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Should I have radiation therapy?
I am stage 4, diagnosed August 2024. Metastasis to right pelvic lymph node and both sides of pelvis. Had minimum symptoms prior: some random pain...
Stopping Eligard early
I have advanced, aggressive, Gleason 9, Grade 5, Stage 4 prostate cancer. I went through radiation treatments and have been on both Lupron and Eligard...
Has anyone else moved from Firmagon to Orgovyx?
I have stage 4 (oligometastatic) prostate cancer, and will be on ADT and androgen-reception inhibitors, basically, forever. I've been on monthly Firmagon (Degarelix) injections for...
Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?
I'm a 65 year old very active workaholic male. I have a 100+ year old restaurant that is/was family owned and operated. Now there is...
RALP or SBRT for a 51 year old?
Hi guys,Sorry for the possible repeat in question here, but I feel like everyone has a different story, or maybe different extenuating circumstances. So with...
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...
Survivor guilt (?)
I was in a critical medical condition in 2021: besides a de-novo stage 4 prostate-cancer diagnosis (and the expectation that I'd live only a small...
At what point do you start Pluvicto?
After the FDA just approved Pluvicto WITHOUT chemo, we're wondering if my husband would qualify for Pluvicto NOW? He's only done one dose of ADT...
Anyone had success with estrogen patch + radiation for stage 3C?
Has anyone had success with an estrogen patch - plus radiation - with Stage 3C prostate cancer? My 83 year old, otherwise healthy husband has...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
Docetaxel and steroids, how did you feel?
My husband had his first dose of Docetaxel chemo last thursday, with strong steroids the night before and the morning of, plus I think more...
Very interesting pathology report about cribiform
I found this very interesting after reading on this forum and internet about cribriform being a negative factor. I've been to 2 different centers of...
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...
Went in T2a, came out T3a — anyone else blindsided by post-op path?
Greetings all. Long-time reader, first-time poster. I had my RALP nine days ago. Headed into surgery feeling cautiously optimistic: PSA of 6.0, clean PSMA PET...
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...
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