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For those who have had radiation as treatment which has failed--

There is hope for a treatment known as "PGA" or, partial gland ablation. The author and his association --Note the date--it is recent "April 2, 2021...

There is hope for a treatment known as "PGA" or, partial gland ablation. The ...

Currumpaw

•3 years ago

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For those who have had radiation as treatment which has failed--

There is hope for a treatment known as "PGA" or, partial gland ablation. The author and his association --Note the date--it is recent "April 2, 2021 By...

There is hope for a treatment known as "PGA" or, partial gland ablation. The...

Currumpaw

•3 years ago

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Risk of second primary cancer after primary radiotherapy for PC

Personally, I wouldn't make TOO much of this (the increase in incidence isn't huge), but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be considered. Also, a prospective...

Personally, I wouldn't make TOO much of this (the increase in incidence isn't hu...

dentaltwin

•3 years ago

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No benefit of adding docetaxel to ADT+RT in treating localized high-risk or pelvic lymph node only (N1) newly-diagnosed patients

I updated this with the most recent STAMPEDE trial of adding docetaxel to ADT in what they call "high-risk" patients....

I updated this with the most recent STAMPEDE trial of adding docetaxel to ADT in...

Tall_Allen

•3 years ago

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A rather scary cardio study for men doing ADT..

This has been studied several times, but I've never seen such dramatic differences in cardiac outcomes between men taking ADT and men who didn't....

This has been studied several times, but I've never seen such dramatic differenc...

Don_1213

•3 years ago

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Unusual blood test results can definitely be lab errors.

Unusual blood test results can definitely be lab errors. I do a PSA test every 90 days. As part of that I get a platelet count. That platelet count for the...

Unusual blood test results can definitely be lab errors. I do a PSA test every ...

Schwah

•3 years ago

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PSA rises to 0.32 in 18 months

I had a RP in 2018, no radiation following removal. My PSA scores after surgery were 0.04. In Jan. 2021 the levels began slowly rising. Jump ahead to Jan....

I had a RP in 2018, no radiation following removal. My PSA scores after surgery...

tsddad

•3 years ago

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the " Magic " of pheromones'

Hi men. I have been thinking and wondering about this for awhile. I am a gay man and have been active since my mid-teen years ( 74 now). I know that the...

Hi men. I have been thinking and wondering about this for awhile. I am a gay m...

pjd55d

•3 years ago

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27 months post 39 sessions of EBRT and completion of 3 years of ADT my PSA remains at <=0.08

Same boring repetitive news, my PSA remains at <=0.08 after completing 3 years of ADT (including 39 sessions of EBRT) for very high risk locally advanced...

Same boring repetitive news, my PSA remains at <=0.08 after completing 3 years o...

Aodh

•3 years ago

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tell the USA health and human services what you think about the current state of prostate cancer treatment

The USA wants to know how your urologist is treating you! Request for Information (RFI): HHS Initiative to Strengthen Primary Health Care Comments are due...

The USA wants to know how your urologist is treating you! Request for Informati...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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Any correlation between Pca and Herpes virus?

I recently read some papers that have found some correlation between Alzheimer's and the Herpes virus. I also have a friend who was diagnosed with stage 3...

I recently read some papers that have found some correlation between Alzheimer's...

EaNa

•3 years ago

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Rationale For Declining PSA Test?

One of my best friends went in for his annual the other day since I had a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and a Radical Prostatectomy. I had a lot of conversations...

One of my best friends went in for his annual the other day since I had a Prosta...

jazj

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Advice on new treatments .

My husband has prostate cancer and has been on hormone treatment for 12years , he is in good health considering his age 89years . However his PSA readings are...

My husband has prostate cancer and has been on hormone treatment for 12years , h...

jackrussell

•3 years ago

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6-week Post-Op PSA Result - Utility of Ultrasensitive Tests When Good Pathology?

I just got back my 6-week post op PSA results. < 0.02. I had asked if I could get the test done anywhere and they said yes as long as it's ultransensitive. I...

I just got back my 6-week post op PSA results. < 0.02. I had asked if I could ge...

jazj

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Pain and medication vacation

Hi everyone, hope you have a great weekend so far! My dad was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer almost 2.5 years ago, Gleason score of 4+5 and...

Hi everyone, hope you have a great weekend so far! My dad was diagnosed with me...

godhelpus

•3 years ago

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Decipher Score vs NCCN Markers? Which is to be heeded?

Especially when they point in the opposite direction. My second Biopsy after a year of PCa and being on alternative therapies was looking promising, so much...

Especially when they point in the opposite direction. My second Biopsy after a ...

Properstate

•3 years ago

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Decipher vs NCCN markers

My recent increased score ( 0.86) has caused my urologist me to take me off Active Surveillance, while he was comfortable with the biopsy , PSMA PET scan and...

My recent increased score ( 0.86) has caused my urologist me to take me off Act...

Properstate

•3 years ago

1 Reply

PSA Latest results

Hi All, 6 months ago <0.02, 3 months ago <0.05 and latest result was <0.08, should I be concerned?

