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Proton therapy vs IMRT?

Looked at studies - seem inconclusive as to any advantage for one over other. Some indications PT may have less side effects, maybe? Local radiation folks...

Looked at studies - seem inconclusive as to any advantage for one over other. S...

•3 years ago

PHI Test

PHI Test, Prostate Health Index, Has anyone heard of this test (blood), how it work and where can you have it done?

PHI Test, Prostate Health Index, Has anyone heard of this test (blood), how it w...

•3 years ago

PSMA PET validates higher rates of metastatic disease for EAU BCR Groups

New study (Oct 2021) https://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/early/2021/10/14/jnumed.121.262821.long "... Patients and Methods: Patients with BCR/BCP* were...

New study (Oct 2021) https://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/early/2021/10/14/jnume...

•3 years ago

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My MSK Precise / SBRT Journey -- Simulation

I had my simulation procedure at MSK in NYC yesterday. Overall, it was a long day, but much of it was waiting in between the phases of the process. I had...

I had my simulation procedure at MSK in NYC yesterday. Overall, it was a long da...

•3 years ago

Quality of Life Survey for your consideration

Malecare's European brother, Europa Uomo, has started a global prostate cancer quality of life survey. Called EURPOMS 2.0, it is a worthy of your input. No...

Malecare's European brother, Europa Uomo, has started a global prostate cancer q...

Partner•3 years ago

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Cancer is in remission

Hi all, went to see my surgeon this morning and he told me that the cancer is in remission and my PSA is below 0.02, Can’t believe It’s only 5weeks ago that I...

Hi all, went to see my surgeon this morning and he told me that the cancer is in...

•3 years ago

Searching for DIGITAL PET scanners in Europe.

Time for my PSMA PET/CT approaching, I am searching for places in continental Europe with digital PET scanners like the Siemens Biograph Vision or the GE...

Time for my PSMA PET/CT approaching, I am searching for places in continental Eu...

•3 years ago

Confirmatory Biopsy Complete

My confirmatory biopsy has been completed and the pathologist at UCSF (Dr. Simmons) graded one lesion as 3+4 which is a change from the original 3+3 grade from...

My confirmatory biopsy has been completed and the pathologist at UCSF (Dr. Simmo...

•3 years ago

Recently diagnosed, Seeds vs HDR Brachytherapy?

I'm new here and I'm here for my 65 year old husband. He's Gleason 7, PSA 33, biopsy results was 3 out of 12 cores positive, 2 were 7(3+4), one (4+3) with 90%...

I'm new here and I'm here for my 65 year old husband. He's Gleason 7, PSA 33, bi...

•3 years ago

Prostate Cancer Care With No Rectum

First post here. This blog is somewhat intimidating; I'm in awe of members' knowledge of PCa treatments, and of all the abbreviations sprinkled throughout. I'm...

First post here. This blog is somewhat intimidating; I'm in awe of members' know...

•3 years ago

Worked Out Well

Leaning or relying on science, commonsense, luck, grace, and intuition. I am happy to report I am cancer free after 3 years. I read, researched, meditated,...

Leaning or relying on science, commonsense, luck, grace, and intuition. I am ha...

•3 years ago

My MSK Precise / SBRT Journey Begins

I thought I would check in here as I begin my treatment journey at MSKCC in NYC. I have chosen to treat my G7 (3+4) cancer with MSK's version of SBRT called...

I thought I would check in here as I begin my treatment journey at MSKCC in NYC....

•3 years ago

UCLA/UCSF Doctors for initial treatment – SBRT or Surgery

I have a consult scheduled with Dr Amar Kishan for SBRT and looking for other RO recommendations who specialize in SBRT as well as surgeons to consult with at...

I have a consult scheduled with Dr Amar Kishan for SBRT and looking for other RO...

•3 years ago

Exceptions to "early salvage" radiation treatment for recurrence after prostatectomy

Sometimes, it is unsafe to wait for a biochemical recurrence; sometimes, it is safe to put it off....

Sometimes, it is unsafe to wait for a biochemical recurrence; sometimes, it is s...

•3 years ago

Problems with stomach since latest treatment

Lately when I've been running, most of the time I find that within the first few minutes my stomach swells (gas I think) and make me very uncomfortable. My...

Lately when I've been running, most of the time I find that within the first few...

•3 years ago

Prostate Biopsy Results

Got the results from my prostate biopsy that I had on Oct 7, 2021. Gleason Grade 3+3 Score of 6 involving 4 of 6 cores. Region of interest #1, A, needle...

Got the results from my prostate biopsy that I had on Oct 7, 2021. Gleason Grade...

•3 years ago

PSA score 3 months after HDR Brachy & 25 IMRT

Thank you all for all the information you provide, truly a life-saver. First PSA test 3 months after treatment shows 1.54, last test prior to treatment was...

Thank you all for all the information you provide, truly a life-saver. First PS...

•3 years ago

What is likely impact o 18 mos on ADT

Lately I have become significantly more tired almost drowsy by 3PM. Weakness throughout body. I Continue struggling with urinary frequency and urgency issues...

Lately I have become significantly more tired almost drowsy by 3PM. Weakness thr...

•3 years ago

Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer

Thank you in advance for your inputs. - Most recent PSA was 7.82 (Sep 2021)(rose from 3.0 over last 2 yrs) - TRUS Biopsy results from Sep 2021: - 12 cores...

Thank you in advance for your inputs. - Most recent PSA was 7.82 (Sep 2021)(rose...

•3 years ago

Would you do 400 Kegels a day?

https://youtu.be/TKqd80fa6RY

https://youtu.be/TKqd80fa6RY

Partner•3 years ago

Any ideas as to what the next step should be

My husband was diagnosed with a Gleason 9 score in 2017. After surgery, radiation, three rounds of chemo and now on Xtandi we just found out his PSA has...

My husband was diagnosed with a Gleason 9 score in 2017. After surgery, radia...

•3 years ago

Genetic Test prior to Radiation

Is a genetic test predictive of susceptibility to radiation therapy toxicity something that is recommended prior to starting ones therapy (SBRT)? What is this...

Is a genetic test predictive of susceptibility to radiation therapy toxicity som...

•3 years ago

Testosterone jell and PSA

My brother is using testosterone jell on his shoulder. Can using this jell mask his actual PSA level?

My brother is using testosterone jell on his shoulder. Can using this jell mask...

•3 years ago