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Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer
Urologists are trained to do invasive treatment, such as prostatectomy, for many levels and types of prostate cancer. There may be a tendency to overtreat...
Fifteen Years of PCa Treatment Progress - and the next 15 Years
Fifteen years ago, a prostate cancer diagnosis came with two immediate options: radical prostatectomy or external beam radiation. Both were effective-ish, depending on the stage....
TURP Alternatives
TURP alternatives question? 72 year old. Been on Tamsulosin and Finasteride for years, later on the Doctor added Myrbetriq which was like the magic pill...
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...
Welcome to Prostate Cancer. A Playbook for the un-initiated
It always begins harmlessly. A checkup. A blood draw. Then the call: “Your PSA is a bit elevated.” Calm voice, a hint of tension. Like...
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...
A guided tour to the real conundrum of treatment choices
So, you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Congratulations. You’ve now entered one of the most exclusive clubs in the aging male body horror genre. It’s...
Considering Creating A Companion Cancer Site
After going through this journey there are some things that I found very helpful, especially here, but also some things that were lacking that could...
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...
Cancer en la zona transicional: Su importancia para AS
Disculpen la extension pero creo que es un caso muy interesante y poco discutido Tengo 70 años, buena salud, un PSA de 7.52 y segun...
Questions about the diagnostic process
Hello,I'm a 63 year old male. My dad had prostate cancer at 58 years old in 1990. He had radical prostatectomy (the procedure was pretty...
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...
Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk
My 55 year old husband has Gleason 7 (4+3) posterior peripheral T2a prostate carcinoma with PSA 5.2. 1 ml more or less volume tumour. PSMA...
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...
A users guide to PCa treatment side effects
A dark, cynical, and painfully honest guide to treatment side effects—because someone has to say it. Treatments offer similar chances of survival. When you need...
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