Stories

My story starts in 2013. I was being monitored for high cholesterol by my GP. In 2012, I had my gallbladder removed because of stones. However, 6 months after having...

The issue I see is that many of these message boards only deal with a few procedures lie surgery or radiation. Last time I looked, there were over 30 ways...

My prostate cancer was found after distant metastatic spread to my lymph nodes at age 75. My Oncologist told me it is incurable and mine probably won’t go into remission...

Having a hard time I'm 52 was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer metastatic was put on lupron and chemotherapy and radiation. I have lost all length in my penis...

I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. The urologist decided to monitor it with annual PSA tests. He also had me sign papers for a surgical procedure to...

Hi I'm back for another year. 18 years now and just turned 74. I was 56 when I started my journey with PC in 2005. I have now been stage...

I opted for Firmagon bc I could get one month shots and reassess rather than a 4-6 month shot of Lupron. Had the injection this last Friday. I know it...

Diagnosed end of 2016 with Gleason 9 prostate cancer. Age 67 otherwise healthy male with extremely active physical exercise regimen (daily racquetball play) and weight and all vitals within normal...

My question to my urologist after diagnosis “Can I enjoy sex after my prostatectomy?” His conservative response was: “There are ways” he also suggested I visit a local sex shop...

Radiation/seeds in 2015; 1 year of Eligard finished 2016. Night sweats tapered off by 2020 hot flashes, 2/3 each night, more during the day continued. Now in 2023 1 in...

Hello, this is my STP Seattle to Portland Bike ride story. In 2017 I was working and getting ready to retire so on my bucket list was going to try...

Last Fall, I had a full physical to celebrate my 65th Birthday and enrollment in Medicare. Or as my Doctor called it, my Welcome to Medicare Experience. While I checked...

Got the news last August from my Urologist. Went off to hide & sulk, I am 79 yrs old, what chance do i have? Sought 2nd& 3rd opinions. Choose Memorial...

I am 72 and the oldest of six siblings. My next younger brother Tommy died of Melanoma at 38. Then my second youngest brother, Steven, died of a heroin overdose...

I feel so blessed to have met my spouse Karen. She decided she wanted to have a nursing career at age 12! At 12 I was deciding if I wanted...

It's been a year since I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer, and was immediately put on hormone treatment. This has been effective in reducing my PSA to below 1...

My urologist told me a PSA test could be affected by Covid. I had covid and during the pandemic my HMO neglected to do a PSA test for some reason...

My wife Liz has been incredibly, amazingly supportive in my prostate cancer journey. In early discussions with my urologist and radiation oncologist, she came with me and took copious notes...

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January of 2022. My wife was at the appointment when the news was given. She stated I am here with you through all...

5 years into Prostate cancer and now no longer curable. This is my life now and as strange as the word embrace is it's what I need to do. I'm...