MrI am 73, married for 54 years with one daughter and two grandkids. We spend all our time and money on the buggers. I discovered my cancer by accident about... By CommunityMember746b213 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Exercise and ADTThis may help someone else with ADT side effects. About four months prior to ADT and radiation I decided to start a formal exercise program because I read this would... By Hawkmonster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
DennisI was diagnosed in 2013. Initial PSA was around 40. Biopsy was positive but I can’t remember the numbers. Prostate was removed in Nov. 2013, (they found one cancer cell... By CommunityMemberb1cd351 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It's early, but...Diagnosed in the fall of 2022 after a PSA of 14 and a positive biopsy. I explored the two main options for someone of my age, 80--surgery and radiation. Drove... By CommunityMember76310e1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prostate Cancer has not stopped my life!I was diagnosed at 59 after seeing a urologist who showed little concern with a rising PSA. My last visit was peeing in a funnel connected to a computer. My... By CommunityMemberb8803e2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Where to go nextDiagnosed with PC after PSA of 17, MRI, and needle biopsy (non-metastatic). Urologist is a Lap Rad Pro person. I opted for a less invasive procedure HIFU. Urologist is not... By frankhighsmith1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It was suddenI have been dealing with heartburn for many years. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia many years ago. The last year 2022 I was needing to change heartburn meds... By 67years1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
We sure could use a little good news today... It's a simple blood test!Anne Murray once recorded a song titled "A Little Good News." "We sure could use a little good news today..." I got my good news this morning when my latest... By BOOMERBOB464 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Prostatectomy 2013, Biochemical Recurrence (BCR) 2023Initial diagnosis late 2012, biopsy showed 8 or 9 samples positive, Gleason 7. Radical prostatectomy Jan 2013. 8.5 years PSA undetectable (<0.01). In the "old days" I'd have to go... By Icetone1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Seriously DiscouragedFollowing robotic prostate removal, recovery has been disappointing if not devastating, to say the least in several regards with no improvement in 2 1/2 years. Even given the alternative, I... By CommunityMemberfc5fc01 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Afraid of the unknownI was diagnosed in 2016 with prostate cancer and a Gleason score of 6. My doctor decided to do the active surveillance and now I'm stage 3 prostate cancer. I... By CommunityMemberae9e5d1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
HopefullIn March 2014 I was diagnosed with stage IV Prostate cancer. I chose to go to a major medical facility for treatment after our local Oncologist offered a pessimistic view... By CommunityMember00d8521 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
William ClyneI have learned to hate the people who steered me into castration. My GP told me nothing except push me to a Urologist. A Urologist who never mentioned that what... By Duster1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Early detectionAll men should have a PSA test once a year after they turn 50. My PSA test was very good a lot until I turned 74. That’s when my PSA... By CommunityMember7e12741 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Stage 7 diagnosisThree years ago on Christmas Eve afternoon, I had 14 samples taken from my prostate. The morning after Christmas I was called to my urologist's office to be told I... By garyd711 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cancer painI have been on Orgovyx for the past year and a half constantly dealing with hot flashes pains, in my neck and especially my bilateral lower extremities, especially at night... By John D1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
BiopsyAs some have stated, "this won't be a problem". Well after a very loud scream and almost passing out. I had 4 nurses in the room keeping me from falling... By Skyking24461 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Stopped intimacy at 49I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2003. Biopsy revealed it was contained in the prostate. Doctors told me the minimal risk of nerve damage from a radical prostatectomy. Had... By CommunityMember727d801 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My fatherI inherited about 5000 dollars from my father... and prostate cancer. There can be no anger and hatred as strong as that which I feel for the idiot who created... By Duster1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An update from 2020 story, Still upright withA recap of my saga, In 2010 a PSA came back at 4.7, which was probably PCa, and I did not follow up on it until October 2014. It was... By CommunityMember99d5082 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments