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PSA up at the 3 month point. Looking for guidance
Ok. So trying to get my brain wrapped around expectations for my Dr appt on Tuesday 12/17.I’d like to hear from people who had radiation...
Should I have radiation therapy?
I am stage 4, diagnosed August 2024. Metastasis to right pelvic lymph node and both sides of pelvis. Had minimum symptoms prior: some random pain...
Has anyone gone off hormone therapy (ADT) after radiation?
My husband has completed 5 weeks of radiation and 4 months of hormone therapy, 3.5 months ADT. His PSA is less than .2 The doctor...
You Look Good
Several people in my communities (and of course my family members) are aware that I have PC and that I have been doing treatments (Radiation...
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...
Zytiga being prescribed following EBRT with PSA at 0.08
My fact set: Family history of prostate cancer. In 2024 my PSA drifted up to 10.92. January '25 biopsy: cores with Gleason scores of 4+3=7;...
RARP vs RT plus ADT for Gleason 8 with cribiform and high Decipher
I’m new to prostate cancer, having been diagnosed in December 2025 with Gleason 8 (4+4) with cribiform architecture, stage T1c, PSA 4.7, and Decipher score...
Salvage radiation aftermath
Can anyone share their experience with salvage radiation/ADT after what was told to me as a very successful DaVinci surgery? I’m a 71 year old....
How accurate are the PSA Tests?
I posted earlier that after 2+ years post surgery, my PSA had been undetectable < .006 on all my tests. Then my test 2 weeks...
Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision
I have perused comments in these discussion areas and thought I'd reach out for thoughts on the decision of prostatectomy vs radiation therapy. Thank you...
One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.
A year ago I had my prostatectomy- Gleason 8, age 71. Path report indicated ECE, but surgeon removed lymph nodes, seminal vesicles and bundled nerves....
Next step after PSMApet shows one metastatic cite
76 year old man treated 22 years ago with radiation by seed implants and 7 weeks of EBRT. Undetectable and very low level PSA for...
urologist and radiation oncologist aren't on the same page
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/urologist-and-radiation-oncologist-arent-on-the-same-page/
Urologist: There's a bit of cancer still there in the prostate, but all I need to do is to stay on ADT for the rest...
Hormone therapy before radiation treatment question....
Hello teammates... I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 65. PSA results were elevated at 12.5....Had the MRI's and biopsy done as well... PiRads...
Asking doctors to order a Decipher test
Hey - gleason 8 - seminal invasion psa47 - adt for 1yr. 28sesions photon radiation - psa undetectable since September 2025 - I'm asking both...
Estradiol patch prescriptions
I am on Lupron, Zitiga, and now radiation for a Gleason score 8 prostate cancer. The cancer had spread to adjacent lymph nodes and one...
Cancer in Prostate and Seminal Vesicles: Prostatectomy or SBRTw/ADT?
A couple of months ago, I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer (Gleason 6/7) and was given the choice of prostatectomy or SBRT radiation. I chose...
After insurance approval, how long did it take to receive Orgovyx?
After insurance approval, about how long did it take to receive Orgovyx? MO told us will come from a specialty pharmacy. Think it will be...
What are the risks and benefits of Intermittent ADT?
I have high risk G8 confined to prostate and just completed 36 radiation treatments and 5 months of ADT. Will soon get 6 month PSA...
Has anyone had a RARP - Gleason 9 - T2c @ 81 yrs
Just had my Urologist go over my MRI, Biopsy, & PET scan. My Gleason score (4+5) = 9, PSA 7.01. I am told the cancer...
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