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Finally a (somewhat) reassuring PSA test

I went yesterday for PSA test. I'll post the history below, but it has been a rollercoaster. First a spike after SBRT. Then some lowering, then a decent...

I went yesterday for PSA test. I'll post the history below, but it has been a ro...

•1 day ago

Abiraterone & Dreams

I am Gleason 8, diagnosed in 8/2023, had 5 weeks of radiation + brachy Therapy , have been on lupron monthly shots since 11/2023 and Abiraterone daily since...

I am Gleason 8, diagnosed in 8/2023, had 5 weeks of radiation + brachy Therapy ,...

•2 days ago

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Prostate radiotherapy and gas.

I have started radiotherapy for prostate cancer. So far only one session. The second one couldn't be done because of too much gas. I have been following the...

I have started radiotherapy for prostate cancer. So far only one session. The se...

•4 days ago

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MRI and sex....

Will an ejaculation 12 hours prior to a prostate MRI skew the results ? Thanks' David

Will an ejaculation 12 hours prior to a prostate MRI skew the results ? Than...

•4 days ago

Psa rising after succesful treatments!

Dx August 2023 .Started triplet therapy Firmagon+Docetaxel+Nubeqa. Psa 2500 dropped to 0,4(August 2024) .All metastases shrinked. Now March 2025 Psa has rised...

Dx August 2023 .Started triplet therapy Firmagon+Docetaxel+Nubeqa. Psa 2500 drop...

•4 days ago

Do I have to worry about a recurrence?

Curious about anyone else's thoughts on this, or if anyone has had a similar situation. I had SBRT on 9/24/2022 with Dr. Kishan at UCLA using ViewRay, Image...

Curious about anyone else's thoughts on this, or if anyone has had a similar sit...

•5 days ago

Please look at new lessons on early stage prostate cancer

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Content development for Malecare's Cancer Academy has begun. Please be so kind...

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My Husband 's Biopsy

My 64 year old husband recently had a prostate biopsy. Though his MRI showed no cancer, his biopsy did. His Gleason score in two cores is as follows: 3+3 and...

My 64 year old husband recently had a prostate biopsy. Though his MRI showed no ...

•6 days ago

Petition for Parliamentary debate

Dear All,In the UK we have the National Health Service(NHS). A free at point of entry service. Within the NHS are various bodies. Cancer Alliances and primary...

Dear All,In the UK we have the National Health Service(NHS). A free at point of ...

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•6 days ago

urinary sling

considering urinary sling for SUI. Any feedback about this procedure would be appreciated.

considering urinary sling for SUI. Any feedback about this procedure would be a...

•7 days ago

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urinary sleeve

considering urinary sleeve for SUI. Would appreciate feedback from members.

considering urinary sleeve for SUI. Would appreciate feedback from members.

•8 days ago

Mostly Decided on SBRT Treatment

I am going forward with recommendations for treatment of my prostate cancer. Actually I have been given 4 options: Continue Active Surveillance; Focal...

I am going forward with recommendations for treatment of my prostate cancer. Ac...

•9 days ago

QOL Impact of exercise

I have been on this journey for over 3 years and what I am posting is not a BRAG but hopefully motivation to those starting or currently in their...

I have been on this journey for over 3 years and what I am posting is not a BRAG...

•9 days ago

Pure intraductal carcinoma, surgery or SBRT

I posted here before about my dad, aged 76 was diagnosed with intraductal carcinoma with no invasive carcinoma found from MRI-guided fused biopsy. PSMA PET...

I posted here before about my dad, aged 76 was diagnosed with intraductal carcin...

•9 days ago

Understanding psa levels in prostate health

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PSA 6.5 years after RALP now going down?

PSA < 0.1 for five years after RALP then 0.23 at six-years and 0.40 at 6.5 years. PSA has now dropped to 0.30 in mid-March 2025. But, during the six years...

PSA < 0.1 for five years after RALP then 0.23 at six-years and 0.40 at 6.5 years...

•11 days ago

Gynecomastia while using the various "mides."

I've gathered over time that using any of the "mides" (bicalutamide, enzalutamide, apalutamide, darolutamide, also known as Casodex, Xtandi, Erleada, Nubeqa)...

I've gathered over time that using any of the "mides" (bicalutamide, enzalutamid...

•11 days ago

PSA high

friend has psa 8 had bladder cancer year ago should he get biopsy first or pet scan or whatever? 67 yr old thanks for your replies

friend has psa 8 had bladder cancer year ago should he get biopsy first or pet s...

•11 days ago

All right. Does a penis pump do anything useful while on Orgovyx?

I have been on Orgovyx for a year and a half. No erections have happened to disturb my tranquility. Would a penis pump do anything. The reviews seem hyped....

I have been on Orgovyx for a year and a half. No erections have happened to dist...

Worked_the_World

•12 days ago

Erection on ADT

Can you get any kind of erection while on Orgovyx? I am not.

Can you get any kind of erection while on Orgovyx? I am not.

Worked_the_World

•12 days ago

PSA rise but no metastasis

A friend of mine had treatment for oligo metastatic disease and has been placed on ADT treatment for 2 years afterwards before he started a ADT pause....

A friend of mine had treatment for oligo metastatic disease and has been placed ...

•13 days ago

Kegels

5 sessions SBRT for low risk 3+4 in April last year.Recently experiencing slight urinary urgency will kegels help?

5 sessions SBRT for low risk 3+4 in April last year.Recently experiencing slight...

•13 days ago

Erections Possible while on Orgovyx?

I have been Orgovyx for a year. I have essentially no erections. Is there any way to change this?

I have been Orgovyx for a year. I have essentially no erections. Is there any wa...

Worked_the_World

•14 days ago

Erections possible on ADT?

I have been Orgovyx for a year. I have essentially no erections. Is there any way to change this?

I have been Orgovyx for a year. I have essentially no erections. Is there any wa...

Worked_the_World

•14 days ago

For USA members only

For USA members only Please share your stories about any recent disruptions or changes (positive or negative) regarding participation in clinical trials or...

For USA members only Please share your stories about any recent disruptions or...

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Recently diagnosed

I'M 76 YEARS OLD,doctor by profession and cancer prostate was diagnosed following one episode of terminal hematuria.IHC shows acinar adenocarcinoma,Gleason...

I'M 76 YEARS OLD,doctor by profession and cancer prostate was diagnosed followin...

•14 days ago

Duodart dutraside

Iam a newbie so not sure if i am posting correctly but my question is i have been taking duodart for 5 weeks for an enlarged prostrate and frecuent urination...

Iam a newbie so not sure if i am posting correctly but my question is i have bee...

•14 days ago

Gleason 7, localized. Which treatment LD Brachy or SBRT ?

Gleason 7, locailized. Which treatment LD Brachy or SBRT ?

Gleason 7, locailized. Which treatment LD Brachy or SBRT ?

•16 days ago

Prostate Cancer and Focal Laser Ablation

Greetings, I am 77 years old in May. Under the care of a swell credentialed scottsdale urology group , I had a prostate biopsy in April 2021. Their...

Greetings, I am 77 years old in May. Under the care of a swell credentialed s...

•16 days ago

Dreams

Since taking abiraterone in November 2023, I have experienced a significant rise in my nightly dreams. Has anyone else had these same experiences?

Since taking abiraterone in November 2023, I have experienced a significant rise...

•17 days ago

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