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Knowledge Is Power
Don't believe me? Ask Google, they became quite powerful peddling knowledge. I see some recurring lines of questions and concerns on here, I thought putting...
Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer
Urologists are trained to do invasive treatment, such as prostatectomy, for many levels and types of prostate cancer. There may be a tendency to overtreat...
Radiation after RARP
As you may know from my previous discussions, I am 45yrs old, just had RARP in March, after being diagnosed with stage T3bN1R0, Gleason 9(4+5),...
Getting PSA results with impossible fluctuation: What's up?
Dx with stage 1, low risk, Gleason 6 after PSA level 6.19 led to biopsy.I've been getting psa test for 15 years and it's always...
Anyone have low PSA with high-grade prostate cancer?
My psa was 4.5 but the biopsy stated my cancer was a grade 5 ,which is the highest and most progressive cancer. I am doing...
ADT and Castrate Resistance
Diagnosed Nov 2021. Gleason 9, Decipher .99, stage 4a (spread to seminal vesticles and 1 of 12 lymph nodes tested). I had prostatectomy in January...
Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy
Recently diagnosed and now stuck in that frustrating "no man's land" between surgery and radiation therapy. Diagnosed after an increase in my PSA to 5.2...
Will PSA ever hit 0 or close to it?
I think you "regular" guys on here, know my husband's story.Stage 4 diagnosis in Feb. Gleason 8 and 9s, PSA was close to 300!Firmagon and...
PSA Rise After ADT
I've been posting and following a few months now. I was stage 4a, Gleason 9, Decipher .99. I've had prostatectomy, followed by radiation and ADT...
Another 6 day post RALP this is my experience...
Been on here for about 9 months now and found it to be very helpful. Now that I am 6 days post RALP I thought...
With regional lymph node metastasis what is the progression?
From the following summary what should I expect going forward other than Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)? SUMMARY 2020-06 Prostatectomy Pathology: Gleason 4+3 T3 Positive surgical...
Prostatectomy vs Photon radiation vs Proton Beam Therapy
I’m 58. Gleason 7 (mix of 3-4 and 4-3) 9 out of 12 cores. Stage 2. Intermediate unfavorable. Scheduled to have Petscan and will ask...
ADT: RO says I need ADT, Urologist says I don't.
Of course I would like to avoid the side effects of ADT, but I'm willing to do the six months suggested by my RO if...
Is PSA 0.032 after radical prostatectomy a normal fluctuation?
After radical prostatectomy and PSA 0.032 ng/mL: normal fluctuation or concern for recurrence?Hello. I would like your opinion regarding my course after radical prostatectomy.I am...
Recent diagnosis with some questions and looking for feedback
Hi, I have enjoyed reading everyone's comments and found them so helpful while my husband has been undergoing testing and diagnosis. He is A 73...
ARI-only side effects
I’m 76. My T is up since I stopped Lupron with Nubeqa, after 15 months, and continued with Nubeqa for the last 28 months. The...
Low fiber diet for salvage RT to pelvic lymph node basin questions
Hi all. I’m hoping to hear from fellow PCa patients who endured a low fiber diet and can share ideas of what they ate while...
Hormone therapy before radiation treatment question....
Hello teammates... I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 65. PSA results were elevated at 12.5....Had the MRI's and biopsy done as well... PiRads...
Depression and hormone therapy
I was diagnosed with stage IV PC (Gleason 4+5 =9) and started Lupron and Zitiga shortly thereafter. I had six weeks of radiation which I...
3rd opinion: How many opinions did you get for prostate cancer?
My husband was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. I think maybe stage four but I’m not sure. He has a 3+4 Gleason score 13 PSA...
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