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Further Treatment: Wondering about stopping hormone therapy?
I had a radical prostatectomy in 2015. PSA started to double every 4 weeks 4 months later. Then had 40 radiation sessions. PSA started doubling...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 10, 2023
How do you prevent testosterone levels from going up again?
My husband is taking Lupron shots every3 months to control his Psa. He had prostatectomy 4 years ago. Psa began elevated last year. My question...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 28, 2022
pT3b - what were your radiation outcomes after radical prostatectomy?
I would like to read comments from anyone who was categorized a pT3b after radical prostatectomy (RP), and had radiation after their PSA started to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 11 4:08pm
Recurrent prostate cancer: It's come back
In 2012 I had a positive Biopsy for prostate cancer. Initial Gleason score of 3+3. Chronology is as follows (w/Chart): *Dec 2012 - Brachytherapy PSA...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 31, 2023
Advice for further treatment
I’m sorry if I’m submitting this again. Internet interruption. So, I’ll try again. I would like your advice on further treatment. History Robotic assisted radical...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 8 4:38pm
Has anybody had testosterone shots after hormone therapy?
HAD PROSTATECTOMY (GLEASON SCORE 9) 11YEARS AGO. 2 YEARS LATER HAD 45 DAYS OF RADIATION PLUS 2 HORMONE SHOTS..THIS LEFT ME WITH A PERFECT PSA...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 9, 2020
With regional lymph node metastasis what is the progression?
From the following summary what should I expect going forward other than Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)? SUMMARY 2020-06 Prostatectomy Pathology: Gleason 4+3 T3 Positive surgical...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 14 7:30pm
Recent PSMA PET does not detect cancer, what’s next?
I had a prostatectomy in May of 2016. Gleason of 7 = 4+3, psa of 10.5 . First post op psa was .01 and remained...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 24 12:49pm
Radical prostatectomy completed today.
My screenings before were 4+4 and 15 PSA. Removed prostate ( local malignant) and benign limp nodes. No damage to nerves. Catheter is a bit...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 9 8:47am
Anyone had salvage radiation treatment followed by Xofigo for mets?
My husband has had a prostatectomy and is taking Nubeqa and Orgovyx, but PSA is on the rise and Dr. has recommended salvage radiation to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 23, 2024
Tiredness after radical prostatectomy
Curious if anyone has experience with tiredness after having a radical prostatectomy. I am about 3 months out from a RP and have my first...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 1 1:25pm
Help-what treatment plan has anyone selected for Perineural invasion?
Age 74, diagnosed December 2024 with Gleason 4+4=8. PSA 2.001 June 2024, PSA 2.28 4K Score September 2024. October 2024, Prostate MRI PIRADS 4 High...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 4 5:37pm
Additional radiation treatment for 2nd recurrence
My PSA was 5.53 and my Gleason score was 3+4 =7. I had a robotic prostatectomy in 2006. Went undetectable until 2013. I then Had...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 6, 2024
Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41391-022-00638-y I came across this article from U of Cal, San Francisco published this year. While I have not done a deep dive into it,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 30, 2024
Comparison of PSA test results from Quest and Labcorp
Quest and Labcorp use different instrumentation/standards for PSA testing. A 2005 web article by Dr. William J. Catalona has stated that these different instrumentation/standards can...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 11 10:17am
Advanced Prostate Cancer
I had prostatectomy in 2008. In October 2022, my PSA was 82.0. A second PSA test was 89.0. Then, I had a PSMA/PET Scan. This...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 11 8:49am
Hormone Levels after 90+ days Lupron
Background: @ age 62 Radical Prostatectomy May 2020. Post RP pathology report stated high risk, confirmed 4+3 Gleason, positive margins, Perineural invasion, as well as...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 16 3:28pm
Radiation VS. Prostatectomy? Looking for advise on which best for me.
I'm looking for my best option. What others have had and effects of it. I realize everyone is different. Recently diagnosed current PSA 13.1 65yr...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 20, 2023
Deciding what to do when providers have such different protocols?
Prostate cancer diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago, Gleason 7, 3+4, stage 1. Nerve sparing prostatectomy 2 years ago. PSA tested every three months was always...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 19 12:04pm
Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!
My husband had planned radiation (HDR Brachy or SBRT) for 3+4=7. But since we have learned of cribriform and now a Decipher "high risk" score,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 11, 2024