Prostate Cancer Support Group

My wife convinced me to not go in today as she noticed that I was up, at least 15 times during the night, with a...

Recently diagnosed and now stuck in that frustrating "no man's land" between surgery and radiation therapy. Diagnosed after an increase in my PSA to 5.2...

I was diagnosed with Sigmoid Colon Cancer 26 months ago. I had the resection. The colon cancer metastasized to my right lower lung, and 7...

As a Canadian, I apologize in advance for my self-centered question. I have done all the preliminaries and now must make a choice. When asking...

Gentlemen, gather 'round. You’ve just joined the club. Not by choice, of course, nobody fills out a loyalty card for this one. No, you were...

Hello all, Thanks for reading. My father is 63 close to 64. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer (acinar adenocarcinoma) late last year 2022. We...

I'm writing to share with you my journey with Prostate Cancer. I am 73 years old, from Calcutta, India and getting treated at Tata Medical...

So, you’ve just heard the words: prostate cancer. Welcome to the club no one wants to join — there’s no handshake, no jacket, and the...

The Absurdity of Writing as Emotional Release. An Essay for the Emotionally Constipated (well, me, actually) Let’s skip the pretense: I write because the alternative...

There are so many acronyms related to prostate cancer. When newly diagnosed these can be overwhelming and frustrating. As you become more familiar with the...

In cancer care, “aggressive” is a word we wear like armor. It suggests boldness, urgency, and strength — the kind of approach that implies we’ve...

After a Transperineal MRI fused Biopsy Test 5 weeks ago at Mayo: 19 cores biopsy done in January 2025 (Mayo) 5 - (4+3) Gleason 7...

Fifteen years ago, a prostate cancer diagnosis came with two immediate options: radical prostatectomy or external beam radiation. Both were effective-ish, depending on the stage....

It always begins harmlessly. A checkup. A blood draw. Then the call: “Your PSA is a bit elevated.” Calm voice, a hint of tension. Like...

A dark, cynical, and painfully honest guide to treatment side effects—because someone has to say it. Treatments offer similar chances of survival. When you need...