A Discovered PoemYesterday I was taking a stab at thinning out the clutter in the bedroom. We're always overloaded with books and journals and sketchbooks. As I began to toss out a... By CommunityMember5147461 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Recurrences aboundI had 45 external radiation sessions. After a couple years my PSA went up and I went to quarterly hormone injections. After a couple sessions, my insurance decided not to... By glent1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Fighting Prostate CancerI had a check up in May 2023 and my Dr. tole me my PSA went from 4 to 12 in one year. 4.1 is the number they use to... By bryantopper1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Anyone else taking Casodex (Biticalymide)?10 years after recurrence. Originally had a radical with clear margins. 2 years later my psa was 1.0 and had radiation of the prostate bed. Didn't work. Rising psa again... By Pinkertonk1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Insurance differencesI would like to know why men are not covered (at least I am not) for the after effects of prostate removal. I have noticed that women are covered for... By Cephas011 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
StrugglingI am 67 y/o diagnosed in Dec. with a Gleason 6 3+3 finding. As my Dr. explained it was not dire but was certainly cancer. I had 3 options. Active... By Dave572 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Darkest PointI wrote this four weeks ago while I was feeling it. It's pretty dark. You have been warned. How do I find the strength to keep going when all I... By Cierra582 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 laterReactions0reactionsComments6 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments8 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments7 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
My course of treatmentWhen I was first diagnosed I had stage 4 metastatic cancer and chemotherapy along with Lupron and a clinical trial (which turned out to be Nubeqa), I trusted my Lord... By fredschneeman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments1 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments6 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments1 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments3 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments