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Finished radiation

45 treatments. IMRT. Not much in the way of side effects. Bit of an occasional mild burning sensation during urination. The hardest part was hitting the...

45 treatments. IMRT. Not much in the way of side effects. Bit of an occasiona...

dixiedad

•4 years ago

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TRT & prostate cancer

Why can't you do TRT if you control DHT & Estrogen?

ocman

•4 years ago

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PSA Levels almost 6 years after HDR

Hi Everyone, I haven't been on this forum for a while, but thought I would pop in to share my husband's PSA chart for those of you who may be going through...

Hi Everyone, I haven't been on this forum for a while, but thought I would pop i...

pjro

•4 years ago

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Any info on Red Yeast Rice (RYR) masking PSA?

Strange query indeed. I had my monthly PSA test on Tuesday. For the whole week before that I was not taking my usual 20 mg of Atorvastatin + 10 mg Ezetimibe....

Strange query indeed. I had my monthly PSA test on Tuesday. For the whole week ...

Justfor_

•4 years ago

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Tulsa

MY latest biopsy shows a Gleason 8 (15% of one core Left Peripheral Gland - Grade 4 (1 in 4 samples) while the other core is 10% of 3+4 grade 2 (1 in 4...

MY latest biopsy shows a Gleason 8 (15% of one core Left Peripheral Gland - Grad...

marinoperna

•4 years ago

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Post SABR (SBRT) side effects

My father underwent 5 rounds of SABR alongside a 4-month injection of Lupron. He finished his last radiation treatment on Feb 18th. The last three days he has...

My father underwent 5 rounds of SABR alongside a 4-month injection of Lupron. He...

MBguy

•4 years ago

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Has any would-be early retiree in their 50s priced health insurance?

Before I was diagnosed last year at the age of 55, my wife and I were planning to retire a bit early -- in our late 50s, maybe 60. We've been too busy over...

Before I was diagnosed last year at the age of 55, my wife and I were planning t...

Ribotom

•4 years ago

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ADT with psa increasing.

Not newly diagnosed but need to post this: I am on my 3rd round of hormone treatments - lupron 24 months, Casodex 9 months and now 9 months Eligard. Psa...

Not newly diagnosed but need to post this: I am on my 3rd round of hormone ...

Teacherdude72

•4 years ago

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Just had my scan results

I wrote my first question about 6 weeks ago when had first diagnosis of PC with Gleeson of 4:3. Had a lot of interesting and (have to say) quite confusing...

I wrote my first question about 6 weeks ago when had first diagnosis of PC with ...

Stephen399b

•4 years ago

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Post Prostatectomy: things other than cancer

One week from today I am getting my first PSA test since my operation. Should be good, but it is a challenging hurdle to get over. Will report on the outcome...

One week from today I am getting my first PSA test since my operation. Should be...

Firefly54

•4 years ago

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Leg cramps during/after ADT.

Stellabell

•4 years ago

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Looking for advice on next steps...

Hello, I am looking for opinions about what to do next. Here's my situation: I had focal laser ablation in 2017 after having been diagnosed with Gleason...

Hello, I am looking for opinions about what to do next. Here's my situation: ...

Daveofnj

•4 years ago

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New to this:

Here are my details: 71 y.o. white guy > except for some mechanical issues, I'm cancer free bone-wise and organ-wise. Biopsy Results Gleason Score = 4+3 and...

Here are my details: 71 y.o. white guy > except for some mechanical issues, I'm ...

trregan

•4 years ago

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Life

Hi Life’s Great my psa is now 4.3 not bad love this place, it was on 28/12/16 ,4926 so not too bad never give up life is great, make sure you have good people...

Hi Life’s Great my psa is now 4.3 not bad love this place, it was on 28/12/16 ,...

bowler252

•4 years ago

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Brand New

Newly diagnosed, swimming in an ocean of details! Trying to decide on procedure.

Newly diagnosed, swimming in an ocean of details! Trying to decide on procedur...

trregan

•4 years ago

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Lupron half life/ ED

I've recently completed 44 radiation treatments for pc. They gave me 2 injections. Now my psa is undetectable but I have severe ed and typical shrinkage my...

I've recently completed 44 radiation treatments for pc. They gave me 2 injection...

Chasu

•4 years ago

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HDR in Calgary

Has anyone out there had HDR BBT at Tom Baker Cancer Center in Calgary, Alberta? I am scheduled for the procedure soon and am wondering if anyone could...

