Cancer Seven letters of griefFirst 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...reactions5comments
The battle continuesI 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...reactions1comment
Franks PC JouneyI 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...reactions2comments
IncontinenceI'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...reactions2comments
My storyI 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...reactionscomments
My JourneyI 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...reactionscomments
Helping to reduce prostate cancerI 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...reactionscomments
gleason seven 3+4 4 years ago.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...reactions2comments
Mr Doug LindleyI 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...reactions1comment
My PSA StoryI’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...reactions2comments
RogerAfter 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...reactions13comments
In Reply to Bobby Bofinger's post.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...reactions2comments
19 Year Prostate Cancer SuvivorIn 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...reactions1comment
Father in lawMy 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...reactions1comment
PSA for LifeAbout a year and a half ago, I had a PSA test taken as part of a routine physical. When the result came back, my doctor contacted me and told...reactions1comment
A PSA test alerted me to possible cancerWhile in my sixties my family doctor routinely ordered a PSA test along with my usual annual blood panels. At age 74 I'd had none for several years and during...reactions1comment
My StoryLaurence Calder Sept 2022 In the summer of 2007 age 56 after struggling to go to the loo for several months I had a blood test in July 2007 which...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis, Treatment and JourneyIt all began so simply. I was having. Issues with urinating and waking up during the night to use the bathroom. It was often difficult to initiate a stream. After...reactions2comments
PSMA Confirmed Successful Hormone and Radiation TherapiesAt the conclusion of a two-year treatment regimen that included radiation and ADT, I had a PSMA scan. It came back clear! I was so grateful. I realize there are...reactions4comments
PSAM PET scanI had a very low but persistent and slightly rising PSA. The Radiologist wanted the scan to help focus on the sight of the tumor. The Oncologist said that it...reactionscomments
