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ADT and hand problems

Age 73. Did SBRT radiation and 18 months on ADT (Eligard). Now I'm finally off ADT (PSA .01). My right pinky finger has seemingly developed arthritis...

Age 73. Did SBRT radiation and 18 months on ADT (Eligard). Now I'm finally off A...

Miko710

•2 days ago

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Mild rectal wall infiltration after SpaceOAR placement.

Hello, This is my first post, but I have found so much helpful information here previously. Thank you all for sharing your stories and your wisdom! My...

Hello, This is my first post, but I have found so much helpful information here...

ColoradoSky

•2 days ago

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PSA laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery

It's been 1 month since my laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery. And I checked my PSA, the result was 0.081ng/ml. Is that scary? How are you, men?

It's been 1 month since my laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery. And I checked m...

keblickas

•2 days ago

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I'm at the beginning.

Hi everyone. The quick stuff: I'm 73, diagnosed with prostate cancer about 3 weeks ago. From what my doc has told me, I fall somewhere in the low to moderate...

Hi everyone. The quick stuff: I'm 73, diagnosed with prostate cancer about 3 we...

Pierogi73

•3 days ago

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Does radiation work?

I read this and the advanced prostrate cancer thread everyday so I thought I would post my 15 month update to my radiation cancer treatment. It may encourage...

I read this and the advanced prostrate cancer thread everyday so I thought I wou...

Mgtd

•5 days ago

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Just hit 0.03 - What minimum PSA level to be able to calculate reliable doubling time? Salvage RT Timing?

My PSA after surgery was < 0.02 for 1.5 years and read 0.02 at that point. 1 year later I just got a 0.03. That's pretty certain for BCR unfortunately...

My PSA after surgery was < 0.02 for 1.5 years and read 0.02 at that point. 1 ye...

jazj

•5 days ago

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question

After a year on active surveillance following an initial biopsy that showed intermediate favorable level of pc, a more recent biopsy showed all samples to be...

After a year on active surveillance following an initial biopsy that showed inte...

allshallbewell

•6 days ago

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You read BEFORE my appoinment

I have my PMSA PET scan results but my follow-up is not until next week: Can I get your impression first (FYI, previouisly diagnosed with nodular sarcoidosis...

I have my PMSA PET scan results but my follow-up is not until next week: Can I g...

Fozzworth

•7 days ago

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Free access to the The Prostate Cancer Summit: Navigating Treatment, Wellness, and Life Beyond Diagnosis

Click here for free access to the The Prostate Cancer Summit: Navigating Treatment, Wellness, and Life Beyond Diagnosis...

Click here for free access to the The Prostate Cancer Summit: Navigating Treatme...

Darryl

Partner•7 days ago

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aquablation

hi, just wondered if anyone has had the aquablation procedure for bph and what were your experiences. many thanks

hi, just wondered if anyone has had the aquablation procedure for bph and what w...

Blindbeggar83

•8 days ago

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Bicalutamide & Dutasteride for keeping localized PCa stable during AS

Has anyone used Bicalutamide & Dutasteride for keeping localized PCa stable during AS?

Has anyone used Bicalutamide & Dutasteride for keeping localized PCa stable duri...

Maximode

•8 days ago

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2nd opinion on Biopsy

I had a Biopsy, Decipher and PSMA done at Stanford. I want to get a 2nd opinion of the Biopsy. Both Stanford and UCSF want to do 2 sessions of HDRB without...

I had a Biopsy, Decipher and PSMA done at Stanford. I want to get a 2nd opinion ...

Seat15c

•8 days ago

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Advanced Cancer & Options

sorry some of the notes got cut off enlarging print. Looking to see my best options Urologist has January surgery scheduled but i am having second thoughts...

sorry some of the notes got cut off enlarging print. Looking to see my best opt...

YetiGemma

•9 days ago

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RO in Northern Illinois Area

Can anyone recommend a good RO in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago? I’m approximately 1 hr. NW and don’t mind traveling if I have to but I work full time....

Can anyone recommend a good RO in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago? I’m approxim...

Muskyguy

•9 days ago

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Stanford or USCF for HDR brachytherapy

I've consulted with both specialists, and here's my situation: I'm Gleason 7 with a Decipher score of 0.25. Out of 18 biopsy cores, nine are positive—eight of...

I've consulted with both specialists, and here's my situation: I'm Gleason 7 wit...

Seat15c

•9 days ago

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hormone therapy

Any body doing hormone medicine. i am doing lupron shot every three months. i am also taking prednisone and abiratrone. well i had to stop the prednisone...

Any body doing hormone medicine. i am doing lupron shot every three months. i ...

Laguy01

•9 days ago

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Trust your Lab

Had a PSA result of 0.267 from clinic first visit!? ... Biochemical recurrence!!!??? Panic... Then Went to my normal lab with 4th Generation PSA Assay <0.006

Had a PSA result of 0.267 from clinic first visit!? ... Biochemical recurrence!!...

