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Retzius Sparing surgeon recommendations
Hello everyone. I’m 49 years old. I was diagnosed with PCa in 2018. It was determined Gleason 3+3 after biopsy, so we decided on Active Surveillance. I checked PSA religiously every 6 months and it hovered around 5 the whole time since the diagnosis. Last year during summer I believe I started experiencing
Hello everyone. I’m 49 years old. I was diagnosed with PCa in 2018. It was determined Gleason 3+3 after biopsy, so we decided on Active Surveillance. I checked PSA religiously every 6 months and it hovered around 5 the whole time since the diagnosis. Last year during summer I believe I started experiencing
UnexpectedPC
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Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
Add Nubeqa to Orgovyx?
Age 81. I had prostate radiation in 2021, and pelvic node radiation in 2023. PSA was 3.78 in Dec 2023. PSMA PET then showed cancer growing in prostate, shrinking in pelvic node, but spread to an abdominal node. I have started ADT with Orgovyx (relugolix) and want to add an ARI. The urologist wants
Age 81. I had prostate radiation in 2021, and pelvic node radiation in 2023. PSA was 3.78 in Dec 2023. PSMA PET then showed cancer growing in prostate, shrinking in pelvic node, but spread to an abdominal node. I have started ADT with Orgovyx (relugolix) and want to add an ARI. The urologist wants
vintage42
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Running in circles
I will try and make this the short version. My husband has advanced prostate cancer 4+5=9 (Gleason 9). One year ago it metastasized to the T9. He had radiation to the spot. In the meantime, he has had severe pain in the neck area. after scans, they said it was from an injury. (he has never had an injury
I will try and make this the short version. My husband has advanced prostate cancer 4+5=9 (Gleason 9). One year ago it metastasized to the T9. He had radiation to the spot. In the meantime, he has had severe pain in the neck area. after scans, they said it was from an injury. (he has never had an injury
Granica4818
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
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pT3b just diagnosed
on 9/18/2023 had prostatectomy. Resection margins clear but right seminal vesicles invasion identified along with lymphovascular and perineural invasion present. Any ideas on next step thanks Ed
on 9/18/2023 had prostatectomy. Resection margins clear but right seminal vesicles invasion identified along with lymphovascular and perineural invasion present. Any ideas on next step thanks Ed
bargerat
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Sword of Damocles
Hi, I am a month away from completing my initial treatment (external beam and brachytherapy, followed by 2 years of Lupron, Zytiga, and prednisone). I am not sure what to expect as my oncologist was not effusive in showing me a life I can expect. I expect that withing 3-4 months my psa will tell me
Hi, I am a month away from completing my initial treatment (external beam and brachytherapy, followed by 2 years of Lupron, Zytiga, and prednisone). I am not sure what to expect as my oncologist was not effusive in showing me a life I can expect. I expect that withing 3-4 months my psa will tell me
JayJinxed8112
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
CT urogram
Hi all, when my husband first had symptoms synonymous with Pca he was sent for a CT urogram, we never knew his PSA result, this came back OK. 9 months later an MRI and a subsequent biopsy showed he was Gleason 9 with widespread bone metastasis. Has anyone else had a CT urogram which picked up Pca because
Hi all, when my husband first had symptoms synonymous with Pca he was sent for a CT urogram, we never knew his PSA result, this came back OK. 9 months later an MRI and a subsequent biopsy showed he was Gleason 9 with widespread bone metastasis. Has anyone else had a CT urogram which picked up Pca because
NLondon43
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
I am still struggling with treatment decisions - Help please.
