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I think we knew this - PSMA-Pet superior to MRI

PSMA PET Beats MRI in Prostate Cancer Staging Study https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/prostatecancer/110931 The article is basically about...

PSMA PET Beats MRI in Prostate Cancer Staging Study https://www.medpagetoday.co...

Don_1213

•1 hour ago

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PSA Trend

Hello gentlemen, Can anyone tell me if this trend is normal or concerning. Please read my profile before reply. I am going into my 3rd year after SBRT. Nadir...

Hello gentlemen, Can anyone tell me if this trend is normal or concerning. Plea...

caysary

•10 hours ago

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SBRT VS CONVENTIONAL RADIATION

My AS is coming to an end. Moffitt recommended that I address my cancer. Leaning and heading towards SBRT at Moffitt. I live 3 hours away from there. Is there...

My AS is coming to an end. Moffitt recommended that I address my cancer. Leaning...

twoodogs

•20 days ago

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Tough decision

I've been on AS for 5 years with Moffit had 3 biopsy's all gleason 6 except a second opinion on my first one 2 cores where changed to a 7. PSA has bounced...

I've been on AS for 5 years with Moffit had 3 biopsy's all gleason 6 except a s...

twoodogs

•3 days ago

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PSA Rising

RP 2 years and four months ago. PSA went from <.02 to currently .27, Testosterone at about 600+ Since surgery, there has been no intervention. It looks like...

RP 2 years and four months ago. PSA went from <.02 to currently .27, Testostero...

Gulfrider

•20 days ago

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Are teeth affected by ADT or Xtandi?

after about 2 months of Lupron and Xtandi my teeth are tender and sore. Any correlation?

after about 2 months of Lupron and Xtandi my teeth are tender and sore. Any cor...

CousinGrandpa

•6 days ago

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Recent diagnosis questions & concerns, please respond to any that you can

Ten questions/concerns, not necessarily in priority order: Prostate Cancer was diagnosed in 57 year-old, April 2024. Currently following active surveillance...

Ten questions/concerns, not necessarily in priority order: Prostate Cancer was ...

G6AS

•29 days ago

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PSA continues rise...PSMA remains good

To briefly review, now 69 years old, had RP at Hopkins in Feb 2018. Gleason 4+5. Margins clear. Organ-confined. PSA undetectable for two years...then an...

To briefly review, now 69 years old, had RP at Hopkins in Feb 2018. Gleason 4+5...

Nittany

•26 days ago

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Minor psa increase again

Just over 12 months since adt finished. All clear at <0.01 2 months ago when it started to rise to 0.03 then 4 weeks later 0.05 now 0.07. Have Dr's app in 3...

Just over 12 months since adt finished. All clear at <0.01 2 months ago when it ...

Runner1957

•10 days ago

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T and PSA levels 6 month post SBRT and 1 month post Orgovyx

Prior to any treatment my PSA was 7.8 and my testosterone was 517. After 9 days of Orgovyx my testosterone was 27.17 At six months post SBRT and 1 month...

Prior to any treatment my PSA was 7.8 and my testosterone was 517. After 9 days...

ToolBeltZia

•1 day ago

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PSA 8 months after EBRT

I need some reassurance. I tend to worry a little bit so please let me know if the following is or could be somewhat normal. As per my history, I had 4+3 per...

I need some reassurance. I tend to worry a little bit so please let me know if t...

electronics-guy

•27 days ago

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Targeted Biopsy

I live on the east coast of North Carolina. I’m looking for top choices of medical centers that conducts MRI targeted biopsies. I’ve been on active...

I live on the east coast of North Carolina. I’m looking for top choices of medi...

Scvol

•15 days ago

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Ultrahypofractional RT and ADT for Int. Risk PC

I am a 60 year old recently diagnosed PC with a PSA of 11.3 and ultra sound biopsy grade cT1c Gleason 3+4 = 7 Right basal and 3+3 on Right medial only 2 of...

I am a 60 year old recently diagnosed PC with a PSA of 11.3 and ultra sound bi...

Hidden

•1 month ago

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Post radiation and low(er) testosterone

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had similar experience. I had radiation for prostate cancer in December/January (getting out to about six months post...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had similar experience. I had radiation for pr...

