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Orchiectomy vs Intermittent ADT

Why would a man in his early to mid 70's who has already said bye bye to his sex life due to age, RP and SRT choose (what appears to me) the rollercoaster ride...

Why would a man in his early to mid 70's who has already said bye bye to his sex...

fourputt

•3 years ago

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What post-prostatectomy PSA level is considered "undetectable?"

As many have noted, Labcorp has recently changed their lower limit of detection from .014 back to .006. While my last few results were <.014, I decided to get...

As many have noted, Labcorp has recently changed their lower limit of detection ...

jeff1257

•3 years ago

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Rise in PSA

I am sorry if this is repetitive. I am having trouble navigating this site. This is my brothers history. Hoping this can be a recent bounce in psa that will...

I am sorry if this is repetitive. I am having trouble navigating this site. Thi...

breakthecycle

•3 years ago

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It’s funny, but I’m not kidding…

Before my biopsy, my ejaculate was normal for that of a man my age (65). Since I recovered from the symptoms of the biopsy, I’ve been ejaculating like a porn...

Before my biopsy, my ejaculate was normal for that of a man my age (65). Since I...

WilsonPickett

•3 years ago

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Update

Hi all , I’m home and resting up with my catheter, I’m eating and sleeping good but the only issue I have at the moment is when I need to go to toilet for a...

Hi all , I’m home and resting up with my catheter, I’m eating and sleeping good ...

ukpete

•3 years ago

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Blood in semen

1 year anniversary yesterday for SBRT. I still have an almost normal amount of ejaculate. Now it looks a little rusty like maybe some blood. Is that a normal...

1 year anniversary yesterday for SBRT. I still have an almost normal amount of e...

ODave

•3 years ago

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$100 Survey for Pre-Treatment men

Pillar Patient Advocates is seeking five Prostate Cancer patients who are being monitored by their doctor and not yet received medication, radiation or...

Pillar Patient Advocates is seeking five Prostate Cancer patients who are being ...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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First RT session

No issues at all with first radiotherapy therapy treatment of 6 gy this morning. Long may it last!! I will now double down on exercise and consumption of...

No issues at all with first radiotherapy therapy treatment of 6 gy this morning....

Ianrs

•3 years ago

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Surgery went well

Hi all, yesterday I had my prostate surgery, I am still in hospital and maybe going home today, I actually feel good and have eaten also managed to get some...

Hi all, yesterday I had my prostate surgery, I am still in hospital and maybe go...

ukpete

•3 years ago

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HD Brachytherapy or SBRT

I am trying to decide between HD Brachytherapy and SBRT. I am Gleeson 7 4+3. Both options seem to be equally effective. My doctor seems to favor HD...

I am trying to decide between HD Brachytherapy and SBRT. I am Gleeson 7 4+3. Bo...

PopCubby

•3 years ago

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I have an appt with Dr. Kamrava

at the end of this month, just for a consultation because I want another opinion. I'm 18 months post HDR Brachytherapy (monotherapy) and my PSA is currently...

at the end of this month, just for a consultation because I want another opinion...

ocman

•3 years ago

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Orgovyx experiences?

Orgovyx experiences? I know everyone responds differently to adt but start this stuff next wk & was just wondering? Thanks

Orgovyx experiences? I know everyone responds differently to adt but start this ...

Scooter22

•3 years ago

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Effect of ADT on Bicycling Speed and Power

Since I went on ADT (Orgovyx and abiraterone) my biking speed and power has substantially diminished. No surprise due to T=7. Hills I used to breeze right up...

Since I went on ADT (Orgovyx and abiraterone) my biking speed and power has subs...

rmarkley

•3 years ago

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Pathology opinions received: Grade Group 2 vs Grade Group 1

My next step is to meet with experts in all therapies that have been known to work best for men with my diagnosis of PNI and potential %pattern 4. Opinions and...

My next step is to meet with experts in all therapies that have been known to wo...

climb4blue

•3 years ago

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Perineural invasion (PNI) - Scientific Research Hypothesis & Risks

This article is quite interesting. Enjoy... "Goosfraba" …and β blockers for the stressed (propranolol)...

This article is quite interesting. Enjoy... "Goosfraba" …and β blockers for the...

climb4blue

•3 years ago

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ADT is similar to a strict, difficult mother-in-law

A0007720

•3 years ago

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Anyone taking Trelstar?

I am for ADT. I never see it mentioned here. I got boobs, belly, and butt + hot flashes, mainly at night.

