It’s Getting Hot In Here...First off, what do hot flashes mean to you? Hot flashes are described as intense warmth on the skin to a patient. There is warmth that can be felt on...reactionscomments
An Interview With My Wife: Part 1...In May 2017 I had my runner's “groin strain” investigated by a sports injury doctor, as it was hampering my training for an ultra-marathon. This is my interview of my...reactionscomments
Prostate cancer scans...Hi, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer (stage 2/3a). Got a CT scan and it showed bone lesions, while the bone scan was negative. Docs don’t know what to make...reactions2replies
Prostate Cancer Changed My Life...The question was raised not long ago -- how did prostate cancer change your life? Where do I begin? First there was the initial shock of being told I had...reactions8comments
Welcome to ProstateCancer.net!...A thread to welcome new community members. Feel free to use this discussion to introduce yourself. As the community manager, I am here to help answer any questions and point...reactions3replies
I Changed My Primary Care Doctor...I had my annual Medicare health screening about 3 years ago. The prior year my PSA was 8.6 and I asked about a PSA. "Oh, we don't do a PSA...reactions4comments
My story...I was diagnosed with stage 4b prostate cancer in July of 2020, Lupron and Zytiga treatment started in August, side effects are not fun, I have great support from my...reactionscomments
NHS delays in treatment for non-Covid patients...Every time I see a sign or poster – and there are some very imaginative ones around – showing support or appreciation for the NHS and their part in enabling...reactions1replyExercisePSADiet & Nutrition
Community Views: The Hardest Part of Prostate Cancer...About 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. This disease affects many each year, but nobody is alone in this ongoing fight. To learn more...reactions12comments
Erleada ...Has anyone heard any pros or cons about this drug?It is used for patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer...reactions3repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Who Will Provide?...Recently I and another post prostatectomy volunteer met (virtually of course) with about a dozen men who were about to undergo surgery. During our virtual chats we typically cover a...reactionscomments
Treatment Path...I have written numerous articles on various topics regarding prostate cancer, many being amusing or slightly informative, but never have I touched upon the straight-forward subject matter of my treatment...reactions7comments
Robotic prostatectomy vs radiation/hormone treatment...72 years old and generally healthy. Had a TURP in 2019. No cancer found. In the past year, PSA climbed to 12. MRI and CT scan followed by biopsy indicate...reactions5comments
Being proactive with prostate cancer...I have the beginning stages of prostate cancer. 3+3 on on Gleason, PSA @ 6.5, T1c. My dad died from prostate cancer which spread and makes me particularly sensitive to...reactions10repliesAwareness
Fat and Prostate Cancer...Fat is not a topic we talk about, especially when it comes to prostate cancer. In fact, fat is one of the last things we think about, especially as we...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer and My Coping Mechanisms...My healthcare team never warned me about the emotional side effects of a prostate cancer diagnosis. I understood about the physical impacts but never considered emotional health. My healthcare team...reactions11comments
Prostate Cancer Paid Studies...Many research firms offer paid research studies concerning different types of prostate cancer, and it does not hurt sharing information about your specific experience since your diagnosis. I made up...reactions2comments
Diagnosis...Hi! In Oct 2019 my Dad (now 78) was told he had BPH. During that time mom was being diagnosed w/lung cancer and multiple myeloma, and died in May. In...reactions3repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosis
Will it be the end of me soon if no hormone therapy? PSA Doubling...At age 55 (11/2018) I had a Radical Prostatectomy for prostate cancer by my Urologist through my previous insurance carrier just before being laid off after 20+ years. My PSA...reactions15comments
Let's Talk About Cancer: Part 3...Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 at the age of sixty-three. In his series, Let's Talk About Cancer, he shares the challenges of talking about the disease, how...reactionscomments
