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PSA results from lu 177

For those who have undergone lu177 treatment of mcrpc, either through the vision trial or abroad, can you please share your PSA results, both during the...

For those who have undergone lu177 treatment of mcrpc, either through the vision...

Rexwaterbury

•5 years ago

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Looking for a Medical Oncologist in LA/Orange County

Had HDR Brachytherapy at UCLA in February, now I'm looking for a Medical Oncologist that specializes in Prostate Cancer. Any suggestions would be greatly...

Had HDR Brachytherapy at UCLA in February, now I'm looking for a Medical Oncolog...

ocman

•5 years ago

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Been 18 months since brachytherapy and radiation. Everything was fine. Then the burning started. And my pee pattern changed dramatically.

Burning

Darren1962

•5 years ago

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Surgery, SBRT or brachytherapy?

I've spoken to surgeons and a radiation oncologist, and have read studies and the Walsh book. I've succeeded thoroughly confusing myself. Has anyone been...

I've spoken to surgeons and a radiation oncologist, and have read studies and th...

SpecialName

•5 years ago

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Diagnosing Extraprostatic Extension (EPE)

EPE is very hard to diagnose clinically. DRE is terrible at it, and mpMRI isn't much better. This article discusses a new system for scoring an mpMRI for EPE....

EPE is very hard to diagnose clinically. DRE is terrible at it, and mpMRI isn't ...

Tall_Allen

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Maybe we should all just chill...

Interesting paper suggesting beta blockers may enhance effectiveness of radiation therapy:...

Interesting paper suggesting beta blockers may enhance effectiveness of radiatio...

dentaltwin

•5 years ago

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Advice on genomic testing: which one, whether it will add anything?

Hello friends. Just diagnosed. Intermediate risk stage. I am concerned my PSA (0.7/3yrs) is not indicating true risk. Sister with breast, father melo. PNI...

Hello friends. Just diagnosed. Intermediate risk stage. I am concerned my PSA...

45RPM

•5 years ago

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Surgical castration?

[69yr. active, PSA 17.47 (tested for Urolift), Biopsy 3/30/20: Gleason 9 (4+5 & 5+4), No spread CT/MRI, possible extension to periphery] Just now wrapping my...

[69yr. active, PSA 17.47 (tested for Urolift), Biopsy 3/30/20: Gleason 9 (4+5 & ...

LuckyInOregon

•5 years ago

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Prazosin Reduces Prostate Cancer Recurrence a lot!

Prazosin used to manage LUTS in men with prostate cancer reduces risk of biochemical relapse following radiotherapy...

Prazosin used to manage LUTS in men with prostate cancer reduces risk of bioch...

tetech

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Is 0.012(3months post op) PSA to 0.024 after 6 months a significant rise?

Can it be a lab specific interval where 0.012 is the lowest detectable and 0.024 is next factor? Obviously will have to wait for next test, but it still looks...

Can it be a lab specific interval where 0.012 is the lowest detectable and 0.024...

Andrew112

•5 years ago

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Doctor interaction

Had my RPS on March 27. Everything according to plan. Went back to office April 2 had catheter removed. Did not see surgeon. Advised we would have a...

Had my RPS on March 27. Everything according to plan. Went back to office Apri...

junkwerc

•5 years ago

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What hints or suggestions can members of our Prostate Cancer community offer to diagnosed and those who are home sheltering from COVID-19?

What hints or suggestions can members of our Prostate Cancer community offer to diagnosed and those who are home sheltering from COVID-19? I will collect and...

What hints or suggestions can members of our Prostate Cancer community offer to ...

Darryl

Partner•5 years ago

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pathologic fractures

Just had a bone scan a few days and was told i have pathologic fractures on my ribs, compression pathologic fracture on L5 and pelvic bone. Any suggestions for...

Just had a bone scan a few days and was told i have pathologic fractures on my r...

GoEZ

•5 years ago

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Long-term adjuvant ADT improves results of brachy boost therapy in unfavorable-risk prostate cancer patients

For most unfavorable risk prostate cancer patients, brachy boost therapy is the preferred option. This RCT proves that 18 months of adjuvant ADT gives better...

For most unfavorable risk prostate cancer patients, brachy boost therapy is the ...

Tall_Allen

•5 years ago

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UCLA is expanding access to the Ga-68-PSMA-11 PET scan

They have announced expanded access to the PET scan until the FDA approves it, hopefully by this summer. The PET scan is available to all patients with...

They have announced expanded access to the PET scan until the FDA approves it, h...

Tall_Allen

•5 years ago

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Is Vida 3T MRI == 3T mp MRI?

Will be going for follow up imaging and i see experts here recommend 3T mp MRI The centre i am going to says they have a new Vida 3T MRI but they were not...

Will be going for follow up imaging and i see experts here recommend 3T mp MRI T...

45RPM

•5 years ago

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About PSA keep decrease

Hi..all I just want to ask... If there a case that psa keep droping without any treatment... My father psa just keep droping without any treatment.. Just becom...

Hi..all I just want to ask... If there a case that psa keep droping without any ...

Kai77

•5 years ago

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Numbness/Erections

45 years old, 7 weeks removed from robotic prostate surgery. The incontinence has slowed to more of trickle than leaking. Only using 1 maybe 2 guards a day. My...

