StrugglingI 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...reactions14comments
The Darkest PointI 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...reactions1comment
My Journey Through Side EffectsI was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason 4 +3, in January 2020, age 64. I opted for robotic radical prostatectomy. I was aware of the possible side effects, including incontinence...reactions6comments
My journey, to dateHere is my story. At the end, I will have a specific question for the group from those who have chosen HDR Brachytherapy. I'm 76 years old. For many years...reactions8comments
chasmeI was diagnosed with prostate cancer last November I'm aged 66yrs. my PSA level was5.2, Gleason score 3+4 stage T2. My treatment options radiotherapy or radical robotic prostatectomy (surgery). I...reactions2comments
My storyIn June, 2022, I was notified that my PSA marker was High at 4.8. I ignored it until May, 2023 when it was up to 9.2. Since my bladder was...reactions7comments
No treatmentMy ex denied me intimacy for 16 years. Now I have cancer and she divorced me. I AM NOT treating this. NO WAY, NO HOW. Not after all that. I...reactions11comments
My course of treatmentWhen I was first diagnosed I had stage 4 metastatic cancer and chemotherapy along with Lupron and a clinical trial (which turned out to be Nubeqa), I trusted my Lord...reactions3comments
2 years post robotic radical non nerve sparing prostatectomyAfter this procedure I was notified that clear margin was not accomplished and would have to do test every 3 months. It has been over 2 years now and ultra...reactions2comments
Nerve SparingAfter prostate surgery, for nearly a decade, I did not entertain thoughts of a sexual nature, even my attraction meter shut down; I did not see women as the opposite...reactions1comment
Never clear of Prostate CancerJan 2020 Routine blood workup for a man of 66 and PSA was 8.2 Feb retest 10.4. Prostate biopsy 4 + 3 = 7 pattern 5 Radical robotic prostatectomy, no...reactions10comments
Common SenseFirst I look for Only Board Certified. I was told if a doctor were to get treatment he would use a board certified Doctor, Common sense if that who a...reactions2comments
first treatmentsMy cancer story started with a pain in my neck. The Dr originally gave me pain meds and then I had a complete physical and found my PSA at 1074...reactions1comment
Newly DiagnosedI'm 68 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer about a month ago. My PSA has been steadily rising for the past three years. Two years ago my family doc referred...reactions3comments
Life ChangeI found it very difficult to make a decision on which treatment was best for my prostate cancer. My condition advanced very fast in less than 6 months. My PSA...reactions4comments
Roller Coaster Choosing...I was diagnosed at the very beginning of Covid. Decided on robotic surgery. Had my 2nd heart attack and got new stents 4 days before the surgery. It was then...reactions1comment
Not so easy? Easy decision!I'm 70 and have had PSA tests since I was 40. My father died from prostate cancer and never wanted me to go through what he did. He had surgery...reactions1comment
All is wellI was diagnosed about 2 years ago, Gleason 9, Stage IVA. Had the surgery, 33 radiation treatments and one year of Lupron. There are a few things i miss, including...reactions1comment
The OZI was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Sept 2021, and confirmed with a biopsy in Oct 2021. I chose the most aggressive treatment: radiation (4 weeks) followed by implanting radioactive...reactions2comments
Deciding On Prostate Treatment67 white male, PSA 10, biopsy was Gleason 3+4, non-metastatic. Urologist is a Lap Rad Pro whose only treatment is removal. I sought out less invasive treatments first and went...reactions9comments
