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I have been on AS since 2019 have undergone 3 biopsy's gleason 6 and 7 . Just got the results back from this years MRI at from Moffit in Tampa. Prostate...

I have been on AS since 2019 have undergone 3 biopsy's gleason 6 and 7 . Just go...

twoodogs

•7 months ago

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Is Vit-D bad for you?

I've read some posts that say VIT-D supplementation is bad for men with PCa. Does anyone have any papers or references that support this position? Thanks,...

I've read some posts that say VIT-D supplementation is bad for men with PCa. Do...

janebob99

•7 months ago

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Recently diagnosed and trying to work out what to do! All advice gratefully received.

I was diagnosed this week. Still in shock a bit as I am a fit and very active 58 with no real symptoms. I have a psa of 7.7. Gleason Score 3+4 = 7 one in 10...

I was diagnosed this week. Still in shock a bit as I am a fit and very active 5...

welshsky

•7 months ago

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Active Surveillance?

Hello everyone, I am 72 and have been on active surveillance for prostate cancer since I was diagnosed in August 2021 but probably had it prior to my first MRI...

Hello everyone, I am 72 and have been on active surveillance for prostate cancer...

ironmanburg

•7 months ago

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Newly Diagnosed

Hi. Thanks for allowing me into the forum. I was diagnosed on Monday that I have 2 anterior tumours. My PSA scores were 9.92 & 10.42. Gleason score of 7 (3 +...

Hi. Thanks for allowing me into the forum. I was diagnosed on Monday that I have...

Tulile

•7 months ago

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Epstein's Opinion vs New Uro's

Hi folks, I had Epstein give me a second opinion on my last biopsy, which was at the end of 2022. The original pathology report stated the 3+3 diagnosis was...

Hi folks, I had Epstein give me a second opinion on my last biopsy, which was a...

PTvsPC

•7 months ago

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Success stories

Hello I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 in January and had surgery - clear margins and clear lymph nodes but worried and have a lot of anxiety about...

Hello I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 in January and had surgery - clear margi...

Granolaberry

•7 months ago

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What is done in this case ? ADT not working

In may of 2011 the PSA and Biopsy showed that I had an agressive cancer with Gleason 8 so my prostate was extracted and after this I received radiotherapy....

In may of 2011 the PSA and Biopsy showed that I had an agressive cancer with Gle...

Alfy47

•7 months ago

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Enlarged Lymph Nodes on MRI and CT

Hello, new to this. Never posted before, hoping for some insight. Gleason 7 (4+3) PSA 6. Bone scan clear but lymphadenopathy in groin nodes (inguinal; iliac...

Hello, new to this. Never posted before, hoping for some insight. Gleason 7 (4+3...

Blue1320

•7 months ago

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EMBARK Trial: Combination-therapy is better.

This chart compares the risk of developing metastasis from prostate cancer, after 5 years from curative treatment, between three different arms of the EMBARK...

This chart compares the risk of developing metastasis from prostate cancer, aft...

janebob99

•7 months ago

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Testosterone Recovery: Orgovyx vs Lupron, Part-II

Here's another plot summarizing data from a 2020 paper in the New England Journal of Medicine by Neil Shore, et al. that shows Orgovyx has much faster "ON"...

Here's another plot summarizing data from a 2020 paper in the New England Journ...

janebob99

•7 months ago

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Testosterone Recovery: Orgovyx vs Lupron, Part-I

Here's plot from a 2020 paper in the New England Journal of Medicine by Neil Shore, et al. that shows Orgovyx has much faster "ON" and "OFF" changes in...

Here's plot from a 2020 paper in the New England Journal of Medicine by Neil Sho...

janebob99

•7 months ago

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Catheter removed today!

Hi, this is my first post. My husband had his catheter removed today at 9am following his robotic prostatectomy (Retzius sparing) on April 9th. He hasn’t...

Hi, this is my first post. My husband had his catheter removed today at 9am foll...

AstroFish

•7 months ago

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SBRT 5 sessions finished today

5 sessions all complete for my low risk intermediate pc at Christies Manchester UK today.Started flomax yesterday for some urinary urgency hopefully that will...

5 sessions all complete for my low risk intermediate pc at Christies Manchester ...

pd63

•7 months ago

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Interview request: $120 to you

A project from Malecare's colleagues in the UK : Prostate Cancer Research is determined to provide a better future for people affected by prostate cancer by...

A project from Malecare's colleagues in the UK : Prostate Cancer Research is d...

Darryl

Partner•7 months ago

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My prostate history

In 2020 at age 66 years I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. DRE was negative. TRUS Prostate biopsy positive: Gleason score 7 (3+4) left lateral base, Gleason...

In 2020 at age 66 years I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. DRE was negative. ...

BobDad

•7 months ago

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Anybody experience post treatment bowel issues after being ok prior ?

Brachytherapy seeds early November , LINAC radiation boost ending early Jan .. ADT ending beginning March.. had space ore ..was totally ok except for urgency...

