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Diagnostic VS Symtomatic PSA Results

Sometimes my PSA results are labeled “Symptomatic” and sometimes “Diagnostic” are the results comparable?

Sometimes my PSA results are labeled “Symptomatic” and sometimes “Diagnostic” ar...

6357axbz

•2 years ago

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Penis Enlargement After Atrophy

Just had my first erection in 4 years after 4th injection of testosterone. Very disappointed in the decrease in size as I am literally 1/2 the man I used to be...

Just had my first erection in 4 years after 4th injection of testosterone. Very ...

Moespy

•2 years ago

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PSMA PET Scan Question

I heard on a PCa support group call, from a retired MD, that if your PSA is below 0.1 a PSMA PET scan isn’t useful because it requires a certain level of the...

I heard on a PCa support group call, from a retired MD, that if your PSA is belo...

Peeffervescence

•2 years ago

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Resistance exercise is powerful

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Bridgefeast

•2 years ago

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mCRPC. Total PSA is up from 1.2 to 2.1 in 2 months, but free PSA went to 14% from 5%. Can this be hyperplasia, or in ADT any PSA up is PCa?

mCRPC. Total PSA is up from 1.2 to 2.1 in 2 months, but free PSA went to 14% from 5%. Can this be hyperplasia, or in ADT any PSA up is PCa regardless of free...

mCRPC. Total PSA is up from 1.2 to 2.1 in 2 months, but free PSA went to 14% fro...

Manilo

•2 years ago

1 Reply

PI PET scan

I was just scheduled for a PI PET. Can I get a bit more insight about what this is all about?

I was just scheduled for a PI PET. Can I get a bit more insight about what this...

NDJIM

•2 years ago

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Another positive lymph node

Hi all, Quick recap: My dad was diagnosed in 2002 at age 52 with 3+4 pca. Surgical removal at Mayo. 2003 (one year to the date of surgery) PSA was...

Hi all, Quick recap: My dad was diagnosed in 2002 at age 52 with 3+4 pca. Surgi...

Abcsoup73

•2 years ago

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T level test

Having my first PSA test since IMRT in a few weeks. (last ADT/Lupron was early February. 90 day. Salvage IMRT Radiation ended Early January. Is there a reason...

Having my first PSA test since IMRT in a few weeks. (last ADT/Lupron was early F...

runtrails

•2 years ago

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Cost of PSMA scan in US

So I was surprised recently about the cost of my PSMA scan here in the US. $3456 I was used to costs in the $16,000 range for Choline scan. Paid $2650 or so...

So I was surprised recently about the cost of my PSMA scan here in the US. $345...

TJGuy

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Four Years Results

Hello Everyone, I am reading this forum every day and getting very valuable information. Thank you so much. My hats off to all of you for sharing your...

Hello Everyone, I am reading this forum every day and getting very valuable inf...

Pheart2

•2 years ago

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Another Brother is With God.

I post again with a heavy heart at the passing of another wonderful member. Dondee who was 48 years old and 2 days short of his 49-birthday passed on to God....

I post again with a heavy heart at the passing of another wonderful member. Don...

j-o-h-n

•2 years ago

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pain management help

Hey all! mom wondering what your suggestions are for pain management. My dad has been having bad pain in his hip and leg to where he now can hardly get up...

Hey all! mom wondering what your suggestions are for pain management. My dad h...

StayingSTRNG

•2 years ago

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not feeling good

I am a black American man with Stage IV disease. I have had pelvic floor, nodes and seminal vesicle External beam radiation then Brachytherapy radiation to...

I am a black American man with Stage IV disease. I have had pelvic floor, nodes...

JayJinxed8112

•2 years ago

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Peter Attia - Prostate Cancer and Testosterone

Interesting podcast on mens health by Dr Peter Attia and Dr Mohit Khera. Lots of area's discussed, but I have linked to the section where they discuss...

Interesting podcast on mens health by Dr Peter Attia and Dr Mohit Khera. Lots o...

andy_diggs

•2 years ago

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Pluvicto continuation

I completed 6 Pluvicto infusions at Fred Hutch in Seattle and have been inquiring about more. So far my options appear to be offshore…likely Heidelberg via...

I completed 6 Pluvicto infusions at Fred Hutch in Seattle and have been inquirin...

Nigel2023

•2 years ago

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Are there options past Pluvicto?

Hi! First, thanks to all of you for sharing and caring for each other in this forum. It means so much, to so many of us! I am on this forum on behalf of my...

Hi! First, thanks to all of you for sharing and caring for each other in this ...

Marit85

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Embr Wave 2 Thermal Wristband

Has anybody here used this product, that is featured currently at Costco, for hot flash relief (or for anything else related to ADT)? Sounds a bit hokey to...

Has anybody here used this product, that is featured currently at Costco, for ho...