I am struggling to decide on my treatment. The main point of conflict is HT or not, and LDR Brachytherapy (if I am eligible - because of a previous HOLEP) or IMRT. I also wonder if I should push hard for a 10-day earlier consultation at the risk of bad feeling. I welcome advice. In the UK - Referral
I am struggling to decide on my treatment. The main point of conflict is HT or not, and LDR Brachytherapy (if I am eligible - because of a previous HOLEP) or IMRT. I also wonder if I should push hard for a 10-day earlier consultation at the risk of bad feeling. I welcome advice. In the UK - Referral
Nordman
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
long term disability LTD
has anyone had to go onto LTD from work and if so has it been beneficial or not? Reason I ask is that I went on Short Term in May which is approved for 6 months. At that time (November) for me I either have to be well enough to go back to work or go on LTD. I have been paying for LTD Insurance for about
has anyone had to go onto LTD from work and if so has it been beneficial or not? Reason I ask is that I went on Short Term in May which is approved for 6 months. At that time (November) for me I either have to be well enough to go back to work or go on LTD. I have been paying for LTD Insurance for about
PC-22
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Abstract from U of Maryland by Costello & Ferguson
ABSTRACT All cases of prostate cancer exhibit the hallmark condition of marked decrease in zinc in malignancy compared to the high zinc levels in the normal and benign prostate. There exists no reported corroborated case of prostate cancer in which malignancy exhibits the high zinc levels that exist
ABSTRACT All cases of prostate cancer exhibit the hallmark condition of marked decrease in zinc in malignancy compared to the high zinc levels in the normal and benign prostate. There exists no reported corroborated case of prostate cancer in which malignancy exhibits the high zinc levels that exist
agnut
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Help Develop a Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire for Men-Who-Have-Sex-with-Men with Prostate Cancer
Please consider being part of the COMPASS Study here: https://malecare.org/compass-study/ "Development and Validation of Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire for Men-Who-Have-Sex-with-Men with Prostate Cancer" This study aims to develop a sexual function survey specific for men who have sex with men
Please consider being part of the COMPASS Study here: https://malecare.org/compass-study/ "Development and Validation of Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire for Men-Who-Have-Sex-with-Men with Prostate Cancer" This study aims to develop a sexual function survey specific for men who have sex with men
Darryl
Partner
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Prostate Cancer Network
10 months ago
Help Develop a Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire for Men-Who-Have-Sex-with-Men with Prostate Cancer
Please consider being part of the COMPASS Study here: https://malecare.org/compass-study/ "Development and Validation of Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire for Men-Who-Have-Sex-with-Men with Prostate Cancer" This study aims to develop a sexual function survey specific for men who have sex with men
Please consider being part of the COMPASS Study here: https://malecare.org/compass-study/ "Development and Validation of Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire for Men-Who-Have-Sex-with-Men with Prostate Cancer" This study aims to develop a sexual function survey specific for men who have sex with men
Darryl
Partner
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Metabolic Syndrome [MetS] and PCa
A new study [1]: "
Association of metabolic syndrome {MetS} and its components with the risk of urologic cancers: a prospective cohort study
" reports that "[i]Compared to the non-MetS group, the risk of developing ... prostate [HR ... = 1.47 ...] cancer was significantly higher in the MetS
A new study [1]: "
Association of metabolic syndrome {MetS} and its components with the risk of urologic cancers: a prospective cohort study
" reports that "[i]Compared to the non-MetS group, the risk of developing ... prostate [HR ... = 1.47 ...] cancer was significantly higher in the MetS
pca2004
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Fight Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Orchiectomy and Psa
Can anyone who has had Bilateral Ochiectomy tell me if there is a certain psa level required before surgery can be done. Thanks Guys Knittingque
Can anyone who has had Bilateral Ochiectomy tell me if there is a certain psa level required before surgery can be done. Thanks Guys Knittingque
Knittingque
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Pluvicto going well
Am coming to my third injection. So far: Aug 16: PSA 99.7 Aug 21: Pluvicto #1 Sep 11: PSA 106 Sep 28: PSA 91.8 Oct 05: Pluvicto #2 Oct 25: PSA 57.8 Nov 09: PSA 47.4 So it appears to continue to work. I know that doubling time is important so I was just wondering if halving time
Am coming to my third injection. So far: Aug 16: PSA 99.7 Aug 21: Pluvicto #1 Sep 11: PSA 106 Sep 28: PSA 91.8 Oct 05: Pluvicto #2 Oct 25: PSA 57.8 Nov 09: PSA 47.4 So it appears to continue to work. I know that doubling time is important so I was just wondering if halving time
Miccoman
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
liver Mets, Pluvicto failed
diagnosed 2021, spread to distant lymph nodes. Castrate resistant within 6 months. Had platinum based chemo. Stabilized for bit. 4 Pluvicto treatments. PSA went from 4 to 70. Latest scans show new mets to liver. Genetic testing shows ATM mutation. Where to go from here?
