Prostate cancer shows it ugly face for the third timeIn March of 2007, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In September 2007 I had a Prostatectomy to remove my prostate. For ten years my PSA was 0.1. In September...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
2-Down-1-To-GoIn 2017, 3+4 Gleason 7, PSA 12.50, and I had HIFU. One year later, in 2018, my PSA was 7.12 and 3+4 Gleason 7. I had a second HIFU. In...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
2nd RecurrenceI had a Prostatectomy in 2006 when my PSA was 5.53 and a Gleason score of 3 + 4 =7. My PSA was undetectable until 2013 when my PSA rose...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Journey Begins...Decision TimeHello Everybody! My name is Dennis...67...Retired! I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer in February 2021 after DRE, PSA, 4K tests led to a truss biopsy... My PSA is 1.9...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Waiting for my next PSAWhen I was 63 I was diagnosed with T3 prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 7. After an RP, they upped the score to an 8 due to a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Dual Cancer DiagnosisI was diagnosed with bladder cancer (papillary urothelial carcinoma) in November 2017 at age 54. I had a TURBT in November and another in December that indicated I had a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Post Prostatectomy TreatmentI'm 63 and had my prostate removed 1 and 1/2 years ago. It was definitely cancerous (14.6 score). Besides no sex, I'm feeling pretty good. Gleason score was about .35...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
2021 Effects of Blood Clots and Prostate Cancer!This a rather lengthy, a lot has happened. I'm 59 years old, found out in January 2020 that I had prostate cancer. My dad went through 48 radiation treatments to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My JourneyHello, all my name is Thomas. I’m 53 years old… nice to meet you all. Let’s see where do I start... Well, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Prostate Cancer: The Initial ShockIt all started about 2 years ago in early 2019. I didn’t have much energy at this point. I was in my 60’s so it was mentioned that my testosterone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
HIFU ProcedureA little over a year ago, I was diagnosed. My wife and I researched our options with 3 urologists. We researched the HIFU procedure. We were fortunate to find a...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
69 Years Young & Seeking Support for Upcoming SurgeryHi, my name is Mike, and I am 69 years young. I am new to this site, and I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer as of last September. I...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
My Prostate Cancer Story...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March 2011. My doctor gave me several options such as wait & see; implanting radioactive seeds or fully remove the prostate! I chose...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Penis ShrinkageHave a question. Due to the Hormone and Radiation treatments, my penis has shrunk substantially. Want to know if there is anything I can do to get the length back?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Metastatic Prostate CancerHello! I'm new to this site, discovered it while doing online research. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011, had radiation brachytherapy in 2012 which appeared to be effective...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Caregiver With Prostate CancerOn October 1st a prostate biopsy showed cancer with a Gleason score of 5+4=9 and a grade group of 5. Acinar type with signet ring cells. Perineural invasion present and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthI celebrated Prostate Cancer Awareness Month very differently this year - I was diagnosed with it! What could make 2020 even 2020-er? Finding out my nephew received the same diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When an Oncology RN Becomes The PatientIt’s a bit hard to hide information in this story that could be used to identify me but please do respect that this story is very personal. I’d been living...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Poor Stream After Robotic ProstatectomyAfter two years following my prostatectomy, my stream has weakened and is more of a spray than a stream. My urologist offered to scope my urethra and if blocked, do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pain AddictHi, I'm 44 years old and I was diagnosed with 2nd degree aggressive cancer in March of this year with a PSA of 7.6. I had a prostatectomy at the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments