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TRT didn't harm men on AS in retrospective study

In a retrospective SEER database study (men on Medicare), 167 men on active surveillance (AS) received testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). After 5 years of...

In a retrospective SEER database study (men on Medicare), 167 men on active surv...

Tall_Allen

•3 months ago

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Retzius Sparing surgeon recommendations

Hello everyone. I’m 49 years old. I was diagnosed with PCa in 2018. It was determined Gleason 3+3 after biopsy, so we decided on Active Surveillance. I...

Hello everyone. I’m 49 years old. I was diagnosed with PCa in 2018. It was deter...

UnexpectedPC

•3 months ago

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Prostate Cancer Surgery: What to expect while you are in the hospital

https://youtu.be/n7UkwoFZVo8

Darryl

Partner•3 months ago

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Any experience with Intraductal Cancer?

Not sure how this works. Hopefully you can read my profile to see where I'm at. If not, I repeat it here. My GP recommended biopsy after several annual PSA...

Not sure how this works. Hopefully you can read my profile to see where I'm at...

SherpaT

•3 months ago

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Grieving

In our meeting last night, there was a lot of sharing about loss. We face lots of loss during this journey. Loss necessitates a process of _grieving._...

In our meeting last night, there was a lot of sharing about loss. We face lots ...

dadzone43

•3 months ago

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RO recommendations

Does anyone have excellent recommendations for a RO near Ft Wayne, Indiana? Possibly Indianapolis?

Does anyone have excellent recommendations for a RO near Ft Wayne, Indiana? Poss...

Pride123

•3 months ago

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ED meds with paroxysmal afib

Will discuss with doctor anyway but has anyone taken ED meds to maintain erectile function when diagnosed with paroxysmal afib.I've no other comorbidities...

Will discuss with doctor anyway but has anyone taken ED meds to maintain erecti...

pd63

•3 months ago

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BCF after 9 years post proton therapy

My PSA had been increasing slowly since my nadir of .75 in 2017 reaching 1.19 in 2022. Both RO and Uro weren't terribly concerned. I wanted PSMA after 3rd...

My PSA had been increasing slowly since my nadir of .75 in 2017 reaching 1.19 in...

hwrjr

•3 months ago

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HoLEP Affect on Pca

as posted earlier, I have both BPH (80 cc) and localized prostate cancer. Clear PSMA. I’m having HoLEP surgery. Wonder how this will impact the cancer. How...

as posted earlier, I have both BPH (80 cc) and localized prostate cancer. Clear ...

Bourbon2024

•3 months ago

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Higher dose improves results in high-risk patients (no surprise)

This trial began 15 years ago, and the results are irrelevant to how patients are currently treated. But it's always nice to get Level 1 evidence, even if it...

This trial began 15 years ago, and the results are irrelevant to how patients ar...

Tall_Allen

•3 months ago

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Focal therapy ?

I'm a patient at MSK in NY, though I live in CT. Am an active healthy 80 yr old who is still working and runs on a treadmill 2-3 miles a day. Briefly, have...

I'm a patient at MSK in NY, though I live in CT. Am an active healthy 80 yr old ...

Whitby2

•3 months ago

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Update on PSA spike after radiation.

A quick update. Was diagnosed April 2023 PSA of 9. Had Cyberknife in November. 1st PSA (at 60 days was 11.96). This alarmed me. They told me to wait...

A quick update. Was diagnosed April 2023 PSA of 9. Had Cyberknife in November....

Chasbearcat999

•3 months ago

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Help, bad Decipher results, this changes everything, please advise (NE WI area but will travel)

Hi everyone~ I just wrote recently but this Decipher test seems to have up-ended our lives. My husband, 75, overweight w/Watchman, was dx'ed late Nov....

Hi everyone~ I just wrote recently but this Decipher test seems to have up-en...

AliceinW57

•3 months ago

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Surgery vs SBRT Cyberknife

I posted this in the Advanced PC group and shouldn't have, as my Hubs is not in an advanced stage. Posting here in hopes of more input! I apologize if you are...

I posted this in the Advanced PC group and shouldn't have, as my Hubs is not in ...

Pride123

•3 months ago

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Sciatica after RP?

My husband has developed painful sciatica 4 months after his RP. Xray shows bulging disk. He can have an MRI 6 weeks after PT. Is it possible that there is a...

My husband has developed painful sciatica 4 months after his RP. Xray shows bul...

studioj

•3 months ago

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Protecting our Manhood

OK, I'm going to be open and honest and looking for the same from my fellow compatriots. From what I know, ADT, once it gets going, will physically affect...

OK, I'm going to be open and honest and looking for the same from my fellow comp...

CJ1958

•3 months ago

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Testosterone Recovery Time after 1 Year of ADT?

I am ending ADT at 1 year. As of today my Testosterone is <0.01. It was 4.3 mg/mL before my first shot. Is there any data on how long it will take a 61...

I am ending ADT at 1 year. As of today my Testosterone is <0.01. It was 4.3 ...

OldVTGuy

•3 months ago

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Statistics

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41379-022-01111-w

FMOH_N

•3 months ago

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3 month PSA post RT/ADT, low enough?

51, diagnosed at age 50 (Pirad 5 w/ ECE, 3+4 (20%), PSA 10.1, negative PSMA, Decipher high 0.84). I received SBRT treatment at UCLA in late October, 2023...

51, diagnosed at age 50 (Pirad 5 w/ ECE, 3+4 (20%), PSA 10.1, negative PSMA, Dec...

sptill72

•3 months ago

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Gleason score change from 3+4 to 3+3 with perineural invasion noted under Active Surveillance

I recently had an MRI and PSA about 11 months into Active Surveillance. The MRI showed no change & PSA has moved from 4.2 to 3.6 to 3.1. While a rectal...

