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Should I be concerned?

Hoping for some guidance, just had my PSA tested using the ultra-seneitive method and it came back less than 0.2. Up until now, my RP and radiation were 3...

Hoping for some guidance, just had my PSA tested using the ultra-seneitive metho...

•8 years ago

Hello, I'm new here

My name is Joe, 72 years 'young', and I am migrating here from another group as suggested by the group admin. I am a prostate cancer survivor, having had...

My name is Joe, 72 years 'young', and I am migrating here from another group as ...

•8 years ago

We Just Joined

Rick and I are happy to join!!!

Rick and I are happy to join!!!

•8 years ago

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SIXTEEN YEARS - SO FAR SO GOOD!

In January 2001, at age of 62, my Urologist leaned forward and told me the biopsies indicated prostate cancer. LOL...I leaned forward and said, "OK, Well just...

In January 2001, at age of 62, my Urologist leaned forward and told me the biops...

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•8 years ago

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials: Why and Who Should Participate?

Interview with William Catalona, MD, Professor of Urology, Director of Clinical Prostate Cancer Program Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of...

Interview with William Catalona, MD, Professor of Urology, Director of Clinical ...

•8 years ago

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Surgery v. Radiation - Survival

This post is prompted by the recent KwajMike post. Unfortunately, a newly-diagnosed man has little chance of getting unbiased advice. Studies have shown that...

This post is prompted by the recent KwajMike post. Unfortunately, a newly-diagno...

•8 years ago

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Wrote post in some other place??

Wrote post in some other place??

•8 years ago

newly diagnosed

I'm 59 and was diagnosed two months ago with a PSA of 7.7 and Gleason of 3 plus 4 with two positive cores and low volume (5%) I have been researching options...

I'm 59 and was diagnosed two months ago with a PSA of 7.7 and Gleason of 3 plus...

•8 years ago

newly diagnosed and confused already

I'm 59 and was diagnosed two months ago. PSA of 7.7, two cores positive at low volume (5%) with a gleason of 3 plus 4. I've been doing my due diligence over...

I'm 59 and was diagnosed two months ago. PSA of 7.7, two cores positive at low v...

•8 years ago

Please give your age when you are posting.

As many of you already know, age plays a big part in the treatment and discussion of prostate cancer. Because of that, how we respond to each other's...

As many of you already know, age plays a big part in the treatment and discussio...

•8 years ago

Update- What's next

I wrote awhile back, prior to my C11 PET scan at the Mayo Clinic with Dr. Kwan. I had a robotic RP in 2010, followed by 8 weeks of salvage radiation in in...

I wrote awhile back, prior to my C11 PET scan at the Mayo Clinic with Dr. Kwan. ...

•8 years ago

Another what the hell problem

This is confusing, its been well almost 18 months since stopping zoladex went for my biannual checkup, I was floored when I read my results and so was my...

This is confusing, its been well almost 18 months since stopping zoladex went fo...

•8 years ago

plenaxis

hi joel Wednesday I will see my oncologist I am inclined to start firmagon especially for its anti cardiovascular events as you said it must be...

hi joel Wednesday I will see my oncologist I am inclined to start firmagon esp...

•8 years ago

Biopsies While On Active Surveillance Do Not Have A Negative Affect On Sexual And Urinary Functioning Post Surgery

Some men have expressed concern that having multiple biopsies when on active surveillance mean that they will have poorer functional outcomes if their cancer...

Some men have expressed concern that having multiple biopsies when on active sur...

•8 years ago

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New to the group

Hi all, My name is Bryan. I am 39 years old, I am married with a 16 year old son. I work as a firefighter/paramedic. My father had prostate cancer a few...

Hi all, My name is Bryan. I am 39 years old, I am married with a 16 year old so...

•8 years ago

At ASCO - A randomized trial of a shorter radiation fractionation schedule for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.

Researchers wanted to determine if they could safely reduce an 8-week course of conformal radiotherapy and achieve similar efficacy into a 4-week course in men...

Researchers wanted to determine if they could safely reduce an 8-week course of ...

•8 years ago

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Active Surveillance

Today I did my part of active surveillance.....3 month PSA. Now the waiting part....results.

Today I did my part of active surveillance.....3 month PSA. Now the waiting pa...

•8 years ago

My Path to Precision Medicine

Greetings! Looking to network, educate on the path I took, and learn from the rest of you who've been in the trenches. I got tired of standard of care...

Greetings! Looking to network, educate on the path I took, and learn from the r...

•8 years ago

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Prostate Cancer Hot Sheet Newsletter

One article in particular caught my eye concerning a touchy subject in my opinion, and that is the Active Surveillance (AS) issue. The title of this article...

One article in particular caught my eye concerning a touchy subject in my opinio...

•8 years ago

Radiotherapy clinical trial yes or no

Hi everyone After having my prostate removed on the 29th March 16, my urologist referred me to an oncologist for a clinical trial as I'm in a slightly higher...

Hi everyone After having my prostate removed on the 29th March 16, my urologist ...

•8 years ago

Active Surveillance Causes High Levels of Anxiety Which Can Be Mediated By Practicing Mindfulness Mediation

Men on active surveillance (AS) experience resilience and less anxiety after learning about and practicing mindfulness meditation, a study found. AS in men...

Men on active surveillance (AS) experience resilience and less anxiety after le...

•8 years ago