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Nerve-sparing surgery
Hi I'm scheduled for a prostatectomy in 2 weeks (PI-RADS4 from the MRI, Gleeson 4+3 from the biopsy). Just turned 60 (and feeling it). I've...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 10 5:07pm
47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)
I was recently diagnosed with a Gleason 7 (4+3) after my PSA jumped from the 4's for several years into the 6.4-6.6 range in the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 23, 2023
Lupron and Zytiga side effects
In July we learned my husband has BCR 1 year post prostatectomy. Imaging confirmed 2 small tumors in the prostate bed. We're so surprised given...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 15 11:44am
Prostate size/measurement confusion
Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer following a Biopsy in June 2023, done by local Urologist. Was under Active Surveillance prior because of rising PSA. Urologist recommended...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 8 1:46pm
Anyone received salvage lymph node removal for BCR after prostatectomy
After experiencing biochemical recurrence after robotic prostatectomy (4 years ago) current PSA 0.25 my social health care was scheduling me for 25 sessions RT with...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 17, 2023
Radiation for Prostate Cancer with Ulcerative Colitis
Has anyone with ulcerative colitis had pelvic radiation, specifically of the prostate bed after surgical prostatectomy? After 13 cancer-free years, doctors are concerned my prostate...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 25, 2020
New Diagnosis: Prostate Cancer
PSA had gone from 4.24 to 6.62 in a couple months, had a mpMRI PIRADS 4 with 12mm lesion, then had a 4K Score blood...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 1 9:49am
Typical Plan When Post RP PSA goes from < 0.02 to >= 0.02?
I moved out of state since my prostatectomy so for the 18 months following I just did ultrasensitive PSA tests every 3 months. Up to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 18 2:57pm
BCR Analyzation; < Age 60
50 year old: 3/04/2019 PSA = 4.45 **Note** Was on Testosterone Therapy from age 40-50** Currently 55 years old: 7/12/2019: Davinci Prostatectomy, Gleason 3+4, no...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 27 3:58pm
Radical prostatectomy 9 days ago. Need help with the pathology PLEASE
Hello everyone, thank you for taking your precious time to help. I previously wrote about my partner and his information, trying to figure out what...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 15, 2023
BCR finding in PSMA test
Hi Everyone, I went for PSMA test and got my result. Could you please help me to understand? CLINICAL HISTORY: 53-year-old male post radical prostatectomy...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 11, 2023
PSMA PET scan found cancer in rib and #3 vertebrae. Any experience?
I recently had my 2nd BCR after 11 years post Prostatectomy from Gleason 9 in 2013 when I was 53. Had 1st BCR Nov 21,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 1 11:24am
Seminal Vesicle Invasion & PR22/MIDS/SPORT Trials ADT & ART
Hello all, Thanks for reading. My father is 63 close to 64. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer (acinar adenocarcinoma) late last year 2022. We...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2023
Treatment Options & A Mayo 2nd Opinion Questions
Radical Prostatectomy in 1998 - Gleason 6 - 2000 PSA was rising slowly & prostate bed radiation was performed. PSA dropped to 0.1 and remained...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 9, 2022
Internal Pain 1 Year After Prostatectomy
I am 71 years old, in good health and still run 4 or 5 miles several times each week. I had RALP one year ago...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 11, 2022
Improving Incontinence Post Therapy
This is an anecdotal personal experience/observation but it may be of help to some experiencing continued/increasing incontinence. I had a RP in 10/21. Prior to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 18 9:16pm
Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer
Urologists are trained to do invasive treatment, such as prostatectomy, for many levels and types of prostate cancer. There may be a tendency to overtreat...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 7 7:12am
TURP Alternatives
TURP alternatives question? 72 year old. Been on Tamsulosin and Finasteride for years, later on the Doctor added Myrbetriq which was like the magic pill...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 12 11:48pm
Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy
Recently diagnosed and now stuck in that frustrating "no man's land" between surgery and radiation therapy. Diagnosed after an increase in my PSA to 5.2...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 19 10:23am
Should I try using TRIMIX while on ADT?
ATTN MODERATOR: I’m aware that there is another post here related to TRIMIX. I’ve gone through it and could not find an answer that applies...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 13 7:54am