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How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?
It is too difficult for my husband to decide on treatment for Prostate Cancer. We have sought 2 different opinions from 2 good healthcare systems....
time to decide and I'm stuck....
PSA: 9 ng/mL Prostate size: about 30 cc (MRI 3.3 × 4.2 × 4.1 cm) Gleason score: One core: 3 + 4 = 7 (Grade...
Why would PSMA-PET scan fail to detect known primary GG2 tumor?
Background: I had a recent TRUS biopsy resulting in 4 out of 12 cores positive, one 7(3+4) and 3 were 6(3+3) for a GG2 Favorable...
The Gray Area of Favorable Intermediate Risk 3+4=7
There has been much discussion on this thread about how to approach favorable intermediate risk 3+4=7 PCa. Many on here have been adamant that active...
Prostate size/measurement confusion
Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer following a Biopsy in June 2023, done by local Urologist. Was under Active Surveillance prior because of rising PSA. Urologist recommended...
just got my latest bloodwork
PSA; TOTAL 10/23/2025I am stoked..a bit of good news.. 3 months in on ADT and 1 month radiation ( started PSA 70, Gleason 8 w/...
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...
Good News on PET-Scan, time to consider next steps
I discussed my PET-Scan results with my Urologist (PA) yesterday. She said no measurable prostate cancer recurrence was found! The Report: No findings to suggest...
Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?
Looking for positive feedback. I am 59yr AA male, diagnosed with prostate cancer. My PSA has been 4.86 to 5.46 over the last 6 mths....
RARP Pathology II: Looking for direction
Ok. Quick summary is I was diagnosed this year with PC. May 12 had RARP. Post surgery doc (extremely well qualified DP surgeon and head...
Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?
As a Canadian, I apologize in advance for my self-centered question. I have done all the preliminaries and now must make a choice. When asking...
ADT/ ORGOVYX Day 45; Told Radiation Is Next
I was diagnosed with Sigmoid Colon Cancer 26 months ago. I had the resection. The colon cancer metastasized to my right lower lung, and 7...
Why I am glad I chose Proton Therapy (for now). Good, bad and ugly.
My Treatment Decision Journey – Surgery vs Radiation (Proton Therapy Experience) Making the decision about which prostate cancer treatment to pursue was agonizing. When I...
18 month update. How am I doing?
18 months now. How am I doing? Background: age 81, hgt 6', 200 #, moderately active. No diet. Just common sense practicing moderation. Non smoker,...
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...
Joining the Reluctant Brotherhood (and Update on Progress)
Well, I've unfortunately had to join you all out here recently - but thank you SO much for providing such valuable conversations so far for...
Cancer en la zona transicional: Su importancia para AS
Disculpen la extension pero creo que es un caso muy interesante y poco discutido Tengo 70 años, buena salud, un PSA de 7.52 y segun...
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...
Treatment questions for "younger men" with PC (40 to 60?).
52 year old recently diagnosed with PC after PSA test of 8.66, MRI, and eventual prostate biopsy confirmed (details below). Leaning towards Robotic prostatectomy but...
Treatment Options & A Mayo 2nd Opinion Questions
Radical Prostatectomy in 1998 - Gleason 6 - 2000 PSA was rising slowly & prostate bed radiation was performed. PSA dropped to 0.1 and remained...
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