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47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)
I was recently diagnosed with a Gleason 7 (4+3) after my PSA jumped from the 4's for several years into the 6.4-6.6 range in the...
Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation
Got recently diagnosed with Gleason group 2, 7(3+4). Was in state of shock to know about the cancer. I’m 56 year old and fortunately I’m...
Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer: What might I be in for?
I am newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. My biopsy results are: Gleason 7 4+3 lesion, Gleason 7 3+4 lesion, and 3 Gleason 6 3+3 lesions....
Dropping PSA score with Gleason score of 7
How can a PSA drop with a Gleason score of 7? The biopsy showed that the cancer had attacked the nerves. Should I consider monitor...
Prostate cancer treatment delay.
It’s been almost 6 months since I was diagnosed with a prostate cancer. Gleason 7 (4-3). With seminal vesicle invasion. Meeting radiation oncologists in 2...
Proton Therapy with Hip Replacement
Hi All,I've been diagnosed with prostate cancer Gleason 7 in 2 cores.I'm trying to check out proton therapy but one center in Florida said they...
Rising PSA number from 5.7 at Biopsy to 6.7 in 4 months with Gleason 6
Age 70. 2 Biopsies in the past 1 1/2 years. Gleason score of 6. Pirads SCORE of 2. Oncotype DX score of 17. Been advised...
Finished 28 Proton Therapies
Notice that ejaculation was very painful but after 3 weeks every thing started to flow - prostate discomfort faded again-maybe I got lucky. Getting my...
Anyone beat Gleason 8 without surgery?
Biopsy came back with 12 of 12 positive for cancer, eight were Gleason 7 (4+3) and one was Gleason 8 (4+4). Six of the biopsies...
1st PSA results after Proton Beam Therapy
Prior to my biopsy and 28 proton (1 core was positive Gleason 7) therapies with a rising PSA to 4.8, quest diagnostic reports (6 weeks...
Newly diagnosed questions
Results of 12 core biopsy are two Gleason 7 3+4 left aper and left lateral mid, and 1 was ‘ Focal prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN),...
Experience with combo Brachytherapy seed implants and EBRT
My dear friend (79) has been struggling for a while trying to come up with a treatment plan for his Gleason 7 prostate cancer. MRI...
can I survive PC (Gleason score 7) with just external beam radiation?
I was diagnosed with PC in Jan of this year. it appears from my biopsy that i am in a high-risk category and my urologist...
PC and enlarged prostate
58 year old white male in otherwise good health. I was recently diagnosed with Gleason 7 (4+3). Previous MRI showed prostate volume was 120cc. PSA...
Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?
Hi all. I have been on active surveillance for two years but psa is up to 6.49 so we did a second biopsy. Gleason 7...
Prostate cancer and Zytiga and ZERO PSA
Has anyone attained undetectable psa while on Zytiga (Abiraterone) ? If so was the Zytiga discontinued at some point (before 24 mos) ? I was...
Anyone had success regaining muscle strength with low testosterone?
I had Lupron and radiation treatment for Gleason 7 prostate cancer, PSA is now <0.04. But my testosterone level is 157. Very very low. And...
Has anyone done fractionated/metronomic chemotherapy?
I've recently been diagnosed with stage 4, Gleason 7-9 castration sensitive. My PSA was 105 and then after one month on Orgovyx now down to...
Is a PSMA PET SCAN the next step
Prostate MRI conclusion: large mass with extracapsular extension and seminal vesicle invasion. T3bNO (PI-RADS 5/5). Transrectal ultrasound biopsy: Gleason 7 (4-3). Moderately aggressive cancer. Doctor...
Length of needed Hotel Stay for initial Visit at Mayo AZ?
Will be traveling to Phoenix for an initial visit with Urologist for both BPH treatment and Prostate Cancer. The urinary/bladder retention is my most urgent...
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