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Prostate Cancer And Gay Men

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Cancer2.0

So today I returned back to the dermatologist... I had a skin cancer tumour removed in late 2016, just a few months before my PC was diagnosed. Since I have...

So today I returned back to the dermatologist... I had a skin cancer tumour remo...

•6 years ago

Starting ADT & RT, hoping for the best...

Hey Fellas, It has been a couple weeks since I have posted, so I thought to do a quick update today. Last week on Friday Jan 21, heard back from Radiation...

Hey Fellas, It has been a couple weeks since I have posted, so I thought to do a...

•6 years ago

6 month salvage radiation update

Had my update today after my summer radiation treatments from 2018. The news wasnt good. My PSA after robotic surgery has never hit the zero mark that my Dr's...

Had my update today after my summer radiation treatments from 2018. The news was...

•6 years ago

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I went to a research study today at Vanderbilt Medical Center here in Nashville for a group participation on prostate cancer, I was not sure what is was going...

I went to a research study today at Vanderbilt Medical Center here in Nashville ...

•6 years ago

today

I am getting ready to head out to Vanderbilt Medical Center here in Nashville for the research study they are doing on guys with prostate cancer, they want our...

I am getting ready to head out to Vanderbilt Medical Center here in Nashville fo...

•6 years ago

Hi from USA. Anyone on Provenge?

Howdy to group from USA! Am 72, GM, 43 years with hubby. Live near NYC. Anyone on Provenge, the DNA based vaccine? Might start soon. Problems with it?...

Howdy to group from USA! Am 72, GM, 43 years with hubby. Live near NYC. Anyone o...

•6 years ago

A MUST read for those on ADT

I stumbled upon: Prostate Cancer Research Institute - excellent site. And, a book, "Androgen Deprivation Therapy: An Essential Guide for Prostate Cancer...

I stumbled upon: Prostate Cancer Research Institute - excellent site. And, a b...

•6 years ago

PC Study

I don’t know if any of you guys are in or around Nashville but Vanderbilt is doing a study and are looking for participants, I was just accepted.....

I don’t know if any of you guys are in or around Nashville but Vanderbilt is doi...

•6 years ago

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Incontinence and swimming in a public pool

I wear undergarments 24/7 due to urinary incontinence following surgery and salvage radiation 6 years later. It got worse after the radiation. I am currently...

I wear undergarments 24/7 due to urinary incontinence following surgery and salv...

•6 years ago

Post hormones - what to expect?

Have endured 1 injection (1 mo) of Firmagon and 1 injection (3 mos) of Lupron. Uro recommending 1 more injection of Lupron (3 mos). The side effects are...

Have endured 1 injection (1 mo) of Firmagon and 1 injection (3 mos) of Lupron. ...

•6 years ago

Degarelix?

Has anyone used this Hormone treatment drug? My doctor seems to recommend this as easier to manage than some of the other drugs. Any thoughts?

Has anyone used this Hormone treatment drug? My doctor seems to recommend this a...

•6 years ago

does a biopsy hurt

Hey guys, I am a member of another prostate cancer group on facebook and was asked if a prostate biopsy hurt, since I have had 4 already and am scheduled for...

Hey guys, I am a member of another prostate cancer group on facebook and was a...

•6 years ago

18 months on this journey...

Hi, I am Dean, a gay man diagnosed in May 17' with prostate cancer at 51. Married to my partner for 21 years. My PSA was 150 and I was told to expect Mets....

Hi, I am Dean, a gay man diagnosed in May 17' with prostate cancer at 51. Marri...

•6 years ago

Newly diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

I am a 54 year old married gay man with two daughters. I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer with a Gleason 3+4=7. Hoping to get some feedback on...

I am a 54 year old married gay man with two daughters. I was recently diagnosed ...

•6 years ago

Unexpected Journey

Hey Fellas, most of you all know my story of having a PSA of 1.4 post-surgery, and after doing a PET scan, additional MRI's and biopsies, I am exploring...

Hey Fellas, most of you all know my story of having a PSA of 1.4 post-surgery, a...

•6 years ago

Pads

Today was the first time I dared train in gym without a pad, no leak at all during the 2 hours exercise, so from now on I will skip the pads while training.

Today was the first time I dared train in gym without a pad, no leak at all duri...

•6 years ago

To scan or not to scan...

Hello everyone! I’m putting this question out there based on some posts from others that I’ve been reading. Several have indicated that their doctor has...

Hello everyone! I’m putting this question out there based on some posts from oth...

•6 years ago

RP Aug 2018, Depression Jan 2019

Hi All, Just introducing myself here. I’m a 51 y/o gay man diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2018. Elevated PSA (8.9) and Core biopsy Gleason score 7...

Hi All, Just introducing myself here. I’m a 51 y/o gay man diagnosed with prost...

•6 years ago

3rd PSA test after RP (9 months)

I jave just received the results of my 3rd PSA test after surgery. It came at 0.01. I searched for a more sensitive machine and a new lab read that mark of...

I jave just received the results of my 3rd PSA test after surgery. It came at 0....

•6 years ago

Refuse Treatment - HELL NO!!

Happy 2019 Everyone! I appreciate ALL your input. After receiving unfavorable news last week, I went into a wee bit of a tailspin. Of course no one wants to...

Happy 2019 Everyone! I appreciate ALL your input. After receiving unfavorable ne...

•6 years ago