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Inability to ejaculate...

9 months after completing one lipron injection, external radiation and brachy, i have returned to low end of normal testosterone, good libido/desire, 75%...

9 months after completing one lipron injection, external radiation and brachy, ...

StLouisGuy

•4 years ago

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SBRT for favourable intermediate - interested to hear your experience

hi there, interested to hear from the intermediate favourable men who had SBRT for primary treatment who are within the same clinical range as me. How did it...

hi there, interested to hear from the intermediate favourable men who had SBRT ...

45RPM

•4 years ago

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Estrogen & PC

This is my first post. I am 18 months out from a radical prostatectomy at U of Penn. Gleason 9, no mets, feeling great and currently monitoring PSA...

This is my first post. I am 18 months out from a radical prostatectomy at U of...

B_Sprout

•4 years ago

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Next steps on the journey

Following my earlier post, I have spoken to my RO who has suggested that I start hormone treatment immediately because there is a backlog for radiotherapy due...

Following my earlier post, I have spoken to my RO who has suggested that I start...

MotoGuzziFan

•4 years ago

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Good Radiology near Northeastern California?

In 2018, with a Gleason score of 3+4, and cancer on the left side of the prostate only, I opted for HIFU of the left side. All went well until about 9 months...

In 2018, with a Gleason score of 3+4, and cancer on the left side of the prostat...

Smallfall

•4 years ago

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What is the role of androgen deprivation and prostate cancer treatment?

QUESTIONS: Does ADT need to reduce both T and DHT to be effective? Can you get the same benefit from using medication to block 5 alpha reductase the enzyme...

QUESTIONS: Does ADT need to reduce both T and DHT to be effective? Can you get ...

mperloe

•4 years ago

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Sport and Recovery

Hello, My name is Dani, I'm 50 years old, I have prostate cancer since 46 years old and I had surgery at 47, I love sport. I am currently in radiotherapy...

Hello, My name is Dani, I'm 50 years old, I have prostate cancer since 46 years...

juvety

•4 years ago

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Basic presentation Nutrition and PCa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayjYnZy5OVM Lots of different opinions on this topic..there may be newer studies?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayjYnZy5OVM Lots of different opinions on this t...

maley2711

•4 years ago

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PSA RAPID RISE ON DOCETAXAL 2.7 TO 4.4 TO 9.3 IN THREE SESSION 9 WEEKS.

Is this reason for concern the onc sure seems to be . I have 4 mets from a previous rise far less than this recent rise in half the time. Xofigo was suggested...

Is this reason for concern the onc sure seems to be . I have 4 mets from a previ...

Costarica1961

•4 years ago

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UCSF

Hey everyone Curious if anyone has had any type of Radiation treatment at UCSF. Just curious I have an upcoming appointment. I spoke (video) with one of...

Hey everyone Curious if anyone has had any type of Radiation treatment at UCSF...

ODave

•4 years ago

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Pls help me read my father Pathology report .

Please help me to undrstnd more about my father pathology report result.. I am confused by the difference in the results of the psma pet scan and MRI, He is...

Please help me to undrstnd more about my father pathology report result.. I am...

Kai77

•4 years ago

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results of ADT use at one institution.....intermediate risk patients

https://ro-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13014-019-1298-9 one finding noted....for favorable risk, ADT added to radiatin showed a benefit for men...

https://ro-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13014-019-1298-9 one find...

maley2711

•4 years ago

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2018 writeup on value of ADT, and where it may increase mortality at 15 years!!

http://tcr.amegroups.com/article/view/22080/html To date, I had not given any attention to use of ADT. Had only seen comments about its use as a palliative for...

http://tcr.amegroups.com/article/view/22080/html To date, I had not given any at...

maley2711

•4 years ago

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How to Tell Your Kids You Have Prostate Cancer...in two minutes.

Here's a video from Malecare's archives that's worth spending two minutes watching for Father's Day https://youtu.be/vZ9OW1W3PX8

Here's a video from Malecare's archives that's worth spending two minutes watchi...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Might be on a radiation trial.

I had a non-robotic RP last October (Gleason 8; margins clean but seminal vesicle involvement) and after 3 months my PSA was .22. Nothing was found on a PSMA...

I had a non-robotic RP last October (Gleason 8; margins clean but seminal vesicl...

Cramlingtonboy

•4 years ago

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Best SBRT in Seattle, or around the USA?

Who are the leading practitioners of SBRT in Seattle or where do i have to go to get the best? Does Seattle have a top notch Dr? I saw something about Dr...

Who are the leading practitioners of SBRT in Seattle or where do i have to go to...

45RPM

•4 years ago

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How long do I take Cailis after treatment.

I had SBRT six months ago for Gleason 3 + 4. All going well so far. How long should I take cialis for the rehab issue? My radiation oncologist seems not to...

I had SBRT six months ago for Gleason 3 + 4. All going well so far. How long sho...

StrongFives

•4 years ago

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Biochemical recurrence

Hi fellow travellers, I had ralp spring 2019 and ever since my PSA has continued to rise and my latest PSA is now .2 I had a PET scan last week and due to see...

Hi fellow travellers, I had ralp spring 2019 and ever since my PSA has continue...

