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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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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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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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Masturbation post prostatectomy and radiation. Will it affect PSA?
Prostatectomy 12 years ago, and maintained non detectable PSA. recent PSA in 2024 rise rise to .16 and had 37 bouts of salvage radiation. PSA...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 6 hours ago
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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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3 years negligible after RP surgery then rapid rise
Hello, Here’s my story. 3 years post RP all good then PSA at .9 Waited two months for pet scan and came back negative. Did...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 16 8:20am
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Biopsy and psa levels
How long after a biopsy can your psa level be affected by the procedure. Has anyone experienced a significant rise 6 months post biopsy and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 5 4:10pm
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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