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The prognostic value of ultrasensitive PSA test

Hi ! In Sweden (and Finland) we never (or selldom) have ultrasensitive PSA testing so the lowest PSA is < 0.1 or ’undetectable’. i have seen several...

Hi ! In Sweden (and Finland) we never (or selldom) have ultrasensitive PSA test...

ulfhbg

•19 days ago

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Pumpkin Seeds & oil

For any comments!I was recommended to swallow two desert spoons of Pumpkin seed oil every day! I now purchase a litre of pure oil from Austrian suppliers....

For any comments!I was recommended to swallow two desert spoons of Pumpkin seed ...

m1946

•19 days ago

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Wondering what’s caused my bph!

hi I was diagnosed with bph earlier this year, last August I went into full urine retention. im 41 so relatively young for this. Sometime in late 22’ I...

hi I was diagnosed with bph earlier this year, last August I went into full urin...

Blindbeggar83

•20 days ago

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trimix

What size syringe are you using for trimix? I'm using a 1/2 inch needle but it's difficult to get the last 1/4 of the solution out of the vial. Thanks for any...

What size syringe are you using for trimix? I'm using a 1/2 inch needle but it's...

Smallfall

•21 days ago

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Gleason score 7a

Diagnosed with Prostate cancer last July Stage 3 Gleason score 7a.(4+3) No metasis.on psapet scan Consulting urologist Suggested ADT only.A sort of active...

Diagnosed with Prostate cancer last July Stage 3 Gleason score 7a.(4+3) No metas...

damuaj

•21 days ago

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Protons vs Photons: No difference in Phase III trial

Finally, we have Level 1 evidence that proton vs. photon treatment of low-risk/intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer is no different in effectiveness or...

Finally, we have Level 1 evidence that proton vs. photon treatment of low-risk/i...

Tall_Allen

•21 days ago

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Second recurrence advice

Seems I am just starting my second recurrence with psa rising to 1.1 since it started to rise in April this year. I had a PET scan in August but with no...

Seems I am just starting my second recurrence with psa rising to 1.1 since it st...

Runner1957

•22 days ago

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Intermediate Unfavorable - Started on Orgovyx and then switched to Firmagon have not lowered my PSA now double therapy is this common?

You can look at my profile for my exact diagnosis. However I started on Orgovyx on June 19th and then I was switched to Firmagon and had the loading dose of...

You can look at my profile for my exact diagnosis. However I started on Orgovyx...

cnjaz

•24 days ago

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PC related to TURP

I had a good friend, 72 yo, that had TURP recently and the tissue showed something like a 1% cancer content (he was not very technical in exactly what it was)....

I had a good friend, 72 yo, that had TURP recently and the tissue showed somethi...

Teufelshunde

•24 days ago

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Trimix Injection

Hello I used to get Trimix injections for ED from a Pharmacy in Australia. They also experimented with a very sucesssful Quad mix preparation. I have been...

Hello I used to get Trimix injections for ED from a Pharmacy in Australia. They...

Wirelessroamer

•24 days ago

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The BS of End of September Fundraising

The pressure is on. While other so-called nonprofits flood you with robocalls, emails, and flashy videos during September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,...

The pressure is on. While other so-called nonprofits flood you with robocalls, e...

Darryl

Partner•26 days ago

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for Salvage Treatments, does one need to find/see a MO?

I always thought that the RO would prescribed the ADT and not sure when ones will needed to have a Medical Oncologist .

I always thought that the RO would prescribed the ADT and not sure when ones wil...

BeHealthi

•1 month ago

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Stanford, UCSF and Kaiser referrals

I am getting 2nd opinions at Stanford and USCF for Surgery, External Beam radiation, and BT Who are the go-to providers I have an option of going to KP as...

I am getting 2nd opinions at Stanford and USCF for Surgery, External Beam radiat...

Seat15c

•1 month ago

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"Pros and Cons of Various Forms of Radiation Therapy vs Radical Prostatectomy for Men in Their 50s"

I have been diagnosed with intermediate non-favorable risk prostate cancer. Currently, we are conducting Decipher testing along with PSMA PET and genetic...

I have been diagnosed with intermediate non-favorable risk prostate cancer. Curr...

Seat15c

•1 month ago

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Looking for options in Northern California

Hello all, I am new to the forum and could use some advice/recommendations for a center/Dr for treatment. I'm in San Jose CA Black male 57 Current PSA 8 Risk...

Hello all, I am new to the forum and could use some advice/recommendations for a...

Seat15c

•1 month ago

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Continued Incontinence Following RALP

In Feb of 2021 I had a prostatectomy and subsequently required 8 weeks of salvage radiation in 2022. The cancer was unusually high in my prostate near my...

In Feb of 2021 I had a prostatectomy and subsequently required 8 weeks of salvag...

wardguy

•1 month ago

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Top Dr.s for LDR brachytherapy or SBRT

Hello everyone, I got my results on 2/28/23 , 3+4 in 3 areas. I've consulted with Dr. Dorff at City of Hope and she recommended surgery over radiation, her...

