How to lose your ability to walkUpon being diagnosed with stage 4 Prostate cancer, my oncologist recommended Lupron injections every 90 days. After more than 2 years my PSA is zero and has been that way...reactions16comments
Rick 57 StoryWhat started out as a routine PSA led to Prostate Cancer Treatment. I feel like I am one of the lucky ones since my PSA and degree of cancer are...reactions3comments
One time I wasBefore Covid, both my wife and I went to a support group thru my Urologists practice. It stopped but I wish it would start up again...reactions1comment
Still So Many QuestionsI was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer a few days before Christmas. That may sound awful, but I opted to have the biopsy done as soon as my urologist recommended it...reactions7comments
BRCA2 mutation positive, doing all tests78-year old, 6’ 2”, 150 # competitive rower, and avid snowboarder. Life is a dream at this time but with a rising PSA (only 3.1 at this time) and with...reactionscomments
What is PSA?I've had several health issues in the past including testicular cancer. I have been seeing a urologist, oncologist, and primary care physician every year. The urologist that monitored my PSA...reactions10comments
My life now!My life now, kinda easy, kinda not; depend's on the day, hour, and sometimes the minute. I try and try to be positive, some days I am, somedays I could...reactions4comments
Prostate cancer and sexFirst surgery, then radiation, and finally ADT. Yes, prostate cancer has changed my life. My wife and I had regular sex before PC then none for 4 years as the...reactionscomments
The waiting game.After seeing my oncologist in October, and 3 years on Lupron injections, I told my oncologist that if I stayed on Lupron injections every 90 days, I would wind up...reactions10comments
My one year anniversarySo one year ago today my urologist decided the results of my 6 month PSA coming in at 5.5 (2nd consecutive increase) warranted a biopsy. I was 63 at the...reactions13comments
Not sure about my doctor need adviceI have stage four metastatic prostate cancer. I’ve been on abiraterone since the middle of October. I already had Casodex and have gotten my 6-month Lupron injection. I have been...reactions5comments
Time was of the essenceMy PSA began rising when I was 62. It rose 1 point a year until I was 66 then stabilized at 4 for 2 years. My urologist felt it was...reactions12comments
Newly DiagnosedStarted SBRT on yesterday for 28 treatments. Anyone experience this type of radiation and what types of typical side effects you had as you moved along the journey. Thank you...reactions1comment
Dogdad60 ExperienceHello, I had RP 5 weeks ago, struggling with leakage, and dealing with the "new" me. Met with a radiation oncologist, and will get PSA test soon. With the size...reactions6comments
Good DoctorMy Oncologist and my Oncology nurse are some of the best people I know. They always call as soon as they get my results from my PSA, other blood work...reactions2comments
The "Best" Cancer to Have?? Get Tested!It is often dismissively said that Prostate Cancer is "the best one to have." Really?? Is there any GOOD cancer?? True, prostate cancer is usually slow-growing (but not always) and...reactions1comment
Still leakingI had my prostate removed on August 5th 2021. It is now October 20th 2021 and i am still leaking like a sieve. I am doing Kegels 4 or 5...reactions2comments
The CoachMy Family Physician noticed my "PSA" was unusually high. He sent Me to a urologist, who sent me to a cancer doctor and I received the prescribed radiation treatment. About...reactionscomments
Recovery from treatments...Having completed 28 hypo-fractionated IMRT treatments accompanied by ADT, recovery can be as much about recovering from treatment as it is recovering from the disease itself. Sharing here a day...reactions2comments
Miracles and the Power of PrayerI wanted to share my story cause I still can't believe I received this diagnosis from my Urologist and the Pathologist at Commonwealth Health this week. I was first diagnosed...reactions3comments
