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Starting Radiation Therapy

So I'm starting my 28 treatments I'm hoping I made the right decision instead of surgery. I'm scared to death with this. Did anyone else feel this way. Also...

So I'm starting my 28 treatments I'm hoping I made the right decision instead of...

RBSW1

•1 month ago

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Artera Prostate Test

From prior posts you might have gleaned I am struggling with the ADT decision. To solidify my final decision I had the Artera Prostate Test...

From prior posts you might have gleaned I am struggling with the ADT decision. T...

Fozzworth

•1 month ago

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Exosome Test…Intel?

I’m one yr post-HDB . 3 years ago I had the urine Exosome test which uses 3 high grade prostate CA markers. If it’s above 15, a biopsy is recommended. Mine was...

I’m one yr post-HDB . 3 years ago I had the urine Exosome test which uses 3 high...

Muggs1

•2 months ago

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Rise Testosteron means rise PSA?

Hallo everybody, I'm a Dutchman, 78 years old. Diagnosed in may 2021. Gleason 9 (4 + 5), tumor slightly out of the prostate, N0 M0. Beginning June 2021 24...

Hallo everybody, I'm a Dutchman, 78 years old. Diagnosed in may 2021. Gleason 9...

Nomiskneh

•2 months ago

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Declining recommendation of ADT

Has any other 4+3 or worse declined ADT after recommendatin for localized Pc-i.e. a negative PMSA? I just finished SBRT on ViewRay at UCLA and I have had a...

Has any other 4+3 or worse declined ADT after recommendatin for localized Pc-i.e...

Fozzworth

•2 months ago

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Side effects

Hi everyone has anyone had anyone had heart issues with radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Hi everyone has anyone had anyone had heart issues with radiation therapy for pr...

RBSW1

•2 months ago

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Is testosterone replacement therapy after adt a good idea?

I will be coming off Orgovyx in four to six months. My testosterone level is currently at 8. Erections and orgasms are nonexistent. PSA is <0.1. Age is 85....

I will be coming off Orgovyx in four to six months. My testosterone level is cur...

Worked_the_World

•2 months ago

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SBRT soon

Stats. 39, 3+4 Gleason, PSA 6.28, diagnosed 1 May. Duke didn't want to do radiation. Flat out told me they wouldn't radiate a 39 year old prostate. Thank you...

Stats. 39, 3+4 Gleason, PSA 6.28, diagnosed 1 May. Duke didn't want to do radiat...

wally198562

•2 months ago

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Epstein (the GOAT for prostate biopsy 2nd opinions) is now in private practice

Jonathan Epstein, who literally wrote the guidelines for prostate cancer pathology, is now in private practice (he used to be affiliated with Johns Hopkins)....

Jonathan Epstein, who literally wrote the guidelines for prostate cancer patholo...

Tall_Allen

•2 months ago

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Diet Changes Show Promise in Early Prostate Cancer

This article has just been posted on the Medscape site: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diet-changes-show-promise-early-prostate-cancer-2025a10004gr It...

This article has just been posted on the Medscape site: https://www.medscape.co...

MarkS

•2 months ago

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ASCO - RT -v- RP

There's an interesting paper I came across at the ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) 2025 symposium that has just taken place. This was session 309...

There's an interesting paper I came across at the ASCO (American Society of Clin...

MarkS

•2 months ago

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Radiation Cystitis

Radiation Cystitis since 04/24 Bleed from front only after bowel movement Used stool softener and all good for approximately three months Until bleeding...

Radiation Cystitis since 04/24 Bleed from front only after bowel movement Used...

mort42

•2 months ago

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Urethral dilation after radiation

Reaching out to those who have had urethral dilation. I completed SBRT in Sept 2023. I've had some minor incontinence issues on and off since before...

Reaching out to those who have had urethral dilation. I completed SBRT in Sept ...

LiveLongAndPropser

•2 months ago

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AUS, yes or no?

I’d like some feedback from guys who have had an AUS for incontinence installed. Pros and cons. im considering having it done. Thanks guys.

I’d like some feedback from guys who have had an AUS for incontinence installed....

