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Tamsulocin alternative?

A colleague of mine experienced some adverse side affects of Tamsulocin and as a result of research decided to prescribe himself with a tablespoonful of...

A colleague of mine experienced some adverse side affects of Tamsulocin and as a...

m1946

•9 months ago

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perspective

in 1980 when my dad was diagnosed with pc, I imagined he was dying and carried that in my head for the next nine years. When I was diagnosed with pc stage IVa...

in 1980 when my dad was diagnosed with pc, I imagined he was dying and carried t...

Johnkelsey

•9 months ago

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Salvage treatments after radiation and BCR

One of the men here mentioned Dr. Aaron Katz. He seems to be very immersed in the PCa world, and I bumped into this talk he gave in 2020 regards various...

One of the men here mentioned Dr. Aaron Katz. He seems to be very immersed in th...

maley2711

•9 months ago

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May need more treatment

Been a while since I was on here. Had proctectomy, then a couple years later radiation. Now Oncologist and Radiologist are suggesting SBRT for some as they...

Been a while since I was on here. Had proctectomy, then a couple years later r...

jdfamily

•9 months ago

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At NYU

I mentioned a few weeks ago that my brother (the last 1st degree male relative who had not yet had prostate cancer) had had an elevated PSA and was seeking...

I mentioned a few weeks ago that my brother (the last 1st degree male relative w...

dentaltwin

•9 months ago

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Fatigue BEFORE treatment (A bit of a rant)

I was diagnosed in May, and I realized last night that I am worn out. People say prostate cancer is the "good one". They have no idea. Things move so...

I was diagnosed in May, and I realized last night that I am worn out. People sa...

Chasbearcat999

•9 months ago

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Hemorrhoid treatment after Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

I was being treated for Hemorrhoids 2 years ago when I learned that I needed to have treatment for prostate cancer. I decided on HDR Brachytherapy. When I...

I was being treated for Hemorrhoids 2 years ago when I learned that I needed to ...

PopCubby

•9 months ago

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Gleason downgraded by JH

After my initial MRI came back showing a Pi-Rad 5 in left side, I had a biopsy which came back G 7 (3+4). Two cores were (20%, 30%) and two others were (5%,...

After my initial MRI came back showing a Pi-Rad 5 in left side, I had a biopsy w...

tcott54

•9 months ago

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New to board

Recently told that I mostly likely have recurrent prostate cancer. This is based solely on PSA and other risk factors (age, etc.). I have had a PET PSMA, NM...

Recently told that I mostly likely have recurrent prostate cancer. This is based...

Raflo

•9 months ago

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Nymox Reports Successful New NYMOZARFEX (TM) Long-Term Prostate Cancer Treatment Clinical Trial Results

NYMOZARFEX 15 mg Minimal Treatment of Low Grade Prostate Cancer Leads to Significant Long-Term Reduction in Incidence of Associated Prostate Cancer Surgery and...

NYMOZARFEX 15 mg Minimal Treatment of Low Grade Prostate Cancer Leads to Signifi...

vforvendetta

•9 months ago

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MR-Guided Adaptive SBRT Tied to Reduced Side Effects in Prostate Cancer

An article from Medpagetoday. For some reason my hyperlinks don't always come over to Malecare....

An article from Medpagetoday. For some reason my hyperlinks don't always come...

TFU589

•9 months ago

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Low Dose Seed Brachytherapy Side Effects

I just finished low dose seed brachytherapy six days ago. Post op I’ve had severe urinary retention issues mainly in the middle of the night, usually for just...

I just finished low dose seed brachytherapy six days ago. Post op I’ve had sever...

electronics-guy

•9 months ago

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Second opinion on biopsy

I very much appreciate all the kind words, support and advice I've recieved here on this forum. It has helped my journey. Here's a link to my original post:...

I very much appreciate all the kind words, support and advice I've recieved here...

nvidia-ati

•9 months ago

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Biopsy gone wrong

I wrote about a second biopsy required. This one was MRI directed. I was informed by Tall Allen that there was perennial biopsy that had less side effect and...

I wrote about a second biopsy required. This one was MRI directed. I was informe...

Eadgbe

•9 months ago

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Relevance of Testosterone Levels

Just a general enquiry to all you knowledgeable people out there. On numerous occasions I have seen posts were people when replying have enquired what the...

Just a general enquiry to all you knowledgeable people out there. On numerous o...

Trident3

•9 months ago

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Mindfulness

Anyone practice mindfulness and find it helps?

pd63

•9 months ago

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PSA Ultrasensitive 0.015 six months after prostatectomy

3 month PSA was <0.1, but that was not ultra sensitive. How worried should I be? Next steps? Urologist wants to see what the 9-month PSA test looks like,...

3 month PSA was <0.1, but that was not ultra sensitive. How worried should I be...

SmasherOfAjumma

•9 months ago

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More Waiting

Me with a urological oncologist yesterday. He asked questions and when I told him that. My mother had breast cancer at 36 he said that he wanted germline...

Me with a urological oncologist yesterday. He asked questions and when I told h...

