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BCR, Eligard, and a long trip... what do you think?
Greetings to all and thanks for sharing, A short history before I get to the point: I'm 67, had a triple bypass in 2023, diagnosed...
About to start treatment with Proton, question about ADT
I am a 55yr old, PSA was 7 in June 2024, sent to Urologist who immediately scheduled an MRI, followed by biopsy. He also did...
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...
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....
Just past halfway through salvage IMRT – status report
Today I finished #20 of 38 IMRT sessions for a local recurrence of PCa. I thought it might be worth sharing what I’ve experienced so...
A Good Day during Pre-Op Prostatectomy visit-need that!
As the days to my impending prostatectomy surgery count down, I just wanted to share that I had a really good day during my pre-op...
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,...
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...
Treatment Dogma - Aggressive is not the same as intelligent
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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...
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...
Questions about Gleason 9 treatment and second opinions
I'm new to the Board and PCaFor your review, Summary below.PSA test 2006-2022 yearly like clockwork came in at 1.8-2.2 at various labs in USA...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Choosing Active Surveillance over any further treatment at this time
This is a new comment , not related to the last post I'm not sure how to start a new thread but this is my...
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