One time I wasBefore Covid, both my wife and I went to a support group thru my Urologists practice. It stopped but I wish it would start up again... By fredschneeman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Still So Many QuestionsI was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer a few days before Christmas. That may sound awful, but I opted to have the biopsy done as soon as my urologist recommended it... By WestWyCoRick1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
BRCA2 mutation positive, doing all tests78-year old, 6’ 2”, 150 # competitive rower, and avid snowboarder. Life is a dream at this time but with a rising PSA (only 3.1 at this time) and with... By Carver1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is PSA?I've had several health issues in the past including testicular cancer. I have been seeing a urologist, oncologist, and primary care physician every year. The urologist that monitored my PSA... By randyw421 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
My life now!My life now, kinda easy, kinda not; depend's on the day, hour, and sometimes the minute. I try and try to be positive, some days I am, somedays I could... By berenjohn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Prostate cancer and sexFirst surgery, then radiation, and finally ADT. Yes, prostate cancer has changed my life. My wife and I had regular sex before PC then none for 4 years as the... By has19471 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The waiting game.After seeing my oncologist in October, and 3 years on Lupron injections, I told my oncologist that if I stayed on Lupron injections every 90 days, I would wind up... By meuleman401 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
My one year anniversarySo one year ago today my urologist decided the results of my 6 month PSA coming in at 5.5 (2nd consecutive increase) warranted a biopsy. I was 63 at the... By cuzed1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Not sure about my doctor need adviceI have stage four metastatic prostate cancer. I’ve been on abiraterone since the middle of October. I already had Casodex and have gotten my 6-month Lupron injection. I have been... By Digger1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Time was of the essenceMy PSA began rising when I was 62. It rose 1 point a year until I was 66 then stabilized at 4 for 2 years. My urologist felt it was... By has19471 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Newly DiagnosedStarted SBRT on yesterday for 28 treatments. Anyone experience this type of radiation and what types of typical side effects you had as you moved along the journey. Thank you... By Cajun18611 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dogdad60 ExperienceHello, I had RP 5 weeks ago, struggling with leakage, and dealing with the "new" me. Met with a radiation oncologist, and will get PSA test soon. With the size... By Dogdad601 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Good DoctorMy Oncologist and my Oncology nurse are some of the best people I know. They always call as soon as they get my results from my PSA, other blood work... By fredschneeman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The "Best" Cancer to Have?? Get Tested!It is often dismissively said that Prostate Cancer is "the best one to have." Really?? Is there any GOOD cancer?? True, prostate cancer is usually slow-growing (but not always) and... By BOOMERBOB462 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Still leakingI had my prostate removed on August 5th 2021. It is now October 20th 2021 and i am still leaking like a sieve. I am doing Kegels 4 or 5... By mumpy691 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The CoachMy Family Physician noticed my "PSA" was unusually high. He sent Me to a urologist, who sent me to a cancer doctor and I received the prescribed radiation treatment. About... By coachslife1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovery from treatments...Having completed 28 hypo-fractionated IMRT treatments accompanied by ADT, recovery can be as much about recovering from treatment as it is recovering from the disease itself. Sharing here a day... By BOOMERBOB463 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Miracles and the Power of PrayerI wanted to share my story cause I still can't believe I received this diagnosis from my Urologist and the Pathologist at Commonwealth Health this week. I was first diagnosed... By maxieb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Just a stumble, not a walk in the parkStarted with brachytherapy almost 20 years ago. One unpleasant month followed but soon back healthy again, playing basketball, etc. Cancer returned. Five or six years now with Eligard, Bicalutamide, and... By G. Gem1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cancer ReturnsLong story short I had prostate surgery in 2007. Ten years later my PSA increased to .02 and I went through radiation treatment and hormone therapy in February 2018. I... By jlocklear06511 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments