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confused

I’m a 63 yr old male diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 1/2 yrs ago. Biopsy results were mid-grade 4+3 prostate cancerProstate volume around 50. Spot around 2...

I’m a 63 yr old male diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 1/2 yrs ago. Biopsy result...

Androgel123

•12 days ago

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I'm at the beginning.

Hi everyone. The quick stuff: I'm 73, diagnosed with prostate cancer about 3 weeks ago. From what my doc has told me, I fall somewhere in the low to moderate...

Hi everyone. The quick stuff: I'm 73, diagnosed with prostate cancer about 3 we...

Pierogi73

•3 days ago

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Just hit 0.03 - What minimum PSA level to be able to calculate reliable doubling time? Salvage RT Timing?

My PSA after surgery was < 0.02 for 1.5 years and read 0.02 at that point. 1 year later I just got a 0.03. That's pretty certain for BCR unfortunately...

My PSA after surgery was < 0.02 for 1.5 years and read 0.02 at that point. 1 ye...

jazj

•5 days ago

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PSA laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery

It's been 1 month since my laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery. And I checked my PSA, the result was 0.081ng/ml. Is that scary? How are you, men?

It's been 1 month since my laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery. And I checked m...

keblickas

•2 days ago

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In shock. What to expect?

I’m processing some unexpected news and hoping for insights from anyone with a similar experience. My PSA was 1.9 in January 2023, then rose to 3.8 in...

I’m processing some unexpected news and hoping for insights from anyone with a s...

Fozzworth

•11 days ago

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ADT and hand problems

Age 73. Did SBRT radiation and 18 months on ADT (Eligard). Now I'm finally off ADT (PSA .01). My right pinky finger has seemingly developed arthritis...

Age 73. Did SBRT radiation and 18 months on ADT (Eligard). Now I'm finally off A...

Miko710

•1 day ago

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PSA RISING

Hello, in October of 23 my PSA was tested and was 4.7. I am a 59 year old generally healthy guy. An MRI was performed in February 2024. It showed a PIRADS 5...

Hello, in October of 23 my PSA was tested and was 4.7. I am a 59 year old genera...

Muskyguy

•23 days ago

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ED post-radiation

I've read that permanent ED post-radiation sets in about two years later. Does this mean untreatable permanent ED or do things like Viagra and injections...

I've read that permanent ED post-radiation sets in about two years later. Does t...

PrettyUnhappyGuy

•19 days ago

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RP for one 4+3 core?

I'm following up on my previous post (see yesterday's for more details and I apologize for the repitition) and have some specific questions I'd appreciate...

I'm following up on my previous post (see yesterday's for more details and I apo...

Fozzworth

•9 days ago

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Hematuria 9 months after SBRT

Hi Everyone, I had no side effects after five sessions of cyberknife at NYU Langone. PSA after three months went from 5.9 to 2.2 to now nine months post...

Hi Everyone, I had no side effects after five sessions of cyberknife at NYU Lan...

LBRV711

•1 month ago

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E2 gel

My use of E2 gel has put my PCa to sleep over four years ago. I don't even bother getting PSA tests anymore. I will try to send some back to 'Bidenvlle' when...

My use of E2 gel has put my PCa to sleep over four years ago. I don't even both...

E2-Guy

•18 days ago

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Bicalutamide & Dutasteride for keeping localized PCa stable during AS

Has anyone used Bicalutamide & Dutasteride for keeping localized PCa stable during AS?

Has anyone used Bicalutamide & Dutasteride for keeping localized PCa stable duri...

Maximode

•7 days ago

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making a decision

Diagnosed in August this year with 4+3 and 3+4 PC. However Last PSA was 4.7. Trying to decide on treatment options. I am in the Boston area and have access...

Diagnosed in August this year with 4+3 and 3+4 PC. However Last PSA was 4.7. Tr...

Loveguitar

•1 month ago

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question

After a year on active surveillance following an initial biopsy that showed intermediate favorable level of pc, a more recent biopsy showed all samples to be...

After a year on active surveillance following an initial biopsy that showed inte...

allshallbewell

•6 days ago

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Decipher Score and ADT

An update on my journey. Targeted Biospy 9/24/24, 9 samples. 7/10 (60% pattern 4, grade group 3). Carcinoma present 2 of 3 cores approximately 10% of the...

An update on my journey. Targeted Biospy 9/24/24, 9 samples. 7/10 (60% patter...

