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Gleason 3+4 A.S. or treatment?
First off, thanks to everyone who participates in this forum. PC is a journey that is different for all of us. Information exchange is really...
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....
Salvage radiation aftermath
Can anyone share their experience with salvage radiation/ADT after what was told to me as a very successful DaVinci surgery? I’m a 71 year old....
Newly diagnosed with Advanced PC
Well, maybe not newly. Back in Spring. Found in checkup and PSA tests. It was in places I wish it were not, and would be...
What treatment options for paratracheal lymph nodes with BRCA2?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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...
What helps to slow testosterone growth?
Good afternoon, dear friends.I'm 49 years old. My cancer is genetic (ATM gene mutation).Three years after diagnosis, initial PSA 530 (Gleason 4+5), three bone metastases,...
Lung metastasis: Curiosities from VATS to BATS
“Metastasis to the lung is present in more than 40% of men with metastatic prostate cancer (3); however, lung metastases without any bone or lymph...
ADT, Brachytherapy, IMRT...done!
Just thought I'd share. Started this journey in spring 2024. Gleason 4+3. Decipher 0.78. PSMA scan negative outside of the prostate lesion. PSA 13.4 when...
How accurate are the PSA Tests?
I posted earlier that after 2+ years post surgery, my PSA had been undetectable < .006 on all my tests. Then my test 2 weeks...
Newly diagnosed stage 4, how long on ADT before adding ARSI?
My dad (83 and otherwise relatively healthy) was recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer that's spread to his bladder, urethrae, possibly rectum, pelvic lymph...
Adverse effects of ADT for aggressive tumors
Quick question - it’s been nagging me for a while and would appreciate any insight. In my case, I have a PSA reading of 25,...
Bone Metastasis: What treatment did you have?
My last PET scan showed a "sclerotic lesion on my right acetabulum" measuring 1.5 x 1.5 cm (PSA was 0.18 and testosterone 37 at the...
3 negative PSMA PET scans with PSA doubling every 4 weeks
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/3-negative-psma-pet-scans-with-psa-doubling-every-4-weeks/
Prostatectomy 10 years ago, Gleason 4-3 with 1/3 bladder positive. PSA going up after 1 year then 39 radiation followed by Lupron then Eligard. Took...
Is ED after radiation without ADT permanent?
I was watching Dr Scholz (PCRI) speak about RT and he briefly mentioned that men who experienced ED up to 2 years after treatment, would...
PSA rise 1.5 yrs post Salvage radiation & 4 yrs post surgery: Why?
I have a question for my brothers . I am 4 years out from the Operation( at 4.5 PSA ) and 1.5 years out from...
Anyone take a Treatment Holiday? Intermittent use of ADT (hormone Tx)
I wish there was more info. on 'drug holidays' or 'intermittent use of ADT', with or without concurrent or prior surgery or radiation; especially as...
Leg Issues Long After Radiation and ADT
Treatment for Prostate Cancer started 2 years with 45 radiation treatments and 28 months of Orgovyx. I was 77 at diagnosis. Orgovyx treatment ended 6...
IMRT Radiation and ADT
My husband Jeff was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is 62 yo and mostly in good health- walks, runs, bikes, pickleball, lifts weights. He...
Should I be seeking extra treatment?
Hey guys and wives, this is my first post here but have been lurking a couple months. I have a pretty good heath plan at...
Got some answers for stage 4 prostate cancer
We had our first Urology Oncologist appointment today at UNC. Finally have a "plan" after the PSA test started it all 5 weeks ago! PSA...
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