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July 1, starting at 1PM New York time. Virtual Prostate Cancer Patient Conference For Veterans and Active Duty Military. All are welcome!

July 1, starting at 1PM New York time. Virtual Prostate Cancer Patient Conference For Veterans and Active Duty Military. Everyone is invited to watch. Click on...

July 1, starting at 1PM New York time. Virtual Prostate Cancer Patient Conferenc...

Darryl

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testosterone-PSA association question

Very strange to have by testosterone almost double as I aged between age 45 to age 55. See my history. Has anyone noticed their testosterone and PSA increase...

Very strange to have by testosterone almost double as I aged between age 45 to a...

climb4blue

•3 years ago

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Transperineal fusion prostate biopsy, within, or outside of Texas

I am concerned about getting an accurate prognosis from a biopsy including checking biomarkers. Looking for a fusion guided transperineal biopsy urologist at...

I am concerned about getting an accurate prognosis from a biopsy including check...

climb4blue

•3 years ago

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Biopsy Results -- Treatment time

After being diagnosed with Gleason 6 PCa in August 2017 and being on AS for about four years, my latest biopsy at MSKCC, unfortunately, showed Gleason 7......

After being diagnosed with Gleason 6 PCa in August 2017 and being on AS for abou...

Hope4Happiness

•3 years ago

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Robots--a big advance, or a marketing tool?

Usually, I think Vinay Prasad is a snarky punk. I tend to agree with him here, but then my cycling buddies well know me as a committed retrogrouch. What say...

Usually, I think Vinay Prasad is a snarky punk. I tend to agree with him here, ...

dentaltwin

•3 years ago

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Squarely in the "grey zone"

Some new info since my last post and I’m firmly in the borderline “grey zone” between high low and favorable intermediate. I was awaiting my biopsy 2nd opinion...

Some new info since my last post and I’m firmly in the borderline “grey zone” be...

Jay4546

•3 years ago

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TOOKAD SOLUBEL

Just read of this being done in Israel. Possible on its way to the USA ?

lewicki

•3 years ago

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New to the prostate cancer community

I am 76 years old and recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. A rise in PSA from 5.4 to 7.4 plus a bump felt on my prostate led to an MRI scan. That showed...

I am 76 years old and recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. A rise in PSA fr...

bigdoggatto

•3 years ago

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Is there a Psma blood test?

I have had 2 psma scans over the past few years, along with an Axumin scan. None have identified any cancer yet my PSA is still increasing. I know that...

I have had 2 psma scans over the past few years, along with an Axumin scan. No...

Teddy28

•3 years ago

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Laser Ablation

Is laser ablation a viable option for two localized Gleason 3+4 leasons, in 47 cm prostate with .14 density? What are pros/cons vs RT or RP? Thanks

Is laser ablation a viable option for two localized Gleason 3+4 leasons, in 47 ...

MD1010

•3 years ago

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Sensation changes post radiation

Hi. I’m about 18 months post SBRT for intermediate favorable risk Pca. Minimal side effects so far. Recently I had a drop of dilute blood in my shorts and last...

Hi. I’m about 18 months post SBRT for intermediate favorable risk Pca. Minimal s...

StrongFives

•3 years ago

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Rising PSA levels after surgery

I had protrate surgery 15 months ago, complete removal of the prostrate. I am doing well, but my psa level is slowly nudging upwards, it is at .10 right now....

I had protrate surgery 15 months ago, complete removal of the prostrate. I am ...

jdfamily

•3 years ago

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Lower salvage radiation dose - are outcomes the same?

SAK 09/10 concludes: "Conventional-dose SRT to the prostate bed is sufficient in patients with early biochemical progression of prostate cancer after RP." But...

SAK 09/10 concludes: "Conventional-dose SRT to the prostate bed is sufficient in...

Tall_Allen

•3 years ago

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Malecare presents the first annual Prostate Cancer Under Fire conference for Active Duty and Retired Military. Virtual Conference. 7/1/21

Malecare presents the first annual Prostate Cancer Under Fire conference for Active Duty and Retired Military. Virtual Conference. July 1, 2021, starting at 1...

Malecare presents the first annual Prostate Cancer Under Fire conference for Act...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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Lots of questions?

In March of this year I was diagnosed with PC. Not surprised knowing my family history. 3/10 biopsies indicated unfavorable. I chose to do radiation...

In March of this year I was diagnosed with PC. Not surprised knowing my family ...

puddlepirate

•3 years ago

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3,5 years after diagnosis

All, here is an update of my situation as I regular do. 3 year and 2 months ago I had surgery to remove my prostate. PSA has been quite low since then of...

All, here is an update of my situation as I regular do. 3 year and 2 months ago ...

Paulo1968

•3 years ago

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Question about coming home from surgery

My surgery is scheduled for August at Georgetown. That is about 3 hours from my home. I am considering options for the return trip from the hospital so...

My surgery is scheduled for August at Georgetown. That is about 3 hours from my...

PCInPA

•3 years ago

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Biopsy Results. Next steps and Opinions.

