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Where to start for newly diagnosed advance prostate cancer
My dad 82 was diagnosed last week with prostate cancer with high PSA 100 and GLEASON: ( 4 + 4 ) = 8 / 1...
Recent surgeries made my dad unfit for next treatment. Anyone else?
Hi everyone. My 61 year old dad has stage 4 mCRPC he completed docetaxel in May with partial response. No genetic testing as of yet...
The long middle stretch
As I approach my 3-year cancer-versary in a couple of weeks, my new oncologist today again confirmed that even though I'm stage 4 and using...
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...
My dad is in pain
Hello there. I’m writing to to let you know that my dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer a year ago (probably too...
Radiation side effects after prostate removal
Hi - first time participant here. I’m looking for guidance or reassurance that my husband is receiving the best follow up care following prostate removal...
Hypercalcemia & Prostate Cancer?
Good afternoon everyone, I posted a few months ago the background of my father's diagnosis of Stage IV, HsMPC (mets to distant lymph nodes &...
Reversal of penile shortening after stopping Lupron
I am a 71 yo diagnosed with Gleason 9 PC in August2021. Had RP 10/21. Six months post op PSA rose to 0.37 and a...
My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy
I had never heard of it, and since agreeing to this course of treatment, not much is found online to offer much of value.I am...
Is treatment for 88-year old Dad too aggressive for his age?
Hello all. I am learning so much from your posts! They are informative, and heartfelt. This is a compassionate group.I would love to hear your...
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...
What are the chances of prostate cancer recurrence?
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 04/2015. Stage IV, Gleason 4+5, 3 lymph nodes positive, ( I remember possibly one was distant), radical prostatectomy, radiation,...
Great information, especially for Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer
This is a youtube video of a conference held by the Prostate Cancer Research Institute held last month. Some great information but long (watch it...
Acceptance of Prostate Cancer and its side effects
These discussions are mostly devoted to the nuts and bolts of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, and rightly so. Those discussions are immensely helpful to...
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...
SBRT on T8 Only vs Lower Dose Pluvicto and ADT
I am a Care Partner for husband whom has Aphasia from 2 stroke 14 years ago. He is past the Medicare full retirement age. Diagnosed...
SBRT Late Stage Radiation Toxicity-Anyone Experienced These?
I'm considering SBRT to treat my Gleason 3/4. Several clinical studies I've read indicated that late stage toxicity side effects (4 months-3 years) after SBRT...
Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?
78 1/2 years old; 4/9 cores involved(adenocarcinoma); R mid gland transitional zone; 4+3 in one(40%); 3+4 in all three others(highest tumor involvement of those 70%);Stage...
Lung metastasis: Curiosities from VATS to BATS
“Metastasis to the lung is present in more than 40% of men with metastatic prostate cancer (3); however, lung metastases without any bone or lymph...
The Gray Area of Favorable Intermediate Risk 3+4=7
There has been much discussion on this thread about how to approach favorable intermediate risk 3+4=7 PCa. Many on here have been adamant that active...