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For men who had SRT - what was PSA on day of 1st session?
My biochemical recurrence was confirmed on July 29 via PSA/testosterone readings But my oncologist wanted a PSMA PET scan for additional confirmation. That scan was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 13 7:27pm
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One week of IMRT for recurrent PCa - issue with empty rectum
I started IMRT last week for a local recurrence (small nodule in prostatic fossa detected by DRE, PET PSMA and MRI scans; PSA is 0.11)....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 27 7:24am
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PSA variation
I had a recurrence 2.5 years after prostate removal. After radiation and 9 months of hormone therapy my USPSA results were
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 10, 2023
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Lupron frequency
What is the usual frequency of Lupron injections usually given to a guy with recurrent prostate cancer ? One month, three months, four months or...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2024
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Rising PSA after SBRT - worrysome or to be expected?
Five years ago, I was diagnosed with Gleason-9 PC and had a prostatectomy. Shortly thereafter, I had a biochemical recurrence and had 39 IMRT treatments...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 3 7:17pm
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Radiation vs RARP for IDC prostate cancer with high Decipher?
70 years old, fit. PSA is 5 and slowly rising. Gleason 3+4. PIRADS 4. Localized. Clean PET. BUT, Biospy showed 6 positive cores - extensive...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 13 hours ago
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Finished 8 weeks of IMRT yesterday - summary report
Finally rang the bell yesterday! I tried uploading this directly as a post, but apparently it is too long for that, so I put it...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 23 3:37pm
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Just past halfway through salvage IMRT – status report
Today I finished #20 of 38 IMRT sessions for a local recurrence of PCa. I thought it might be worth sharing what I’ve experienced so...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 22 2:17pm
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Recurrent prostate cancer after 7 years
My doc has suggested short term adt. ..Has anyone used short term ADT therapy. I’m concerned about the side effects. I’m also considering proton therapy...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 17 6:37am
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Recurrent prostate cancer and Eligard.
A few years back, my husband’s PSA was 22. He did radiation and Eligard injections. 1 1/2 years ago he had what he thought (and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 23 1:08pm