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3rd opinion: How many opinions did you get for prostate cancer?
My husband was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. I think maybe stage four but I’m not sure. He has a 3+4 Gleason score 13 PSA...
Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy
A 64 old with GS 4+3 T3B with a positive margin. Overall healthy. Urologist said it's high risk & aggressive. Had prostatectomy surgery in April...
Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?
I've attached my PSA scores since they started saving in EPIC in 2000. While you can seen a marked increase around 2017, my Family Medicine...
Zero energy 3+ years after radiation and Firmagon for Stage 1 PC
Early diagnosis of Stage 1 PC in 2019. Cancer cells in 3 areas as determined by "12 section" biopsy, but absolutely no tumor formation. A...
Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy
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...
We All Need A Coping Mechanism
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...
Positive margins - Now what?
I got my post-prostatectomy pathology back today. While I did talk to a physician’s assistant, I won’t meet with my doctor until Monday. It seems...
Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?
I have recently been diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer in December 2023. I had an MRI that diagnosed my PC with a Gleason 9...
Decipher Results and Outcomes: Anyone had similar?
I am curious if others have had similar results on their decipher test and outcome. I have added my results and up to date information.I...
Typical Plan When Post RP PSA goes from < 0.02 to >= 0.02?
I moved out of state since my prostatectomy so for the 18 months following I just did ultrasensitive PSA tests every 3 months. Up to...
Anyone have issues with vacuum devises post prostatectomy?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-have-issues-with-vacuum-devises-post-prostatectomy/
Hello all, Hope all are having good day. I have been using a medical grade electric vacuum device and having some challenges. My surgery was...
One Week After Prostatectomy
I just wanted to update my experience. I had the prostatectomy last week. The surgery went as planned. Pathology confirmed stage 2 cancer. The doctor...
Day Two of radiation treatment. Questions about diet, gas, exercise.
Hello again all. Multiple posts here from diagnosis to now. 53, Gleason 7, 3+4, PSA 8.7, Intermediate risk w/ 9 of 17 cores cancerous. Ended...
Hormone therapy or surgery? Decipher Genomic score?
My husband is 68 and has localized (we hope) prostate cancer - PSA 9.2 in Sept., biopsy of 17 cores found 13 malignant, 2 of...
How will I know EBRT has worked?
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...
Living with metastic prostate cancer: Any positive stories to share?
Diagnosed with metastic prostrate cancer Nov17,2022, the cancer had already spread to my pelvic bone, lymph nodes , thoracic spine and throughout my bones fracturing...
The arbitrary economics of life and death
It’s a peculiar thing, really—how life can be snuffed out in a school hallway for the price of a semi-automatic and a bad mood, yet...
A crimson story: My journey with prostate cancer
I was asked by someone in this forum whether I would care to give some insight into my prostate cancer journey.The Crimson Clue: A Prostate...
My Radiation treatment journey
I'm just finishing up my 2nd week of radiation. Radiation was decided when my surgeon didn't want to do surgery due to my prior history,...
RARP Pathology report questions
Hi Everyone, first off i would like to say how helpful and comforting this forum is and how much we appreciate everyones feedback sharing of...