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Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer

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Testosterone injections.

I've been told to stop taking testosterone injections as they can affect pc. Is this really true? I had them because of low levels. I'm from New Zealand....

I've been told to stop taking testosterone injections as they can affect pc. Is ...

Thetoad

•6 years ago

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Hello

Hello All my name is Tony Lee, was diagnosed with prostate cancer April 2018... Iam currently on active surveillance... my score was Gleason 6 with 5 out of...

Hello All my name is Tony Lee, was diagnosed with prostate cancer April 2018... ...

122559

•6 years ago

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AS for 4 years

DRE found prostate cancer 4 years ago at age of 79. 11/14 Biopsy one of 18 samples positive(25%). PSA 1.0; Gleason 3 + 3. 7/16 second biopsy 18 samples all...

DRE found prostate cancer 4 years ago at age of 79. 11/14 Biopsy one of 18 samp...

aztbud54

•6 years ago

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Active Surveillance: Is this a good treatment option?

50 year old. PSA 4.1. Diagnosed yesterday after a MRI and transperineal template biopsy. Gleason 6 (3+3). 35 cores taken, good lengths in all, 1 core with 1mm...

50 year old. PSA 4.1. Diagnosed yesterday after a MRI and transperineal template...

Chuck67

•6 years ago

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Active Survelliance at the moment

Diagnosed in April 2017 at 55 yo. Negative DRE. PSA 4.4, Bx 3/12 GS 3+3+6 low involvement all <20% confirmed by Johns Hopkins. mpMRI in July 2017, Pi-Rad 2...

Diagnosed in April 2017 at 55 yo. Negative DRE. PSA 4.4, Bx 3/12 GS 3+3+6 low ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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63 year old man, doing as out of fear

I’m 63 years old. Diagnosed a year ago Gleason 3/4 one core 10%. I’m scared of treatment even though it seems appropriate for a youngish man like me. My psa...

I’m 63 years old. Diagnosed a year ago Gleason 3/4 one core 10%. I’m scared of ...

Number6

Administrator•6 years ago

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On Active Surveillance since August 2017

Hi folks -- I've been on active surveillance since August 2017. My fifth biopsy (!) revealed Gleason 6 in two cores. Here is my current info: Age 52 at Dx -...

Hi folks -- I've been on active surveillance since August 2017. My fifth biopsy ...

Hope4Happiness

•6 years ago

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Why I am alive after 9 years:

New to site, 9 years, Gleason 7, no treatments and have great quality of life, Lots of faith, positive attitude, food for life plan, exercise, supplements, a...

New to site, 9 years, Gleason 7, no treatments and have great quality of life, L...

P-M-A

•6 years ago

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Now on Active Surveillance

I have had 72 radiations, Eligard for 6 and 1/2 years, and now I am "cancer free". I am on active surveillance and PSA is 0.00. I would like to join the active...

I have had 72 radiations, Eligard for 6 and 1/2 years, and now I am "cancer free...

JimVanHorn

•6 years ago

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Just Arrived

Hello, I am newly diagnosed and evaluating options. AS will be one of them. I have a consult with the Chief of Urologic Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center...

Hello, I am newly diagnosed and evaluating options. AS will be one of them. I ...

Fox2018

•6 years ago

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Active surveillance?

I'm not sure yet what the consultant will suggest, appt on 9 October. But biopsy was Gleason 7 (3+4) Group grade 2 Intermediate favourable. 2 from 7 samples...

I'm not sure yet what the consultant will suggest, appt on 9 October. But biopsy...

Thetoad

•6 years ago

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Living with Prostate Cancer

I have been on Active Surveillance for Gleason 6 prostate cancer since November 2006

I have been on Active Surveillance for Gleason 6 prostate cancer since November ...

Umpire8911

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Introduce Yourself!

Why not leave a short comment below and introduce yourselves. Give as much or as little information as you like. Feel free to ask your own questions here

Why not leave a short comment below and introduce yourselves. Give as much or as...

Darryl

Partner•6 years ago

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Posts - Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer

All posts for October 2018

Testosterone injections.

Hello

AS for 4 years

Active Surveillance: Is this a good treatment option?

Active Survelliance at the moment

63 year old man, doing as out of fear

On Active Surveillance since August 2017

Why I am alive after 9 years:

Now on Active Surveillance

Just Arrived

Active surveillance?

Living with Prostate Cancer

Introduce Yourself!

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