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When should we get first PSA test done post RP?

The doctor advised to get it after 3 months but I’ve read that 6 weeks is a good time frame. Confused as to when should my father get it done. We’d love to...

The doctor advised to get it after 3 months but I’ve read that 6 weeks is a good...

piousheart

•4 years ago

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Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco

Hi , somebody asked me to give more details on my situation . So , I am French living on the Riviera near Monaco . After rising PSA , 3,7 in 2018 , 4,8 in 2019...

Hi , somebody asked me to give more details on my situation . So , I am French l...

thierry

•4 years ago

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Skin changes while on adt

Has anyone else noticed a change in skin texture while on adt? When my leg muscles are relaxed the skin on my thighs goes wrinkly and looks kind of like crepe...

Has anyone else noticed a change in skin texture while on adt? When my leg muscl...

Ernbud

•4 years ago

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Testosterone Level after RT plus six months ADT

Hi , French man , 68 y.o , fit , discovered PCa , in January 2020 , 11 mm in left lobe , PSA 5,3 , Gleason 3+4 , 2 cores among 15 , 7% of score 4 . Underwent...

Hi , French man , 68 y.o , fit , discovered PCa , in January 2020 , 11 mm in lef...

thierry

•4 years ago

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RGCC Oncotrail

I did a search for this test and read the posts, but thought I would also ask the question. Has anyone else done this test and what are your thoughts on this...

I did a search for this test and read the posts, but thought I would also ask th...

ocman

•4 years ago

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Does anyone have leakage during sex?

I am 52 had RP 10 months ago. Everything is great. No pads and sex is getting better all the time. So while having sex or masturbating I sometimes get...

I am 52 had RP 10 months ago. Everything is great. No pads and sex is getting be...

LBbeachbum

•4 years ago

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Psa still showing post surgery.

Hi Guys Feels like I’m joining a dating app. (Although I’ve no idea what that’s like) On my wife’s recommendation I’ve joined you all here. Pushing it to the...

Hi Guys Feels like I’m joining a dating app. (Although I’ve no idea what that’s ...

Davick

•4 years ago

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Gold Markers Done

Yep it was a lot of nothing. Several pinches and done. Question..they are doing a CT and MRI same day next week. I’m sure it’s the planning for the SBRT but...

Yep it was a lot of nothing. Several pinches and done. Question..they are doing ...

ODave

•4 years ago

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Where I'm at so far....

After a high PSA test result (26.2), an abnormal DRE and an MRI that was PIRADS-5 (high risk of cancer but nothing seen outside of the prostate), I finally had...

After a high PSA test result (26.2), an abnormal DRE and an MRI that was PIRADS-...

mike__c

•4 years ago

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High NLR post RP. Is this indicative of recurrence or survival rate?

(Posting here since I was introduced to this group from the Advanced PCa group) Hello, This community has been extremely helpful in educating us about PC. And...

(Posting here since I was introduced to this group from the Advanced PCa group) ...

piousheart

•4 years ago

1 Reply

New to this forum: SBRT or Brachy to minimize chance of ED?

I recently entered the realm of unfavorable intermediate risk PCa after nearly 3 years on Active Surveillance. My Medical Oncologist has started me on ADT...

I recently entered the realm of unfavorable intermediate risk PCa after nearly ...

golfbiker

•4 years ago

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My 22 month psa after radiation treatment (SBRT) is 1.25. What should my nadir be? Less than 0.5?

I just had my PSA test yesterday (8/21/20) and the number is 1.25 as compared to 1.69 on 3/19/20. I was diagnosed with PC in July 2018 with Greason score of 7...

I just had my PSA test yesterday (8/21/20) and the number is 1.25 as compared t...

mike2344

•4 years ago

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Post 10 month PSA

Feeling good. My PSA 10 months post RARP I was <0.05. Don’t follow up for 6 months!

Feeling good. My PSA 10 months post RARP I was <0.05. Don’t follow up for 6 m...

RA9903

•4 years ago

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Frequency of PSA Tests?

Hello all. I love you guys, but I figure while my PSA is undetectable, I’m going to take a break from this forum and try to get back to some level of...

Hello all. I love you guys, but I figure while my PSA is undetectable, I’m goin...

Murph256

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Naturopathic/Integrative Health Doctor

If anyone has experience with or know of a good Naturopathic Doctor or Integrative Health Doctor/Center in Orange County, Ca. or even Los Angeles County it...

If anyone has experience with or know of a good Naturopathic Doctor or Integrati...

ocman

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Zoledronic acid

Hi I need a bit of help can anyone tell me about Zoledronic Acid, I have been offered a course of this, can anyone please give me a run down on this treatment...

Hi I need a bit of help can anyone tell me about Zoledronic Acid, I have been o...

bowler252

•4 years ago

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Medicare Supplements

A little help from the old guys in the house🤪😜😄! I’m officially becoming one of you (becoming.... right!!!). Turning 65 in Nov (25th if you’re planning on...

A little help from the old guys in the house🤪😜😄! I’m officially becoming one...

