My Journey Through Side EffectsI was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason 4 +3, in January 2020, age 64. I opted for robotic radical prostatectomy. I was aware of the possible side effects, including incontinence... By beebs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My journey, to dateHere is my story. At the end, I will have a specific question for the group from those who have chosen HDR Brachytherapy. I'm 76 years old. For many years... By ptrombetta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
chasmeI was diagnosed with prostate cancer last November I'm aged 66yrs. my PSA level was5.2, Gleason score 3+4 stage T2. My treatment options radiotherapy or radical robotic prostatectomy (surgery). I... By CommunityMemberf045f51 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My storyIn June, 2022, I was notified that my PSA marker was High at 4.8. I ignored it until May, 2023 when it was up to 9.2. Since my bladder was... By Kent19602 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
No treatmentMy ex denied me intimacy for 16 years. Now I have cancer and she divorced me. I AM NOT treating this. NO WAY, NO HOW. Not after all that. I... By CommunityMember87744521 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
2 years post robotic radical non nerve sparing prostatectomyAfter this procedure I was notified that clear margin was not accomplished and would have to do test every 3 months. It has been over 2 years now and ultra... By CommunityMember3d3e221 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Nerve SparingAfter prostate surgery, for nearly a decade, I did not entertain thoughts of a sexual nature, even my attraction meter shut down; I did not see women as the opposite... By CommunityMemberee3adf1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Never clear of Prostate CancerJan 2020 Routine blood workup for a man of 66 and PSA was 8.2 Feb retest 10.4. Prostate biopsy 4 + 3 = 7 pattern 5 Radical robotic prostatectomy, no... By CommunityMember3d3e221 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Common SenseFirst I look for Only Board Certified. I was told if a doctor were to get treatment he would use a board certified Doctor, Common sense if that who a... By Grover2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
first treatmentsMy cancer story started with a pain in my neck. The Dr originally gave me pain meds and then I had a complete physical and found my PSA at 1074... By tom c2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Newly DiagnosedI'm 68 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer about a month ago. My PSA has been steadily rising for the past three years. Two years ago my family doc referred... By Lonnie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Life ChangeI found it very difficult to make a decision on which treatment was best for my prostate cancer. My condition advanced very fast in less than 6 months. My PSA... By Intrepid1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Roller Coaster Choosing...I was diagnosed at the very beginning of Covid. Decided on robotic surgery. Had my 2nd heart attack and got new stents 4 days before the surgery. It was then... By Old Lutheran1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Not so easy? Easy decision!I'm 70 and have had PSA tests since I was 40. My father died from prostate cancer and never wanted me to go through what he did. He had surgery... By CommunityMember6228541 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
All is wellI was diagnosed about 2 years ago, Gleason 9, Stage IVA. Had the surgery, 33 radiation treatments and one year of Lupron. There are a few things i miss, including... By Dave from Nashville1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The OZI was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Sept 2021, and confirmed with a biopsy in Oct 2021. I chose the most aggressive treatment: radiation (4 weeks) followed by implanting radioactive... By CommunityMemberdb69531 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Deciding On Prostate Treatment67 white male, PSA 10, biopsy was Gleason 3+4, non-metastatic. Urologist is a Lap Rad Pro whose only treatment is removal. I sought out less invasive treatments first and went... By frankhighsmith1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Story - Two different outcomesMy story starts in 2013. I was being monitored for high cholesterol by my GP. In 2012, I had my gallbladder removed because of stones. However, 6 months after having... By _James_1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Focal Laser Ablation OptionThe issue I see is that many of these message boards only deal with a few procedures lie surgery or radiation. Last time I looked, there were over 30 ways... By bullseye192 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Advanced Prostate cancerMy prostate cancer was found after distant metastatic spread to my lymph nodes at age 75. My Oncologist told me it is incurable and mine probably won’t go into remission... By ernie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments