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FDA rejects TOOKAD focal treatment for low-risk prostate cancer

I updated this article to reflect the rejection this week of a kind of photodynamic therapy for low-risk prostate cancer. It was a good call, IMO....

I updated this article to reflect the rejection this week of a kind of photodyna...

Tall_Allen

•4 years ago

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Hi new here I just had prostate surgery 1 mouth ago is this bad as it sounds

jrgee1416aol1960

•4 years ago

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HDR Brachytherapy at UCLA

I had my 2 procedures of HDR Brachytherapy (monotherapy) on 2-7-20 & 2-14-20. I had some really bad burning during urination for about 2 weeks, but the...

I had my 2 procedures of HDR Brachytherapy (monotherapy) on 2-7-20 & 2-14-20. I ...

ocman

•4 years ago

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Gleason 4+5 10/12 cores 10-95%

50 yo birthday physical measured PSA at 3.89 May 2019, follow up test at 6 months was 6.44. Referred to urologist had 4k 40% and 3t mpMRI showing 1 PI-RADS 4...

50 yo birthday physical measured PSA at 3.89 May 2019, follow up test at 6 month...

Jpl506

•4 years ago

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New here. Shook up and looking for the urologists who has done the most Prostatectomies in Sarasota Florida?

First time here. After three HIFU’s starting in 2009 PSA is rising. Have some mild incontinence, waiting for biopsy report on Monday. Doc says I’ll need...

First time here. After three HIFU’s starting in 2009 PSA is rising. Have some mi...

Fleejoseph

•4 years ago

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Alternatives to ED meds?

I am 7 weeks out from surgery and all is pretty good. (3+4 Gleason, 8.8 PSA, 64 years old and excellent health). Catheter came out after 7 days. Incontinence...

I am 7 weeks out from surgery and all is pretty good. (3+4 Gleason, 8.8 PSA, 64 ...

owenpop

•4 years ago

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Rising PSA after RP

My diagnosis began in November of 2018 with a rising PSA detected at my yearly physical. It had reached 6.2 when my TRUS biopsy was scheduled. Of the 12 cores...

My diagnosis began in November of 2018 with a rising PSA detected at my yearly p...

jctaylor

•4 years ago

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First post RALP followup with Urologist - mixed feelings

Well, I had my first follow up with my urologist since Davinci surgery and the ultra sensitive PSA was 0.007. That's the good part. I also had a UTI since...

Well, I had my first follow up with my urologist since Davinci surgery and the u...

jaybojammer

•4 years ago

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Listening to Partners

Our partners share our journey. Our cancer support group last night welcomed three partners of PCa patients in the group. Their sharing of their experiences...

Our partners share our journey. Our cancer support group last night welcomed thr...

dadzone43

•4 years ago

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Catheter burning.

Four days out from a Robotic radical prostatectomy at MD Anderson. Large tumor on right side. I have a catheter and the tip of my penis burns and has since the...

Four days out from a Robotic radical prostatectomy at MD Anderson. Large tumor o...

Hondo555

•4 years ago

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ProtecT Randomized Clinical Trial: Patient outcomes by treatment received - active monitoring, prostatectomy, or radiation

This is a planned re-analysis of the only clinical trial ever to randomize men with localized prostate cancer to active monitoring, prostatectomy or radiation...

This is a planned re-analysis of the only clinical trial ever to randomize men w...

Tall_Allen

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Dutch Healthcare

I was dx 12/18/19 with PCa, Gleason 10. 76 year old, rathe healthy on no medications. I was put on the American Doctor Dance. See this one, referred to the...

I was dx 12/18/19 with PCa, Gleason 10. 76 year old, rathe healthy on no medicat...

ExPat193

•4 years ago

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Does radiation/brachytherapy prevent my use of insulin pump, which radiation can damage?

Do I need to be concerned with radiation impacts on my insulin pump after prostate-area radiation treatment? I’m diabetic and use a Medtronic 670 hybrid...

Do I need to be concerned with radiation impacts on my insulin pump after prosta...

happycamperguy

•4 years ago

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One year Post RP G3 (90%)+ G4 (10%), one .04 mm focal margin.

Hi! I'm Steve, a 61 year old who is undetectable: three PSA values 0.01 and one 0.02 for a year. I am here to listen, learn, and support. My question is at...

Hi! I'm Steve, a 61 year old who is undetectable: three PSA values 0.01 and one...

Steve507

•4 years ago

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Exercise after Implant surgery

Has anyone had penile implant surgery, and have any advice on when one can return to exercising?

Has anyone had penile implant surgery, and have any advice on when one can retur...

Dreamweaverman

•4 years ago

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HCA, does it make any sense?

Since I first read it here [1] I have been following the authorization for marketing procedure of medicinal products based on bempedoic acid (Nilemdo) and...

Since I first read it here [1] I have been following the authorization for marke...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Best Oncologists for Neuroendocrine/small Cell PC?

All, I’m asking for a friend in another support group whose husband was recently diagnosed with newly mutated neuroendocrine PC (after original diagnosis 17...

All, I’m asking for a friend in another support group whose husband was recentl...

Luv2fish

•4 years ago

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Should I request a Pet Scan

I know it’s highly unlikely that the pain I’ve been experiencing in my right flank, kidney area is related to my PCa. As earlier stated Gleason 6, Last PSA...

I know it’s highly unlikely that the pain I’ve been experiencing in my right fla...

Aussieguy1

•4 years ago

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Today was my surgery

I had my robot prostate surgery today. Feeling good, not much pain just a little discomfort.

I had my robot prostate surgery today. Feeling good, not much pain just a little...

JasonPgh

•4 years ago

1 Reply

How to read research

How to value research papers. Easy to understand article that you might consider essential reading...

How to value research papers. Easy to understand article that you might conside...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Overwhelmed!

My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer two months ago PSA 623 and Gleason score of 9! It has spread to his stomach and chest! Started erleada and a...

My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer two months ago PSA 623 and Gleason...

Rainyday12

•4 years ago

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Best So Cal ED Urologists?

Hey, Everyone, I'm 14 months post RARP. Currently undetectable PSA. No incontinence. But only about 40% in erectile potency. What are the best ED urologists...

Hey, Everyone, I'm 14 months post RARP. Currently undetectable PSA. No incontin...

jimbay

•4 years ago

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Prostate Cancer & TRT

I'm having the first of two sessions (1 week apart) this Friday 2-7-20 of HDR Brachytherapy. I was diagnosed in 10-19 with Gleason 4+3, localized. I was on...

I'm having the first of two sessions (1 week apart) this Friday 2-7-20 of HDR Br...

ocman

•4 years ago

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Sustained bounce + blues (SBRT)

Just had a nice long overseas vacation trying to pretend everything is normal. Back on the homefront now and test time has come for me once again. I've come to...

Just had a nice long overseas vacation trying to pretend everything is normal. B...

Frostypro

•4 years ago

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Active surveillance plan

Hi All-currently on Active surveillance summary DX 4/18 1/12 G6(5%) initial PSA at DX-4.3,DRE-nodule, MRI-piRADS 2 nofocal lesions BPH identified, 2nd DRE(penn...

Hi All-currently on Active surveillance summary DX 4/18 1/12 G6(5%) initial PSA ...

Mufj

•4 years ago

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Radiation with or without ADT?

I'm interested in avoiding impotence without taking on undue risk. Right now I've had both high dose radiation alone and radiation with ADT suggested by...

I'm interested in avoiding impotence without taking on undue risk. Right now I'...

JuliesHusband

•4 years ago

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New guy

I’m recently diagnosed with a G 3+4 and PSA 4.7-told I was intermediate risk by my urologist- am seeing Rad Onc this week- not sure where else to look-...

I’m recently diagnosed with a G 3+4 and PSA 4.7-told I was intermediate risk by ...

Dyrryx

•4 years ago

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Newly diagnosed

Hello, I am 58 , Gleason score 7 (4+3), Stage 1. Newly diagnosed with 2 main options given to me: Radioactive seeds or Robot Prostatectomy. Apparently after...

Hello, I am 58 , Gleason score 7 (4+3), Stage 1. Newly diagnosed with 2 main opt...

ArizonaMike

•4 years ago

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Nomogram Value for Newly Diagnosed?

Hi, recently diagnosed at 52 with G4+3 and PSA 12. Currently in research and decision making mode, and have been waffling back and forth between RP and the...

Hi, recently diagnosed at 52 with G4+3 and PSA 12. Currently in research and dec...

Jellostone

•4 years ago

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So far so good

Annual exam in August showed doubling PSA from 2 to 4 and hardening of prostate. This lead to MRI, biopsy, and my decision to have robotic removal which was...

Annual exam in August showed doubling PSA from 2 to 4 and hardening of prostate....

Hidden

•4 years ago

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All posts for February 2020

FDA rejects TOOKAD focal treatment for low-risk prostate cancer

I

HDR Brachytherapy at UCLA

Gleason 4+5 10/12 cores 10-95%

New here. Shook up and looking for the urologists who has done the most Prostatectomies in Sarasota Florida?

Alternatives to ED meds?

Rising PSA after RP

First post RALP followup with Urologist - mixed feelings

Listening to Partners

Catheter burning.

ProtecT Randomized Clinical Trial: Patient outcomes by treatment received - active monitoring, prostatectomy, or radiation

Dutch Healthcare

Does radiation/brachytherapy prevent my use of insulin pump, which radiation can damage?

One year Post RP G3 (90%)+ G4 (10%), one .04 mm focal margin.

Exercise after Implant surgery

HCA, does it make any sense?

Best Oncologists for Neuroendocrine/small Cell PC?

Should I request a Pet Scan

Today was my surgery

How to read research

Overwhelmed!

Best So Cal ED Urologists?

Prostate Cancer & TRT

Sustained bounce + blues (SBRT)

Active surveillance plan

Radiation with or without ADT?

New guy

Newly diagnosed

Nomogram Value for Newly Diagnosed?

So far so good

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