More at Ease NowLast October I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had a PSA of 6.6. The ultrasound and biopsy verified my worst thoughts. This diagnosis led to depression and anxiety. I...reactions7comments
Diagnosed at 46I was diagnosed at 46 years old. Prior to diagnosis, I had blood in my urine periodically, urinary incontinence (mild), and some other symptoms. I was told over and over...reactions6comments
The JourneySo, one year ago, Jan. 12, 2016, I had a visit with my personal physician (and dear friend) Dr. Don Sanders for a check up about some concerns I had...reactions8comments
Looking BackLooking back now over two years since I was treated the one thing I wish I had were honest and competent Drs. Had I been given honest and accurate information...reactions1comment
Continue AS or Treatment?I was diagnosed 4 yrs ago with prostate cancer. Biopsy showed one core at 20% with a Gleason 6. PSA was 4.5. Biopsy following year was almost identical. 3rd yr...reactions2comments
Recurrent cancer?Diagnosed PC January 2017. RARP performed 3/2017. Gleason 4+3=7. "Successful?". Follow up PSAs: .15; .19; 2.0; yesterday; 2.6. In September 2017 had PET Scan with Axumin which was negative. The...reactionscomments
I Never Expected ItI had an annual physical in March of 2017. After checking out fine, the doctor and I went over my blood work. My PSA was 4.1. I was shocked as...reactions2comments
Mark's StoryI went for my annual physical in 2015. Things were fine. Got my PSA back about two weeks later. I needed to call my Dr. - had a PSA 4.8...reactions6comments
Having Surgery?My story is a family one. In December of 2016, my brother had a PSA of 8.9. A biopsy showed a Gleason score of 9 and a prostatectomy found cancer...reactions13comments
18 Months After a ProstatectomyNever had a bad PSA, just an enlarged prostate that I was being medicated for. I asked my urologist for a TURP procedure (prostate scraping) and had it done in...reactions3comments
Two Years LaterPSA shot to a 6.5 in early 2016 from always below 3. Diagnosed April, 2016 with a Gleason 4+3. Went through 44 daily radiations in late 2016. PSA at six...reactions1comment
Gleason 9, Stage 4I was diagnosed with Gleason 9, 5+4, that has spread to pelvic lymph nodes. I had radical prostatectomy with 23 nodes removed in September last year. I start ADT and...reactions5comments
Unexplained PainHaving pain in the pelvic cavity after robotic removal of prostate one year ago. Was off of pain meds (Gabapentin) and fully continent after four months and was encouraged to...reactions2comments
Radiation TreatmentMy psa first time was 18.9 and second time was 17.8. I was 63 last year when found it. I’m a factor 9 hemophiliac so radiation was my only choice...reactions8comments
Prostate DiagnosisPhysically I feel fine. Mentally I feel anxious and fearful. I know I should be thankful for the diagnosis being no worse than it was but still I do not...reactions10comments
My Testimony!Sharing my story…I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2007 with a P.S.A. score of 14 which drew a RED FLAG right away. That score was extremely high for...reactions1comment
Welcome to ProstateCancer.net StoriesAt ProstateCancer.net, we know that receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis is scary, and it can be difficult to find someone who can relate to your cancer journey. By submitting a...reactionscomments