Brachytherapy seeds early November , LINAC radiation boost ending early Jan .. A...

Yokohama2023

•7 months ago

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Yale New Haven

will have prostatectomy. Considering Yale New Haven, as I’ve been seeing a urologist in the network for the past few years. Would like to know about the...

will have prostatectomy. Considering Yale New Haven, as I’ve been seeing a urolo...

Zingoman

•7 months ago

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Finasteride

What are the latest findings on the effects of Finasteride on prostate cancer? Thank you in advance

What are the latest findings on the effects of Finasteride on prostate cancer? T...

AMT4566

•7 months ago

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Opinions on my 2nd MRI results

Hello, I just received the results from 2nd MRI (results below and photos in reply), previous one was from Jan/2023 (results in bio). Having been on these...

Hello, I just received the results from 2nd MRI (results below and photos in re...

Maximode

•7 months ago

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Urinary incontinence post surgery

One month post daVince robotic prostatectomy. 70 years old. Active (could exercise more) Catheter removed day 8. Persistent incontinence. Doing Kegel...

One month post daVince robotic prostatectomy. 70 years old. Active (could exerci...

HerbalGrower

•7 months ago

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salvage radiation after surgery?

Hi - Shouldn’t I be doing salvage radiation or chemotherapy now? I had my surgery February 25 and Doctor wants to wait for first PSA iat end of May. However...

Hi - Shouldn’t I be doing salvage radiation or chemotherapy now? I had my surger...

Granolaberry

•7 months ago

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Month 5 of ORGOVYX

After radical prostatectomy and radiation treatment, I’m now on ORGOVYX and my testosterone has decreased from 672 to 11. I’ll be coming off the medication...

After radical prostatectomy and radiation treatment, I’m now on ORGOVYX and my t...

BettyandBob

•7 months ago

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Cause for concern?

Would you please comment on the following article which may mean a new PET scan is required I'm my case? ( I Hope not!!) Extract from a recent article which is...

Would you please comment on the following article which may mean a new PET scan ...

m1946

•7 months ago

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Too Many Black Men Dying from Prostate Cancer

No matter what you think about OJ Simpson, you all must agree that too many Black men are dying from prostate cancer. Prostate cancer kills Black men at over...

No matter what you think about OJ Simpson, you all must agree that too many Blac...

Darryl

Partner•8 months ago

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Diet for ADT

(Duplicate post from Advanced Prostate Cancer). What diet should I be following while on ADT for the next two years? Guidelines from handout sheets are...

(Duplicate post from Advanced Prostate Cancer). What diet should I be followin...

Worked_the_World

•8 months ago

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How long does ADT affect mood swings and anger after stopping treatment ?

Hello, Usually ok but a few outbursts recently.. anger issues upset .. but generally easy going nice person. It’s almost been 2 months since last and final...

Hello, Usually ok but a few outbursts recently.. anger issues upset .. but gen...

Yokohama2023

•8 months ago

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Dutasteride (5-ARI) extends time to disease progression in Low-Risk men on Active Surveillance, compared to Placebo

This study by Finelli et al. (2010) looks at the effect of Dutasteride (5-ARI) on the rate of prostate cancer disease progression in Low-Risk men on Active...

This study by Finelli et al. (2010) looks at the effect of Dutasteride (5-ARI) o...

janebob99

•8 months ago

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ADT duration for high risk with Cribriform

Hi all, Age 72. In good health. I'd like to get some advice on my case. Should I stop ADT after 12 months?...

Hi all, Age 72. In good health. I'd like to get some advice on my case. Should ...

Miko710

•8 months ago

15 Replies

Biochemical recurrence

Is CBR cancer?

ezzeddine

•8 months ago

4 Replies

Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for April 2024

What's next

Is Vit-D bad for you?

Recently diagnosed and trying to work out what to do! All advice gratefully received.

Active Surveillance?

Newly Diagnosed

Epstein's Opinion vs New Uro's

Success stories

What is done in this case ? ADT not working

Enlarged Lymph Nodes on MRI and CT

EMBARK Trial: Combination-therapy is better.

Testosterone Recovery: Orgovyx vs Lupron, Part-II

Testosterone Recovery: Orgovyx vs Lupron, Part-I

Catheter removed today!

SBRT 5 sessions finished today

Interview request: $120 to you

My prostate history

Anybody experience post treatment bowel issues after being ok prior ?

Yale New Haven

Finasteride

Opinions on my 2nd MRI results

Urinary incontinence post surgery

salvage radiation after surgery?

Month 5 of ORGOVYX

Cause for concern?

Too Many Black Men Dying from Prostate Cancer

Diet for ADT

How long does ADT affect mood swings and anger after stopping treatment ?

Dutasteride (5-ARI) extends time to disease progression in Low-Risk men on Active Surveillance, compared to Placebo

ADT duration for high risk with Cribriform

Biochemical recurrence

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