Steve507

•10 days ago

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RP for one 4+3 core?

I'm following up on my previous post (see yesterday's for more details and I apologize for the repitition) and have some specific questions I'd appreciate...

I'm following up on my previous post (see yesterday's for more details and I apo...

Fozzworth

•10 days ago

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Decipher Score and ADT

An update on my journey. Targeted Biospy 9/24/24, 9 samples. 7/10 (60% pattern 4, grade group 3). Carcinoma present 2 of 3 cores approximately 10% of the...

An update on my journey. Targeted Biospy 9/24/24, 9 samples. 7/10 (60% patter...

Scvol

•10 days ago

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In shock. What to expect?

I’m processing some unexpected news and hoping for insights from anyone with a similar experience. My PSA was 1.9 in January 2023, then rose to 3.8 in...

I’m processing some unexpected news and hoping for insights from anyone with a s...

Fozzworth

•11 days ago

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Skip and Mariana's Journey with Proton Therapy, Military Healthcare, and Prostate Cancer

https://youtu.be/AF9B-7lv5BQ Skip and Mariana share their emotional and informative journey through Skip's prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions....

https://youtu.be/AF9B-7lv5BQ Skip and Mariana share their emotional and informa...

Darryl

Partner•11 days ago

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Appreciation

I want to shout out a great big thank you to all those who have shared their experiences, knowledge and opinions with me! It has possibly saved me from a big...

I want to shout out a great big thank you to all those who have shared their exp...

Androgel123

•12 days ago

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confused

I’m a 63 yr old male diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 1/2 yrs ago. Biopsy results were mid-grade 4+3 prostate cancerProstate volume around 50. Spot around 2...

I’m a 63 yr old male diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 1/2 yrs ago. Biopsy result...

Androgel123

•13 days ago

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how fast does the prostate grow?

In august 23 I went into full retention. after 2 weeks catheter was taken out, I could pee fine. Again throughout October 23 I couldn’t pee standing up at...

In august 23 I went into full retention. after 2 weeks catheter was taken out, I...

Blindbeggar83

•13 days ago

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Mary Sue's Prostate Cancer Journey: A Wife's Perspective and Advice

https://youtu.be/KoZTmta_uYo Hit the subscribe link here: https://www.youtube.com/c/malecare?sub_confirmation=1 We talk with Mary Sue, whose husband has...

https://youtu.be/KoZTmta_uYo Hit the subscribe link here: https://www.youtube...

Darryl

Partner•14 days ago

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Active surveillance

A friend of mine is on active surveillance (Gleason 4 + 3; N0 M0). Diagnosed 2022. In 2023 he had a TURP-operation. PSA at diagnose 6.3. PSA-check twice a...

A friend of mine is on active surveillance (Gleason 4 + 3; N0 M0). Diagnosed 20...

Nomiskneh

•15 days ago

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Laparoscopic prostate surgery

How long does it take after laparoscopic prostate surgery to start penile rehabilitation?

How long does it take after laparoscopic prostate surgery to start penile rehabi...

keblickas

•15 days ago

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Exercise and Diet: PCA Q&A

https://www.pcf.org/c/exercise-nutrition-and-prostate-cancer-your-questions-answered/?__readwiseLocation=

https://www.pcf.org/c/exercise-nutrition-and-prostate-cancer-your-questions-answ...

SierraSix

•15 days ago

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psa 50

63-year-old male good health so I thought. Psa is 50. I'm screw

Magl1

•16 days ago

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is it normal to find bph a total pain in the arse!

been taking tamsulosin for a month, along with pumpkin seed oil for the first 3 weeks of that month. had a bit of fun with the missus on Friday morning (first...

been taking tamsulosin for a month, along with pumpkin seed oil for the first 3 ...

Blindbeggar83

•17 days ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for November 2024

ADT and hand problems

Mild rectal wall infiltration after SpaceOAR placement.

PSA laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery

I'm at the beginning.

Does radiation work?

Just hit 0.03 - What minimum PSA level to be able to calculate reliable doubling time? Salvage RT Timing?

question

You read BEFORE my appoinment

Free access to the The Prostate Cancer Summit: Navigating Treatment, Wellness, and Life Beyond Diagnosis

aquablation

Bicalutamide & Dutasteride for keeping localized PCa stable during AS

2nd opinion on Biopsy

Advanced Cancer & Options

RO in Northern Illinois Area

Stanford or USCF for HDR brachytherapy

hormone therapy

Trust your Lab

RP for one 4+3 core?

Decipher Score and ADT

In shock. What to expect?

Skip and Mariana's Journey with Proton Therapy, Military Healthcare, and Prostate Cancer

Appreciation

confused

how fast does the prostate grow?

Mary Sue's Prostate Cancer Journey: A Wife's Perspective and Advice

Active surveillance

Laparoscopic prostate surgery

Exercise and Diet: PCA Q&A

psa 50

is it normal to find bph a total pain in the arse!

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