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ASCO - RT -v- RP

There's an interesting paper I came across at the ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) 2025 symposium that has just taken place. This was session 309...

There's an interesting paper I came across at the ASCO (American Society of Clin...

MarkS

•1 day ago

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Radiation Cystitis

Radiation Cystitis since 04/24 Bleed from front only after bowel movement Used stool softener and all good for approximately three months Until bleeding...

Radiation Cystitis since 04/24 Bleed from front only after bowel movement Used...

mort42

•1 day ago

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Urethral dilation after radiation

Reaching out to those who have had urethral dilation. I completed SBRT in Sept 2023. I've had some minor incontinence issues on and off since before...

Reaching out to those who have had urethral dilation. I completed SBRT in Sept ...

LiveLongAndPropser

•1 day ago

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AUS, yes or no?

I’d like some feedback from guys who have had an AUS for incontinence installed. Pros and cons. im considering having it done. Thanks guys.

I’d like some feedback from guys who have had an AUS for incontinence installed....

Bruins11

•3 days ago

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SBRT Procedure

72 year old diagnosed with PCa in 2013. Remained on active surveillance until last year. I’m scheduled to undergo SBRT next month at UCLA Medical Center. Dr...

72 year old diagnosed with PCa in 2013. Remained on active surveillance until la...

Scvol

•3 days ago

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Protect Funding for Cancer Research

As of February 2025, the Administration plans to implement significant budget cuts—exceeding $4 billion annually—to research institutions, including those...

As of February 2025, the Administration plans to implement significant budget cu...

m3032

•4 days ago

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Interesting PSMA/CT Scan Results

PSA < 0.1 for five years after RALP then 0.23 at six-years and 0.40 at 6.5 years. PSA has remained at 0.40 for three months now. PSMA/CT Scan early February...

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

OldTiredSailor

•4 days ago

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A healthy diet creates gas, what type of diet should I use for upcoming proton treatments

I have been attending to a strict healthy diet shown to me by MD Anderson nurse/nutritionist. Vegetables compromise 2/3rs of diet along with...

I have been attending to a strict healthy diet shown to me by MD Anderson nurse/...

-db123_

•5 days ago

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Radiation Cystitis

Bleeding from front when straining during bowel movement

mort42

•6 days ago

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Dad, 76 diagnosed with intraductal carcinoma

My dad is 76. His PSA in Oct 2023-2.x, Aug 2024-10.x, then a repeat on Sept 2024-13.x. He had a MRI in Nov 2024 and found a 26mm left base to apex...

My dad is 76. His PSA in Oct 2023-2.x, Aug 2024-10.x, then a repeat on Sept 2024...

KikiBoo

•7 days ago

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Decided on Radiation therapy

How did you feel when you were diagnosed. I feel depressed lots of anxiety . I am scared of the treatment. I just couldn't do the surgery. Having to do it...

How did you feel when you were diagnosed. I feel depressed lots of anxiety . I ...

RBSW1

•10 days ago

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SBRT treatment

I was on the fence until recently about my treatment plan but I've finally decided on SBRT. 39, PSA 6.28, Gleason 3+4. Didn't want RALP because it is difficult...

I was on the fence until recently about my treatment plan but I've finally decid...

wally198562

•11 days ago

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results from dads biopsy

hi everyone, you all were so helpful on my first post. Wanted to come back and share some news we got… Biopsy showed cancer for my almost 76 year old father...

hi everyone, you all were so helpful on my first post. Wanted to come back and s...

Disney1989

•12 days ago

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DRE Exam after IMRT every 6 months

Is this standard procedure?

Surfer33

•12 days ago

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Gland removal preference

Every time I watch TV interviews of men with prostate cancer, they say my doctor said take it out this includes localised pc and this is how they are...

Every time I watch TV interviews of men with prostate cancer, they say my doctor...

pd63

•13 days ago

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What Treatment is best after a TULSA-Pro failure?

Initially I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 cancer on both sides of the prostate in 2015. After four years of AS and monitoring; my PSA that increased from 1.5...

Initially I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 cancer on both sides of the prostate ...

tasseo

•18 days ago

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Radiotherapy

It killed my sex drive, but the cancer remained alive.

Teddski

•19 days ago

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Biopsy Results

I’m new to health unlocked. My quick story….. I’m 39 and was diagnosed back in September with gleason 6. Multiple cores in Biopsy, I think 5 of 12. My PSA...

I’m new to health unlocked. My quick story….. I’m 39 and was diagnosed back in ...