Chasbearcat999

•9 months ago

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Can orchidectomy substitute ADT/HT?

Specially when it comes to side effects, persons having other health issues, like someone who has severe coronary artery disease (CAD). Side effetcs: Hot...

Specially when it comes to side effects, persons having other health issues, li...

FMOH_N

•9 months ago

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Sweet!

Had 2nd of 90 days Lupron Feb 1-23 as adjuvant 6-month ADT therapy with my Salvage IMRT. First PSA test yesterday and T level. Undetectable (less than .006...

Had 2nd of 90 days Lupron Feb 1-23 as adjuvant 6-month ADT therapy with my Salva...

runtrails

•9 months ago

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Johns Hopkins Upgraded Biopsy Results

Here is what they sent me today. Diagnosis UROLOGIC PATHOLOGY CONSULTATION SERVICE 1. Prostate (Biopsy, S23-1681, 5/24/2023): 1-6) Benign...

Here is what they sent me today. Diagnosis UROLOGIC PATHOLOGY CONSULTATIO...

Chasbearcat999

•9 months ago

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Update after RALP ---- Need advice

Dx in May 23: Biopsy results: PSA day before biopsy: 6.2 3 out of 10 confirmed cancer in peripheral zone right side GS: 2 x 3+3 and 1 x 3+4 (GP4 -...

Dx in May 23: Biopsy results: PSA day before biopsy: 6.2 3 out of 10 confirme...

FMOH_N

•9 months ago

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Finally , tests done and a consult.

Gleason 3+4. PSA 8. After MRI, biopsy and PSMA (clean), . I finally met with doctor. He seemed more interested in removal. I told him that was off of the...

Gleason 3+4. PSA 8. After MRI, biopsy and PSMA (clean), . I finally met with doc...

Chasbearcat999

•9 months ago

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ViewRay files for bankruptcy

I don't know what effect this will have. They manufacture the MRIdian linac. They intend to sell off assets, in whole or in part. That may mean a competitor...

I don't know what effect this will have. They manufacture the MRIdian linac. The...

Tall_Allen

•9 months ago

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MRI-guided transperineal biopsy hurt so much

I'm curious if folks have recommendations about how to reduce what was an unbearable pain from the biopsy. I almost passed out and the thought of my next...

I'm curious if folks have recommendations about how to reduce what was an unbear...

Gus_Tec

•10 months ago

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Prolaris test?

Does anyone know about the "Prolaris" test? I'm about to do my 2nd biopsy and if I can prevent it I will. The 2nd one is an MRI guided one, to determine what...

Does anyone know about the "Prolaris" test? I'm about to do my 2nd biopsy and if...

Eadgbe

•10 months ago

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MRI-Guided ViewRay for Salvage Radiation

Looks like I'll be soon heading for 6-7 weeks of IMRT salvage radiation. Has anyone been treated or aware if MRI-guided linacs such as the Mridian Viewray...

Looks like I'll be soon heading for 6-7 weeks of IMRT salvage radiation. Has any...

Rams91

•10 months ago

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Dr. Jonathan Epstein has gone on a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins Hospital

Dr. Epstein, Hopkins second opinion and pathology guru, on an indefinite leave https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/this-just-in-dr-epstein-second-opinion

Dr. Epstein, Hopkins second opinion and pathology guru, on an indefinite leave ...

FMOH_N

•10 months ago

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patients and doctors

https://youtu.be/VxWxyIS5fAo

Darryl

Partner•10 months ago

1 Reply

Overwhelmed Newbie...

54 with 3+4 Gleason, diagnosed end of May 2023. Urologist at St. Peter's Albany did the "car salesman" push for surgery, trying to schedule it in same visit...

54 with 3+4 Gleason, diagnosed end of May 2023. Urologist at St. Peter's Albany...

Joewheat

•10 months ago

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All posts for July 2023

Tamsulocin alternative?

perspective

Salvage treatments after radiation and BCR

May need more treatment

At NYU

Fatigue BEFORE treatment (A bit of a rant)

Hemorrhoid treatment after Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

Gleason downgraded by JH

New to board

Nymox Reports Successful New NYMOZARFEX (TM) Long-Term Prostate Cancer Treatment Clinical Trial Results

MR-Guided Adaptive SBRT Tied to Reduced Side Effects in Prostate Cancer

Low Dose Seed Brachytherapy Side Effects

Second opinion on biopsy

Biopsy gone wrong

Relevance of Testosterone Levels

Mindfulness

PSA Ultrasensitive 0.015 six months after prostatectomy

More Waiting

Can orchidectomy substitute ADT/HT?

Sweet!

Johns Hopkins Upgraded Biopsy Results

Update after RALP ---- Need advice

Finally , tests done and a consult.

ViewRay files for bankruptcy

MRI-guided transperineal biopsy hurt so much

Prolaris test?

MRI-Guided ViewRay for Salvage Radiation

Dr. Jonathan Epstein has gone on a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins Hospital

patients and doctors

Overwhelmed Newbie...

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