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New Therapy Approach To Cut Off Prostate Cancer’s Fuel Source

I came across this article about research at Duke Medicine. I have come to believe the key to beating PCa is to cut off it's energy supply. The article backs...

I came across this article about research at Duke Medicine. I have come to belie...

bud_manning

•4 years ago

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My wife is looking for a cancer support group. She has talked to Drs and hospitals to no avail. Any and all suggestions please.

Looking for a spousal support group.

BadNews4me

•4 years ago

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Making a decision!

3/30 Entry Hi All, I would appreciate any comments or feedback about ADT and its affects, long term or short. Sounds kind of bleak. Thank you for your...

3/30 Entry Hi All, I would appreciate any comments or feedback about ADT and i...

trregan

•4 years ago

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Considering HDR Brachy, any recommendations for doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Met with one Dr. who recommended one day HDR Brachy and 5 weeks IMRT. Hearing CarverD's positive experience and noting slightly higher cure rates than EBRT, I...

Met with one Dr. who recommended one day HDR Brachy and 5 weeks IMRT. Hearing C...

JDL_Coffee

•4 years ago

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Ejaculation before psa test.

Quick question. Is four days enough time to wait after ejaculation before a psa test? Thanks.

Quick question. Is four days enough time to wait after ejaculation before a psa ...

Thetoad

•4 years ago

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Post RP

Finally elected for RP late January as was not possible for me to access SBRT unfortunately given my specs. Now 2 months post RP, PSA <0.02ng/ml, no positive...

Finally elected for RP late January as was not possible for me to access SBRT un...

Atlantic77

•4 years ago

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Does Genomic Testing Help Black Men?

Does Genomic Testing Help Black Men? https://youtu.be/bFfxW8LE9lw

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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What else beside my quarterly PSA Test?

If I am gonna get my periodic PSA Test, I appreciate others suggestions as to what additional tests I could have added to my visit? I was thinking of things...

If I am gonna get my periodic PSA Test, I appreciate others suggestions as to wh...

Murk

•4 years ago

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Recurrent Cancer??

Recurrent cancer?? Had PSA come back at .3 two years after prostatectomy retest showed .1 then a week later <.1. Urologists seems to think it very odd! Any...

Recurrent cancer?? Had PSA come back at .3 two years after prostatectomy retes...

Garyzw

•4 years ago

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Trying to decide if I will continue ADT after 9 months.

Haven’t posted for some time so I’ll start from the beginning. Had PSA of 6.09 May of 2018. Rose to 8.93 May of 2019. Had biopsy which showed 3+3 Gleason grade...

Haven’t posted for some time so I’ll start from the beginning. Had PSA of 6.09 M...

Ernbud

•4 years ago

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Got lab results last Friday.

Testosterone, free and total <3 PSA <0.1 Lookin' good. 👍

dixiedad

•4 years ago

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MO is recommending EstroDIM

to help lower Estrogen. The ingredients are: Vitamin E 33.5mg, I3C 200mg, DIM 100mg. Should I avoid this supplement because of the Vitamin E? peace

to help lower Estrogen. The ingredients are: Vitamin E 33.5mg, I3C 200mg, DIM 10...

ocman

•4 years ago

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Whole gland TULSA-PRO outcomes: Is it time to give up on thermal ablation for prostate cancer?

Full-gland TULSA-PRO seems to treat PSA without eradicating the cancer. In about a third of favorable-risk patients, the cancer remained viable in spite of the...

Full-gland TULSA-PRO seems to treat PSA without eradicating the cancer. In about...

Tall_Allen

•4 years ago

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I'm new here, High Decipher Score still good for SBRT

Hi, appreciate all the info here. This is my initial post, I'm 64, biopsy in Feb. 2021 shows 5 of 12 cores with PC, 3 with Gleason 6 and 2 with Gleason 7...

Hi, appreciate all the info here. This is my initial post, I'm 64, biopsy in Fe...