Hello everyone, I got my results on 2/28/23 , 3+4 in 3 areas. I've consulted ...

MauiJef

•1 month ago

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PSA jump from 0.01 to 3.0 6 months after surgery

and path I just got my 2nd PSA result today and it showed my level at 3.0...My prosectomy was done 3/21/24 and surgeon took lymp nodes, floor tissue,...

and path I just got my 2nd PSA result today and it showed my level at 3.0...My...

wharr

•1 month ago

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PSA not covered by Medicare

Is it true Medicare only pays for one PSA per year? This is my first year, getting PSA every 3 months after radiation, kinda surprised to see they didn’t pay

Is it true Medicare only pays for one PSA per year? This is my first year, getti...

Muggs1

•1 month ago

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Prostate volume difference

My 1st MRI stated volume at 52cc, 2nd one 48cc.Is this an MRI discrepancy or genuine. P.S. I had no treatment prior to MRIs

My 1st MRI stated volume at 52cc, 2nd one 48cc.Is this an MRI discrepancy or gen...

pd63

•1 month ago

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Hello! BPH here (used testosterone). Need advice and talk to someone...

47 years old, fit and healthy... Started last month with BPH symptoms. My prostate is almost 50g (the limit is 30g for my age). That is too much or nah???...

47 years old, fit and healthy... Started last month with BPH symptoms. My prosta...

Kayo47

•1 month ago

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Post-Treatment Recovery and PSA Levels: Seeking Guidance After SBRT and ADT

68-Year-Old with Localized Gleason 9 (4+5) Diagnosis: September 2022 Treatment Plan: 18 months of Lupron (started October 2022) and five...

68-Year-Old with Localized Gleason 9 (4+5) Diagnosis: September 2022 Treatment...

SierraSix

•1 month ago

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Keep your support in your community.

While other so-called nonprofits flood you with robocalls, emails, and flashy videos during September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Malecare stays true to...

While other so-called nonprofits flood you with robocalls, emails, and flashy vi...

Darryl

Partner•1 month ago

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When others talk about you, what do you want them to say?

How do you want your friends, family, and others to talk about you, vis a vie prostate cancer? When others talk about you, what do you want them to say?

How do you want your friends, family, and others to talk about you, vis a vie pr...

Darryl

Partner•1 month ago

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ADT and Fractures?

I saw some data today that after six months of ADT, the risk of hip fracture increases by 50%. This sounds alarming to me, but I can't find any data on how...

I saw some data today that after six months of ADT, the risk of hip fracture inc...

PrettyUnhappyGuy

•1 month ago

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What do you suggest?

What are your "helpful hints" for spouses, partners, sons, and daughters of people diagnosed with prostate cancer? You can write them as the diagnosed guy,...

What are your "helpful hints" for spouses, partners, sons, and daughters of peop...

Darryl

Partner•1 month ago

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Short Term Disability

I'm starting EBRT in October. My doctor has said he would support me in taking short term disability. I will be using this benefit as I feel I will benefit...

I'm starting EBRT in October. My doctor has said he would support me in taking ...

Odnad

•2 months ago

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Recommendation Dr Phoenix AZ

My husband recently had biopsy with Gleason score of 4 + 3. Any recommendation for surgeon in Phoenix AZ area?

My husband recently had biopsy with Gleason score of 4 + 3. Any recommendation f...

PhxGal21

•2 months ago

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2 years into stage 1 prostate cancer

I'm a 68 year old married white male, smoker, active, and still working full time. I enjoy fishing, hiking, camping, playing guitar, and music from the 60s and...

I'm a 68 year old married white male, smoker, active, and still working full tim...

akmichael2013

•2 months ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for September 2024

The prognostic value of ultrasensitive PSA test

Pumpkin Seeds & oil

Wondering what’s caused my bph!

trimix

Gleason score 7a

Protons vs Photons: No difference in Phase III trial

Second recurrence advice

Intermediate Unfavorable - Started on Orgovyx and then switched to Firmagon have not lowered my PSA now double therapy is this common?

PC related to TURP

Trimix Injection

The BS of End of September Fundraising

for Salvage Treatments, does one need to find/see a MO?

Stanford, UCSF and Kaiser referrals

"Pros and Cons of Various Forms of Radiation Therapy vs Radical Prostatectomy for Men in Their 50s"

Looking for options in Northern California

Continued Incontinence Following RALP

Top Dr.s for LDR brachytherapy or SBRT

PSA jump from 0.01 to 3.0 6 months after surgery

PSA not covered by Medicare

Prostate volume difference

Hello! BPH here (used testosterone). Need advice and talk to someone...

Post-Treatment Recovery and PSA Levels: Seeking Guidance After SBRT and ADT

Keep your support in your community.

When others talk about you, what do you want them to say?

ADT and Fractures?

What do you suggest?

Short Term Disability

Recommendation Dr Phoenix AZ

2 years into stage 1 prostate cancer

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