Has anyone out there had HDR BBT at Tom Baker Cancer Center in Calgary, Alberta?...

soabguy

•4 years ago

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Post-TURP: Catheter in for how long?

Hi All, Just had a TURP and looking very forward to having my catheter removed. Just curious what the typical amount of days after surgery is for removal,...

Hi All, Just had a TURP and looking very forward to having my catheter removed. ...

srose007

•4 years ago

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EBRT Machine Studies

Are there any studies that compare the effectiveness and more importantly, the toxicity, of the various EBRT machines like Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, Varian...

Are there any studies that compare the effectiveness and more importantly, the t...

MSP61

•4 years ago

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Please Show Our Community Some Love

Last December, Malecare produced a massive online prostate cancer conference. Since then, lots of doctors and researchers have offered to create videos with...

Last December, Malecare produced a massive online prostate cancer conference. S...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Decision Time - After Xtandi

Meeting with MO next week and am preparing for treatment option changes which he is likely to suggest. Having PET scan previous day to see if mets remain in...

Meeting with MO next week and am preparing for treatment option changes which he...

GDeG

•4 years ago

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You're okay until you're not

You’re okay until you’re not they say regardless of the trend. After a disappointing PSA last week I spoke with my RO and Uro about the results. I have great...

You’re okay until you’re not they say regardless of the trend. After a disappoin...

hwrjr

•4 years ago

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Decision Time

Getting ready to make a treatment decision now that all my tests are in. Age 64 Good health PSA 4.8 MRI Biopsy Stage T2C Gleason 6/7 (3+3 and 3+4) Total...

Getting ready to make a treatment decision now that all my tests are in. Age 64...

NickyDJr

•4 years ago

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Pain after orgasm

Haven't heard anyone mention a problem I have run into. I had external radiation and ADT. The external radiation ended on June 1, and the last ADT shot (a...

Haven't heard anyone mention a problem I have run into. I had external radiatio...

paladin7

•4 years ago

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PREDICT Prostate tool for non-metastatic prostate cancer

A doctor friend sent this along. Interesting article and predictive tool from the UK. Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7296776/#CR4...

A doctor friend sent this along. Interesting article and predictive tool from ...

rosenjpj

•4 years ago

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Best prostate specialists

Can no longer be on active surveillance so now looking for the best options. I'm told about Dr. Busch, Dr. Biagioli, the Mayo, the Cleveland Clinic, MD...

Can no longer be on active surveillance so now looking for the best options. I'm...

marinoperna

•4 years ago

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Off-topic, but of interest: BPH meds and PD

Interesting article about possible protective effect of BPH drugs (those that enhance glycolysis) on development of Parkinson's disease:...

Interesting article about possible protective effect of BPH drugs (those that en...

dentaltwin

•4 years ago

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USA Patient Advocacy Opportunity!!!

Consider representing Malecare and our online community as a patient advocate on the SWOG Cancer Research Network , one of the oldest and largest publicly...

Consider representing Malecare and our online community as a patient advocate on...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Just had my prostate removed robotically

Hi. I had an RP 1/26/21. Would have done HIFU but not at $19000. Tougher than I thought it would be. Coming out of sedation insides burning up : maxed out...

Hi. I had an RP 1/26/21. Would have done HIFU but not at $19000. Tougher than I ...

Rwrpc

•4 years ago

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Starting Active Surveillance

I am 62 with type 2 Diabetes managed with diet and exercise but otherwise pretty healthy. My journey was similar to others. My PSA had risen over the past...

I am 62 with type 2 Diabetes managed with diet and exercise but otherwise pretty...

rosenjpj

•4 years ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for February 2021

Finished radiation

TRT & prostate cancer

PSA Levels almost 6 years after HDR

Any info on Red Yeast Rice (RYR) masking PSA?

Tulsa

Post SABR (SBRT) side effects

Has any would-be early retiree in their 50s priced health insurance?

ADT with psa increasing.

Just had my scan results

Post Prostatectomy: things other than cancer

Leg cramps during/after ADT.

Looking for advice on next steps...

New to this:

Life

Brand New

Lupron half life/ ED

HDR in Calgary

Post-TURP: Catheter in for how long?

EBRT Machine Studies

Please Show Our Community Some Love

Decision Time - After Xtandi

You're okay until you're not

Decision Time

Pain after orgasm

PREDICT Prostate tool for non-metastatic prostate cancer

Best prostate specialists

Off-topic, but of interest: BPH meds and PD

USA Patient Advocacy Opportunity!!!

Just had my prostate removed robotically

Starting Active Surveillance

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