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Good PSA/MRI active surveillance results still require fusion biopsy?
Hi all -newbie here. Will be age 67 March 2025. History:03/2023: PSA from 3.1 to 9.04/2023 MRI: 1.9cm PI-RADS 5 lesion and 0.6cm PI-RADS 4...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 4, 2025
Detectable PSA now at 0.22 after RP in Nov 2018
What are the chances of it being benign or slow-moving enough to continue active surveillance? PSMA and MRI prostate bed May 2025 both neg. Decipher...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 18 7:46am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 15, 2025
Anyone get the Decipher test: RNA Tumor RNA Expression Analysis?
Anyone get the Decipher genomic test, and specifcally, the "RNA Tumor RNA Expression Analysis?" How are your docs using that info for determing treatment? I'm...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 15, 2025
Experience with Saw Palmetto?
The doctor of one of my prostate cancer friends (with an enlarged prostate undergoing active surveillance) recommended Saw Palmetto. Looks like it could have some...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 5 7:34pm
Gleason 9: ADT before radiation
I have been on active surveillance since 2016. PSA jumped from 6 to 10 and biopsy Gleason 9. Doc ordered Luperon and radiation. Does it...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 15, 2025
Need some support for RARP Decision
I am 59 in decent shape and was diagnosed with 3+3 last year and was on active surveillance. Underwent a follow up biopsy in one...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 1, 2025
Perineural Invasion: what is the best way forward?
Pirads 4, 5 out of 12 biopsy samples carcinoma, Gleason 6, Grade 1, perineural invasion, Decipher score .55. Researching best way forward, leaning towards active...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 17, 2025
Decision to be made on treatment
I'm new here. Diagnosed with a 3+4=7 Gleason score and will be meeting Friday to discuss next steps. Would like suggestions from those who have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2025
Recently diagnosed stage 1 prostate cancer
Recently diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer, Gleason 6, PSA 4.87, and Decipher 0.78 . Prior to getting the genome Decipher score my doctor and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 21, 2025
Possible Extracapsular Extension - How much influence on treatment(s)?
60 years old2022 - PSA increased from 2 or below to 2.82023 and 2024 - PSA remained 2.5-2.82025 - Annual Physical PSA = 4.0-Urologist visit...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 8 11:35am
Prostate cancer diagnosis on March 6
Had prostrate cancer diagnosis on 3/6/2026. Urology oncologist took 12 samples. Eleven were benign and one was determined to be cancer. Left mid gland transition...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 29, 2025
Pursue 2nd opinion?
First a bit of context. Father had PCa at age 58 with radical prostatectomy. I'm 63, had urinary issues for several years, had a PSA...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 17, 2024
Masturbation post prostatectomy and radiation. Will it affect PSA?
Prostatectomy 12 years ago, and maintained non detectable PSA. recent PSA in 2024 rise rise to .16 and had 37 bouts of salvage radiation. PSA...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 25, 2025
I want to learn more about side effects of robotic prostatectomy
Hi all: I am 65 and have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am stage 2A with a Gleason score of 7 (3+4). The...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 24 5:17pm
PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy
67, very healthy and fit. No symptoms. PSA creeping up in last few tests, 5.6 in latest. In recent biopsy 11 of 12 cores positive....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 22 11:40am
Role of Fish Oil in Reducing Cancer Growth (study)
A recent study comparing a group of men on active surveillance taking a Fish Oil capsule with a similar group not taking Fish Oil showed...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 9 12:54pm
Treatment advice for prostate cancer
Hi folks. I am 68 years old and was recently diagnosed with grade 3 prostate cancer. PSA is 6, Gleason score 6(3+4), and just got...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 21, 2023
Opinions wanted
3+4=7 Gleason score July 25 .6 Decipher score July 25 1 PIRAD score July 25 9.36 PSA June 25 I was told I am on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2025