LifeQuality

•2 years ago

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Ginseng and Testosterone

Does anyone know of any solid clinical proof that Ginseng does promotes the rise of testosterone and whether it is safe to take whilst being treated for PC. I...

Does anyone know of any solid clinical proof that Ginseng does promotes the rise...

Knittingque

•2 years ago

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pluvicto

I’m getting ready for 5th infusion. MD Anderson sez if you’re not presently Schuyler, you will have to wait for availability. This is crazy for a disease that...

I’m getting ready for 5th infusion. MD Anderson sez if you’re not presently Schu...

JoeyDad

•2 years ago

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What is your recent experience regarding Pluvicto treatment and availability?

What is your recent experience regarding Pluvicto treatment and availability? This is your opportunity to tell Novartis (the manufacturer) the good, bad, and...

What is your recent experience regarding Pluvicto treatment and availability? T...

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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WORDS AND THOUGHTS

OXYGEN AND HOW IT CAN HELP CHOKE CANCER CELLS I believe the subject of cancer is too involved for this nutritionist to adequately address in my posts,...

OXYGEN AND HOW IT CAN HELP CHOKE CANCER CELLS I believe the subject of cancer ...

Lrv44221

•2 years ago

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more QOL musings

Interestingly, these were written under the influence of Dilaudid for pain management. Over rainbows of rushing thoughts The Birds of Paradise come flying...

Interestingly, these were written under the influence of Dilaudid for pain manag...

Cancer2x

•2 years ago

6 Replies

ADT Hot Flashes

I've been on ADT since Feb, 2023 maintaining everything ok, play Water Polo 4x a week for 2 hours - master water polo team and lift weights - but in the last...

I've been on ADT since Feb, 2023 maintaining everything ok, play Water Polo 4x a...

plato123

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Dormant or Dead?

I asked my MO early on if ADT kills PC cells or do they simply go dormant? He stated that they go dormant. Since this discussion I have read that ADT starves...

I asked my MO early on if ADT kills PC cells or do they simply go dormant? He s...

Gym-rat

•2 years ago

37 Replies

radiation proctitis

I am almost 3 years out from radiation therapy and I’m still suffering from symptoms of radiation proctitis. I did have it confirmed by colonoscopy about a...

I am almost 3 years out from radiation therapy and I’m still suffering from sym...

Jmr11820

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Minimum PSA for GA-68 PSMA Scan

My PSA rose, but only a very minimal amount. I have been on Eligard and abiraterone for five years and my PSA has always been <.05 ng/ml and my last test came...

My PSA rose, but only a very minimal amount. I have been on Eligard and abirate...

dmt1121

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Help! Need feedback on Pluvicto recommendation

Quick recap - asymptomatic hubby was diagnosed with StageIVb last summer. No mutations but was already in soft tissue of brain, lungs and bones. Stereotactic...

Quick recap - asymptomatic hubby was diagnosed with StageIVb last summer. No mut...

Sewinggam

•2 years ago

14 Replies

QOL - a verse

Another piece I wrote post RRP, as I was also a caregiver to my wife who was deep in treatment for Breast Cancer. Was tough on us both at that time. TOGETHER...

Another piece I wrote post RRP, as I was also a caregiver to my wife who was dee...

Cancer2x

•2 years ago

14 Replies

HEALING SMOOTHIE

My neighbor gave me some mangos from the tree in her back yard. Since fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients, which are so healing I decided to make some...

My neighbor gave me some mangos from the tree in her back yard. Since fruits and...

Lrv44221

•2 years ago

8 Replies

looking for members with CDK12 mutations.

i am curious of treatment plans & outcomes for those men who harbor the CDK12 mutation. I know of two but can’t seem to find them here anymore! thanks so...

i am curious of treatment plans & outcomes for those men who harbor the CDK12 mu...

JolleySprings

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for June 2023

Diagnostic VS Symtomatic PSA Results

Penis Enlargement After Atrophy

PSMA PET Scan Question

Resistance exercise is powerful

mCRPC. Total PSA is up from 1.2 to 2.1 in 2 months, but free PSA went to 14% from 5%. Can this be hyperplasia, or in ADT any PSA up is PCa?

PI PET scan

Another positive lymph node

T level test

Cost of PSMA scan in US

Four Years Results

Another Brother is With God.

pain management help

not feeling good

Peter Attia - Prostate Cancer and Testosterone

Pluvicto continuation

Are there options past Pluvicto?

Embr Wave 2 Thermal Wristband

Ginseng and Testosterone

pluvicto

What is your recent experience regarding Pluvicto treatment and availability?

WORDS AND THOUGHTS

more QOL musings

ADT Hot Flashes

Dormant or Dead?

radiation proctitis

Minimum PSA for GA-68 PSMA Scan

Help! Need feedback on Pluvicto recommendation

QOL - a verse

HEALING SMOOTHIE

looking for members with CDK12 mutations.

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