Stories

“You have a badassed cancer,” said my urologist. That was 8 years ago. I have had radical prostatectomy, ADT, and radiation. I have been dealing with urinary leakage which is...

What a mess to be in. My wife was with me, in the same room during the biopsy. Two weeks later, she dies accidentally. Two more weeks and I begin...

3 years cancer free, or at least undetectable. Now it's been one test after another. Cancer was detected at 2.2mm near the rectum. Other Spots on my spine.The results of...

I've lived a lifestyle of healthy living, with moderate levels of running, weight lifting, or swimming almost daily for the last 40 years, and relatively healthy eating. Along the way...

I was introduced to Prostrate Cancer with the words, "you have cancer, I'm not familiar with your case. You need to make another appointment with your doctor". I walked out...

I was 64 years old and had been talked out of a PSA test for at least 3 years by my family doctor. I demanded a test in June 2020...

A few years ago I was checked for cancer, my prostate felt normal, and as I was told everything was good. Now a year later I'm told I already have...

Plans? What plans? I don't have near the level of energy and stamina I used to have before the advent of my stage IV prostate cancer. We live on a...

On receiving extremely high PSA results, my doctor urged that I seek further evaluation. Now I must point out that there are no urologists and MRIs are not available in...

I live in an area where hiking trails are in abundance and love utilizing them. I have a fairly large property that I have enjoyed 40 years of gardening and...

I have a fractured vertebra in my neck that is not healing so I went to my Oncologist to find out whether cancer in my bones was causing the fracture...

The doctor spoke to me on the second visit in a very forceful manner. He State unequivocally that I would be dead in three months if I did not do...

Following two PSA”s to determine if the results were in fact correct given the sharp rise in the scores within 8 months from 3.59 (previously ranging an average of 2.4-2.8...

I was 73 and had an "anomaly" on my cat scan, but two biopsies had not rendered a verdict. I was referred to a specialist (who had done residencies in...

That’s what they told me. As the Sarge would say that’s Bullpussy! Nothing will be the same, trust me. Just do Kegels and your recovery will be easy. Sarge, oh...

Routine visit with my urologist at age 73 I found out my PSA had jumped from 4 to 8. The DRE had indicated my prostate was not significantly enlarged. The...

First told in a gruff bedside manner “if you don’t do something you will die in three months !” The fear was instilled in a 70 yr old man who...

I was diagnosed at 67 years of age but had been having urinary symptoms for a few years. My wife and I were regularly intimate. That all changed in an...

I was Diagnosed in May 2019 with Prostate Cancer from a Biopsy 5 of 12 cores were Cancerous @ 2,10,20,20 25% PSA was 4.5, Extra Prostatic Extension. Perineural Invasion. Grade...

I'm curious as to how many here are permanently incontinent after prostate surgery. It's been over 5 years, and I still have to wear diapers. I had green light surgery...