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IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)
I haven’t read much about IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy). In 1-2020, I was diagnosed with pc. Gleason score 7 (3+4) and psa of 8.7. Had...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 15, 2020
Low baseline testostrone and overall survival after treatment
My husband has a baseline testosterone of 202. He started ADT and will be doing internal and external radiation for stage 4 A advanced regional...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 8, 2024
PALB2 Gene: How does this effect treatment and outcome?
My partner who was diagnosed with stage 4 A prostate cancer just tested positive for the PALB2 gene. Will this decrease his chances of long...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
What treatment options for paratracheal lymph nodes with BRCA2?
ADT finished in October 2024, and PSA was less than 0.1 until October 2024 when it came in at 0.1 and then has risen to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 18 10:10am
Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.
I would like to hear from people that have had photon radiation similar to me, total 7000 Cgy dosed at 28 sessions of 250 Cgy....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 6, 2025
Anyone had the same? PC - Micrometastatic recurrence | PSMA PET neg
Just had a detectable PSA rise to 0.09 after been undetectable for 1.5 years after surgery & IMRT + ADT (46 year old). PSMA PET...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 28, 2025
Questions about Gleason 9 treatment and second opinions
I'm new to the Board and PCaFor your review, Summary below.PSA test 2006-2022 yearly like clockwork came in at 1.8-2.2 at various labs in USA...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 17 5:46pm
Is there an end to this train ride? and how will they know?
I had my prostate removed in April. My PSA wasn't zero but rapidly rising.So I am on ADT (Lupron and Zytiga) and will start radiation...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 5 9:20am
ADT, Hot Flashes and Ashwagandha: Is it safe?
I have received 3, three-month Lupron shots and radiation therapy for Gleason 3+4 prostate cancer. After the final shot in June, my PSA was <...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 25, 2025
What PSA to expect 2-3 months after ending Radiation?
I had 23 sessions of IMRT and 2 sessions of SBRT boost while still being on ADT. I will have my PSA checked in a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 1, 2025
Rising anxiety: my two doctors don't agree
I may have posted this before, but today my anxiety level is rising, and I have no idea how to decide. My two doctors (urologist...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 20, 2025
Brachytherapy AFTER failed radiation?
That's what my oncologist wants to try. Has anyone heard of this strategy? 5 years ago: PSA of 28, Gleason 9, radiation + 3 years...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 8, 2025
ADT Recovery: How long for testosterone levels to improve?
I was on Eligard for 6 months prior to and during salvage radiation treatment. Then I was on Orgovyx plus Abiraterone for 12 months. One...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 18, 2024
Side effects of radiation with hormone therapy & heart conditions
Am about to start radiation (Conebeam) therapy along with ADT therapy. ..Zytiga and Lupron (Eligard). Drs prescribed 40 sessions of radiation and at least 2...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 1 6:15pm
Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?
I’m coming up soon to the beginning of my radiation for my PC. I have started ADT already so this is next. My radiologist said...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 24, 2025
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: Jan 26 10:42am
In the home stretch
I am down to my final 56 days of ADT (hopefully forever but we'll see) after finishing SBRT in June. I REALLY want to thank...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 1, 2024
With regional lymph node metastasis what is the progression?
From the following summary what should I expect going forward other than Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)? SUMMARY 2020-06 Prostatectomy Pathology: Gleason 4+3 T3 Positive surgical...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 14, 2025
How do you find a Counselor to help navigate through prostate cancer?
I'm really struggling with the effects of treatment following radiation and facing a suggested 15 months more of ADT. My wife and I agree that...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 3, 2025
Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious
62yrs G9 no spread. Hoping I made the right decision to have radical surgery. I got diagnosed in mid January and felt I needed to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 22, 2025