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Update on my PSA levels and if I have PC or just BPH
Yesterday I had my 6 month checkup after my negative biopsy for PC. My PSA is 12 and has doubled in 6 months. The urologist...
Choline C11 PET scan: Anyone had it? Is it useful?
Hi, I had a prostatectomy 2006, and salvage radiation 2015, now the PSA is rising again (2023, I'm 74) I've been reading about the Choline...
PSA & MRI suspicious but biopsy benign
I am 66 & asymptomatic but PSA has been rising 2014-2,2, 2017-2.6, 2019-3.8, 2022–3.6, 2023-5.0 with 16% free. DRE negative & MRI revealed pirad 4...
What is next after a final pathology report of T3bN0MX cancer stage ?
The final pathology report after my prostatet surgery last week uncovered a pT3bN0MX cancer stage. I believe it means the cancer has spread beyond the...
Anyone completed Pluvicto treatment? How are you doing?
I’ve going to have my 4th treatment on April 24 psa still rising they said after 3 treatments it should level off or start falling...
Unusual Treatment Plan?
I was diagnosed in August of 2021 at the age of 59. I had a PSA of 23 and my Gleason was 8 (4+4). PET/PSMA...
Can you use Lupron to postpone PSMA?
I'm trying to predict what my urologist might suggest to me next week. If I understand it correctly, Lupron doesn't kill cancer, but it cuts...
Enzalutamide (Xtandi): Anyone have experience with this drug?
RP in 2004. Over the past few years PSA has been rising. On Lupron for the last 12+ months. Bone scan in Jan of 2022...
When to consider PET scan imaging and how effective is it?
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago after having my first PSA test at 58 years old. My MRIs came out negative, and...
4 Weeks on Orgovyx and PSA Undectable
My RARP was in early December 2024. Clean margins and prior PMSA/PET was negative , but I did have signs of PNI and EPE. First...
Burning and frequent urination beginning 5 months after having salvage
I completed external beam radiation therapy 4 years ago after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. My subsequent PSA's decreased dramatically for 2 years. They began...
MRI Prostate Rating One to Five
Went through proton radiation therapy in 2010 (PSA: 6.47; Fleason 3+3; T1a) as slow-growing prostate cancer concentrated in a "lump" on the right node of...
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...
Biochemical Recurrence: Questions about PSMA PET scan & radiation
After robotic RP in April 2019 PSA pre op 7.5 Gleason (4+5) pT3a evidence of perineural invasion , clear margins no additional treatment after RP...
Your experience during & after Transrectal Prostate Biopsy (TRUS)
Hi, my husband is scheduled for a trans rectal prostate biopsy tomorrow. His PSA has been rising and his urologist recommended it. I’ve read horrible...
Deciding about 2-year ARPI (Xtandi) being added to lupron treatment
Seeing my oncologist today for the 6-month lupron injection. Radiation is scheduled for late October. The doctor says he recommends the ARPI because my recurrence...
Orgovyx Holiday
So, I just finished 12 months of Orgovyx and as of today, I begin a Holiday. Of course, how long that lasts depends on when...
Experience with Zometa infusion?
My husband just had a 3rd (monthly) infusion of Zometa. I understand it takes full effect after 4 infusions, and the doc is talking about...
Decipher Results and Outcomes: Anyone had similar?
I am curious if others have had similar results on their decipher test and outcome. I have added my results and up to date information.I...
Will Orgovyx (relugolix) Reduce Prostate Cancer without Radiation?
I am 77 years old. I had my prostate removed over 3 years ago. After 2 years my PSA began to rise from < .01...
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