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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

•2 days ago

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...

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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...

•23 days 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...

•1 month ago

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...

•1 month ago

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 ...

•1 month ago

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...

•2 months ago

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...

Partner•2 months ago

Restore Study

What is restore study?

What is restore study?

•2 months ago

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

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...

Partner•3 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...

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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...

Partner•3 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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

Partner•4 months ago

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...

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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 ...

Partner•4 months ago

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...

•4 months ago

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......

•4 months ago

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...

•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...

•5 months ago

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...

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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...

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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

•6 months ago

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...

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RT "sometimes curative" of bone metastasis?

I keep thinking I'm in the death lane, but then I get knocked out again. In May, my oncologist told me he could guarantee 2 years of life only, and that my...

I keep thinking I'm in the death lane, but then I get knocked out again. In Ma...

•6 months ago

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...

Partner•7 months ago

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