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Space OAR
78 yr old who started Lupron 12/22/2021 with planned IMRT radiation beginning in about 3 months. Prior to the radiation, I am going to have the Space OAR procedure. I have reviewed the topic on this board and find that most of the posts go back several years. I am interested in hearing from folks who have had the procedure…
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Site is in Stage 4
I find the 'new' Discussion Boards format unfathomable and unusable. I was using what appears to be identically formatted blog software over a dozen years ago at a religious site; apparently, CSN bought this 'off the shelf.' It is a move backward. The Lymphoma board has been essentially dead sine the new format arrived. I…
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Treatment options - IRE / Nanoknife Experiences
Hello All, I was recently diagnosed with Prostate cancer. I'm 44 years old and otherwise in great shape. Gleason 3 + 4 in 8 of 32 cores. It's all located on one side of the gland. My urologist and Oncologist both recommend removal. Pretty standard of care and well documented. I'm not opposed to this treatment as a last…
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Orgovyx and Erleada
I posted in 2018; time for an update; 13+ years and moving forward! I’ve noted there’s not much discussion in the forum about two medications, Orgovyx and Erleada. I thought I’d contribute my experiences to date. Basic information: I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 at age 51 with a PSA of 6.2. After biopsy, my…
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46Y.O. PSA 4.08 to 3.9 to 5.08 a year later.
Hello again, I am a testicular cancer survivor and had been on the other board before about 5-6 years ago. Now I might be facing PC. I had my PSA checked a year ago and was found at 4.08. I also had a biopsy and nothing was found. My PSA went down to 3.9 and doctor told me we will keep an eye on it. I urinated blood 3 days…
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Biopsy results
My husband is 68 PSA 4 last January retest 90days 4.2 retest 90days 5.2 biopsy digital exams clear until last results firm i know the results are not good.. the urologist is scheduled to call us tomorrow I read that with the higher Gleason/grades the prostate quits putting out the PSA higher numbers.. I am thinking scans…
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ALL SCANS CAME BACK NEGATIVE BUT PSA IS 2.3?
Hello everyone Im 70 years old - had prostate cancer surgery in 2010 - for the next 9 years my PSA was fine <1 - in 2019 it was 1,0. Then this year (August, 2021) my PSA went up to 2.3. Ive had 3 scans since August - a bone scan and a CT scan and a PET scan using tracers. I even had a UTI test for possible bladder…
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The biopsy results are in...
...and of course I have a few questions. Since my follow-up appointment with my urologist is not scheduled until December 21, I figured this might be a good place to ask. You guys seem like a very knowledgeable crew! (Note: this is a rewrite of a post I submitted earlier today. It seems to have disappeared when I went in…
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Biopsy results are in...
...and I've got a few questions. Since my follow-up with the doc is not scheduled until December 21, I am going to start by asking here. It looks like you guys are a wealth of great information! Background: First biopsy in March 2018 found one core (of 12) with less than 10% Gleason 3+3. Active surveillance, with PSA test…
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Rising PSA - Radiation Therapy
Hi 54 years old. Had my prostate removed 20 months ago, showing negative margins from all lymph samples. PSA has been slowly rising for the 20 post op months starting at <.1 and now last week with it at .19 My urologist/suregeon has referred me to a radiologist for further treatment. I thought I was in the clear, but now…
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Prostate cancer and pacemaker
I recently had a biopsy due to PSA going to 6. I'm 73 years old in excellent health except for a 3 year old pacemaker and controlled High Blood Pressure. My biopsy showed 2 spots of cancer contained in the right side near edge. Gleeson score 3 + 3. One urologist is totally against any treatment what so ever and wants me to…