Golfer45

•20 days ago

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Darn these bounces

HDR Brachytherapy as monotherapy. These bounces make me a bit nervous.

HDR Brachytherapy as monotherapy. These bounces make me a bit nervous. ...

Lingbed

•20 days ago

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why would psa be going up after 18 years

hello I am a 67 year old that was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 years ago Gleason score 7 t1c psa 8.s Had 38 treatments of radiation { 3 gold seeds}...

hello I am a 67 year old that was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 years ago...

Hayday1

•20 days ago

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Blog: "I Lowered My PSA" - An Interesting Read

I happened to land on a blog of a gentleman who was diagnosed with G3+4 and did his own research regarding diet, supplements and other lifestyle changes. His...

I happened to land on a blog of a gentleman who was diagnosed with G3+4 and did ...

PTvsPC

•22 days ago

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Cryotherapy

Seeing Dr. Polascik on the 3rd to schedule cryotherapy. I was going to do HIFU with Dr. Rotherberg but he's really new and has only done about 70 procedures,...

Seeing Dr. Polascik on the 3rd to schedule cryotherapy. I was going to do HIFU w...

wally198562

•23 days ago

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Total Gland Ablation Experiences w' TULSA-PRO?

Greetings All, I'm seeking feedback on others' experiences w' PC who had total gland ablation via TULSA-PRO. Cured? ED? Incontinence? Complications? Other? My...

Greetings All, I'm seeking feedback on others' experiences w' PC who had total g...

PaulG1449

•25 days ago

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Psa increase after 16 years post surgery

what’s the likely cause of an increase in Psa 16 years after radical prostatectomy. Gleason 3/4 negative margins no lymph or seminal vesicle involvement. Last...

what’s the likely cause of an increase in Psa 16 years after radical prostatecto...

Psaworrier

•25 days ago

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Genetic Testing on Medicare

Since the last doctors never brought it up, my new UCLA Dr wants genetic testing. Question: Does Medicare, or have any of you on Medicare had it done, and...

Since the last doctors never brought it up, my new UCLA Dr wants genetic testing...

Still_in_shock

•26 days ago

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The EMBARK trial and BCR

For those who are facing BCR treatment decisions....... https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.24.00279

For those who are facing BCR treatment decisions....... https://ascopubs.org/...

maley2711

•27 days ago

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metastatic left mesorectal lymph common outcome in PETCT scan post biopsy ?

If Biopsy and PET CT scan is done with in a week, will this result in pet ct scan incorrectly showing metastasis mesorectal lymph node? As per doctor this is...

If Biopsy and PET CT scan is done with in a week, will this result in pet ct sca...

OB23

•28 days ago

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No more ADT!!!

Went in to UCLA for a consult, and get my Lupron shot to complete the 3 years. Dr Matthew Rettig, the Medical Director, Prostate Cancer Program of the...

Went in to UCLA for a consult, and get my Lupron shot to complete the 3 years. ...

Still_in_shock

•28 days ago

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Questions for the doctor?

My father, 69, was diagnosed. I know his levels are high and it has spread to his bones, and that he is on orgovyx. I live 1,300 miles away and feel pretty...

My father, 69, was diagnosed. I know his levels are high and it has spread to hi...

StickyIckyIckyIcky

•28 days ago

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Flash RT

Funny, this morning I was just wondering how Flash RT was progressing and there is an article in the news....

Funny, this morning I was just wondering how Flash RT was progressing and there ...

petabyte

•28 days ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

ASCO - RT -v- RP

Radiation Cystitis

Urethral dilation after radiation

AUS, yes or no?

SBRT Procedure

Protect Funding for Cancer Research

Interesting PSMA/CT Scan Results

A healthy diet creates gas, what type of diet should I use for upcoming proton treatments

Radiation Cystitis

Dad, 76 diagnosed with intraductal carcinoma

Decided on Radiation therapy

SBRT treatment

results from dads biopsy

DRE Exam after IMRT every 6 months

Gland removal preference

What Treatment is best after a TULSA-Pro failure?

Radiotherapy

Biopsy Results

Darn these bounces

why would psa be going up after 18 years

Blog: "I Lowered My PSA" - An Interesting Read

Cryotherapy

Total Gland Ablation Experiences w' TULSA-PRO?

Psa increase after 16 years post surgery

Genetic Testing on Medicare

The EMBARK trial and BCR

metastatic left mesorectal lymph common outcome in PETCT scan post biopsy ?

No more ADT!!!

Questions for the doctor?

Flash RT

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