Stories

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...

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, a 9.0 on the Gleason score at 63 yr old, I’m now 67. I chose to go with Proton therapy and now have a...

I was diagnosed about a year ago. My urologist performed a TURP after a failed Urolift. A Gleason score of 9. Metastatic to the pelvic bone. I had 30 radiation...

I have had prostate cancer for eight years. I’ve been learning all I can about it for eight years. I did not know eggs were bad for prostate cancer and...

My doctor without knowing that I had cancer of the prostate performed a TURP on me as I was having BPH symptoms and my PSA was completely normal at 1.4...

I had by chance asked my GP for an RE. when having my 6monthly checkup for my heart condition. He did the "finger trick" & said:I don't like the feel...

I’ve been having fluctuating PSA tests, 3.2,4.1,5.2. Was referred to the urologist he order a PSA test and a 3TMRI. The PSA came back with a 3.7 and a free...

After a routine blood test, my PSA had gone from 0.01 to 6.38. Fortunately, my GP decided I needed an MRI, as there was a family history. The results showed...

I was 62 when diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had been going for PSA/digital exams for years and finally decided to have a biopsy after my PSA had quickly risen...

In 2001 doctor said my numbers were creeping up. In 2002 they exploded. I was getting PSA before insurance coverage. Every year I had a physical and PSA. In May...

My father-in-law had it about 15 years ago and beat it. I am 56 yrs old and so far all of my PSA tests have come back normal. I am...