45 years old, 7 weeks removed from robotic prostate surgery. The incontinence ha...

Wolfpack05

•5 years ago

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Fexapotide Triflutate (FT) injection - a new kind of focal treatment to extend time on active surveillance

It may also be beneficial for BPH - many men have both prostate cancer and BPH. https://pcnrv.blogspot.com/2020/04/fexapotide-triflutate-ft-injection-new.html

It may also be beneficial for BPH - many men have both prostate cancer and BPH. ...

Tall_Allen

•5 years ago

9 Replies

What happens with the sperm ?

Hi, I am someone that has almost daily Sex, in the hope that I will get an erection. because I had Prostate cancer and had my OP 08.2019. since then I haven't...

Hi, I am someone that has almost daily Sex, in the hope that I will get an erect...

1963-2020

•5 years ago

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Is early-stage prostate cancer necessarily a cause of impotence?

I am 70 yrs, and have been effectively impotent for about 4 years. Last year I was diagnosed as having PC, but have had no treatment of any kind yet. Was my...

I am 70 yrs, and have been effectively impotent for about 4 years. Last year I w...

TheGeorge

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Covid19 clinical trials

Malecare with our partner Antidote, created a COVID-19 specific clinical trial app. Please see if there is a trial suitable for you. https://bit.ly/34C0VxL

Malecare with our partner Antidote, created a COVID-19 specific clinical trial a...

Darryl

Partner•5 years ago

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Penile Surgery postponed & Contingency plan

Hi Fellas, Hope everyone is faring well during this challenging time. Quick update, my surgery for penile implant was scheduled for 3/16, and was postponed...

Hi Fellas, Hope everyone is faring well during this challenging time. Quick upd...

Dreamweaverman

•5 years ago

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Radiation in the Time of Covid-19

A panel of ROs has put together a set of guidelines about how to spend the least time possible in hospitals during the pandemic among those for whom radiation...

A panel of ROs has put together a set of guidelines about how to spend the least...

Tall_Allen

•5 years ago

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ADT and hypertension?

Does anyone know of a connection between ADT and high blood pressure? My bp was normal all my life until ADT. I've been on Zoladex for 1 1/2 years, and over...

Does anyone know of a connection between ADT and high blood pressure? My bp was ...

jazzy53

•5 years ago

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Urinary Tract Infections

greetings ! and best wishes to all ! I have just come off the second UTI in about 6 months. Are we more susceptible than others to UTIs...

greetings ! and best wishes to all ! I have just come off the second ...

pjd55d

•5 years ago

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Avoiding the damage ADT can do to your body

I've seen here and in the advanced prostate cancer forum some threads on avoiding becoming a blob, and using calcium and D3 to maintain bone strength. I've...

I've seen here and in the advanced prostate cancer forum some threads on avoidin...

Don_1213

•5 years ago

17 Replies

AFIB Path Forward inside My Fav Heart Hospital

EP Dr OV is history this Monday. AFIB is Persistent and with pain in the ATRIA. Solution consensus: 1. RF Catheter Ablation scheduled May 6th -33 days out,...

EP Dr OV is history this Monday. AFIB is Persistent and with pain in the ATRIA. ...

depotdoug

•5 years ago

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Update on husband and decisions to make

It’s been a long crazy month as we’ve been working through my husband’s diagnosis (especially with COVID-19 going on). CT scan and nuclear bone scan show no...

It’s been a long crazy month as we’ve been working through my husband’s diagnosi...

LuvsLife

•5 years ago

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Happy to find a place men can share after PC

I'm a pelvic physical therapist and have been helping men recover from SUI after RP for over 4 years. Too many feel isolated and become depressed in those...

I'm a pelvic physical therapist and have been helping men recover from SUI after...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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All posts for April 2020

PSA results from lu 177

Looking for a Medical Oncologist in LA/Orange County

Been 18 months since brachytherapy and radiation. Everything was fine. Then the burning started. And my pee pattern changed dramatically.

Surgery, SBRT or brachytherapy?

Diagnosing Extraprostatic Extension (EPE)

Maybe we should all just chill...

Advice on genomic testing: which one, whether it will add anything?

Surgical castration?

Prazosin Reduces Prostate Cancer Recurrence a lot!

Is 0.012(3months post op) PSA to 0.024 after 6 months a significant rise?

Doctor interaction

What hints or suggestions can members of our Prostate Cancer community offer to diagnosed and those who are home sheltering from COVID-19?

pathologic fractures

Long-term adjuvant ADT improves results of brachy boost therapy in unfavorable-risk prostate cancer patients

UCLA is expanding access to the Ga-68-PSMA-11 PET scan

Is Vida 3T MRI == 3T mp MRI?

About PSA keep decrease

Numbness/Erections

Fexapotide Triflutate (FT) injection - a new kind of focal treatment to extend time on active surveillance

What happens with the sperm ?

Is early-stage prostate cancer necessarily a cause of impotence?

Covid19 clinical trials

Penile Surgery postponed & Contingency plan

Radiation in the Time of Covid-19

ADT and hypertension?

Urinary Tract Infections

Avoiding the damage ADT can do to your body

AFIB Path Forward inside My Fav Heart Hospital

Update on husband and decisions to make

Happy to find a place men can share after PC

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