Jimhoy

•4 years ago

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Need to shrink prosate.

Diagnosed with prostate cancer 3 years ago. Now on Flowmax due to frequency and week finish. It helped. Dr wants me to take avodart to shrink prostate. Don't...

Diagnosed with prostate cancer 3 years ago. Now on Flowmax due to frequency an...

DaveNes

•4 years ago

1 Reply

MRI

What is actually definition if PI-rad -3 ?

aceace12

•4 years ago

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Will Lupron and Casodex affect a PSMA PET Scan?

In 2017, with a PSA of 9 and Gleason of 3+4 on left of prostate, I had HIFU on left side. After 6 months my PSA of 2 became almost 4. In june, with a PSA of 7...

In 2017, with a PSA of 9 and Gleason of 3+4 on left of prostate, I had HIFU on l...

Smallfall

•4 years ago

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Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in Sept.2019

Gleason score 6 PSA 5.76 Diagnosed with prostate cancer in Sept 2019. Oncotype GPS is 14 very low risk of cancer spreading. Active surveillence is......

Gleason score 6 PSA 5.76 Diagnosed with prostate cancer in Sept 2019. Oncotype G...

bwhite2026

•4 years ago

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Bouncing PSA after Radition

Hi All, I'm posting for all who might have had or are having a bouncy, turbulent PSA ride after brachy or sbrt. Short synopsis is that my husband (G3+4) had...

Hi All, I'm posting for all who might have had or are having a bouncy, turbulent...

pjro

•4 years ago

27 Replies

1yr Update Since Diagnostic

So not much to report since a year ago have been doing the “active surveillance “ route have a Gleason 3+3 Last two PSA screenings are 2.4 have not moved. On...

So not much to report since a year ago have been doing the “active surveillance ...

Jager2014

•4 years ago

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Avodart mimicking herbs

I see that a lot of members here are taking Avodart to reduce DHT level (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor) and since it is hard to get this medication without a...

I see that a lot of members here are taking Avodart to reduce DHT level (5-alpha...

Ralph1966

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Encouraging Oz news re drug's unexpected success

The FASEB Journal reports that a new drug from two Australian universities overcomes the twin problems plaguing researchers for decades. It halts prostate...

The FASEB Journal reports that a new drug from two Australian universities overc...

SimonHL

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Fenbendazole-Mebendazole (and other stuff) PSA progress report

Prior to Nov. 2018: PSA generally between 0.6 and 0.9 following my last HIFU in 2015 Nov. 2018: 0.9 mid-April 2019: 1.871 mid-May 2019: 2.277 - urologist...

Prior to Nov. 2018: PSA generally between 0.6 and 0.9 following my last HIFU in ...

kapakahi

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Biopsy timing

Hi all, I am 53. After seeing a urologist for pelvic pain and having an abnormal DRE and very high PSA (26) I was scheduled an MRI. MRI shows a lesion...

Hi all, I am 53. After seeing a urologist for pelvic pain and having an abnorm...

mike__c

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Help / advice sought

57 year old, it all started in March with aching painful right testicle which seemed to clear but the left got sore. Had 3 courses of antibiotics, never...

57 year old, it all started in March with aching painful right testicle which se...

Arthur1962

•4 years ago

12 Replies

For the cure: surgery or SBRT?

Overall risk - high side of low category. cT2a. 3+3. 50% cores positive. PNI present. Tumour sits near capsule and left penile nerves. Decipher - 20%...

Overall risk - high side of low category. cT2a. 3+3. 50% cores positive. PN...

45RPM

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Update..1 year post Cyberknife, 2 years post HIFU

Just a quick update: (brief reminder of my Hx: diagnosis at 50...PSA around 8 (2018). Opted for HIFU to try and preserve erectile function. After HIFU had...

Just a quick update: (brief reminder of my Hx: diagnosis at 50...PSA around 8 (2...

rf3rf3

•4 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for August 2020

When should we get first PSA test done post RP?

Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco

Skin changes while on adt

Testosterone Level after RT plus six months ADT

RGCC Oncotrail

Does anyone have leakage during sex?

Psa still showing post surgery.

Gold Markers Done

Where I'm at so far....

High NLR post RP. Is this indicative of recurrence or survival rate?

New to this forum: SBRT or Brachy to minimize chance of ED?

My 22 month psa after radiation treatment (SBRT) is 1.25. What should my nadir be? Less than 0.5?

Post 10 month PSA

Frequency of PSA Tests?

Naturopathic/Integrative Health Doctor

Zoledronic acid

Medicare Supplements

Need to shrink prosate.

MRI

Will Lupron and Casodex affect a PSMA PET Scan?

Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in Sept.2019

Bouncing PSA after Radition

1yr Update Since Diagnostic

Avodart mimicking herbs

Encouraging Oz news re drug's unexpected success

Fenbendazole-Mebendazole (and other stuff) PSA progress report

Biopsy timing

Help / advice sought

For the cure: surgery or SBRT?

Update..1 year post Cyberknife, 2 years post HIFU

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