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Prostate Cancer And Gay Men

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Interesting story from the oncologist, and also my experience with Trimix.

Hey Fellas, Hope everyone is getting on well. I wanted to share a story my medical oncologist told me the other day regarding PSA levels post-surgery. So many...

Hey Fellas, Hope everyone is getting on well. I wanted to share a story my medic...

•6 years ago

Bitter kola for ED?

Has anyone here tried bitter kola nuts as an aid to erectile function? One of my African friends recommends it. It's evidently very popular in Nigeria and...

Has anyone here tried bitter kola nuts as an aid to erectile function? One of my...

•6 years ago

Post Surgery Blues

Hi everyone, It's almost three months since my RP surgery in September. and to date my urologist has said nothing about post surgery treatment except "we will...

Hi everyone, It's almost three months since my RP surgery in September. and to d...

•6 years ago

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Just diagnosed

Just diagnosed with prostate cancer after a biopsy - Gleason scores of 6 & 7 (4+3). My PSA is 1.67 so I'm looking at a prostatectomy due to low PSA which I...

Just diagnosed with prostate cancer after a biopsy - Gleason scores of 6 & 7 (4+...

•6 years ago

Ready for sex again

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2018. Had a prostatectomy 5 weeks ago. Started Cilais and erections are few and not so firm. How do I focus on my...

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2018. Had a prostatectomy 5 weeks ...

•6 years ago

Thanksgiving

I am sure people are all over the map with emotions and dealing finding out new diagnosis or dealing with old ones. I wanted to take a moment to wish you a...

I am sure people are all over the map with emotions and dealing finding out new ...

•6 years ago

WTF?

Hey Boys, I rarely post on here. Here's my history: Diagnosed 09/05, stage IV aged 45. Gleason 4+3. Treatment path: Lupron for 2 years, seeds and 36 sessions...

Hey Boys, I rarely post on here. Here's my history: Diagnosed 09/05, stage IV ag...

•6 years ago

PSA

6 months after surgery and PSA test was 0.05. The same result as 3 months ago. I take this as good news, righ!!! No protect,no erection,is normal ? Thank

6 months after surgery and PSA test was 0.05. The same result as 3 months ago. ...

•6 years ago

A glimmer of hope

Well, a bit of an update. After the two back to back (2 weeks apart) PSA readings (16, 19.8), my urologist put me on 4 weeks of Cipro to ensure that even...

Well, a bit of an update. After the two back to back (2 weeks apart) PSA readin...

•6 years ago

Post-Surgery Oncologist Consultations

Hey Fellas, So I had 2 consultation visits this week. One with Weill Cornell and the other with Sloan Kettering. Both radiation oncologists basically gave me...

Hey Fellas, So I had 2 consultation visits this week. One with Weill Cornell and...

•6 years ago

Pelvic floor physical therapy

I had a prostatectomy in 2011 and salvage radiation in 2017. The urinary leaking has worsened over the last year. And I’m scheduled for pelvic floor therapy in...

I had a prostatectomy in 2011 and salvage radiation in 2017. The urinary leaking...

•6 years ago

Physical, Emotional & Mental Health

Hey Fellas, So I am presently scheduled to see 2 oncologists this week. One at NY Presbyterian, and another at Memorial Sloan Kettering for a 2nd opinion. As...

Hey Fellas, So I am presently scheduled to see 2 oncologists this week. One at ...

•6 years ago

Kegel exercises

I have heard conflicting reports on when to start kegel exercises. Do you start before surgery or after surgery?

I have heard conflicting reports on when to start kegel exercises. Do you start ...

•6 years ago

Gayman w prostate cancer

i was diagnosed w prostate cancer this past August 2018..surgery scheduled next month in December here in Houston, Tx..looking to hear/meet other gay men...

i was diagnosed w prostate cancer this past August 2018..surgery scheduled next ...

•6 years ago

3 month post surgery PSA Test

Hey Fellas, I am reaching out because I just got my PSA test results back. I am going to schedule meeting with primary doctor but was wondering if any of you...

Hey Fellas, I am reaching out because I just got my PSA test results back. I am...

•6 years ago

IMRT side effects?

After a one month trial on Firmagon, switched to Eligard. Good so far; better with latter than former. Supposed to start IMRT in a couple of wks. 25...

After a one month trial on Firmagon, switched to Eligard. Good so far; better w...

•6 years ago

TRUS or TPUS

My GS's are 3+4=7, 3+4=7 and 3+3=6 which is medium. I've consulted with 3 doctors, surgeon and radiation oncologist at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Prostate...

My GS's are 3+4=7, 3+4=7 and 3+3=6 which is medium. I've consulted with 3 doctor...

•6 years ago