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...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...reactions2comments
Nerve SparingAfter prostate surgery, for nearly a decade, I did not entertain thoughts of a sexual nature, even my attraction meter shut down;...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...reactions10comments
Common SenseFirst I look for Only Board Certified. I was told if a doctor were to get treatment he would use a board...reactions2comments
first treatmentsMy cancer story started with a pain in my neck. The Dr originally gave me pain meds and then I had a...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...reactions3comments
Life ChangeI found it very difficult to make a decision on which treatment was best for my prostate cancer. My condition advanced very...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...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...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...reactions1comment
The OZI was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Sept 2021, and confirmed with a biopsy in Oct 2021. I chose the most aggressive...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...reactions9comments
My Story - Two different outcomesMy story starts in 2013. I was being monitored for high cholesterol by my GP. In 2012, I had my gallbladder removed...reactions2comments
Focal Laser Ablation OptionThe issue I see is that many of these message boards only deal with a few procedures lie surgery or radiation. Last...reactions3comments
Advanced Prostate cancerMy prostate cancer was found after distant metastatic spread to my lymph nodes at age 75. My Oncologist told me it is...reactions5comments
Right to stage 4 prostate cancer metastaticHaving a hard time I'm 52 was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer metastatic was put on lupron and chemotherapy and radiation...reactions2comments
Lost HopeI was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. The urologist decided to monitor it with annual PSA tests. He also had...reactions2comments
September and what it means to me.Hi I'm back for another year. 18 years now and just turned 74. I was 56 when I started my journey with...reactions2comments
Firmagon or LupronI opted for Firmagon bc I could get one month shots and reassess rather than a 4-6 month shot of Lupron. Had...reactions1comment