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PC and enlarged prostate
58 year old white male in otherwise good health. I was recently diagnosed with Gleason 7 (4+3). Previous MRI showed prostate volume was 120cc. PSA...
Experience with combo Brachytherapy seed implants and EBRT
My dear friend (79) has been struggling for a while trying to come up with a treatment plan for his Gleason 7 prostate cancer. MRI...
Prostate cancer and Zytiga and ZERO PSA
Has anyone attained undetectable psa while on Zytiga (Abiraterone) ? If so was the Zytiga discontinued at some point (before 24 mos) ? I was...
Biopsy follow up meeting questions?
I had my biopsy done last week at Mayo Rochester and the results came back Gleason 7 (4+3) with cancer in 5 of 17 cores....
Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?
Hi all. I have been on active surveillance for two years but psa is up to 6.49 so we did a second biopsy. Gleason 7...
My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?
My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4,. How long can I live without treatment? Since I decided not to get any treatment, because of horrible...
Anyone had success regaining muscle strength with low testosterone?
I had Lupron and radiation treatment for Gleason 7 prostate cancer, PSA is now <0.04. But my testosterone level is 157. Very very low. And...
Has anyone done fractionated/metronomic chemotherapy?
I've recently been diagnosed with stage 4, Gleason 7-9 castration sensitive. My PSA was 105 and then after one month on Orgovyx now down to...
Diet - Eggs or no eggs?
I am just beginning ADT ( Gleason 7 4+3 T2a ) and see the oncologist tomorrow here in France to set out the RT plan....
Been on Orgovyx for four months. Should I stop taking finasteride?
Diagnosed with prostate cancer via a biopsy August 2024. Six cores were negative, one core Gleason 7, five cores Gleason 9. Negative for perineural invasion....
Is a PSMA PET SCAN the next step
Prostate MRI conclusion: large mass with extracapsular extension and seminal vesicle invasion. T3bNO (PI-RADS 5/5). Transrectal ultrasound biopsy: Gleason 7 (4-3). Moderately aggressive cancer. Doctor...
My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61. Do I need ADT?
My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61, Do I need ADT?
Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?
Im 57 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 4/21/23. Following a 3t mri which revealed a pirads 5 leasion I had a targeted mri...
Is this PSA expected 5 years after SBRT?
In September 2017 a biopsy diagnosed me with prostate cancer (T1cN0M0, Gleason 7 (3+4)). I was 71 years old at the time. It has now...
Length of needed Hotel Stay for initial Visit at Mayo AZ?
Will be traveling to Phoenix for an initial visit with Urologist for both BPH treatment and Prostate Cancer. The urinary/bladder retention is my most urgent...
Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer
Hello, New to this group, new to this subject. I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 63. Had a 12 core biopsy, five...
Had my 4-month PSA test today
Today was a very good day - my 4-month PSA test came back at 0.473 ng/mL. So, now we move from 4-month tests to 6-month...
Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)
Age 50, Gleason 7 (3+4), 6/12 cores, PSA 6.68, Decipher 0.56, PSMA negative for bone/lymph metastasis, RT not recommended (by surgeons and ROs) due to...
Surgery or SBRT PSA 4.4; T1c.
Hello, I am a 65 Year old male, ALL 12 sections biopsy positive. 11 sections Gleason 6, 1 Gleason 7 (3 + 4). Clinical state...
Hormone therapy or not ? A helpful tool to decide?
One of you great fellow warriors mentioned what I think can be a very helpful tool in helping you decide risk factors : As I’m...
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