NervousHi everyone I am due to have a prostatectomy on the 1st of February. In fact a week from tomorrow. I am so nervous and to be honest quite scared... By Garyfore1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dancing With DaVinciThis is my story. We start at the beginning, of 1959. Right through my troubled life, and its many issues, leading up to the surprise diagnosis, surgery, and the after-effects... By Josef1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
20 years and countingI first developed prostate trouble in Sept. 1997. I didn't know a thing about it at the time but found out fast. I took a trip to the ER and... By CommunityMemberbff64d1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MY EXERCISE ROUTINESince my treatment plan was completed about three years ago, I developed an exercise routine. I have no doubt about the importance of exercise. Every morning, I lift a 15-pound... By CommunityMember1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Life after treatment - Going it aloneThe 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... By BOOMERBOB465 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Details about Seven weeks of radiation!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... By Dave Duprey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Robotic Laparoscopic ProstatectomyI 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... By Ray11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Routine exam = PCPSA 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... By CommunityMember4451 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Relief (I hope)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... By gumbohead12 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The journey continues... A Ray of Hope?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... By has19471 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Low testosterone - yikes75 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+)... By Ozone1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sexual confusionI 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... By Stylebruce1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
New To it allHi 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... By Dana P1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Hand of the CarpenterThe “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... By Bradmksit2041 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Boring PSA's are a good thingA 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... By mulligan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My prostrate journeyI 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... By Jherold1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Kidney stones finally caught Prostate CancerWhile 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... By CommunityMember339d8b1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ChemoI 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... By Digger1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could I have caught my Prostate Cancer 10 years earlier at the age of 41?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... By DRod3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lupron side effectsI'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... By Agent orangeVet1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments