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How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at 57. Gleason score of 7 (3+4), PSA of 6.35 (almost doubled in 2 years). I've been diligent...
One Week After Prostatectomy
I just wanted to update my experience. I had the prostatectomy last week. The surgery went as planned. Pathology confirmed stage 2 cancer. The doctor...
ADT how long post Radical Prostatectomy & Radiation Therapy?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-radical-prostatectomy-and-adjuvant-radiation-therapy/
I'd like to know how long men have been on Lupron after a radical prostatectomy and adjuvant radiation. I've been told that I should be...
Best Kegel App?
Inquiring for my husband (71, G8, PSMA PET clean, surgery scheduled 9/7). Has been doing his kegels religiously, but would like an app to keep...
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, I have a Gleason score of 7 in 3 areas and a 4 in another spot, I'm scheduled...
Results after high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
Fortunately, I (@ 77 years old) qualified to ablate my 3+4 tumors on the right side of my prostate gland through a HIFU procedure. Performed...
The long road
Diagnosed at 48. 14 needle biopsy, all 14 100%. Initial PSA 48. Gleason score 9. I wanted surgery. After 4 denials from cancer treatment centers...
I've lost all motivation, no sex drive, depressed. Ideas?
Had surgery a little over a year ago and have lost all motivation, no interest in sex, depressed. Looking for suggestions on how to get...
The situation after Zytiga
I was 63 when I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I was Gleason grade 6 (3+3) and PSA level is 21. Doctor recommend the Zytiga...
Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?
My first post here. I am 66 and had my robotic prostatectomy in August 2022. I have experienced progress with my incontinence and am at...
Intraductal Prostate Cancer: Any info about recurrence rates?
Anyone on here have intraductal prostate cancer and low Gleason? I was diagnosed this year and had surgery. Gleason 3+4 and clear pathology except intraductal....
Urinary Retention after Robotic assisted Prostatectomy
Is anyone experiencing recurring urinary retention and pain in the urethra post Robotic assisted nerve sparing Radical Prostatectomy? After my husbands initial surgery he was...
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...
PET scan?
Age 66, Gleason is 4+3=7 - intermediate unfavorable. I'm talking with doctors to decide between surgery and radiation. It's frustrating that there are no correlations...
Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy
Just an update on my PCa Journey:Finally got the Robotic prostatectomy surgery last Wednesday:Today: Day 4Main issue was constipation, able to passed gas, felt pain...
Does a PMSA scan detect prostate cancer at the prostate bed?
Does a PMSA scan detect prostate cancer at the prostate bed , before prostate surgery?
Has anyone tried botox for post treatment incontinence?
Doctor suggested botox for persistent incontinence following surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy. Has anyone tried this?
Firm Tech Ring for Climacturia and Arousal leakage
Is anyone familiar with the terms Climacturia and Arousal Leakage. Three years from surgery, they describe my only post surgery side effects exactly. I had...
Prostate cancer AND bladder cancer - any others with both?
My husband has high grade bladder cancer in a diverticulum and also prostate cancer with Gleason score of 4+3 plus. TURBT surgery 3/14/23. Urologist has...
Who else is gonna kick P C'S ass?
Radical removal surgery is scheduled , whats the first week recovering, after going to be like?
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