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Decipher Results are in... ADT recommendations?
Decipher test results just in and unfortunately I'm in the high-risk range for metastasis at .69. Awaiting discussion with RO. Anxious to find out if...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 26, 2023
The Rx Coupon Game
While it's not quite The Squid Game, sometimes it seems equally corrupt. Prior to PCa, I don't recall ever paying for prescription drugs. Any drugs...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 26 9:53am
Who should be part of my medical team?
Hello folks. I am a little confused about who exactly is part of the medical team. I understand that it depends on treatment options and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16 10:29am
prostate MRI results one year after SBRT
I finished SBRT treatment on April 18th, 2024. I had an MRI performed on April 8th, 2025. I had 2 lesions prior to SBRT(1/25/2024): Left...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 16 4:07pm
Prednisone tapering
I finished ADT on 12/21 and I’m having a difficult time tapering off of the prednisone I was given along side the Zytiga along with...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 17 4:00pm
A different report: I can stop ADT
Hello; as I scanned the posts for today’s reading I thought it’s a good time to share my status. I just returned from my MO...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 7, 2024
Silly accounting tricks
So, I'm nearing the end of my treatment - 6 months of ADT with 28 sessions of photon EBRT in the middle. I'm looking at...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 26 4:13pm
Newly diagnosed stage 4, how long on ADT before adding ARSI?
My dad (83 and otherwise relatively healthy) was recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer that's spread to his bladder, urethrae, possibly rectum, pelvic lymph...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 4 11:19am
Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy
Hey all glad to find this postings and be in the group. Very helpful and comforting! I'm a 64 years old. Just diagnosed with prostate...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 22 8:48pm
What was your highest PSA and still have a clear PET/CT scan?
I just got the results from my most recent PET/CT scan; "There is no abnormal PSMA uptake to indicate recurrence or metastatic disease anywhere despite...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 26, 2024
Metacure trial not successful for me
My oncologist informed me this week that the Metacure trial for oligometastatic PC that I was participating had failed for me and that I would...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 17, 2024
Can we talk about boobs please? Man Boobs. ADT induced gynecomastia.
I ended a 24 weeks of ADT (Orgovyx and Erleada) on Aug.28 2023. About 12 weeks into the treatment I had lost about 70% of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 14 2:22pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 4, 2023
Recurrent Cancer - conflict with numbers and scans
Quick Background: I had a RP completed in September 2016. Undetectable PSA 2 years after, but started creeping up. Made a 2x jump in mid...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 9 7:00pm
Any Tips For Radiation Patients Who Suffer Constipation?
I am 73 and have had chronic constipation for a few years now. The Orgovyx I have been on for three months has made my...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 17 6:39am
Post SBRT and ADT PSA Results
Quick update here, had labs today, see RO Wednesday. At diagnosis about a year ago, 68 year old, PSA 7.4, one 4+3, one 3+3, Decipher...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 15, 2024
What should I do next?
Currently, I have been diagnosed with mastasic prostate cancer. I have been going for check ups every three months so I'm just confused on how...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 1 7:37am
Post therapy Testosterone
I would be interested to hear about anyone’s experience concerning Testosterone therapy after Proton radiation and hormone pills. Earlier this year (2023) I had 29...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 13, 2024
How to release flatulence without releasing urine?
First of all, I want to say thank you to Mayo Clinic for this forum and all the members of this forum that provide valuable...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 6, 2024
Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?
I've attached my PSA scores since they started saving in EPIC in 2000. While you can seen a marked increase around 2017, my Family Medicine...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 8 1:13pm