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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 17, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 8, 2025
Obturator nerve damage post prostatectomy?
I had my robotic assisted prostatectomy this past March. I'm fortunate in that everything went well; am fully continent, ED not terrible (I'm 72 years...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2025
Surgery or SBRT PSA 4.4; T1c.
Hello, I am a 65 Year old male, ALL 12 sections biopsy positive. 11 sections Gleason 6, 1 Gleason 7 (3 + 4). Clinical state...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 28, 2025
Cystectomy yes or no?
I am a 63 year old male who had a radical robotic prostatectomy in the fall of 2017, did the radiation in early 2018. Everything...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 17, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 11, 2025
How to find a good surgeon for radical prostatectomy
Every article I have read suggests that outcomes post RP are primarily dependent on skill of surgeon over type of RP (laparoscopic, robotic, open). How...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 14, 2022
Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?
Looking for positive feedback. I am 59yr AA male, diagnosed with prostate cancer. My PSA has been 4.86 to 5.46 over the last 6 mths....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 31, 2025
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, 2025
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: Mar 10 2:26pm
Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation
Hello, I suppose I'm exactly sure where to start this. I'm already a cancer survivor from 9 years ago, only to find out I now...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 6, 2025
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: Sep 12, 2025
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
New prostate cancer diagnosis: Facing treatment decisions
New member 62 years old,recently diagnosed looking for feedback on treatment.PSA'sJune 2023 2.76June 2024 3.65February 2025 5.28May 2025 3.26MRI in May 20252 Lesions detected1 -...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 15, 2025
Prostate cancer-related abbreviations: What acronym would you add?
There are so many acronyms related to prostate cancer. When newly diagnosed these can be overwhelming and frustrating. As you become more familiar with the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2025
Chronic Kidney Failure? MRI with contrast
My Primary just added Stage 3a chronic kidney disease (HRC) to my chart. Last few blood draws show high Creatinine; numbers are not high enough...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 1 10:08am
Suggestions For Post-Op Success?
Without repeating my profile of what I've posted before, I'm 54 and stage 1 but with a very high decipher that moves me from active...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 2, 2024
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
Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident
Recently diagnosed with PC (details below). Current recommendation is to have the robotic radical prostatectomy. In my research here, everyone is adamant that you are...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 14, 2024
Husband's prostate cancer story
My 64 yr old husband was having urination frequency and enlarged prostrate. Visited the urologist for at least two years. His PSA was around 4,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 21, 2023