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Radiotherapy

It killed my sex drive, but the cancer remained alive.

Teddski

•3 months ago

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Biopsy Results

I’m new to health unlocked. My quick story….. I’m 39 and was diagnosed back in September with gleason 6. Multiple cores in Biopsy, I think 5 of 12. My PSA...

I’m new to health unlocked. My quick story….. I’m 39 and was diagnosed back in ...

Golfer45

•3 months ago

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Darn these bounces

HDR Brachytherapy as monotherapy. These bounces make me a bit nervous.

HDR Brachytherapy as monotherapy. These bounces make me a bit nervous. ...

Lingbed

•3 months ago

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why would psa be going up after 18 years

hello I am a 67 year old that was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 years ago Gleason score 7 t1c psa 8.s Had 38 treatments of radiation { 3 gold seeds}...

hello I am a 67 year old that was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 years ago...

Hayday1

•3 months ago

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Blog: "I Lowered My PSA" - An Interesting Read

I happened to land on a blog of a gentleman who was diagnosed with G3+4 and did his own research regarding diet, supplements and other lifestyle changes. His...

I happened to land on a blog of a gentleman who was diagnosed with G3+4 and did ...

PTvsPC

•3 months ago

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Cryotherapy

Seeing Dr. Polascik on the 3rd to schedule cryotherapy. I was going to do HIFU with Dr. Rotherberg but he's really new and has only done about 70 procedures,...

Seeing Dr. Polascik on the 3rd to schedule cryotherapy. I was going to do HIFU w...

wally198562

•3 months ago

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Total Gland Ablation Experiences w' TULSA-PRO?

Greetings All, I'm seeking feedback on others' experiences w' PC who had total gland ablation via TULSA-PRO. Cured? ED? Incontinence? Complications? Other? My...

Greetings All, I'm seeking feedback on others' experiences w' PC who had total g...

PaulG1449

•3 months ago

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Psa increase after 16 years post surgery

what’s the likely cause of an increase in Psa 16 years after radical prostatectomy. Gleason 3/4 negative margins no lymph or seminal vesicle involvement. Last...

what’s the likely cause of an increase in Psa 16 years after radical prostatecto...

Psaworrier

•3 months ago

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Genetic Testing on Medicare

Since the last doctors never brought it up, my new UCLA Dr wants genetic testing. Question: Does Medicare, or have any of you on Medicare had it done, and...

Since the last doctors never brought it up, my new UCLA Dr wants genetic testing...

Still_in_shock

•3 months ago

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The EMBARK trial and BCR

For those who are facing BCR treatment decisions....... https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.24.00279

For those who are facing BCR treatment decisions....... https://ascopubs.org/...

maley2711

•3 months ago

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metastatic left mesorectal lymph common outcome in PETCT scan post biopsy ?

If Biopsy and PET CT scan is done with in a week, will this result in pet ct scan incorrectly showing metastasis mesorectal lymph node? As per doctor this is...

If Biopsy and PET CT scan is done with in a week, will this result in pet ct sca...

OB23

•3 months ago

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No more ADT!!!

Went in to UCLA for a consult, and get my Lupron shot to complete the 3 years. Dr Matthew Rettig, the Medical Director, Prostate Cancer Program of the...

Went in to UCLA for a consult, and get my Lupron shot to complete the 3 years. ...

Still_in_shock

•3 months ago

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Questions for the doctor?

My father, 69, was diagnosed. I know his levels are high and it has spread to his bones, and that he is on orgovyx. I live 1,300 miles away and feel pretty...

My father, 69, was diagnosed. I know his levels are high and it has spread to hi...

StickyIckyIckyIcky

•3 months ago

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Flash RT

Funny, this morning I was just wondering how Flash RT was progressing and there is an article in the news....

Funny, this morning I was just wondering how Flash RT was progressing and there ...

petabyte

•3 months ago

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saw palmetto- side effects

Hi not sure if this is the right place to post this but was just wondering if anyone has taken this for enlarged prostate? I’ve taken it for a few months and...

Hi not sure if this is the right place to post this but was just wondering if an...

Blindbeggar83

•3 months ago

1 Reply

CAPRA-S vs MSKCC calculator for recurrence

can someone explain (not paste my question into CHATGPT which I could do myself in 10 seconds if I wanted a banal homogenized reply not from a knowledgeable...

can someone explain (not paste my question into CHATGPT which I could do mysel...

street-air

•3 months ago

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⚖️ Controlling your weight with daily feedback

A lot of us here are on ADT and that can trigger fat gain. I thought I'd share how I manage it fairly successfully. I'm sure a lot of others do the same and...

A lot of us here are on ADT and that can trigger fat gain. I thought I'd share h...

petabyte

•3 months ago

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Benefit of Continuing Urologist Visits

I had RP nine years ago, salvage radiation 4 years ago, my psa test results have been less than .02 after treatment with radiation. Current side effects...

