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Surgery vs radiation for prostate cancer.

So if you had the choice of doing surgery or radiation which would you do for intermediate favorable prostate cancer. I've done so much research on both my...

So if you had the choice of doing surgery or radiation which would you do for in...

RBSW1

•13 hours ago

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PSA climbing

Been a while since I posted, Long story short. Radiation 2019/2020. Psa was lower than a snakes guts. then it started to rise and was advised by urologist to...

Been a while since I posted, Long story short. Radiation 2019/2020. Psa was lowe...

Pizzle123

•1 day ago

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When can use Testosterone Replacement Therapy

I was on TRT prior to my diagnosis. When my PSA was over 4, my doctor took me off of TRT. That was in March 2023. I experienced and continue to experience the...

I was on TRT prior to my diagnosis. When my PSA was over 4, my doctor took me of...

Victor615

•2 days ago

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Radiation prostrate treatment

For many of us learning about the various initial and recurring cancer options etc can be very confusing. In my journey I am at the point where I am past all...

For many of us learning about the various initial and recurring cancer options e...

Mgtd

•2 days ago

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My 9-month PSA measurement

Hi ! I thought that I could share some good news. I’ve had my PSA result; 9 month PSA measurement after radiation (with ongoing Orgovyx and Abi) and it...

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

ulfhbg

•3 days ago

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low white and red and hemaglobin after 3 months of firmagon + Erleada

I came back to MD Anderson after neoadjuvant therapy of Firmagon + Erleada after 11 weeks and my white, red, hemoglobin are below normal. White is 2700. I am...

I came back to MD Anderson after neoadjuvant therapy of Firmagon + Erleada after...

-db123_

•3 days ago

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PROSTATE CANCER AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ?

I was diagnosed with low-level prostate cancer 3 years ago. 12-core biopsy showed 1 core of 3+3=6 adenocarcinoma, 30%. I along with my urologist decided on...

I was diagnosed with low-level prostate cancer 3 years ago. 12-core biopsy showe...

renegade70

•5 days ago

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QUESTION

Hi looking for info from people 3 to 7 years after RT for prostate cancer. Why you choose RT over prostate removal. Any info would be greatly appreciated....

Hi looking for info from people 3 to 7 years after RT for prostate cancer. Why ...

RBSW1

•5 days ago

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Question

I'm looking for answers on RT therapy for prostate cancer. Looking for some people from 3 to 7 years after you had it. Also why did you choose RT over...

I'm looking for answers on RT therapy for prostate cancer. Looking for some peo...

RBSW1

•5 days ago

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Anyone have experience using Cleveland Clinic in Weston Fl for surgery or radiation

Is there anyone who has been treated in Southeast Florida by the Docs at the Cleveland Clinic with either surgery or Radiation. Inquiring for a good friend who...

Is there anyone who has been treated in Southeast Florida by the Docs at the Cle...

Ridethetide

•8 days ago

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biopsy

I’m curious, I have a small spot inside my prostate and had a needle biopsy. They took 17 cores! Poked 17 holes in my prostate for a tiny spot. Does this seem...

I’m curious, I have a small spot inside my prostate and had a needle biopsy. The...

Androgel123

•9 days ago

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Los Angeles Fires

Hello friends, I am wondering how people who live in the LA area, like Tall Allen, are managing with the devastating fires? Take care. James

Hello friends, I am wondering how people who live in the LA area, like Tall Al...

JFBNY

•9 days ago

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Pradaxa to Rivaroxaban

I was diagnosed with Afib after a nasty encounter with pericarditis. Not sure if I had Afib before, certainly didn't notice anything untoward but ECG doesn't...

I was diagnosed with Afib after a nasty encounter with pericarditis. Not sure i...

ParrotY

•9 days ago

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Recurrent treat with Hypofractionation RT?

I've posted my story earlier but summary: RALP August 2018 pT2a G7(3+4) epe+ sm+ PSA<0.1 until late summer 2023 PSA 0.2 October 2024 and 0.4 December 2024...

I've posted my story earlier but summary: RALP August 2018 pT2a G7(3+4) epe+ sm...

OldTiredSailor

•10 days ago

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It just keeps reappearing!

I’m a 62 year old man who has been living with prostate cancer for around 12 years. I’ve had a radical prostatectomy and salvage radiation three years after...

I’m a 62 year old man who has been living with prostate cancer for around 12 yea...

Adjsurf

•11 days ago

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BCR at 14 years. Salvage RT w boost, dementia concerns

Hard to believe. After radical prostatectomy, I did my PSA test every year with non-detectable levels until a few months ago it shows up at 0.4. did it again,...

Hard to believe. After radical prostatectomy, I did my PSA test every year with ...

David1958

•12 days ago

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UCLA SBRT and ENI

2-Part question. 1) Does anybody have experience with UCLA's ViewRay machine? I have a True Beam 1 mile from my house but I am interested in flying to LA to...

2-Part question. 1) Does anybody have experience with UCLA's ViewRay machine? I...

Fozzworth

•12 days ago

1 Reply

Deciding what to do.

Hi all. I'm sure there are experienced as well as newcomers working their way through PC. I guess I am an 87 year old ; somewhere between the two. My PC was...