I recently had an MRI and PSA about 11 months into Active Surveillance. The MRI ...

allshallbewell

•3 months ago

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Rising PSA and looking to change doctors

As previously posted here: https://healthunlocked.com/prostate-cancer-community/posts/150367923/rising-psa-1-year-after-ralp ...One year past my RALP it's...

As previously posted here: https://healthunlocked.com/prostate-cancer-community/...

SmasherOfAjumma

•3 months ago

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Experience going off testosterone

Hi, I have posted previously about being diagnosed with prostate cancer (Gleason 3+4) and had chosen radiation for treatment. I just finished radiation 3...

Hi, I have posted previously about being diagnosed with prostate cancer (Gleaso...

TonyTx

•3 months ago

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Wow ! Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer. Greatly appreciate some Guidance with all this new Technology. Tampa Bay Area.

72yo – Gleason 7 – (4+3)- Group 3 - PSA 6.456 – PHI 91.7 – Free 12.86% - Localized in Left Lobe – Clean PSMA- 8mm Lesion – 15 cores taken – 5 unfavorable –...

72yo – Gleason 7 – (4+3)- Group 3 - PSA 6.456 – PHI 91.7 – Free 12.86% - Locali...

mijona

•3 months ago

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HoLEP for BPH followed by SBRT several months later for 4+3 = 7 PCa. Is it preferable to do the HoLEP before the SBRT?

Diagnosed with BPH (80 cc prostate) and prostate cancer - Gleason 4+3 in 2 cores - less than 30%, 3+3 in 2 cores, benign in 8 cores. Stage T1c. PSMA-Pet no...

Diagnosed with BPH (80 cc prostate) and prostate cancer - Gleason 4+3 in 2 cores...

Bourbon2024

•3 months ago

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Is ADT routinely given after prostatectomy

Trying to decide between prostatectomy and radiation (I understand if there was recurrence, I would have to do radiation and ADT) Is surgery the best chance...

Trying to decide between prostatectomy and radiation (I understand if there was ...

Vortex12

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Google Research created an AI system that outperforms human doctors at diagnosing through conversation.

Google Research created an AI system that outperforms human doctors at diagnosing through conversation....

Google Research created an AI system that outperforms human doctors at diagnosin...

Darryl

Partner•3 months ago

1 Reply

Local Anestheia vs Total Sedation for Marker and Spacer Gel insertion

72 yo Gleason 7 Localized Prostate Cancer - Just starting the process. Was interested to know if anyone has had the Markers and Spacer Gel inserted just with...

72 yo Gleason 7 Localized Prostate Cancer - Just starting the process. Was inter...

mijona

•3 months ago

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Intermediate favorable vs. unfavorable Gleason 7 acc.to 2 doctors + CLEAN PSMA, do we need third opinion +where? (Green Bay/Milwaukee areas)

Hello all~ I am writing as spokesperson and chief researcher for my husband, Steve. He is 75 and was dx'ed w/prostate cancer on 11/27 by his urologist after...

Hello all~ I am writing as spokesperson and chief researcher for my husband, St...

AliceinW57

•3 months ago

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High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy Doctor Recommendation For MD Anderson

I am meeting with MD Anderson tomorrow. Does anyone have the name of a HDR Brachytherapy Doctor that works at MD Anderson. If I don't suggest someone, I will...

I am meeting with MD Anderson tomorrow. Does anyone have the name of a HDR Brac...

Vortex12

•3 months ago

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Brachy boost vs ebrt boost

Are there any studies for unf int or hogh risk men comparing whole pelvic EBRT plus brachy boost with whole pelvic EBRT with an integrated EBRT boost to the...

Are there any studies for unf int or hogh risk men comparing whole pelvic EBRT ...

Vynbal

•3 months ago

1 Reply

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All posts for January 2024

TRT didn't harm men on AS in retrospective study

Retzius Sparing surgeon recommendations

Prostate Cancer Surgery: What to expect while you are in the hospital

Any experience with Intraductal Cancer?

Grieving

RO recommendations

ED meds with paroxysmal afib

BCF after 9 years post proton therapy

HoLEP Affect on Pca

Higher dose improves results in high-risk patients (no surprise)

Focal therapy ?

Update on PSA spike after radiation.

Help, bad Decipher results, this changes everything, please advise (NE WI area but will travel)

Surgery vs SBRT Cyberknife

Sciatica after RP?

Protecting our Manhood

Testosterone Recovery Time after 1 Year of ADT?

Statistics

3 month PSA post RT/ADT, low enough?

Gleason score change from 3+4 to 3+3 with perineural invasion noted under Active Surveillance

Rising PSA and looking to change doctors

Experience going off testosterone

Wow ! Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer. Greatly appreciate some Guidance with all this new Technology. Tampa Bay Area.

HoLEP for BPH followed by SBRT several months later for 4+3 = 7 PCa. Is it preferable to do the HoLEP before the SBRT?

Is ADT routinely given after prostatectomy

Google Research created an AI system that outperforms human doctors at diagnosing through conversation.

Local Anestheia vs Total Sedation for Marker and Spacer Gel insertion

Intermediate favorable vs. unfavorable Gleason 7 acc.to 2 doctors + CLEAN PSMA, do we need third opinion +where? (Green Bay/Milwaukee areas)

High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy Doctor Recommendation For MD Anderson

Brachy boost vs ebrt boost

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