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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...
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...
RARP shows 2 positive margins
RARH done 3/13 & 0.5 mm margins noted at right bladder base & neck Gleason 3/4-7 21-30% (4) multi focal, LN, SV & cribiform negative....
PSA jump from 1.5 to 8.5 in 12 months
Hello all, My husband's PSA had a significant jump from 1.5 to 8.5 in 12 months. He was also diagnosed this week with Pre diabetes...
RARP vs RT plus ADT for Gleason 8 with cribiform and high Decipher
I’m new to prostate cancer, having been diagnosed in December 2025 with Gleason 8 (4+4) with cribiform architecture, stage T1c, PSA 4.7, and Decipher score...
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...
Hormone therapy before radiation treatment question....
Hello teammates... I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 65. PSA results were elevated at 12.5....Had the MRI's and biopsy done as well... PiRads...
MSK Experience - RO vs Surgeon
Came to NYC to have a consult with Dr. Nagar (RO) and Dr Edhaie (Surgeon w/heavy AS lean). Also met with Dr Choi (RO) at...
Diagnosed today w/ PCa. Seeking feedback w/ treatment I think I want
Well, have been learning from this support group for past 5 months since PSA test came back 11.7 then 5 months later 8.7. Today, biopsy...
TAKE CHARGE of your prostate cancer and future - ASK QUESTIONS
Here is one for the record books: an "I can't believe this really happened" moment.I noted that there wasn't much information on Cribriform Glands in...
Recurrence post Tulsa Pro
Married 33 years, two kids, and don't want PCa being a real drag on my life and family. Here is my history, plus where I...
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...
This is the Day! Reviewed post-op pathology with surgeon
Dear Team,We met with our Suregeon and recevied my Husbands post op pathology and PSA results this week and by God's infinite Grace all is...
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...
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...
Surgeon Experience for Gleason 8
Despite doing yearly PSA tests for the last 24 years, DREs whenever recommended by my primary care doctor, and visits to urologists in centers of...
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...
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...
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