Bruins11

•2 months ago

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SBRT Procedure

72 year old diagnosed with PCa in 2013. Remained on active surveillance until last year. I’m scheduled to undergo SBRT next month at UCLA Medical Center. Dr...

72 year old diagnosed with PCa in 2013. Remained on active surveillance until la...

Scvol

•2 months ago

56 Replies

Protect Funding for Cancer Research

As of February 2025, the Administration plans to implement significant budget cuts—exceeding $4 billion annually—to research institutions, including those...

As of February 2025, the Administration plans to implement significant budget cu...

m3032

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Interesting PSMA/CT Scan Results

PSA < 0.1 for five years after RALP then 0.23 at six-years and 0.40 at 6.5 years. PSA has remained at 0.40 for three months now. PSMA/CT Scan early February...

PSA < 0.1 for five years after RALP then 0.23 at six-years and 0.40 at 6.5 years...

OldTiredSailor

•2 months ago

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A healthy diet creates gas, what type of diet should I use for upcoming proton treatments

I have been attending to a strict healthy diet shown to me by MD Anderson nurse/nutritionist. Vegetables compromise 2/3rs of diet along with...

I have been attending to a strict healthy diet shown to me by MD Anderson nurse/...

-db123_

•2 months ago

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Radiation Cystitis

Bleeding from front when straining during bowel movement

mort42

•2 months ago

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Dad, 76 diagnosed with intraductal carcinoma

My dad is 76. His PSA in Oct 2023-2.x, Aug 2024-10.x, then a repeat on Sept 2024-13.x. He had a MRI in Nov 2024 and found a 26mm left base to apex...

My dad is 76. His PSA in Oct 2023-2.x, Aug 2024-10.x, then a repeat on Sept 2024...

KikiBoo

•2 months ago

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Decided on Radiation therapy

How did you feel when you were diagnosed. I feel depressed lots of anxiety . I am scared of the treatment. I just couldn't do the surgery. Having to do it...

How did you feel when you were diagnosed. I feel depressed lots of anxiety . I ...

RBSW1

•2 months ago

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SBRT treatment

I was on the fence until recently about my treatment plan but I've finally decided on SBRT. 39, PSA 6.28, Gleason 3+4. Didn't want RALP because it is difficult...

I was on the fence until recently about my treatment plan but I've finally decid...

wally198562

•2 months ago

13 Replies

results from dads biopsy

hi everyone, you all were so helpful on my first post. Wanted to come back and share some news we got… Biopsy showed cancer for my almost 76 year old father...

hi everyone, you all were so helpful on my first post. Wanted to come back and s...

Disney1989

•2 months ago

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DRE Exam after IMRT every 6 months

Is this standard procedure?

Surfer33

•2 months ago

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Gland removal preference

Every time I watch TV interviews of men with prostate cancer, they say my doctor said take it out this includes localised pc and this is how they are...

Every time I watch TV interviews of men with prostate cancer, they say my doctor...

pd63

•2 months ago

18 Replies

What Treatment is best after a TULSA-Pro failure?

Initially I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 cancer on both sides of the prostate in 2015. After four years of AS and monitoring; my PSA that increased from 1.5...

Initially I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 cancer on both sides of the prostate ...

tasseo

•2 months ago

17 Replies

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All posts for February 2025

Starting Radiation Therapy

Artera Prostate Test

Exosome Test…Intel?

Rise Testosteron means rise PSA?

Declining recommendation of ADT

Side effects

Is testosterone replacement therapy after adt a good idea?

SBRT soon

Epstein (the GOAT for prostate biopsy 2nd opinions) is now in private practice

Diet Changes Show Promise in Early Prostate Cancer

ASCO - RT -v- RP

Radiation Cystitis

Urethral dilation after radiation

AUS, yes or no?

SBRT Procedure

Protect Funding for Cancer Research

Interesting PSMA/CT Scan Results

A healthy diet creates gas, what type of diet should I use for upcoming proton treatments

Radiation Cystitis

Dad, 76 diagnosed with intraductal carcinoma

Decided on Radiation therapy

SBRT treatment

results from dads biopsy

DRE Exam after IMRT every 6 months

Gland removal preference

What Treatment is best after a TULSA-Pro failure?

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