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...reactions4comments
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
Long journeyDiagnosed end of 2016 with Gleason 9 prostate cancer. Age 67 otherwise healthy male with extremely active physical exercise regimen (daily racquetball...reactions1comment
There are ways.My question to my urologist after diagnosis “Can I enjoy sex after my prostatectomy?” His conservative response was: “There are ways” he...reactions2comments
Hot flashesRadiation/seeds in 2015; 1 year of Eligard finished 2016. Night sweats tapered off by 2020 hot flashes, 2/3 each night, more during...reactions2comments
PROSTATE CANCER AND MY STP BIKE RIDEHello, this is my STP Seattle to Portland Bike ride story. In 2017 I was working and getting ready to retire so...reactions2comments
Just finished my Cyber Knife TreatmentsLast Fall, I had a full physical to celebrate my 65th Birthday and enrollment in Medicare. Or as my Doctor called it...reactions2comments
Stage 3AGot the news last August from my Urologist. Went off to hide & sulk, I am 79 yrs old, what chance do...reactions2comments
The Cancer In My Family Now Includes MeI am 72 and the oldest of six siblings. My next younger brother Tommy died of Melanoma at 38. Then my second...reactions3comments
My Personal Support NurseI feel so blessed to have met my spouse Karen. She decided she wanted to have a nursing career at age 12!...reactions2comments
Radiotherapy about to startIt's been a year since I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer, and was immediately put on hormone treatment. This has been...reactions3comments
PSA hits 10.6 at 69 y/o HMO did not test two previous years. Lasts test at 67 PSA was 2.8My urologist told me a PSA test could be affected by Covid. I had covid and during the pandemic my HMO neglected...reactionscomments