JDL_Coffee

•4 years ago

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2 q's: 1. Libido "cures"? and 2. Does shrinkage ever fully reverse after Brachy/external radiation combo?

I am 18 months post treatment and so far all looks good on the PC front. No noticeable symptoms and PSA is virtually nonexistant. On the side effects, the...

I am 18 months post treatment and so far all looks good on the PC front. No noti...

StLouisGuy

•4 years ago

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Starting Prostap

I was diagnosed with PC just after Christmas and have had biopsy (Gleason 4:3) and PSMA PET scan showing it has metasticised into ribs and pelvis. I have been...

I was diagnosed with PC just after Christmas and have had biopsy (Gleason 4:3) a...

Stephen399b

•4 years ago

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New to forum

Hi all. The information shared on the forum has been very helpful in understanding options and sharing experiences of others. I was recently diagnosed via a...

Hi all. The information shared on the forum has been very helpful in understand...

hg115pb

•4 years ago

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Decipher Genetic Test Assistance Program

Upon my doctor's advice I had a Decipher Genetic Test done to help decide on treatment for my prostrate cancer. I received a $1,500 bill (USA, obviously), but...

Upon my doctor's advice I had a Decipher Genetic Test done to help decide on tre...

SmasherOfAjumma

•4 years ago

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PSA tests--Total vs. Ultrasensitive after radical prostatectomy

It has been ten years since I had a radical prostatectomy (with negative margins). At my surgeon's suggestion, I have had yearly "total" PSA tests since then...

It has been ten years since I had a radical prostatectomy (with negative margins...

Christopher_E

•4 years ago

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Safety and Efficacy of Virtual Prostatectomy With Single-Dose Radiotherapy in Patients With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer

FYI: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2777068 Not sure I like the use of the term "virtual" prostatectomy. Several years ago...

FYI: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2777068 Not sure ...

dentaltwin

•4 years ago

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Is a Focally Positive Margin something to worry about????

Pathology Report is in but I have not seen the Consultant yet. The conclusion of the report says....Margins: Clear in the paraffin sections: intra-operative...

Pathology Report is in but I have not seen the Consultant yet. The conclusion of...

Chuck67

•4 years ago

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PSA barely went down after surgery

My Dad had surgery Jan 6th. Pre op psa was 8.4 and 7 weeks post op psa was 6.2. He had PET Axumin scan done last week nothing came up on it. His Dr seems...

My Dad had surgery Jan 6th. Pre op psa was 8.4 and 7 weeks post op psa was 6.2....

Smkb7963

•4 years ago

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Here is my Biopsy- Very bad or ?

Hi - here is my Biopsy. Im 57 . Strong Family history of PC . Recently diagnosed. Not sleeping well ! :( Pacing the floor.... . CT scan is clear, and bone...

Hi - here is my Biopsy. Im 57 . Strong Family history of PC . Recently diagnos...

Yukonjack

•4 years ago

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Strong Family History Question

I am new to the forum - First question as a new person please . My father died of PC at age 67 after a 4 year battle ( external beam at first) . this was...

I am new to the forum - First question as a new person please . My father die...

Yukonjack

•4 years ago

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What are the expected PSA values after SRT?

Hello, Could you tell me what are the expected PSA values after Salvage Radiotherapy (SRT), a certain fluctuation between 0,04 and 0,06 is normal after 7...

Hello, Could you tell me what are the expected PSA values after Salvage Radio...

juvety

•4 years ago

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Gabby643

Just got back on a 6month Lupron Shot and added Erleada. This was my 2nd. 6month Shot after a 14 month break from my first Lupron. RT a year ago for metastatic...

Just got back on a 6month Lupron Shot and added Erleada. This was my 2nd. 6month...

Gabby643

•4 years ago

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MRI Area of Concern

Updated post: Hi, my husband had just recently suffered a heart attack and is on blood thinners and aspirin etc. Complaining of abdominal pain and doctor...