diagnosed 2021, spread to distant lymph nodes. Castrate resistant within 6 months. Had platinum based chemo. Stabilized for bit. 4 Pluvicto treatments. PSA went from 4 to 70. Latest scans show new mets to liver. Genetic testing shows ATM mutation. Where to go from here?
mysticmini
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
2020 pilot study on benefit of alpha blockers which I wish I had known about when I had local radiotherapy
A Pilot retrospective analysis of alpha-blockers on recurrence in men with localised prostate cancer treated with radiotherapy Open access Published: 18 May 2020 volume 10, Article number: 8191 (2020) Scientific Reports Jordan Hart, Briohny Spencer, Catherine M McDermott, Russ Chess-Williams, Donna
A Pilot retrospective analysis of alpha-blockers on recurrence in men with localised prostate cancer treated with radiotherapy Open access Published: 18 May 2020 volume 10, Article number: 8191 (2020) Scientific Reports Jordan Hart, Briohny Spencer, Catherine M McDermott, Russ Chess-Williams, Donna
Graham49
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Update on PSA spike after radiation.
A quick update. Was diagnosed April 2023 PSA of 9. Had Cyberknife in November. 1st PSA (at 60 days was 11.96). This alarmed me. They told me to wait another 6weeks and test. Today it was 9.1. I'm considering this a win for now. Am I wrong?
A quick update. Was diagnosed April 2023 PSA of 9. Had Cyberknife in November. 1st PSA (at 60 days was 11.96). This alarmed me. They told me to wait another 6weeks and test. Today it was 9.1. I'm considering this a win for now. Am I wrong?
Chasbearcat999
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Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
some not great news/ still a lot unknown
I’ve posted before about my first introductions to prostate cancer: primarily significantly increased PSA yr to yr (3 to 6+). Did the EXODX urine test and score came back 25.9 out of 100 (15.9 being the cut off to keep from proceeding with biopsy, so I figured I’d at least need to do that. ) Finally
I’ve posted before about my first introductions to prostate cancer: primarily significantly increased PSA yr to yr (3 to 6+). Did the EXODX urine test and score came back 25.9 out of 100 (15.9 being the cut off to keep from proceeding with biopsy, so I figured I’d at least need to do that. ) Finally
Willie51
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Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
6 months ago
Help, bad Decipher results, this changes everything, please advise (NE WI area but will travel)
Hi everyone~ I just wrote recently but this Decipher test seems to have up-ended our lives. My husband, 75, overweight w/Watchman, was dx'ed late Nov. w/what was originally classified as Favorable Risk Intermediate after random biopsy; we went to a urologic oncologist out of Froedtert in Milwaukee
Hi everyone~ I just wrote recently but this Decipher test seems to have up-ended our lives. My husband, 75, overweight w/Watchman, was dx'ed late Nov. w/what was originally classified as Favorable Risk Intermediate after random biopsy; we went to a urologic oncologist out of Froedtert in Milwaukee
AliceinW57
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Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
Surgery vs SBRT Cyberknife
I posted this in the Advanced PC group and shouldn't have, as my Hubs is not in an advanced stage. Posting here in hopes of more input! I apologize if you are in the other group and have already seen this! Hubs diagnosed 11/15/23. 2 of 12 positive. Gleason 6 and 7. PSA 3.7-4.2. Met with Surgeon first
I posted this in the Advanced PC group and shouldn't have, as my Hubs is not in an advanced stage. Posting here in hopes of more input! I apologize if you are in the other group and have already seen this! Hubs diagnosed 11/15/23. 2 of 12 positive. Gleason 6 and 7. PSA 3.7-4.2. Met with Surgeon first
Pride123
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Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
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