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Fluctuation in free PSA (fPSA)

I am on AS and diligent about the psa test. Thankfully psa readings have been stable. However, fPSA fluctuates between 21% and 28%. Current one was 26%...

I am on AS and diligent about the psa test. Thankfully psa readings have been st...

witantric

•2 years ago

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Is Bicalutamide needed after Orchiectomy

Hi, My 73 years old dad has been in remission since last summer. I would like some opinion on the current medication that his doctor has put him on. -...

Hi, My 73 years old dad has been in remission since last summer. I would like so...

QuestionsAbtMyDad

•2 years ago

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Deciding between HIFU and LDR BT

Live in Vancouver with Gleason 7 (3+4) with strong family history of PCa. PSA 3.0. I am 55 and healthy otherwise. Targeted fusion biopsy returned 5 cores from...

Live in Vancouver with Gleason 7 (3+4) with strong family history of PCa. PSA 3....

Gus_Tec

•2 years ago

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Physical, Mental, and Diet to slow PC progression.

Ever since being diagnosed with PC last October, I’ve watched my PSA go from 9.2 down to 5.3 and bounce up to 7.0 and back down a bit. After the initial shock...

Ever since being diagnosed with PC last October, I’ve watched my PSA go from 9.2...

Maximode

•2 years ago

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No BT for those with Urinary Issues?

I was told by my Radiation Oncologist that SBRT was preferable over BT for me because of the urinary flow and urgency issues that I presently have had...

I was told by my Radiation Oncologist that SBRT was preferable over BT for me be...

Louis75

•2 years ago

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hdr bt or sbrt

just been diagnosed with Gleason 3-4 with 10 out of 18 positive cores. Psa is 3.9. Trying to decide between sbrt or hdr bt . Can anyone explain their side...

just been diagnosed with Gleason 3-4 with 10 out of 18 positive cores. Psa is 3....

Gmac6911

•2 years ago

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Showering with the snake

I had robotic surgery 3 days ago and am looking forward to my first shower. Just wondering if anyone has advice about how to do this. Take the bag off?...

I had robotic surgery 3 days ago and am looking forward to my first shower. Jus...

Sparkydog56

•2 years ago

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ORGOVYX FOR 4-6 months ,what is the recovery time of testosterone after finishing?

Gleason 4 +3 , IMRT 20 tx , 68 , psma -no mets. I am on orgovyx for 4 months . At the end of 4months treatment what is the time frame for return of...

Gleason 4 +3 , IMRT 20 tx , 68 , psma -no mets. I am on orgovyx for 4 months . ...

JWS13

•2 years ago

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New biopsy: now G4+3

I have been on AS followed by Behfar Ehdaie at MSK since 2020. PSA has been trending up with most recent being 6.1 Prior biopsy (2021) was G7 (3+4) with 3...

I have been on AS followed by Behfar Ehdaie at MSK since 2020. PSA has been tre...

rosenjpj

•2 years ago

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ADT and Testosterone Recovery

I found this recent study very interesting....

OldVTGuy

•2 years ago

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Envita Cancer center - Scotsdale

Anyone have experience with this Center Looks like they are using genetic testing and immuno therapies to treat hormone sensitive Stage 4 Prostate Cancer

Anyone have experience with this Center Looks like they are using genetic testi...

Scout4answers

•2 years ago

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Prostate Cancer And Bladder Cancer, together

Prostate Cancer And Bladder Cancer, together https://youtu.be/g28iHUc2LvA

Darryl

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My friend had his PETscan.

I'm not at all familiar with PETscans. Friend has not talked to Doc that I am aware of. Just sent me these. My read is this is good; no metastasis that they...

I'm not at all familiar with PETscans. Friend has not talked to Doc that I am a...

WhatHump

•2 years ago

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urinary sling

Has anyone had the urinary sling procedure done and how did it work out?

Bruins11

•2 years ago

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New ways for patients to think about prostate cancer

https://youtu.be/YCaAAHKYL-8

Darryl

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Article about Malecare and AI vis a vie active surveillance

Article about Malecare and AI vis a vie active surveillance, thanks for posting, goes to the ever-intrepid Howard Wolinsky...

Article about Malecare and AI vis a vie active surveillance, thanks for posting,...

Darryl

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Next steps?

https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/private/149369639/next-steps

https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/private/149369639/next...

k538

•2 years ago

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How Does Prostate Cancer Kill Us?

How Does Prostate Cancer Kill Us? https://youtu.be/A8jbmA2lozc

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Read Paper/Study on Radical Prostatectomy w/ Lymph Node Dissection (less as opposed to more /extended ) can’t find this study to read again

Does anyone have this study or paper that I briefly read on this topic and if it matters statistically of the amount of lymph nodes removed from surgery, ie:...

Does anyone have this study or paper that I briefly read on this topic and if it...

Shorehousejam

•2 years ago

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Exciting study results..

A recent study revealed a significant effect of the immunotherapy agent enoblituzumab (try pronouncing that one..) for high-risk prostate cancer patients:...

A recent study revealed a significant effect of the immunotherapy agent enoblitu...

Don_1213

•2 years ago

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[b]Enter the COMPASS Study[/b]

Enter the COMPASS Study here: https://malecare.org/compass-study/ Development and Validation of Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire for...

Enter the COMPASS Study here: https://malecare.org/compass-study/ Development a...

Darryl

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mini break

well the hormone treatment is going well, slight side effects like hot flushes and tiredness, but not that bad, I’ll be having radiotherapy in May so I’ve...

well the hormone treatment is going well, slight side effects like hot flushes a...

ukpete

•2 years ago

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how much do you need to know about prostate cancer

https://youtu.be/bD8qaf9lrzA

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Restoring Sexual Function

https://youtu.be/CaPwnxlpp6w

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for April 2023

Fluctuation in free PSA (fPSA)

Is Bicalutamide needed after Orchiectomy

Deciding between HIFU and LDR BT

Physical, Mental, and Diet to slow PC progression.

No BT for those with Urinary Issues?

hdr bt or sbrt

Showering with the snake

ORGOVYX FOR 4-6 months ,what is the recovery time of testosterone after finishing?

New biopsy: now G4+3

ADT and Testosterone Recovery

Envita Cancer center - Scotsdale

Prostate Cancer And Bladder Cancer, together

My friend had his PETscan.

urinary sling

New ways for patients to think about prostate cancer

Article about Malecare and AI vis a vie active surveillance

Next steps?

How Does Prostate Cancer Kill Us?

Read Paper/Study on Radical Prostatectomy w/ Lymph Node Dissection (less as opposed to more /extended ) can’t find this study to read again

Exciting study results..

[b]Enter the COMPASS Study[/b]

mini break

how much do you need to know about prostate cancer

Restoring Sexual Function

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