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BCR Analyzation; < Age 60
50 year old: 3/04/2019 PSA = 4.45 **Note** Was on Testosterone Therapy from age 40-50** Currently 55 years old: 7/12/2019: Davinci Prostatectomy, Gleason 3+4, no...
Third SBRT Opinion Worth It?
Paging Dr. Google... Me: Age 50, Gleason 7 (3 + 4), 0.56 intermediate risk, 6/12 cores, PSA 6.68, PSMA showed no metastasis to lymph nodes...
Recurrent Cancer - conflict with numbers and scans
Quick Background: I had a RP completed in September 2016. Undetectable PSA 2 years after, but started creeping up. Made a 2x jump in mid...
Diagnosed today w/ PCa. Seeking feedback w/ treatment I think I want
Well, have been learning from this support group for past 5 months since PSA test came back 11.7 then 5 months later 8.7. Today, biopsy...
Seeking Wisdom and Guidance
I will admit this is a group I had not been planning to join as a fit, 59-year old, but here we are. I have...
What is the thought process for this?
I'm one year post-Orgovyx and 18 months post SBRT radiation. My testosterone is 220 and has been dropping instead of climbing with my doctor thinking...
Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision
I have perused comments in these discussion areas and thought I'd reach out for thoughts on the decision of prostatectomy vs radiation therapy. Thank you...
Getting ready to take my first dose of Orgovyx and Abiterone.....
I have had the drugs in my hand for 2 days now and am hoping to be able to start them this weekend. I am...
Docetaxel and steroids, how did you feel?
My husband had his first dose of Docetaxel chemo last thursday, with strong steroids the night before and the morning of, plus I think more...
One Week After Prostatectomy
I just wanted to update my experience. I had the prostatectomy last week. The surgery went as planned. Pathology confirmed stage 2 cancer. The doctor...
Dealing with never-ending doctor visits
In short, I am SICK of endless doctor visits. It seems my entire life has become gym, work, time off work to go to some...
Reversal of penile shortening after stopping Lupron
I am a 71 yo diagnosed with Gleason 9 PC in August2021. Had RP 10/21. Six months post op PSA rose to 0.37 and a...
5 Years Since Completion of Proton Radiation
Amazing how after a few years this prostate cancer journey just slips my mind —> Yesterday was the 5th anniversary of the end of my...
I Am Not a Medical Professional, Which Puts Me in Excellent Company
Observations from the trenches of prostate cancer, marriage, and the occasional bewildered goldfish Let me be perfectly clear: I am not a medical professional. I...
ADT with EBRT and Brachytherapy
Apologies for perhaps asking a redundant question. There are some recent studies that claim that a dose of ADT, when selecting EBRT and a Brachytherapy...
Prostate Cancer Working Group 4 - New Terminology and Definitions
Those who know me, know I talk about learning the language, terms, definitions, so that you can speak the language and have graduate level discussions...
Got some answers for stage 4 prostate cancer
We had our first Urology Oncologist appointment today at UNC. Finally have a "plan" after the PSA test started it all 5 weeks ago! PSA...
Optimal and Outer limit interval from mpMRI to Biopsy and Treatment
Asian male, 62 years on earth so far...and hoping to stay longer... Urologist visit was prompted by pressure buildup before voiding. PSA: 0.808 ng/ml (27...
Stage 4: What side effects to expect from Xtandi and radiation?
I am 72 years old, diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer:6/1/2026 PSA 13.410/1/2026 MRI revealed Locally invasive and metastatic PC PIRADS 53/2/2026 Gleason Score 4+3=726/2/2026 PSMA-PET...
For Newly Arrived Bros: A Day In The Life With ADT
Gentlemen, gather 'round. You’ve just joined the club. Not by choice, of course, nobody fills out a loyalty card for this one. No, you were...
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