Dutasteride ...Hi, I put this question in yesterday, but now I can't see it anywhere, so I'll try again. I'm 63 years old with BPH and prostate cancer. Urologist told me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Prostate biopsy ...Dumbest thing i ever did.open an enclosed tumor letting cancer cells out into my body....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Struggling...I am 67 y/o diagnosed in Dec. with a Gleason 6 3+3 finding. As my Dr. explained it was not dire but was certainly cancer. I had 3 options. Active...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Radiation 3 years after radical prostatectomy with 1 nerve spared...Hello I had a radical prostatectomy 3 years ago with 1 nerve spared and I have had a good sex life since. Now I have biochemical recurrence and starting radiation...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Bladder issues during prostate radiation...I am 67 and undergoing radiation treatment for Gleason 6 prostate cancer. I am at the halfway mark. The first week or two went fine but now I have developed...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
recomendations for urologists that will consult for cash - ...I'm curious I have Kaiser in Southern California . They gave me a PSA test ( without asking first or explaining what it is or asking if I wanted it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Join the Conversation: How Long It Takes to Get a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis...Prostate cancer can be difficult to diagnose. It often shows no symptoms in the early stages. And even when potential symptoms appear, like trouble urinating or erectile dysfunction, they could...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Sepsis after prostectimy ...Had prostectimy. 2 weeks later I was admitted back into hospital with sepsis. In the hospital for 5 days. Still on antibiotics. Problem is I tire easily and barely have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessSide Effects
Managing Side Effects Of Prostate Cancer...I am my father's caregiver, so I would like to share some more of his journey. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 72. When I look...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Androgen therapy may not be needed for intermediate prostate cancer...i did a check of research papers on pubmed and quickly found several studies with large numbers of patients followed and saw two startling conclusions. 1. there is no consensus...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentHormone Therapy
Bone strengthener Prolia and alternatives?...We all know the meds and radiation take their toll by weakening bone density. My doc is wanting me to start Prolia. There is a slight chance of Prolia causing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
The Darkest Point...I wrote this four weeks ago while I was feeling it. It's pretty dark. You have been warned. How do I find the strength to keep going when all I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Prostate Biopsy Story...A biopsy is a check to test whether you have prostate cancer or not. Perhaps you’ve been told you may need this procedure and would like to know what happens...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Pending diagnosis ...I’ve had chronic prostate issues worsening for 10 years and just got prostate MRI results back with PI-RAD 4 likely clinically significant prostate cancer. I’ve been in chronic pain for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Any experience or advice for urethral pain and discomfort after prostatectomy ...Hello to you all. I am 3 weeks out after prostatectomy from prostate cancer. I am still having urethral pain and discomfort. Catheter was removed after 1 week. Are there...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Treatment gives fatigue exercise gives fatigue is there a balance should I take a recovery period ...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExerciseSide EffectsTreatment
Deciding on a Treatment, Without All the Answers...When you face a fork in the road you suddenly face options. You can stop and remain frozen in place. That is okay until you get hungry, cold or wet, need...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
If MP-MRI shows cancer why biopsy ? ...Is it necessary to do a biopsy if the mri shows cancer. Asking for my dad who is 83. Why can’t treatment be started as soon as mri report is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisAwarenessTips & Advice
Has everyone here had a TRUS Biopsy ?...My father recently had elevated psa at 18 and the doctor advised MRI and trus biopsy my question is , if MRI shows something is the biopsy still necessary because...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisAwarenessTips & Advice
