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Newly diagnosed and looking for treatment advice.

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 11, 2025 | Replies (71)

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@ucfron
I have my prostate removed at 62. Recovered very quickly and was actually back at work in four days just on a very light schedule until the 8th day When I was able to work full-time. Since I spent most of my time helping people with computer problems, it didn’t require any physical exertion.

Because I had it at 62 and was relatively young for prostate cancer I had genetic testing about five years ago, 10 Years after surgery. I found out I have BRCA2 Which is the reason I’ve had four reoccurrences since 2010. Nowadays, they want you to have genetic testing earlier to make sure there’s not a genetic problem. Did any of your relatives have cancer breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer are all signs that it could be genetic

You can get hereditary genetic testing? Has it been offered to you by a doctor? You can get it done free with the below link, if you live in the United States. Do not check the box that you want your doctor involved or they won’t send you the kit until they get in contact with your doctor. It takes about three weeks to get the results and then a genetic counselor will call you.
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Prostatecancerpromise.org

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@jeffmarc
Thanks, I might do that.

@jeffmarc I did order another genetic test from your link and it has arrived. I did a Helix test back in 2020 just because my insurance offered it and it came back with zero issues so I am hoping the same for this next test