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The radiation oncology office seemed to be a very busy place this morning. As always, I showed up unaccompanied, arriving about ten minutes early to fill out the usual pre-consultation...

My PSA was 13.5, Gleason Scale 9, Dr. said we need to get it out, dictating Robotic-assisted prostate removal. Surgery is successful! First, follow-up check, PSA was still 0.02 then...

I had surgery for prostate cancer on Nov. 21, 2022, and stayed two days in the hospital after surgery. I am currently at home recovering from this surgery. I thought...

PSA spoke to 4 Dr and said let’s do it again. Went down to 2. Was suspicious so did the MRI. On a scale of 5, I was “3”. Still...

After undergoing hormone therapy (ADT) and external beam radiation back in September, I had a PSA test this morning and received my results. My last PSA was 9.4; today it...

When I last posted, I had been on ADT treatments for over 5 years after surgery and radiation were unsuccessful. Having been on ADT that long I had successfully dealt...

75 yr old completed hormone (killed testosterone that fed cancer) and 46 days of radiation- clinically successful- PSA is under 1% but testosterone is at 5 (should be in 200+)...

I feel, that since my surgery, I want to have an orgasm more than before. Of course, I have the feeling of orgasm but I spray urine during orgasm. I...

Hi All. Just got fused trans perennial biopsy results back, and 5 of 12 cores are positive. Found on both sides. The worst is 2 cores at 70% with Gleason...

The “C” word is a mystery, Revealing the Great Unknowns. “What? Where?, How long?”, I ask, And will I fight alone? Chemo? Surgery? Radiation? Will I lose my hair, my...

A little over 4 1/2 years ago I had my prostate removed via RALP. I didn't keep a log of the number of times I was checked for PSA levels...

I started my journey by having concerns about a week stream. PSA was not alarming (below 4) Finger test was no concern. After the tests doctor agreed to be safe...

While fighting kidney stones for the last 10 + years, the frequency was getting more prevalent, and that sent me to a urologist, who asked when was the last time...

I just finished my 5th chemo. I have stage four prostate cancer in July they found a new spot of aggressive prostate cancer. I had PSA of .04 they told...

In 2012 I saw my family doctor about the symptoms - I now know - that could've been related to my prostate health. After a quick DRE exam, he said...

I'm a Vietnam vet, diagnosed with prostate cancer, two years ago. Had aggressive cancer, high Gleason 9, and PSA 12.5 so surgery was suggested. Had to be aborted due to...

I live in Canada. I like to travel to the USA, therefore, I have to, for my own health obtain travel insurance. In the process of obtaining insurance, some companies...

Cancer, once diagnosed is always with you, lurking in the background of everyday life and sometimes it nudges you, reminding you that this sinister presence is there. Since diagnosis and...

Hi, I am Tim, and a third-generation prostate person. Saying a survivor is too strong, for me. Being a survivor suggested to me that you are caught in this life...

I would not wish anyone to get a prostate cancer diagnosis. It's tough, it's unbelievable. I had an annual physical for years. I used a testosterone gel for years. The...