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”...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...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisAwareness
Living Life in Limbo...When I was diagnosed with incurable advanced stage prostate cancer in May 2017 and given a worst-case prognosis of two years, life...reactions16comments
Prostate cancer Third time...in 2007 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 56. I elected to have a Prostatectomy. in 2017 my psa rose...reactions2repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Changes in Emotional Health After Diagnosis...Prior to my current diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis, Stage IV, I was a completely different person emotionally...reactions2comments
Every Little Bit Helps...On the days I’m not working at my job, I’ve been volunteering at various vaccination stations close to where I live. I...reactions2comments
Gleason 4+3, considering robot surgery, how to find best surgeons in EU?...Male, 58, Gleason 4+3=7. Considering treatments including Da Vinci robot. I'm from EU, my country has no Da Vinci robot and no...reactionsrepliesTreatmentSurgery
Prostate Cancer and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Silence Is Not A Cure...It is not enough to go in for a physical and be told, "You are ok, come back in a year." I...reactionscomments
1st stage prostate cancer: to operate or not?...56 years diagnosed with 1st stage prostate cancer. Consulted 3 doctors. 1. One said to operate. 2. Second said not to operate...reactions31repliesSurgeryNewly DiagnosedTreatment
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...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...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...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...reactions12repliesPSA
Finding the Best Prostate Cancer Doctor and Treatment...Being diagnosed with prostate cancer was devastating. It caught me entirely off guard. It hit me so hard that I thought my...reactions17comments
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...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...
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...
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...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
