therapy continues quarterly til...reactions2replies
Blood in urine...I finished my proton radiation treatment for my stage 4 prostate cancer in May 2020, and my hormone therapy continues quarterly til...reactions8replies
My Journey: Metastatic Prostate Cancer...I'm 56 with a PSA of 68, Gleason 4+3=7. Last year, my PSA was 1.1. So it was a shock when it...reactions3comments
My Journey: Choosing the Right Doctor...66 when diagnosed...The first PSA was 7.5. Three subsequent were 6.5...Biopsy was done, and Gleason was 4+3 and 3+4...I decided to have...reactions2comments
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superdad...Lights, camera, action! "Black Panther," "Spiderman," "Batman," "Captain America," and "Hulk" take center stage in their own movie. Each of these characters...reactions1comment
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...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...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...reactions5repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments