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Probably at Nadir

It has been almost 5 years! My PSA was at 10 for treatment 3+4 and SBRT. The last year my PSA has been between 0.64 and .78. I assume this is my nadir. But my...

It has been almost 5 years! My PSA was at 10 for treatment 3+4 and SBRT. The las...

Nerka

•1 day ago

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Survey from PCa patients who are now or who have never been on ADT and may never have to be on it

Enter the survey here: https://malecare.org/april-survey/ Friend of Malecare Richard Wassersug, PhD has an interesting survey. He writes: We are interested...

Enter the survey here: https://malecare.org/april-survey/ Friend of Malecare ...

Darryl

Partner•8 days ago

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Biopsy - pros and cons of procedures?

Partner is going to have prostate biopsy after "suspicious" areas were detected via MRI. Uro wants follow up biopsy. I assume he will use the results of the...

Partner is going to have prostate biopsy after "suspicious" areas were detected ...

EdinBmore

•17 days ago

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Any chance of testosterone recovery or am I now an "it"

I did six months of ADT, three months of Lupron and three of Orgovyx. Three months after stopping Orgovyx, my testosterone rose to 368, well below my pre-ADT...

I did six months of ADT, three months of Lupron and three of Orgovyx. Three mont...

ADT-first-timer

•22 days ago

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For USA members only

For USA members only Please share your stories about any recent disruptions or changes (positive or negative) regarding participation in clinical trials or...

For USA members only Please share your stories about any recent disruptions or...

Darryl

Partner•1 month ago

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Chemical Recurrence-UGH

Had a radical prostatectomy in March 2022. Gleason 7, left sided involvement only. Post op histopathology looked good-still Gleason 7 with mostly 3 with less...

Had a radical prostatectomy in March 2022. Gleason 7, left sided involvement on...

ColorandLight

•1 month ago

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PSA after prostatectomy and testosterone

Hi, i m now more thant one year after RP. I had Gleason 3+4, negative margins, and good recovery. Before surgery i had a PSMA PET Scan and it was clear. Ma...

Hi, i m now more thant one year after RP. I had Gleason 3+4, negative margins, a...

cpl901

•2 months ago

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ADT AGAIN! - Any English guys managing to get Orgovyx on the NHS?

Reluctantly I have agreed to another friggin’ round of ADT. Bicalutamide for a month then Lupron 3 monthly injections. I asked my NHS consultant whether this...

Reluctantly I have agreed to another friggin’ round of ADT. Bicalutamide for a m...

Jaffa_2001

•2 months ago

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Any experience with AUS placement?

Five (5) years with incontinence following RP, a new oncologist has recommended AUS placement, again. He claims it will be a great improvement to my quality...

Five (5) years with incontinence following RP, a new oncologist has recommended ...

HillPond

•2 months ago

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I live with a very selfish person

I had a video visit with my oncologist yesterday. My last PSA was 1,950. Started a new treatment but had to stop in mid-December due to side effects. I asked...

I had a video visit with my oncologist yesterday. My last PSA was 1,950. Started...

MJCA

•2 months ago

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Community Guidelines: Updated 1-22-2025

Here are our guidelines. Please abide. You may not use Malecare's online support communities for any commercial purpose, such as marketing, promotion or...

Here are our guidelines. Please abide. You may not use Malecare's online suppor...

Darryl

Partner•3 months ago

Restore Study

What is restore study?

cwoodman

•3 months ago

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Radiation proctitis?

How do I tell if diarrhea is radiation proctitis or if it's just "regular" diarrhea? It's seven months past my treatment and I've had no prior rectal issues,...

How do I tell if diarrhea is radiation proctitis or if it's just "regular" diarr...

PrettyUnhappyGuy

•3 months ago

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Tonight, you are not alone.

As we enter the new year, with all of us in our Malecare Gay Men and Prostate Cancer Support Community, none of us are alone. We acknowledge whatever agony,...

As we enter the new year, with all of us in our Malecare Gay Men and Prostate Ca...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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Please support pioneering new programs, group member reach, and amplify patient voices. Here are Malecare's milestones this past year.

Consider making your charitable gift here: https://malecare.org/donate I hope your holiday season has been filled with joy. As we near the end of 2024, I want...

Consider making your charitable gift here: https://malecare.org/donate I hope y...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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Did I lie?

You know how Malecare has been telling you about our "free" resources? Well, here's the cold, hard truth: there really is no free lunch. Our resources are only...

You know how Malecare has been telling you about our "free" resources? Well, her...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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Please create a gift for yourself and our prostate cancer community with your donation at https://malecare.org/donate

Malecare’s achievements across advocacy, psycho-social support, technology integration, and research form our well-rounded, high-impact nonprofit organization....

Malecare’s achievements across advocacy, psycho-social support, technology integ...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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Are you confused about Malecare and Healthunlocked?

I’m Darryl Mitteldorf, the social worker who started Malecare almost thirty years ago. Malecare is about amplifying patient voices, driving research focusing...

I’m Darryl Mitteldorf, the social worker who started Malecare almost thirty year...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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Malecare Proposes the "Pathfinder Act" for clinical trial success in the USA

Malecare is committed to making clinical trials reach everyone. Most efforts by other organizations have failed. Many cause harm by stigmatizing patients or...

Malecare is committed to making clinical trials reach everyone. Most efforts by...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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Vitawaves vs Caringbridge

https://VitaWaves.org is a free, private digital journaling platform explicitly designed for adults diagnosed with cancer. Developed by Malecare, VitaWaves...

https://VitaWaves.org is a free, private digital journaling platform explicitly ...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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Malecare announces new patent

It's an incredible honor to participate in your care. Along with our support groups and patient education materials, Malecare supports and conducts research...

It's an incredible honor to participate in your care. Along with our support gro...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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GRATITUESDAY

GRATITUESDAY A bit cheesy, but truthful. Malecare isn't asking you just to give. We're converting the high pressure "Giving Tuesday" to a time to show...

GRATITUESDAY A bit cheesy, but truthful. Malecare isn't asking you just to giv...

Darryl

Partner•4 months ago

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Happy Thanksgiving

Many cultures and countries set aside a day of gratitude. For me, Thanksgiving Day is the time to exchange pretense and pride for humbleness and grace. How...

Many cultures and countries set aside a day of gratitude. For me, Thanksgiving ...

Darryl

Partner•5 months ago

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Not Going Yet!

Hi Gents, Over a three week period, my PSA went from 303.0 to 465.0; indicating a doubling time of 32 days. After failing Keytruda after 3 rounds, my MO...

Hi Gents, Over a three week period, my PSA went from 303.0 to 465.0; indicati...

MJCA

•5 months ago

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After Prostatectomy??

So I had a prostatectomy in 2021, I am now 57. Everything went back to normal....if you get my drift! I thought that this cancer diagnosis was behind me....it...

So I had a prostatectomy in 2021, I am now 57. Everything went back to normal......

Chuck67

•5 months ago

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Medicare Open Enrollment

Hi All, It’s open enrollment time for those of us 65 and over residing in the United States. I start Medicare in January. Trying to figure out what options,...

Hi All, It’s open enrollment time for those of us 65 and over residing in the U...

MJCA

•5 months ago

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hi everyone

I am a Spanish citizen martied to another man. I have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, I feel very fortunate to have a Gleason 6. I am looking for...

I am a Spanish citizen martied to another man. I have just been diagnosed with p...

Spaniard61

•6 months ago

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Karen’s Journey: Prostate Cancer with Faith and Community - Helpful for all spouses and partners

https://youtu.be/tn4QB5t4nGw Subscribe to our channel for expert advice, support, and real stories from the world's leading nonprofit for prostate cancer...

https://youtu.be/tn4QB5t4nGw Subscribe to our channel for expert advice, suppor...

Darryl

Partner•6 months ago

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Prostate Cancer & Veterans: Exploring Military Life's Hidden Health Risks

https://youtu.be/FoEWvqdIL9w In this @Malecare presentation, Dr. Jeffrey Jones, a Navy Urologist and flight surgeon, dives deep into the link between...

https://youtu.be/FoEWvqdIL9w In this @Malecare presentation, Dr. Jeffrey Jon...

Darryl

Partner•6 months ago

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Please please please think carefully before doing ADT

I was just told by two different doctors that, due to an issue with my testicles and how they've reacted to ADT, there is a good chance (25-50%) I will NEVER...

I was just told by two different doctors that, due to an issue with my testicles...

PrettyUnhappyGuy

•7 months ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer And Gay Men | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer And Gay Men

Probably at Nadir

Survey from PCa patients who are now or who have never been on ADT and may never have to be on it

Biopsy - pros and cons of procedures?

Any chance of testosterone recovery or am I now an "it"

For USA members only

Chemical Recurrence-UGH

PSA after prostatectomy and testosterone

ADT AGAIN! - Any English guys managing to get Orgovyx on the NHS?

Any experience with AUS placement?

I live with a very selfish person

Community Guidelines: Updated 1-22-2025

Restore Study

Radiation proctitis?

Tonight, you are not alone.

Please support pioneering new programs, group member reach, and amplify patient voices. Here are Malecare's milestones this past year.

Did I lie?

Please create a gift for yourself and our prostate cancer community with your donation at https://malecare.org/donate

Are you confused about Malecare and Healthunlocked?

Malecare Proposes the "Pathfinder Act" for clinical trial success in the USA

Vitawaves vs Caringbridge

Malecare announces new patent

GRATITUESDAY

Happy Thanksgiving

Not Going Yet!

After Prostatectomy??

Medicare Open Enrollment

hi everyone

Karen’s Journey: Prostate Cancer with Faith and Community - Helpful for all spouses and partners

Prostate Cancer & Veterans: Exploring Military Life's Hidden Health Risks

Please please please think carefully before doing ADT

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