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transperineal or wait
scheduled a transperineal biopsy positive MRI with 30mmx15mm pirads4. a few Pirads 2 lesions also. Should I get a 4kscore test or just get the biopsy? peripheral zone lesion no ECE.
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Lack of sexual desire
After 6 months from RP, total lack of sexual desire. Any help?
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Starting the journey at 51
I had a physical in October and my PSA reading was 25 and was referred to a urologist. I had another PSA reading 2 months later and it was up to 27, so the Urologist ordered an MRI. The MRI came back with a lesion on each side grade 3 and 4. This prompted a Biopsy & Cysto which I had on Monday. I get the results on this…
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Biochemical Recurrence and AUS
I read everything I can about an AUS device to control my Niagara Falls incontinence and haven't seen this one posed before. If a patient had his prostate removed via RALP and decided he needed an AUS or a Sling to get a handle on his incontinence, what would happen if a biochemical recurrence reared its ugly head? Would…
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PSA vs Ultra Sensitive
Any opinions on ultra sensitive PSA vs PSA? Got my order for first PSA since RP and they ordered regular PSA test.
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Immediate PSA rise after rad prostatectomy and salvage radiation
Hello. I completed salvage radiation on Jan 29 of this year and rather than going down from .226 when I began the IMRT radiation, the PSA went up to .503 when checked on April 14. Does this mean complete failure of the radiation treatments? I have not had any androgen therapy, just the prostatectomy. My PSA was 0 after…
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Prostate removed PSA at .72 after 15 years at 0.
My father had his prostate removed due to cancer 15 years ago. PSA at zero for 12 years. Started to rise slightly and now is at .72. Doc wants to do 39 sessions of radiation using RapidArc machine AND hormone therapy to reduce testosterone levels. Sited some study a few years ago that rate or recurrence after 15 years was…
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Steve1961
Does anyone know anything about steve1961? He was very disappointed with his radiation results. I am wondering how he is doing now? MK
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skin itch and prostate cancer
I have a prostatectomy coming up in a little over a week. Recently I've experienced skin itch - no rash or other obvious cause - and it's pervasive. Covers the whole body - head, hands, feet back, chest, face. stomach etc. ...and, Lord help me, my nipples! Anyone have a similar experience? I am NOT on any cancer-related…
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When to get PSA test after starting ADT?
I have been on Orgovyx now for one month and am wondering when I need to get a PSA check to see if it is actually working. How often are folks getting a PSA test while on ADT and are you also getting testosterone checked at the same time or is there a need? Thanks!