I had RP nine years ago, salvage radiation 4 years ago, my psa test results have...

Ab75

•3 months ago

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Surgery vs radiation for prostate cancer.

So if you had the choice of doing surgery or radiation which would you do for intermediate favorable prostate cancer. I've done so much research on both my...

So if you had the choice of doing surgery or radiation which would you do for in...

RBSW1

•3 months ago

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PSA climbing

Been a while since I posted, Long story short. Radiation 2019/2020. Psa was lower than a snakes guts. then it started to rise and was advised by urologist to...

Been a while since I posted, Long story short. Radiation 2019/2020. Psa was lowe...

Pizzle123

•3 months ago

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When can use Testosterone Replacement Therapy

I was on TRT prior to my diagnosis. When my PSA was over 4, my doctor took me off of TRT. That was in March 2023. I experienced and continue to experience the...

I was on TRT prior to my diagnosis. When my PSA was over 4, my doctor took me of...

Victor615

•3 months ago

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Radiation prostrate treatment

For many of us learning about the various initial and recurring cancer options etc can be very confusing. In my journey I am at the point where I am past all...

For many of us learning about the various initial and recurring cancer options e...

Mgtd

•3 months ago

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My 9-month PSA measurement

Hi ! I thought that I could share some good news. I’ve had my PSA result; 9 month PSA measurement after radiation (with ongoing Orgovyx and Abi) and it...

Hi ! I thought that I could share some good news. I’ve had my PSA result; ...

ulfhbg

•3 months ago

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low white and red and hemaglobin after 3 months of firmagon + Erleada

I came back to MD Anderson after neoadjuvant therapy of Firmagon + Erleada after 11 weeks and my white, red, hemoglobin are below normal. White is 2700. I am...

I came back to MD Anderson after neoadjuvant therapy of Firmagon + Erleada after...

-db123_

•3 months ago

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PROSTATE CANCER AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ?

I was diagnosed with low-level prostate cancer 3 years ago. 12-core biopsy showed 1 core of 3+3=6 adenocarcinoma, 30%. I along with my urologist decided on...

I was diagnosed with low-level prostate cancer 3 years ago. 12-core biopsy showe...

renegade70

•3 months ago

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QUESTION

Hi looking for info from people 3 to 7 years after RT for prostate cancer. Why you choose RT over prostate removal. Any info would be greatly appreciated....

Hi looking for info from people 3 to 7 years after RT for prostate cancer. Why ...

RBSW1

•3 months ago

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Question

I'm looking for answers on RT therapy for prostate cancer. Looking for some people from 3 to 7 years after you had it. Also why did you choose RT over...

I'm looking for answers on RT therapy for prostate cancer. Looking for some peo...

RBSW1

•3 months ago

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Anyone have experience using Cleveland Clinic in Weston Fl for surgery or radiation

Is there anyone who has been treated in Southeast Florida by the Docs at the Cleveland Clinic with either surgery or Radiation. Inquiring for a good friend who...

Is there anyone who has been treated in Southeast Florida by the Docs at the Cle...

Ridethetide

•3 months ago

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biopsy

I’m curious, I have a small spot inside my prostate and had a needle biopsy. They took 17 cores! Poked 17 holes in my prostate for a tiny spot. Does this seem...

I’m curious, I have a small spot inside my prostate and had a needle biopsy. The...

Androgel123

•3 months ago

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Los Angeles Fires

Hello friends, I am wondering how people who live in the LA area, like Tall Allen, are managing with the devastating fires? Take care. James

Hello friends, I am wondering how people who live in the LA area, like Tall Al...

JFBNY

•3 months ago

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All posts for January 2025

Radiotherapy

Biopsy Results

Darn these bounces

why would psa be going up after 18 years

Blog: "I Lowered My PSA" - An Interesting Read

Cryotherapy

Total Gland Ablation Experiences w' TULSA-PRO?

Psa increase after 16 years post surgery

Genetic Testing on Medicare

The EMBARK trial and BCR

metastatic left mesorectal lymph common outcome in PETCT scan post biopsy ?

No more ADT!!!

Questions for the doctor?

Flash RT

saw palmetto- side effects

CAPRA-S vs MSKCC calculator for recurrence

⚖️ Controlling your weight with daily feedback

Benefit of Continuing Urologist Visits

Surgery vs radiation for prostate cancer.

PSA climbing

When can use Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Radiation prostrate treatment

My 9-month PSA measurement

low white and red and hemaglobin after 3 months of firmagon + Erleada

PROSTATE CANCER AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ?

QUESTION

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Anyone have experience using Cleveland Clinic in Weston Fl for surgery or radiation

biopsy

Los Angeles Fires

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