Scvol

•10 days ago

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Mild rectal wall infiltration after SpaceOAR placement.

Hello, This is my first post, but I have found so much helpful information here previously. Thank you all for sharing your stories and your wisdom! My...

Hello, This is my first post, but I have found so much helpful information here...

ColoradoSky

•2 days ago

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fenbendazole

I was diagnosed with Gleason 4+3 in August, I’ve been to 2 urologists and they both wanna remove my prostate, I’m 49 & single and am very worried it’ll destroy...

I was diagnosed with Gleason 4+3 in August, I’ve been to 2 urologists and they b...

Bryan46

•26 days ago

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Does radiation work?

I read this and the advanced prostrate cancer thread everyday so I thought I would post my 15 month update to my radiation cancer treatment. It may encourage...

I read this and the advanced prostrate cancer thread everyday so I thought I wou...

Mgtd

•4 days ago

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1st post 5 sessions SBRT appt for low risk intermediate next week

Next week is 1st appt with oncologist after 5 sessions SBRT, will get PSA results, 5.2 pre treatment.I thought I'd be stressed out but feel OK, fingers crossed...

Next week is 1st appt with oncologist after 5 sessions SBRT, will get PSA result...

pd63

•1 month ago

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Stanford or USCF for HDR brachytherapy

I've consulted with both specialists, and here's my situation: I'm Gleason 7 with a Decipher score of 0.25. Out of 18 biopsy cores, nine are positive—eight of...

I've consulted with both specialists, and here's my situation: I'm Gleason 7 wit...

Seat15c

•9 days ago

7 Replies

hormone therapy

Any body doing hormone medicine. i am doing lupron shot every three months. i am also taking prednisone and abiratrone. well i had to stop the prednisone...

Any body doing hormone medicine. i am doing lupron shot every three months. i ...

Laguy01

•9 days ago

7 Replies

My Current Story

63 yo married white male, PSA of 5.2 went up to 6.4 in one month, PCP referred to urologist. Urologist ordered an MRI which showed a lesion. Biopsy followed...

63 yo married white male, PSA of 5.2 went up to 6.4 in one month, PCP referred t...

SkiVail

•1 month ago

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Anesthesia

i’m receiving radiation treatments by CyberKnife radiation treatments. Five treatments over 5 days. This involves installing gold markers at the cancer...

i’m receiving radiation treatments by CyberKnife radiation treatments. Five trea...

Poppyof6

•26 days ago

11 Replies

Active surveillance

A friend of mine is on active surveillance (Gleason 4 + 3; N0 M0). Diagnosed 2022. In 2023 he had a TURP-operation. PSA at diagnose 6.3. PSA-check twice a...

A friend of mine is on active surveillance (Gleason 4 + 3; N0 M0). Diagnosed 20...

Nomiskneh

•14 days ago

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psa 50

63-year-old male good health so I thought. Psa is 50. I'm screw

Magl1

•16 days ago

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2nd opinion on Biopsy

I had a Biopsy, Decipher and PSMA done at Stanford. I want to get a 2nd opinion of the Biopsy. Both Stanford and UCSF want to do 2 sessions of HDRB without...

I had a Biopsy, Decipher and PSMA done at Stanford. I want to get a 2nd opinion ...

Seat15c

•8 days ago

5 Replies

Erection

Hello all, My erections has never returned since having my prostate perineal cancer surgery in 2019. Any advice from the forum would be greatly appreciated.

Hello all, My erections has never returned since having my prostate perineal ca...

Crusoe1

•20 days ago

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Update one year to the day since Retzius-sparing RALP.

Dear All,Following on from everybody's wonderful advice and comments last year I just thought that maybe some people in the community might be wondering how...

Dear All,Following on from everybody's wonderful advice and comments last year I...

Wishyouwerehere

•21 days ago

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is it normal to find bph a total pain in the arse!

been taking tamsulosin for a month, along with pumpkin seed oil for the first 3 weeks of that month. had a bit of fun with the missus on Friday morning (first...

been taking tamsulosin for a month, along with pumpkin seed oil for the first 3 ...

Blindbeggar83

•17 days ago

7 Replies

6 month PSA measurement

Hi ! I thought that I could share some good news. I’ve had my PSA result; 6 month PSA measurement after radiation (with ongoing Orgovyx and Abi) and it was...

Hi ! I thought that I could share some good news. I’ve had my PSA result; 6 m...

ulfhbg

•1 month ago

10 Replies

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