Urinary retention...I’ve recently started having problems voiding fully, and quickly get the feeling I need to pee again. This scared me into going to my gp, who ran blood tests and...reactions2replies
Trying This Gain, My First Post Didn't Show Up?...I've had Stage 4 Prostate Cancer since last February, I'm cancer-free but still on a catheter for now. My best tip is, walk every day! It's always good for you....reactions3repliesExerciseAdvanced Prostate CancerAwareness
Tips For Living With Prostate Cancer (Walk!!)...Make sure to always try to exercise daily, walking being the best thing (I am currently limited on my activities because of my condition)....reactions1reply
What to Consider When Making Treatment Decisions and Sharing With Your Doctor...After hearing the initial diagnosis of cancer and talking with your family, one of the most difficult parts of figuring out your cancer journey can be decision-making. Cancer has been...reactions7comments
A Discovered Poem...Yesterday I was taking a stab at thinning out the clutter in the bedroom. We're always overloaded with books and journals and sketchbooks. As I began to toss out a...reactions1comment
Recurrences abound...I had 45 external radiation sessions. After a couple years my PSA went up and I went to quarterly hormone injections. After a couple sessions, my insurance decided not to...reactions1comment
Fighting Prostate Cancer...I had a check up in May 2023 and my Dr. tole me my PSA went from 4 to 12 in one year. 4.1 is the number they use to...reactions1comment
Anyone else taking Casodex (Biticalymide)?...10 years after recurrence. Originally had a radical with clear margins. 2 years later my psa was 1.0 and had radiation of the prostate bed. Didn't work. Rising psa again...reactions1comment
Insurance differences...I would like to know why men are not covered (at least I am not) for the after effects of prostate removal. I have noticed that women are covered for...reactions1comment
Join the Conversation: Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer...Making a treatment choice after a prostate cancer diagnosis can be a big decision. Different treatment options exist, and each can have potential upsides and drawbacks. Many treatments can also...reactions7comments
Surgery or Radiation ?..."I'm a 72-year-old. I just discovered I have prostate cancer stage 4, Gleason, a 9. I am currently on hormone meds. Do I go the radiation route or surgery? I...reactions2repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Paid research opportunity for cancer patients and their family caregivers!...NYU Culture, Emotion, and Health Lab are inviting cancer patient-family caregiver pairs to participate in an online research study to share their cancer-related experiences in the United States. They are...reactionsrepliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
radiation recovery...I had a radical prostatectomy in 2022 and just finished 38 rounds of radiation due to increasing PSA levels just around the 2 year mark. The analysis after the surgery...reactions3replies
Hematuria ...How is anyone handling Hematuria? I've been experiencing this for a while on and off. I've had scans and other procedures, there doesn't seem to be any infection. I believe...reactions1replyDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate CancerCoping
Ultra sensitive PSA vs PSA...Currently 50yr old, prostatectomy in 01/2022 @ 47yrs old. For the past 30 months my uPSA has been <0.014. Over the past year I’ve seen my primary care physician three...reactions1replyMental HealthPSATips & Advice
Prostate cancer awareness...My PSA was in normal range with a slight increase for about 1 year. Due to the slight increases, my Urologist performed a DRE. The DRE detected swelling on the...reactions1reply
Seeking Advice on Lu-177 PSMA Therapy vs. Carboplatin Chemo...Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some guidance and shared experiences. My father (55) was diagnosed with advanced metastatic prostate cancer at the end of 2019. Since then, he's undergone...reactions1replyAdvanced Prostate CancerTreatment
Focal Boost...Has anyone ever heard of this treatment for Prostate Cancer? If so what was your experience?...reactions1reply
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway...We are celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by asking how you raise awareness about prostate cancer. As part of that effort, we are giving away 1 lucky winner a large...reactions1comment
Symptoms ...If most prostate cancers are asymptomatic and if you have only urination issues for many years. How would you feel about your prognosis? Likely cancer or BPH or other like...reactions3replies
