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Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?
Im 57 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 4/21/23. Following a 3t mri which revealed a pirads 5 leasion I had a targeted mri...
Anyone against multiple biopsy’s for low grade prostate cancer?
Hello all, I’m a 60 year old male with low grade prostrate cancer. My first biopsy was September of 2022. 18 cores were pulled with...
Do I have Cancer or Not?
Age 48 Age 47 First PSA was normal January 2024 at 2.48. June 2024 it rose to 3.44 and January 29th 2025 it is 3.58....
Additional prostate cancer-related tests/scans
Another anniversary —> After spending almost 9 years on active surveillance, 4 years ago today (4/19/2021), I started 28 sessions of proton beam radiation (+...
SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Well, my last visit to Mayo didn't go as well as I wanted. I'm 72 years old and I had an Ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate biopsy...
Dr. Bert Vorstman skeptical of any PC treatment. What do you think?
I watched this video 11 days prior to my prostatectomy. Gave me second thoughts briefly. However, after more research, I'm skeptical of his skepticism.Dr. Vorstman's...
bacterial infection developed in my prostate following biopsy
My PSA was 7.8 and I have a high family history with prostate cancer. My father, my father’s brother and two of my brothers were...
Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms?
I've been on active surveillance for two years. I also have some BPH-like symptoms and take Flomax for it. I may need to get treatment...
Conflicting options - should I get a third?
Hi Everyone, I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. I’ve received conflicting advice from my urologist and a medical oncologist I saw for a second...
Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer
Hello, New to this group, new to this subject. I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 63. Had a 12 core biopsy, five...
Doc just recommended treatment options, head is spinning! Thoughts?
Hi there! Brand new here after meeting with my urologist today. My basic story: 57 yo white male, good health, no health problems except slightly...
Has anyone looked into the miR Sentinel Prostate Cancer Test?
Has anyone tried or looked into the miR Sentinel PCa test?It seems to hold great promise as an alternative to a traditional follow-up TRUS biopsy...
What was your highest PSA and still have a clear PET/CT scan?
I just got the results from my most recent PET/CT scan; "There is no abnormal PSMA uptake to indicate recurrence or metastatic disease anywhere despite...
Preparing myself for upcoming fork in the road
I am 65 and biopsy last week showed 4 of 10 samples with andenocarcinoma cancer Gleason 7 or higher. Unfortunately 2 were Gleason 9. Three...
Just finished the Metacure Trial
One week ago today I finish up with the 6 month Metacure trial. It was for men with aggressive Prostate cancer that had metastasis to...
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...
Concerned abt bloodwork
I'm concerned about recent lab results: Male 54, w/medicated hypertension, Jan prostate biopsy w/diagnosis very low level of Prostate Cancer (active surveillance). Bloodwork was done...
Did Decipher GRID report help guide your treatment decisions?
I'm 67 years old with a prebiopsy PSA of 7.8, three mpMRI PIRADS lesions of 3, 4, & 5 and my MRI fusion biopsy found...
Can anyone please find a moment to help decipher our MRI report?
Hello everyone, My significant other was first DX with prostate cancer in 2019 with one lesion and regular PSA tests going forward, active surveillance. His...
Did my Cancer get worse on my latest biopsy, or just more accurate?
After a Transperineal MRI fused Biopsy Test 5 weeks ago at Mayo: 19 cores biopsy done in January 2025 (Mayo) 5 - (4+3) Gleason 7...
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