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Worried about recurrence years after radical retropubic prostatectomy
I had RRP in 2008 at Johns Hopkins by Dr. Partin. I was 42. My post-op was Gleason 6 totally contained with no adverse pathological...
Anyone have severe bone (spine) loss with recurrence of PC?
Had RALP 1/2022, ADT, Lupron for 2 years and PSA 0 through last test 09/25. Now I have compression fractures in vertebrae T5, T7, &...
Cycling after radical prostatectomy (RP)? Increase risk of recurrence?
It is now over 4 months since my operation. Anyone have any guidelines on returning to cycling.
Anyone had the same? PC - Micrometastatic recurrence | PSMA PET neg
Just had a detectable PSA rise to 0.09 after been undetectable for 1.5 years after surgery & IMRT + ADT (46 year old). PSMA PET...
After recurrence, what else besides radiation and 6 month Orgyvx (ADT)
I had RP in July 2013 with Gleason 9 at 53 years of age. Since then my PSA was always <.1 until Nov 2021 it...
High-risk recurrence at PSA 0.1 rather than wait for 0.2?
My pathological stage is pT3b, with unilateral seminal vesicle invasion and cribriform pattern positivity.In such high-risk situations, are there any approaches in clinical practice that...
Prostate cancer recurrence: RT advised concerned about quality of life
After 10 years my prostate cancer has come back. PSA went from 0 to 0.4(from 0.2 to 0.4 in last 6 months). PET/CT TEST was...
Recurrence Post RALP: Did a second opinion change your plan?
Hi all,I’m looking for some perspective as I work through the next steps after prostatectomy.**Brief background:*** Age 67* Radical prostatectomy: August 2025* Pathology: Gleason 4+3...
Should I have Recurrence Post SBRT, what are my options?
Still trying to understand my options here should I have recurrence post SBRT. This is the only thing potentially holding me back on radiation vs...
Has anyone had SBRT after prostate cancer recurrence post IMRT?
Has anyone had SBRT after a recurrence post Imrt.I am 79 had radiation 16 years ago and now I have to tackle the beast again.Thanks
I just had RARP on 10/29. Looking for advice on recurrence of PSA
Biopsy beforehand said I was Gleason 4+3. Pathology came back last night - turns out it was actually 4+5 = 9. One of the tumors...
Does eating less red meat help reduce risk prostate cancer recurrence?
Hi !My husband had a successful radical prostatectomy . I think it would benefit him (as in prevent a recurrence or future cancer of another...
How many of you were < 0.006 on the Labcorp test and then recurred?
And, what was the timeline of your recurrence and PSA history. Thanks!
PSA "undetectible" for amost a year
The fourth consecutive PSA result came back at <0.02 ng/mL, nearly one year after surgery. Four consecutive undetectable PSAs over nearly a year are certainly...
possible to detect BRC by changes in in blood parameters before PSA up
Good afternoon, friends! This might be a stupid question. Is a biochemical recurrence of cancer characterized only by an increase in PSA? Or are some...
Multivitamin beneficial
I found this older study interesting and it was looked at again last year by researchers. Hopefully helpful. Multivitamin Use May Lower Risk of Prostate...
PSA 0.06 at one year post RARP
After three <0.02 readings my PSA came back at 0.06 at 13 months post RARP. I know it is not yet clinically a recurrence, but...
I have leakage around the sides of my incontinence pads .6
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-have-leakage-around-the-sides-of-my-incontinence-pads-6/
I am 74 and quite active. I have had surgery, RT after recurrence and then more Rt and hormonal therapy after spread. The Teena incontinence...
Recurrent prostate cancer and Eligard.
A few years back, my husband’s PSA was 22. He did radiation and Eligard injections. 1 1/2 years ago he had what he thought (and...
What does Salvage Therapy after Radiation look like?
I am 53 years old with a Gleason 3+4 =7 and I am considering radiation treatment (SBRT Proton, with spacer and ADT) but concerned with...
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