I am for ADT. I never see it mentioned here. I got boobs, belly, and butt + hot...

dixiedad

•3 years ago

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Experiences with combination therapy? (ADT/Brachy/SBRT)

I’m new here, and have been reading posts for the past few weeks. It has been very helpful. I’m 54, and was diagnosed with prostate cancer this summer. PSA...

I’m new here, and have been reading posts for the past few weeks. It has been ve...

MAL208

•3 years ago

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Information requested - Perineural invasion (PNI) in needle biopsy

I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer from a needle-biopsy and PNI was noted in a GS6=3+3 area of the prostate. My highest grade is GS7=(3+4) in...

I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer from a needle-biopsy and PNI was n...

climb4blue

•3 years ago

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Opinions requested – biopsy pathology report

I felt my biopsy pathology report was light on details: LT Anterior Base, Biopsy: Prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason score 3+3=6, involving 6mm and 70% of the...

I felt my biopsy pathology report was light on details: LT Anterior Base, Biopsy...

climb4blue

•3 years ago

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whole-gland SBRT and Medicare

Is whole-gland SBRT covered under Medicare A/B? (I live outside the USA and don't have the supplementsry insurance.) If it is covered do you know the out of...

Is whole-gland SBRT covered under Medicare A/B? (I live outside the USA and don'...

ADuC

•3 years ago

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PSA value increase after 11 years after a prosectamy

Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 11 years ago, got a prosectamy than, has been 0.0001 at the lab for the past 11 years, he just received a .01 on his...

Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 11 years ago, got a prosectamy than, has ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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mRNA Trials

I can’t really vouch for the source of this article but it sure does sound fascinating if true:...

I can’t really vouch for the source of this article but it sure does sound fasci...

WilsonPickett

•3 years ago

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Primary care doctor's opinion

I met with my new primary doctor today for the first time. My previous Primary retired in June after being my doctor for 40 years. We discussed my chart...

I met with my new primary doctor today for the first time. My previous Primary ...

hwrjr

•3 years ago

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ED after radiation

I'm 72 3/4, I've had ED for years, adequately controlled with viagra. in late 2020, I had HDR Brachy, 25 IMRT and 6 months of Lupron. I started taking 5 mg...

I'm 72 3/4, I've had ED for years, adequately controlled with viagra. in late 20...

Smallfall

•3 years ago

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Sequence of radiation and ADT

So, I'm starting ADT at the end of the month, which will last 18 months. During this time I will have IMRT and seed implants. The literature on when...

So, I'm starting ADT at the end of the month, which will last 18 months. Durin...

conbio

•3 years ago

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got my surgery date

Well here I am at the next part of my journey, I was called yesterday and I will be having surgery on 19th September, this Friday I go for a pre assessment...

Well here I am at the next part of my journey, I was called yesterday and I will...

ukpete

•3 years ago

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Black Cohosh

Anyone taking this for ADT hot flashes?

dixiedad

•3 years ago

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Salvage Radiation Results Question

I had one shot of 3 month Eligard in February and completed salvage radiation June 4th. My psa test results today is <.02 . Could the adt still be efecting psa...

I had one shot of 3 month Eligard in February and completed salvage radiation Ju...

Ab75

•3 years ago

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General Anesthesia for Biopsy

I have hesitantly decided to follow my Urologist’s recommendation and get a prostate biopsy (more on my situation in this thread...

I have hesitantly decided to follow my Urologist’s recommendation and get a pros...

Chrisopopolis

•3 years ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for September 2021

Orchiectomy vs Intermittent ADT

What post-prostatectomy PSA level is considered "undetectable?"

Rise in PSA

It’s funny, but I’m not kidding…

Update

Blood in semen

$100 Survey for Pre-Treatment men

First RT session

Surgery went well

HD Brachytherapy or SBRT

I have an appt with Dr. Kamrava

Orgovyx experiences?

Effect of ADT on Bicycling Speed and Power

Pathology opinions received: Grade Group 2 vs Grade Group 1

Perineural invasion (PNI) - Scientific Research Hypothesis & Risks

ADT is similar to a strict, difficult mother-in-law

Anyone taking Trelstar?

Experiences with combination therapy? (ADT/Brachy/SBRT)

Information requested - Perineural invasion (PNI) in needle biopsy

Opinions requested – biopsy pathology report

whole-gland SBRT and Medicare

PSA value increase after 11 years after a prosectamy

mRNA Trials

Primary care doctor's opinion

ED after radiation

Sequence of radiation and ADT

got my surgery date

Black Cohosh

Salvage Radiation Results Question

General Anesthesia for Biopsy

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