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
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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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