Updated post: Hi, my husband had just recently suffered a heart attack and is o...

Mearnsmum1

•4 years ago

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Inhibitory effects of EE2 on testosterone release in rat primary Leydig cells

The paper entitled: Down regulation of testosterone production through luteinizing hormone receptor regulation in male rats exposed to 17α-ethynylestradiol...

The paper entitled: Down regulation of testosterone production through luteinizi...

Justfor_

•4 years ago

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Low T Warning in Severe COVID-19

https://dgalerts.docguide.com/study-suggests-low-testosterone-level-hospital-admission-males-covid-19?overlay=2&nl_ref=newsletter&pk_campaign=newsletter&nl_even

https://dgalerts.docguide.com/study-suggests-low-testosterone-level-hospital-adm...

dexy1234

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Nutrition and Prostate Cancer

This new post is lifted from a previous post since Tal-Allen and myself were getting into an interesting discussion concerning this theme. There many who...

This new post is lifted from a previous post since Tal-Allen and myself were get...

Stoneartist

•4 years ago

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All posts for March 2021

New Therapy Approach To Cut Off Prostate Cancer’s Fuel Source

My wife is looking for a cancer support group. She has talked to Drs and hospitals to no avail. Any and all suggestions please.

Making a decision!

Considering HDR Brachy, any recommendations for doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Ejaculation before psa test.

Post RP

Does Genomic Testing Help Black Men?

What else beside my quarterly PSA Test?

Recurrent Cancer??

Trying to decide if I will continue ADT after 9 months.

Got lab results last Friday.

MO is recommending EstroDIM

Whole gland TULSA-PRO outcomes: Is it time to give up on thermal ablation for prostate cancer?

I'm new here, High Decipher Score still good for SBRT

2 q's: 1. Libido "cures"? and 2. Does shrinkage ever fully reverse after Brachy/external radiation combo?

Starting Prostap

New to forum

Decipher Genetic Test Assistance Program

PSA tests--Total vs. Ultrasensitive after radical prostatectomy

Safety and Efficacy of Virtual Prostatectomy With Single-Dose Radiotherapy in Patients With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer

Is a Focally Positive Margin something to worry about????

PSA barely went down after surgery

Here is my Biopsy- Very bad or ?

Strong Family History Question

What are the expected PSA values after SRT?

Gabby643

MRI Area of Concern

Inhibitory effects of EE2 on testosterone release in rat primary Leydig cells

Low T Warning in Severe COVID-19

Nutrition and Prostate Cancer

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for March 2021

New Therapy Approach To Cut Off Prostate Cancer’s Fuel Source

My wife is looking for a cancer support group. She has talked to Drs and hospitals to no avail. Any and all suggestions please.

Making a decision!

Considering HDR Brachy, any recommendations for doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Ejaculation before psa test.

Post RP

Does Genomic Testing Help Black Men?

What else beside my quarterly PSA Test?

Recurrent Cancer??

Trying to decide if I will continue ADT after 9 months.

Got lab results last Friday.

MO is recommending EstroDIM

Whole gland TULSA-PRO outcomes: Is it time to give up on thermal ablation for prostate cancer?

I'm new here, High Decipher Score still good for SBRT

2 q's: 1. Libido "cures"? and 2. Does shrinkage ever fully reverse after Brachy/external radiation combo?

Starting Prostap

New to forum

Decipher Genetic Test Assistance Program

PSA tests--Total vs. Ultrasensitive after radical prostatectomy

Safety and Efficacy of Virtual Prostatectomy With Single-Dose Radiotherapy in Patients With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer

Is a Focally Positive Margin something to worry about????

PSA barely went down after surgery

Here is my Biopsy- Very bad or ?

Strong Family History Question

What are the expected PSA values ​​after SRT?

Gabby643

MRI Area of Concern

Inhibitory effects of EE2 on testosterone release in rat primary Leydig cells

Low T Warning in Severe COVID-19

Nutrition and Prostate Cancer

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