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PSA Doubling Time Under Active Surveillance
Dear Group Members, I was diagnosed as a case of BPH in 2011. With a rising PSA from 2011 to 2017 (app 5.5 to 8)...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 1, 2019
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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 13 11:12am
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Has anyone had the PMSA PET/CT Pylarify scan?
I had a rising PSA (up to 5.7) which lead to MRi which showed a RAD 4 and a RAD 3, subsequent trans perrineal biopsy...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 14, 2023
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My Journey....
So far three Biopies, the last one was MRI-guided No cancer but PSA is rising I just went for blood work yesterday and we will...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 8, 2023
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Prostate size/measurement confusion
Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer following a Biopsy in June 2023, done by local Urologist. Was under Active Surveillance prior because of rising PSA. Urologist recommended...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 22, 2024
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BCR finding in PSMA test
Hi Everyone, I went for PSMA test and got my result. Could you please help me to understand? CLINICAL HISTORY: 53-year-old male post radical prostatectomy...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 11, 2023
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Negative findings on PSMA scan
Had prostatectomy in 2006 . Because my PSA was 5.53. Gleason 3+4=7. Had 39 radiation treatments to my prostate bed in 2013 for recurrence. Now...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 29, 2024
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Can Statins affect PSA test results?
I'm seeing conflicting information about whether drugs like Lipitor can affect PSA test results. Some reports are saying statin medications can skew results, others say...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 8, 2024
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Limitations of MRI for monitoring prostate cancer
I was following active surveillance, and in recent years, getting an annual 3T MRI. My urologist seemed to have high confidence in the effectiveness of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 31, 2023
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Did my Cancer get worse on my latest biopsy, or just more accurate?
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 8 8:30pm