TonyTx

•29 days ago

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SBRT fiducials

Do most RO's use fiducials for SBRT or is there another way for them to see the prostate? Is the barrier gel commonly used also?

Do most RO's use fiducials for SBRT or is there another way for them to see the ...

twoodogs

•12 days ago

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My prostate journey and testosterone side effects

I have been following this website for over a year now and have learned so much from others who have shared their journey that I feel compelled to share my...

I have been following this website for over a year now and have learned so much ...

PT49

•1 month ago

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A question about hot flashes

I ended my Eligard shots about 2 months ago. I still get hot flashes. Are hot flashes a response to the drug or are they caused by low T? If it is from the low...

I ended my Eligard shots about 2 months ago. I still get hot flashes. Are hot fl...

Eadgbe

•24 days ago

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After Orgovyx

Age 76, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2021. PSA was 8.6, but had zero symptoms. Started Orgovyx in February 2022 and received 25...

Age 76, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2021. PSA was 8.6, b...

BubbaC

•14 days ago

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Side effect of Lupron

We have a quesiton about swelling foot and ankle after Lupron injection and wonder if anyone has had a similar experience. My husband was just diagnosed with...

We have a quesiton about swelling foot and ankle after Lupron injection and wond...

kiyo

•1 month ago

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PSA level from 4 (Dec 2023) to 22 (present)

Hello, I am posting on behalf of my father. He tested a level of 4 PSA back in Dec 2023; the doctor did not say much except try to keep your stress level...

Hello, I am posting on behalf of my father. He tested a level of 4 PSA back ...

Dodododo

•12 days ago

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calcium intake

so now I have osteoporosis after RT and 18 months of zoladex for localised high risk G9. I didn’t start bisphosphonate until 4-5 months into hormone therapy-...

so now I have osteoporosis after RT and 18 months of zoladex for localised high ...

SimMartin

•2 hours ago

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Need advice/experiences re:incontinence post-RARP at 76

Hi everyone~ Well, my hubbie's RARP in Chicago on 5/13 went well as far as no surgical complications (I was worried about clots), the biopsy results...

Hi everyone~ Well, my hubbie's RARP in Chicago on 5/13 went well as far as no s...

AliceinW57

•29 days ago

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adding to 10 Concerns

Still evaluating my 10 concerns (POST is here:...

G6AS

•1 day ago

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Trimix and Eliquis

I live in Northern Cali. I've been using Trimix injectable, successfully, for about 2 years. I've been using Eliquis, for atrial flutter, with the trimix, for...

I live in Northern Cali. I've been using Trimix injectable, successfully, for ab...

Smallfall

•6 days ago

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Signifficant PSA LEVELS

I'm an 81 year old man who has had an enlarged prostate for several months. PSA tests levels 9.1 and 8.1 (several months apart). My Father died of prostate...

I'm an 81 year old man who has had an enlarged prostate for several months. PSA ...

apttony

•19 days ago

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Hypogonadism, heat flushing, and testosterone replacement

Hi all, It is almost a year since I had my external beam radiation for Gleason 7 (3+4) PCa (see my profile). So far so good: 4 PSA tests were reassuringly...

Hi all, It is almost a year since I had my external beam radiation for Gleason...

Smarks42

•1 month ago

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Gleason 9 prostate cancer

Hello - my husband has aggressive gleason 9 prostate cancer. He had a prostatectomy in August 2015 but his psa remained high, suggesting it had already left...

Hello - my husband has aggressive gleason 9 prostate cancer. He had a prostatec...

69HumptyDumpty

•6 days ago

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provenge before metastasis

Is there a current Cancer Center that is a leader in immunotherapy Would there be any benefit in taking provenge after treatment when your PSA is low?

Is there a current Cancer Center that is a leader in immunotherapy Would there...

Vortex12

•20 days ago

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First PSA post surgery

Hello, Just had my first 3 month PSA test post surgery. <0.01. Good news but need to monitor every 3 years due to intraductal component. I just want to...

Hello, Just had my first 3 month PSA test post surgery. <0.01. Good news but n...

Granolaberry

•1 month ago

9 Replies

Hot flashes?

On ADT and suffering?...

Don_1213

•28 days ago

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