Hi All, 6 months ago <0.02, 3 months ago <0.05 and latest result was <0.08, sho...

ukpete

•3 years ago

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PSA .02 ng after EBRT and luprolide 1.5 years ago.

Up til now it has been .01 or undetectable. Gleason 4+3

Chasu

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Prostate cancer what to do.

I go through the VA system for health care, was diagnosed with PC in April only option at the VA I go to was RP. Ask about radiation treatment urologist really...

I go through the VA system for health care, was diagnosed with PC in April only ...

rennagade03

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Hormone sensitive after stopping Lupron?

If I stop ADT after 30 mo and my Testosterone stays at castrate level for 6mo, is this effectively the same as if I had 36 months of ADT?

If I stop ADT after 30 mo and my Testosterone stays at castrate level for 6mo, i...

Dracus

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Counteracting the negative effects of ADT on the CV system?

I’m 66. I started Orgovyx in Oct. of ‘21, then completed sbrt in Nov.. My MO wants me on adt for 2 yrs.. That’s fine as I’ve tolerated the physical effects...

I’m 66. I started Orgovyx in Oct. of ‘21, then completed sbrt in Nov.. My MO wan...

Scooter22

•3 years ago

17 Replies

rad trial

anyone else been treated on promethious trial in aust

gordy123

•3 years ago

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Any experience with local follow-up tests after out of town treatment?

I live in San Diego, but I am planning on getting SBRT with Dr Kishan at UCLA. For those who have travelled to get treatment, what has your experience been...

I live in San Diego, but I am planning on getting SBRT with Dr Kishan at UCLA. F...

naturephotog

•3 years ago

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Recurrence? Yes, it's slight but...

Hi Everyone, I had a RP 11/18. PSA at the time 8.9. I was 52. One 4+3 tumor 1.5 cm. Good margins. Was undetectable PSA until now. Current PSA: 0.008 ng/mL...

Hi Everyone, I had a RP 11/18. PSA at the time 8.9. I was 52. One 4+3 tumor 1....

jimbay

•3 years ago

24 Replies

18....24.... or 26 mo adt?

I was dx 05/20 with t2a; GL 7 N0M0 11 of 12. I started adt 09/20. I had RT 300gy x 20 - 01/21. The attached chart shows my psa trend. I plan to meet with my...

I was dx 05/20 with t2a; GL 7 N0M0 11 of 12. I started adt 09/20. I had RT 300gy...

Burk

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Effects of ADT

I've read many threads on here discussing the side effects of ADT. In each thread there seem to be comments from men who suffer devastating side effects and...

I've read many threads on here discussing the side effects of ADT. In each threa...

fourputt

•3 years ago

11 Replies

to NMN or not to NMN?

Trying to find out whether I should be taking NMN or even niacinamide is kind of confusing. My dermatologist said I should be taking at least 500 mg of...

Trying to find out whether I should be taking NMN or even niacinamide is kind of...

kapakahi

•3 years ago

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2 months post Orgovyx

I had my 3 month check up yesterday. A little background, 10 months of lupron/Eligard followed by12 months of orgovyx. I stopped using orgovyx two months ago...

I had my 3 month check up yesterday. A little background, 10 months of lupron/El...

northshoreguy

•3 years ago

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Melanoma and Prostate Cancer or Melanoma and ED meds. Any link?

Does anyone have information to suggest that there is a link between either having prostate cancer and developing melanoma or using ED meds and developing...

Does anyone have information to suggest that there is a link between either havi...

PopCubby

•3 years ago

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For those who have had radiation as treatment which has failed--

For those who have had radiation as treatment which has failed--

Risk of second primary cancer after primary radiotherapy for PC

No benefit of adding docetaxel to ADT+RT in treating localized high-risk or pelvic lymph node only (N1) newly-diagnosed patients

A rather scary cardio study for men doing ADT..

Unusual blood test results can definitely be lab errors.

PSA rises to 0.32 in 18 months

the " Magic " of pheromones'

27 months post 39 sessions of EBRT and completion of 3 years of ADT my PSA remains at <=0.08

tell the USA health and human services what you think about the current state of prostate cancer treatment

Any correlation between Pca and Herpes virus?

Rationale For Declining PSA Test?

Advice on new treatments .

6-week Post-Op PSA Result - Utility of Ultrasensitive Tests When Good Pathology?

Pain and medication vacation

Decipher Score vs NCCN Markers? Which is to be heeded?

Decipher vs NCCN markers

PSA Latest results

PSA .02 ng after EBRT and luprolide 1.5 years ago.

Prostate cancer what to do.

Hormone sensitive after stopping Lupron?

Counteracting the negative effects of ADT on the CV system?

rad trial

Any experience with local follow-up tests after out of town treatment?

Recurrence? Yes, it's slight but...

18....24.... or 26 mo adt?

Effects of ADT

to NMN or not to NMN?

2 months post Orgovyx

Melanoma and Prostate Cancer or Melanoma and ED meds. Any link?

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Latest poll

Since starting ADT, has your partner or spouse mentioned any changes in your scent or anything related to "sexiness"?

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