Hi all. I'm sure there are experienced as well as newcomers working their way ...

Dadog

•12 days ago

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Prostate and exercise

I had my bladder scan several weeks ago, prostate was 39cc down from 45cc, I assume this is down to the Tamsulosin. Anyway, I’ve been diagnosed with mitral...

I had my bladder scan several weeks ago, prostate was 39cc down from 45cc, I ass...

Blindbeggar83

•12 days ago

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new study in JAMA on PSMA-PET usage as it relates to understaging in a subset of high risk patients

Some remarkable results in this study published yesterday in JAMA. This paper strongly suggests that patients’ high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive...

Some remarkable results in this study published yesterday in JAMA. This paper st...

ManuteBol1

•14 days ago

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tips/advice for my dad - pre biopsy

hi there, my dad is turning 76. In April 2023 his psa level was 4.2. This October 2024 it tested at 8.2 and their retest in December 2024 came out to 9.7....

hi there, my dad is turning 76. In April 2023 his psa level was 4.2. This Octobe...

Disney1989

•14 days ago

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My second MRI confirms my tumor shrank owing to my diet, supplements, and some exercise.

I'm as happy as can be. I just got the second MRI report, and it looks like my tumor shrank 80% in 13 months. Could this really be happening? oh happy day!...

I'm as happy as can be. I just got the second MRI report, and it looks like my ...

iloweredmypsa

•15 days ago

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The danger of doing your own research (or using AI)

In 1995, McArthur Wheeler and Clifton Earl Johnson robbed two banks in Pittsburgh. They believed they wouldn't be caught because they had researched how to...

In 1995, McArthur Wheeler and Clifton Earl Johnson robbed two banks in Pittsburg...

Tall_Allen

•15 days ago

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orgovyx 5 months on.time to go off?

7/2019-7/2021 my psa was around 1.06..then in 11/2021 went to 1.20...then 1/2022 went to 1.60 I demanded an mri as i saw my velocity rise.Well and behold a 6...

7/2019-7/2021 my psa was around 1.06..then in 11/2021 went to 1.20...then 1/2022...

bagogeo

•16 days ago

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Decipher GRID

I was wondering if people here have experience with Decipher GRID genomic atlas. My Decipher score is low risk but the Decipher GRID genomic atlas shows >90...

I was wondering if people here have experience with Decipher GRID genomic atlas....

JRLDH

•16 days ago

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Tonight, you are not alone.

As we enter the new year, with all of us in our Malecare Prostate Cancer Support Community, none of us are alone. We acknowledge whatever agony, pain,...

As we enter the new year, with all of us in our Malecare Prostate Cancer Support...

Darryl

Partner•18 days ago

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Terminate ADT after 1 year or continue for 6 more months?

1.2008 diagnosed with prostate cancer, PSA = 6, Gleason = 4 (current usage at the time in Thailand, where I live). Elected to go with active surveillance....

1.2008 diagnosed with prostate cancer, PSA = 6, Gleason = 4 (current usage at th...

Biplanefan

•18 days ago

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Please support pioneering new programs, group member reach, and amplify patient voices. Here are Malecare's milestones this past year.

Consider making your charitable gift here: https://malecare.org/donate I hope your holiday season has been filled with joy. As we near the end of 2024, I want...

Consider making your charitable gift here: https://malecare.org/donate I hope y...

Darryl

Partner•19 days ago

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PSA is high and erratic

August 2024 diagnosed Gleason 3+4=7, 8 of 12 cores, Tumor 2TC, Pirads 4 (5mm), Pirads 5 (16 mm X 35mm), No extra capsular extension. No seminal vesicle...

August 2024 diagnosed Gleason 3+4=7, 8 of 12 cores, Tumor 2TC, Pirads 4 (5mm), P...

BigAla

•19 days ago

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PSMA PET Question

I decided to get a PSMA PET in lieu of a biopsy and, now that I have the report, I'm not sure I totally understand it. First of all, there is no mets anywhere...

I decided to get a PSMA PET in lieu of a biopsy and, now that I have the report,...

goyo457

•19 days ago

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Surgery vs radiation for prostate cancer.

PSA climbing

When can use Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Radiation prostrate treatment

My 9-month PSA measurement

low white and red and hemaglobin after 3 months of firmagon + Erleada

PROSTATE CANCER AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ?

QUESTION

Question

Anyone have experience using Cleveland Clinic in Weston Fl for surgery or radiation

biopsy

Los Angeles Fires

Pradaxa to Rivaroxaban

Recurrent treat with Hypofractionation RT?

It just keeps reappearing!

BCR at 14 years. Salvage RT w boost, dementia concerns

UCLA SBRT and ENI

Deciding what to do.

Prostate and exercise

new study in JAMA on PSMA-PET usage as it relates to understaging in a subset of high risk patients

tips/advice for my dad - pre biopsy

My second MRI confirms my tumor shrank owing to my diet, supplements, and some exercise.

The danger of doing your own research (or using AI)

orgovyx 5 months on.time to go off?

Decipher GRID

Tonight, you are not alone.

Terminate ADT after 1 year or continue for 6 more months?

Please support pioneering new programs, group member reach, and amplify patient voices. Here are Malecare's milestones this past year.

PSA is high and erratic

PSMA PET Question

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