MotoGuzziFan

•4 years ago

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#4 docetaxal approaches and meeting with the radiation onc tommorro PSA rose from 2.7 to 4 . 4 Mets

My question is considering I am in the middle of chemo should I push for SBRT blast of Mets, or do I let chemo do its job despite a PSA bounce back. Scans were...

My question is considering I am in the middle of chemo should I push for SBRT bl...

Costarica1961

•4 years ago

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Genetic result; CDKN2A mutation: does it mean anything for my approach to PCa treatment?

Genetic testing has revealed CDKN2A mutation which leaves me a higher risk for skin cancer and pancreatic cancer, wasn't too surprised as my Dad had melanoma....

Genetic testing has revealed CDKN2A mutation which leaves me a higher risk for s...

45RPM

•4 years ago

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Sling Procedure for Minor Incontinence

I am considering having this procedure done by my Urologist in Charleston, SC. My doctor does a lot of this procedure with a high success rate. Minor surgery...

I am considering having this procedure done by my Urologist in Charleston, SC. M...

WayneSC

•4 years ago

15 Replies

ADT and diabetes

Hi just wondering if anyone has developed diabetes due to ADT?

NatG73

•4 years ago

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3 month follow up PSA test

I went for my 3 month follow up PSA test after HDR Brachtherapy (monotherapy) which also tested for Testosterone. PSA came back at 0.5 which was very...

I went for my 3 month follow up PSA test after HDR Brachtherapy (monotherapy) wh...

ocman

•4 years ago

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Friend diagnosed with prostrate cancer on 9/6/17 and put on active surveillance. PSA 7/18 6.04 11/18 9.01 9/19 9.49 Next step

MRI biopsy

benninger

•4 years ago

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Testosterone Therapy Does Not Increase the Risks of Prostate Cancer Recurrence or Death After Definitive Treatment for Localized Disease

In the largest observational study so far, Sarkar et al. reported that men in the US Veterans Administration (VA) database who received surgery or radiation...

In the largest observational study so far, Sarkar et al. reported that men in th...

Tall_Allen

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Black Men With Prostate Cancer

As our national conversation about race is now international, please feel encouraged to read "Prostate Cancer While Black," an 18-page booklet of insights of...

As our national conversation about race is now international, please feel encour...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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PSA numbers while on QoL Vacation

Hi Guys and Gals I’m ashamed to admit that I can’t make sense of some of the simpler questions regarding my cancer anymore..... this time the numbers! I used...

Hi Guys and Gals I’m ashamed to admit that I can’t make sense of some of the sim...

Jimhoy

•4 years ago

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Post-radiation PSA doubles ftom <.1 to .19

I had combo external radiation and brachy 9 months ago..first two follow up PSAs were <.1. Third, yesterday, was .19. Although obviously still very low,...

I had combo external radiation and brachy 9 months ago..first two follow up PSAs...

StLouisGuy

•4 years ago

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Post op bleeding & Abdominal swelling - what’s normal

Robotic assisted prostatectomy was 10 days ago. Pathology came back clean. Not incontinent, surprising erectile function, feeling confident about recovery....

Robotic assisted prostatectomy was 10 days ago. Pathology came back clean. Not i...

Hostage46

•4 years ago

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Elevated PSA - level of concern?

I'm 55. New to the forum. Father had prostate cancer in his 60's with full but uncomfortable recovery. I've had 5 PSA's: Nov 2014 2.4 Sep 2016 2.6 Jun...

I'm 55. New to the forum. Father had prostate cancer in his 60's with full but ...

jk1021

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for June 2020

Inability to ejaculate...

SBRT for favourable intermediate - interested to hear your experience

Estrogen & PC

Next steps on the journey

Good Radiology near Northeastern California?

What is the role of androgen deprivation and prostate cancer treatment?

Sport and Recovery

Basic presentation Nutrition and PCa

PSA RAPID RISE ON DOCETAXAL 2.7 TO 4.4 TO 9.3 IN THREE SESSION 9 WEEKS.

UCSF

Pls help me read my father Pathology report .

results of ADT use at one institution.....intermediate risk patients

2018 writeup on value of ADT, and where it may increase mortality at 15 years!!

How to Tell Your Kids You Have Prostate Cancer...in two minutes.

Might be on a radiation trial.

Best SBRT in Seattle, or around the USA?

How long do I take Cailis after treatment.

Biochemical recurrence

#4 docetaxal approaches and meeting with the radiation onc tommorro PSA rose from 2.7 to 4 . 4 Mets

Genetic result; CDKN2A mutation: does it mean anything for my approach to PCa treatment?

Sling Procedure for Minor Incontinence

ADT and diabetes

3 month follow up PSA test

Friend diagnosed with prostrate cancer on 9/6/17 and put on active surveillance. PSA 7/18 6.04 11/18 9.01 9/19 9.49 Next step

Testosterone Therapy Does Not Increase the Risks of Prostate Cancer Recurrence or Death After Definitive Treatment for Localized Disease

Black Men With Prostate Cancer

PSA numbers while on QoL Vacation

Post-radiation PSA doubles ftom <.1 to .19

Post op bleeding & Abdominal swelling - what’s normal

Elevated PSA - level of concern?

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