Prostate Cancer Support Group

I completed proton beam therapy October 30th 2023 for one core Gleason score 3+6 and I took my third PSA test last week having a...

The Nebraska Med Center is using a new radiation procedure called Calypso has anyone had experience with this how does it compare to Proton? I...

Hi everyone. I have Gleason 9 prostate cancer spread to pubic bone. My local urologist was unenthusiastic when I mentioned the possibility of pursuing proton...

Today was my 6-month PSA test (4-1/2 years after proton radiation treatment). As usual, I experienced a little anxiety when the MyChart text message popped...

I just spoke with my urologist today and he indicated that the hospital affiliated with his practice is no longer using SpaceOAR. Doctors in various...

(At 71y/o….) It’s been 26 years since my very first PSA test, 14+ years since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 5+ years since...

My background: 67 years old; physically fit; not over weight; no diabetes; diagnosed in January 2026 with a Gleason of 7 (4+3); no metastasis shown...

I have a meeting with a Dr at Moffitt in Tampa to discuss Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) to improve urinary function prior to radiation treatment....

My doc has suggested short term adt. ..Has anyone used short term ADT therapy. I’m concerned about the side effects. I’m also considering proton therapy...

I’m trying to decide on IMRT, Proton Therapy 5 fractions, or HDR for localized Gleason 4+4 PC. PSMA came back clean. I keep wavering. Looking...

Does this jump in PSA from 2 to 2.4 a cause for alarm. Had 20 proton beam treatments nearly four years ago and it dropped...

My MRI: Large lowADC lesion throughout the right peripheral zone with extra prostatic extension and involvement of the right neurovascular bundle categorized as a PI-RADS...

I’m 62 and will start Proton Therapy next week. My psa is 8, with a 3+4 Gleason 7. my doctor is suggestion ADT for 6months....

I had to cancel my RP prostate surgery do to a cold. The doctors would not put me under with a cold. I have rescheduled...

This spring, my husband will have been taking Orgovyx for 2 years. He was diagnosed a few months after a forced retirement, we sold our...

Getting a second opinion soon and just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with Dr. Abdul-Muhsin. Looking into robotic surgery vs Proton. Any doctors...

Need any idea's, I am 63 so no Medicare. I applied for 28 Proton Treatments thru Blue Cross of Il., if I cannot get that...

Asking for info my overseas doctor sister. She has an elderly friend who received radiation treatment for PCa (I assume traditional photon radiation- I don’t...

During proton therapy for prostate cancer, I took Flomax to address urinary issues. However, I experienced headache, dizziness, low blood pressure, and even fainted after...

Finished proton treatment 5 weeks ago, scheduled for follow up PSA test in about 7 weeks. Have plans for cruise two weeks from today. Is...