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Has anyone done fractionated/metronomic chemotherapy?
I've recently been diagnosed with stage 4, Gleason 7-9 castration sensitive. My PSA was 105 and then after one month on Orgovyx now down to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2024
Total inability to have an orgasm post radiation
Since finishing radiation treatment two months ago, I've been completely unable to have an orgasm. I'm on Orgovyx for 2 more months, but still have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 28, 2024
Treatment after prostatectomy
Husband had prostatectomy last April. He is 53 years old. Gleason was 9 and deciphering at .99. His bone scan and ct were neg, with...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 3 7:55pm
PSA never reaching undetectable
My partner was diagnosed with PSA 92, stage 3a in Nov 2023. Started Orgovyx March of 2024, did 40 sessions of radiation, finishing in June...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 25 1:50pm
ED meds and side effects
My husband is getting brachytherapy in September and then IG IMRT in October. He is currently on Orgovyx for month two and will be adding...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
Learned Something New Last Week
While meeting with my NP 3 months post IMRT and HDR treatment for Gleeson 4 +3, PSA 7.1 I learned something new. When I asked...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 30 9:03am
Shortest term of ADT needed for G9, non metastatic PCA?
I’m 69 and been on Orgovyx and Zytiga for 5 weeks; and started my 40 radiation treatments a week ago. My side effects so far...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 25, 2024
End of treatment (I hope)
First diagnosed in April 2023 at age 66, after blood work for a routine physical came back with a PSA of 8.2. Urologist re-ran the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 5 7:09am
Castration Resistance
For all of us that are having success with ADT, I’m sure there is the dread of hearing the words that our prostate cancer has...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 10 2:16pm
Osteoporosis and Osteopenia treatment and prostate cancer?
I am not recovering from Orgovyx as quickly as expected and my post treatment DEXA scan shows osteopenia and osteoporosis that was not present pre-treatment....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 7 11:31am
Share your test results (if you'd like)
I thought it might be helpful to have a thread dedicated to sharing routine test results, good or not-so-good. My intention is just to provide...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 24 5:49pm
Hot Flashes and Symptoms
This question is just because of my curiosity. I have been on Testosterone blockers (Orgovyx) for 17 months and I get hot flashes somewhat frequently....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 12, 2024
Incontinence during/following treatment?
Anyone having issues with urinary or bowel incontinence? I completed 44 radiation treatments of prostate and pelvis in April and am on month 7 of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 7 12:36pm
Got my ArteraAI Prostate Test results
Artera AI test results :Hey. Just wanted to follow up on getting my results yesterday from my Artera A I test. The test is similar...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 24, 2024
Need help deciding which radiation treatment system i should go with.
Hi. Recently diagnosed with PC. GL 7(3+4). PSA around 19. High intermediate group risk. Minimal extra capsular extension. PET shows no detectable metastasis. Been on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 3 8:24am
Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?
Just learned today that my lead-up to HD Brachytherapy is scheduled. I don't like the sound of having a Perineum "Surgery" to insert 20 needles...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 18 2:11pm
Husband not responding to ADT
My husband was diagnosed with aggressive and advanced prostate cancer in spring 2022. Started Orgovyx in July 2022, and did 25 radiation treatments. At appointment...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 3, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 27 9:03am
PSE test to inform continued ADT
I had SR to the prostate bed and surrounding lymph nodes last spring which was combined with first 6 months of Eligard followed by 12...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 4 8:28am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 20, 2024