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Tough decision

I've been on AS for 5 years with Moffit had 3 biopsy's all gleason 6 except a second opinion on my first one 2 cores where changed to a 7. PSA has bounced...

I've been on AS for 5 years with Moffit had 3 biopsy's all gleason 6 except a s...

twoodogs

•5 months ago

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Gleason 9 prostate cancer

Hello - my husband has aggressive gleason 9 prostate cancer. He had a prostatectomy in August 2015 but his psa remained high, suggesting it had already left...

Hello - my husband has aggressive gleason 9 prostate cancer. He had a prostatec...

69HumptyDumpty

•5 months ago

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Are teeth affected by ADT or Xtandi?

after about 2 months of Lupron and Xtandi my teeth are tender and sore. Any correlation?

after about 2 months of Lupron and Xtandi my teeth are tender and sore. Any cor...

CousinGrandpa

•5 months ago

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Trimix and Eliquis

I live in Northern Cali. I've been using Trimix injectable, successfully, for about 2 years. I've been using Eliquis, for atrial flutter, with the trimix, for...

I live in Northern Cali. I've been using Trimix injectable, successfully, for ab...

Smallfall

•5 months ago

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Trust in Healthcare - View Sessions Now!

Links now open Opening remarks by Dr. Elster and Darryl Mitteldorf, LCSW https://youtu.be/zFRCXKByqH0 https://youtu.be/atjTsMIkV2Q Dr. Callen Baker...

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Darryl

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Minor psa increase again

Just over 12 months since adt finished. All clear at <0.01 2 months ago when it started to rise to 0.03 then 4 weeks later 0.05 now 0.07. Have Dr's app in 3...

Just over 12 months since adt finished. All clear at <0.01 2 months ago when it ...

Runner1957

•5 months ago

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PSA level from 4 (Dec 2023) to 22 (present)

Hello, I am posting on behalf of my father. He tested a level of 4 PSA back in Dec 2023; the doctor did not say much except try to keep your stress level...

Hello, I am posting on behalf of my father. He tested a level of 4 PSA back ...

Dodododo

•5 months ago

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SBRT fiducials

Do most RO's use fiducials for SBRT or is there another way for them to see the prostate? Is the barrier gel commonly used also?

Do most RO's use fiducials for SBRT or is there another way for them to see the ...

twoodogs

•5 months ago

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TRUST IN HEALTHCARE : free registration at https://malecare.org/trust-in-healthcare

Malecare and Prostate Cancer Research (UK) Virtual Conference: TRUST AND HEALTHCARE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 on Youtube.com/Malecare 12 PM ET to 6:10 PM ET...

Malecare and Prostate Cancer Research (UK) Virtual Conference: TRUST AND HEALTH...

Darryl

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After Orgovyx

Age 76, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2021. PSA was 8.6, but had zero symptoms. Started Orgovyx in February 2022 and received 25...

Age 76, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2021. PSA was 8.6, b...

BubbaC

•5 months ago

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Trust In Healthcare

Ten speaker online conference on Trust in Healthcare, premiering on Malecare's YouTube channel on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 12PM to 6PM ET. Free...

Ten speaker online conference on Trust in Healthcare, premiering on Malecare's Y...

Darryl

Partner•5 months ago

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Targeted Biopsy

I live on the east coast of North Carolina. I’m looking for top choices of medical centers that conducts MRI targeted biopsies. I’ve been on active...

I live on the east coast of North Carolina. I’m looking for top choices of medi...

Scvol

•5 months ago

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Signifficant PSA LEVELS

I'm an 81 year old man who has had an enlarged prostate for several months. PSA tests levels 9.1 and 8.1 (several months apart). My Father died of prostate...

I'm an 81 year old man who has had an enlarged prostate for several months. PSA ...

apttony

•5 months ago

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Younger man with prostate cancer

Hi there, Apparently, there has been an increase in prevalence in men under 50 being diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am a journalist investigating a piece...

Hi there, Apparently, there has been an increase in prevalence in men under 50 ...

Lubel12

•5 months ago

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PSA Rising

RP 2 years and four months ago. PSA went from <.02 to currently .27, Testosterone at about 600+ Since surgery, there has been no intervention. It looks like...

RP 2 years and four months ago. PSA went from <.02 to currently .27, Testostero...

Gulfrider

•5 months ago

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provenge before metastasis

Is there a current Cancer Center that is a leader in immunotherapy Would there be any benefit in taking provenge after treatment when your PSA is low?

Is there a current Cancer Center that is a leader in immunotherapy Would there...

Vortex12

•5 months ago

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SBRT VS CONVENTIONAL RADIATION

My AS is coming to an end. Moffitt recommended that I address my cancer. Leaning and heading towards SBRT at Moffitt. I live 3 hours away from there. Is there...

