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Prostate Cancer And Gay Men

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All posts for March 2019

Cancer-free for 28 months.

Now that my life is settling in to the new reality of ED and minor leakage so what will be next. I experienced bad incontinence until surgery in Feb 2018 to...

Now that my life is settling in to the new reality of ED and minor leakage so wh...

•6 years ago

Telling friends

We haven’t told very many people of his diagnosis or treatment but the responses have been strange. People almost discount it like it’s not a “real” cancer...

We haven’t told very many people of his diagnosis or treatment but the responses...

•6 years ago

another TURP after radiation?

I just saw the Urologist who performed an emergency TURP on me (prostate irradiated both with IMRT and Brachytherapy)after I was assaulted by a doctor cramming...

I just saw the Urologist who performed an emergency TURP on me (prostate irradia...

•6 years ago

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•6 years ago

Encouragement for everyone with treatment-induced ED

Like I have previously in other posts, I will make this a simple and straightforward invite: To every one of you guys who are experiencing the wide variances...

Like I have previously in other posts, I will make this a simple and straightfor...

•6 years ago

My spouse’s choices

In Nov 2018 my spouse who is 81 asked his urologist for a PSA test. The result was 7 and after antibiotics it was 8. A biopsy was scheduled resulting in a...

In Nov 2018 my spouse who is 81 asked his urologist for a PSA test. The result w...

•6 years ago

What I want before the surgery

I am not sure if this is an appropriate venue but I want to get it off my chest. Apologies if it is not appropriate. I will delete if asked. I am truly...

I am not sure if this is an appropriate venue but I want to get it off my chest....

•6 years ago

ED Recovery -- Are there signs to look for?

Really, it's a two part question: (1) For those of you who had a radical prostatectomy, how many have recovered to where an erection capable of penetration...

Really, it's a two part question: (1) For those of you who had a radical prostat...

•6 years ago

PSA and CT

After internal and external radiation my PSA was very low for a while. There was a recent spike which might have been partly caused by a UTI. I am on cipro now...

After internal and external radiation my PSA was very low for a while. There was...

•6 years ago

A big Hello to everyone -- and a little surprise for you if you're curious

I'm joining this group in addition to the other Prostate Cancer Group on healthunlocked. Even though I'm in a heterosexual relationship now, I had some...

I'm joining this group in addition to the other Prostate Cancer Group on healthu...

•6 years ago

Great news.

I received my results from my Urologists recommended Prolaris testing. My score was 3.1 low risk category. My cancer aggressiveness risk was defined as very...

I received my results from my Urologists recommended Prolaris testing. My score ...

•6 years ago

Good Morning.....

Good Morning guys, haven't been on here much lately and just wanted to check in with everybody to see what's going on, its shaping up to be a beautiful first...

Good Morning guys, haven't been on here much lately and just wanted to check in ...

•6 years ago

Female Hormone Treatment for ED

Just left a meeting with a therapist on a mental health check-up. Hoping to reign in some sporadic anger/impatience issues which is probably not linked to...

Just left a meeting with a therapist on a mental health check-up. Hoping to reig...

•6 years ago

New Info wanted to share.

Hi all, Had a follow up visit yesterday with my Urologist. PSA had risen slightly and the DRE was normal. I had a lengthy discussion with my Dr. this being the...

Hi all, Had a follow up visit yesterday with my Urologist. PSA had risen slightl...

•6 years ago

Update on pelvic floor therapy

Kegels hadn’t worked. And after years of leaking, I tried pelvic floor therapy. Turned out this was much broader in scope: vertebral examination revealed nerve...

Kegels hadn’t worked. And after years of leaking, I tried pelvic floor therapy. ...

•6 years ago

My experience with prostate cancer

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago. I went to my GP in January 2018 to report a problem with frequent urination. He did a DRE and recommended my...

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago. I went to my GP in January 2018...

•6 years ago

It's just beginning...

As above, over the last several years my PSA has risen and last fall my PCP recommended I see a Urologist to investigate the rise to 7.0. The PSA was confirmed...

As above, over the last several years my PSA has risen and last fall my PCP reco...

•6 years ago

Viagra cheap

go online and sign up for goodRX.You could get and print out a coupon for generic Viagra $14 , 30 day supply or you call them they'll give you a 90-day coupon...

go online and sign up for goodRX.You could get and print out a coupon for generi...

•6 years ago

Gay/Bisexual Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial announced

The Restore Study – a clinical trial for gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer who wish to restore their erections and/or urine control. To receive more...

The Restore Study – a clinical trial for gay and bisexual men with prostate canc...

Partner•6 years ago

Seeking Miami Urologist

I live in Miami and I am looking for a urologist. I have a Florida Blue, "BlueSelect" PPO policy. Apparently, no one at Mt. Sinai accepts this level of...

I live in Miami and I am looking for a urologist. I have a Florida Blue, "BlueSe...

•6 years ago

To pump or not to pump?

Urologist recommending penis pump. Suggested looking online/Amazon. Before I do that: your experience? recommendation of type, brand, features? I hate to...

Urologist recommending penis pump. Suggested looking online/Amazon. Before I d...

•6 years ago

Pictures

Just wish more people would put up a profile picture.

Just wish more people would put up a profile picture.

•6 years ago

Coloplast Genesis Penile implant

I’m looking to make contact with a gay man that has had the Coloplast Genesis or a similar malleable implant. It looks like the only option left for me if I’m...

I’m looking to make contact with a gay man that has had the Coloplast Genesis or...

•6 years ago

Questions for follow up visit?

I have moved and need to set up a local urologist so I have an appointment with the guy who did emergency surgery on me when I was assaulted in the local ER...

I have moved and need to set up a local urologist so I have an appointment with ...

•6 years ago

PSA post radiation and ADT

25 EBRT, brachytherapy, and ADT (two mos prior to EBRT, during, and now after brachytherapy. Continuing on Lupron at least until May. PSA at 0.1. What to...

25 EBRT, brachytherapy, and ADT (two mos prior to EBRT, during, and now after br...

•6 years ago