Hi, For those who aren't across my journey, I recently had an MRI and was graded as a PI-RAD 5. After various consultations and discussions, I've now had a...

Hi, For those who aren't across my journey, I recently had an MRI and was graded...

Fabio_08

•3 years ago

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My Journey

I'm 74 years old, new to HU and a relative newcomer to the club. This site has provided me with a wealth of information that is invaluable in making treatment...

I'm 74 years old, new to HU and a relative newcomer to the club. This site has p...

Lasered

•3 years ago

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Bladder control

Question for those who have undergone prostatectomy: My surgery was 20 months ago and I'm overall very happy with the results; at least as happy as one might...

Question for those who have undergone prostatectomy: My surgery was 20 months ag...

CHPA

•3 years ago

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Summary of my journey to a treatment decision

Note: Links below update to reflect corrections and additions to document. To date I have made a series of lengthy posts discussing my journey from diagnosis...

Note: Links below update to reflect corrections and additions to document. To ...

PCInPA

•3 years ago

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SBRT or LDR Brachytherapy Treatment Options for 54 Year Old w/GG2 Diagnosis

Recently diagnosed in late January 2021 and am exploring treatment options. I turn 54 in August, and my urologist is concerned with radiation therapy at my...

Recently diagnosed in late January 2021 and am exploring treatment options. I tu...

Indy2012

•3 years ago

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Advice on when to start salvage RT

Hi all, I am in UK aged 56 and had PSA of 32 late 2014. After RP in Feb 2015, analysis slowed 3+4 T3aN0M0 with bladder neck invasion, negative margins....

Hi all, I am in UK aged 56 and had PSA of 32 late 2014. After RP in Feb 2015, an...

julianc

•3 years ago

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Follow-up biopsy at MSK

I was diagnosed with PCa in October with G6 in 5 of 12 cores. Prolaris molecular score was 4.3 which is more aggressive than patients in the same risk...

I was diagnosed with PCa in October with G6 in 5 of 12 cores. Prolaris molecula...

rosenjpj

•3 years ago

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Radiation or RP for capsular contact?

I have Gleason 7 (3+4) but a high risk Decipher score. Prostate is around 35 cc so SBRT is still a good option as is radical prostatectomy. My MP-MRI showed...

I have Gleason 7 (3+4) but a high risk Decipher score. Prostate is around 35 cc...

Hiker64

•3 years ago

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Recommendations for Sydney Specialist

Sorry to start a second thread so soon after my first. I am hoping to visit Sydney to get more treatment options for my PIRAD 5 diagnosis. I am booked in for...

Sorry to start a second thread so soon after my first. I am hoping to visit Syd...

Fabio_08

•3 years ago

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Urine retention.

Radiotherapy for Intermediate Favourable seems successful 26 months later, PSA down to 0.83 and dropping each time so far. But I've noticed a weaker flow over...

Radiotherapy for Intermediate Favourable seems successful 26 months later, PSA d...

Thetoad

•3 years ago

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Brief, intense radiation and hormone therapy for very high risk prostate cancer

Another trial suggests that SBRT may be as good as brachy boost therapy for very high risk patients. They added a short course of Erleada and Zytiga to just 6...

Another trial suggests that SBRT may be as good as brachy boost therapy for very...

Tall_Allen

•3 years ago

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Interesting experimental treatment

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mens-health/new-radiation-therapy-prostate-cancer-reduces-deaths-study-shows-n1269566

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mens-health/new-radiation-therapy-prostate-cancer...

PCInPA

•3 years ago

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"Officially" joining the club

I am unfortunately "officially" joining the club after getting my biopsy results today. Eager to hear what everyone thinks or has anything they see in the...

I am unfortunately "officially" joining the club after getting my biopsy result...

Jay4546

•3 years ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for June 2021

July 1, starting at 1PM New York time. Virtual Prostate Cancer Patient Conference For Veterans and Active Duty Military. All are welcome!

testosterone-PSA association question

Transperineal fusion prostate biopsy, within, or outside of Texas

Biopsy Results -- Treatment time

Robots--a big advance, or a marketing tool?

Squarely in the "grey zone"

TOOKAD SOLUBEL

New to the prostate cancer community

Is there a Psma blood test?

Laser Ablation

Sensation changes post radiation

Rising PSA levels after surgery

Lower salvage radiation dose - are outcomes the same?

Malecare presents the first annual Prostate Cancer Under Fire conference for Active Duty and Retired Military. Virtual Conference. 7/1/21

Lots of questions?

3,5 years after diagnosis

Question about coming home from surgery

Biopsy Results. Next steps and Opinions.

My Journey

Bladder control

Summary of my journey to a treatment decision

SBRT or LDR Brachytherapy Treatment Options for 54 Year Old w/GG2 Diagnosis

Advice on when to start salvage RT

Follow-up biopsy at MSK

Radiation or RP for capsular contact?

Recommendations for Sydney Specialist

Urine retention.

Brief, intense radiation and hormone therapy for very high risk prostate cancer

Interesting experimental treatment

"Officially" joining the club

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