My AS is coming to an end. Moffitt recommended that I address my cancer. Leaning...

twoodogs

•5 months ago

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A question about hot flashes

I ended my Eligard shots about 2 months ago. I still get hot flashes. Are hot flashes a response to the drug or are they caused by low T? If it is from the low...

I ended my Eligard shots about 2 months ago. I still get hot flashes. Are hot fl...

Eadgbe

•6 months ago

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PSA continues rise...PSMA remains good

To briefly review, now 69 years old, had RP at Hopkins in Feb 2018. Gleason 4+5. Margins clear. Organ-confined. PSA undetectable for two years...then an...

To briefly review, now 69 years old, had RP at Hopkins in Feb 2018. Gleason 4+5...

Nittany

•6 months ago

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Cancer returned.

Back in 2006 I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer with a PSA of 17, treatment was 20 sessions of radiotherapy followed by Zoladex implant every 3 months for 3...

Back in 2006 I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer with a PSA of 17, treatment wa...

Spursboy

•6 months ago

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PSA 8 months after EBRT

I need some reassurance. I tend to worry a little bit so please let me know if the following is or could be somewhat normal. As per my history, I had 4+3 per...

I need some reassurance. I tend to worry a little bit so please let me know if t...

electronics-guy

•6 months ago

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Need info on blood in urine

Diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 1/2 years ago. Had prostate removed Sept. 2019 and had radiation winter 2020/2021 because PSA was going higher. Radiation is...

Diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 1/2 years ago. Had prostate removed Sept. 2019 ...

peanutbutter2

•6 months ago

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Hot flashes?

On ADT and suffering?...

Don_1213

•6 months ago

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Recent diagnosis questions & concerns, please respond to any that you can

Ten questions/concerns, not necessarily in priority order: Prostate Cancer was diagnosed in 57 year-old, April 2024. Currently following active surveillance...

Ten questions/concerns, not necessarily in priority order: Prostate Cancer was ...

G6AS

•6 months ago

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Need advice/experiences re:incontinence post-RARP at 76

Hi everyone~ Well, my hubbie's RARP in Chicago on 5/13 went well as far as no surgical complications (I was worried about clots), the biopsy results...

Hi everyone~ Well, my hubbie's RARP in Chicago on 5/13 went well as far as no s...

AliceinW57

•6 months ago

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Post radiation and low(er) testosterone

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had similar experience. I had radiation for prostate cancer in December/January (getting out to about six months post...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had similar experience. I had radiation for pr...

TonyTx

•6 months ago

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Side effect of Lupron

We have a quesiton about swelling foot and ankle after Lupron injection and wonder if anyone has had a similar experience. My husband was just diagnosed with...

We have a quesiton about swelling foot and ankle after Lupron injection and wond...

kiyo

•6 months ago

16 Replies

Hypogonadism, heat flushing, and testosterone replacement

Hi all, It is almost a year since I had my external beam radiation for Gleason 7 (3+4) PCa (see my profile). So far so good: 4 PSA tests were reassuringly...

Hi all, It is almost a year since I had my external beam radiation for Gleason...

Smarks42

•6 months ago

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Ultrahypofractional RT and ADT for Int. Risk PC

I am a 60 year old recently diagnosed PC with a PSA of 11.3 and ultra sound biopsy grade cT1c Gleason 3+4 = 7 Right basal and 3+3 on Right medial only 2 of...

I am a 60 year old recently diagnosed PC with a PSA of 11.3 and ultra sound bi...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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Off piste

5 weeks post SBRT 5 sessions for low risk intermediate, I have family, 3 daughters, and friends round for drinks and nibbles.Whatever happens going forward I...

5 weeks post SBRT 5 sessions for low risk intermediate, I have family, 3 daughte...

pd63

•6 months ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2024

Tough decision

Gleason 9 prostate cancer

Are teeth affected by ADT or Xtandi?

Trimix and Eliquis

Trust in Healthcare - View Sessions Now!

Minor psa increase again

PSA level from 4 (Dec 2023) to 22 (present)

SBRT fiducials

TRUST IN HEALTHCARE : free registration at https://malecare.org/trust-in-healthcare

After Orgovyx

Trust In Healthcare

Targeted Biopsy

Signifficant PSA LEVELS

Younger man with prostate cancer

PSA Rising

provenge before metastasis

SBRT VS CONVENTIONAL RADIATION

A question about hot flashes

PSA continues rise...PSMA remains good

Cancer returned.

PSA 8 months after EBRT

Need info on blood in urine

Hot flashes?

Recent diagnosis questions & concerns, please respond to any that you can

Need advice/experiences re:incontinence post-RARP at 76

Post radiation and low(er) testosterone

Side effect of Lupron

Hypogonadism, heat flushing, and testosterone replacement

Ultrahypofractional RT and ADT for Int. Risk PC

Off piste

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