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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 8 6:21am
What's next?
My husband, 73 years old, has been diagnosed with a 3+4/7 one core 80% volume, 14.5 mm, perineurial invasion, PSA 8, isoPSA test 24.5. Oncotype...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 19 9:04am
Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk
My 55 year old husband has Gleason 7 (4+3) posterior peripheral T2a prostate carcinoma with PSA 5.2. 1 ml more or less volume tumour. PSMA...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 19, 2023
Another Prostate Cancer Anniversary
Another anniversary today —> 13 years ago today (4/27/2012), I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Having first heard about PSA testing when I was 40y...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 1 1:36pm
Change in Incontinence after Salvage Radiation
Incontinence after Salvage Radiation I had a RP in May 2018 and while my PSA post RP was undetectable, I did suffer from fairly significant...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 22, 2024
PSA anxiety
Help Freaking out because I had 6 consecutive PSA results < 0.05 readings after restarting degarelix in July, 2024. Yesterday my result was 0.05 -...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 22 2:12pm
Lung metastasis: Curiosities from VATS to BATS
“Metastasis to the lung is present in more than 40% of men with metastatic prostate cancer (3); however, lung metastases without any bone or lymph...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10 8:28pm
RT + 3 years ADT + 2 years Zytiga initial treatment?
Is anyone here being treated for non-metastatic disease with 3 years ADT + 2 years abiraterone (e.g. Zytiga) as a first Hormone treatment? I'd be...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 23, 2024
NePtune Trial and surgery questions
Some background - last month (Dec 2024) I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 . I am BRCA2 positive...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 28 5:35pm
Positive margins - Now what?
I got my post-prostatectomy pathology back today. While I did talk to a physician’s assistant, I won’t meet with my doctor until Monday. It seems...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 20 10:36am
44-yr-old prostate cancer patient seeking advice, thoughts, etc.
Hello all, I’ve just been thrown into this scary world recently. I wanted to share my story and see what advice, wisdom, anecdotes, thoughts, etc....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 28 6:58am
Husband's prostate cancer story
My 64 yr old husband was having urination frequency and enlarged prostrate. Visited the urologist for at least two years. His PSA was around 4,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 21, 2023
Orchiectomy and PSA decline waiting for Liver Transplant
Hello Guys, Greetings to each and every one of you. I have a story to tell, a little mixed but I wanted to share our...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 1 10:29am
Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?
I am now 68 yrs old. My PSA level went beyond normal range in 2023 with a PSA of 4.3. Saw a urologist and had...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 11, 2024
Prostate cancer-related abbreviations: What acronym would you add?
There are so many acronyms related to prostate cancer. When newly diagnosed these can be overwhelming and frustrating. As you become more familiar with the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 17, 2024
Treatment Dogma - Aggressive is not the same as intelligent
In cancer care, “aggressive” is a word we wear like armor. It suggests boldness, urgency, and strength — the kind of approach that implies we’ve...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 18 3:55pm
How will I know EBRT has worked?
I'm writing to share with you my journey with Prostate Cancer. I am 73 years old, from Calcutta, India and getting treated at Tata Medical...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 26, 2023
Seminal Vesicle Invasion & PR22/MIDS/SPORT Trials ADT & ART
Hello all, Thanks for reading. My father is 63 close to 64. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer (acinar adenocarcinoma) late last year 2022. We...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2023
Tulsa Pro - share your experiences
I want to thank all for support on my recent prostate cancer treatment, Tulsa pro. I am very thankful to my wife and my daughter...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 1 1:34pm
Fifteen Years of PCa Treatment Progress - and the next 15 Years
Fifteen years ago, a prostate cancer diagnosis came with two immediate options: radical prostatectomy or external beam radiation. Both were effective-ish, depending on the stage....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 21 8:55pm