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Just diagnosed gobsmacked looking for advice
Offically diagnosed with prostate cancer 6/21/24. PSA is 15.25 (up from 2.8 six months ago). PI-RADS 5 score from MRI. Biopsy score was Gleason 8...
Selecting Active Survelliance based on GG1 and small GG2 in biopsy?
67 years old, PSA of 7.8 and MPMRI with three PI RADS lesions…one 3, one 4 and one 5. Fusion biopsy of 15 areas indicate...
Stopping ADT Scared and Anxiety Update
I met with my urologist/surgeon this morning. We discussed both him and my oncologist recommending that I stop ADT (Orgovyx). Prostectomy+ Seminal vesticals+7 lymph nodes...
Do those Kegels!
I needed to discuss my current situation regarding Kegel exercises. In September I met with my surgeon for the first time to discuss my November...
Orgovyx before surgery
I am scheduled for RARP 4/3/2025. I am on Orgovyx for 3 months prior to this as a way to "shrink the tumor." The ca...
Post Prostatectomy Two Week Progress
PART 1First of all, I'd like to convey my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of you on this forum for helping me come to...
How does the treatment team come together?
I have submitted my reports scan etc to Mayo clinical team in Jax. I’m waiting to hear back from them. Will they review everything and...
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, I have a Gleason score of 7 in 3 areas and a 4 in another spot, I'm scheduled...
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...
PSMA scan conflicting results
My RALP was 3 years ago. I had been undetectable until July 2025. My PSA was .24. Got a PSMA pet scan with following results....
Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?
Hi, I just had a Radical Prostatectomy on 8/4/22 and made the unfortunate decision to look at my Pathology Report before my appointment with surgeon...
50 and Full of Life. Need advice. TULSA or HIFU or what?
We're all here for the same reason, so I'll try to keep my introduction short. I'm 50, still very young (IMO), full of energy, extremely...
For partners, prostate cancer is difficult, too, of course
I am the wife of someone diagnosed with PC. My husband and I are both so appreciating the chance to communicate with you all here...
Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?
This is my first question/post so please excuse me as I a new at this. I am 58 and have had an RP in October...
MRI Results
My MRI results seem to be more optimistic than the original diagnosis of Intermediate "unfavorable risk" given from the biopsy. I have gone through it...
Confusing Messaging about Prostate Cancer
I won't go into great deal again, but I had an RARP and the pathology showed Gleason 9 Intraductal Carcinoma, locally advanced pT3a with cribriform...
Canceling Radical Prostectomy In favor of AS
56 year old male. Had biopsy, there were two cores with 3+4 (4 less than 5%), and 6 cores were 3+3 left side only (at...
Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?
How difficult was it to learn to use?I had another visit to the surgeon yesterday & showed him a spreadsheet from the last week, showing...
Ductal prostate cancer: Radiation + hormone therapy or surgery?
I’m looking for advice from anyone who has or has or has had DUCTAL prostate cancer because it is a rare and aggressive type. I’m...
Recurrence Risk After Radiation
I'm 60........two 3+3 and one 3+4 with 10% pattern. MD Anderson radiologist consult and Dr said it is a very small area so AS certainly...
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