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Prostate Cancer

Archives for July 2023

Psa went up
Hello. 55 yr old male no health issues. Last year my PSA was .5. This year it went up to .9. I have an appointment with doctor in 3 weeks. Should I be worried? Honestly, I am very worried. Am I over reacting? It was .5 for many years since I started doing psa test.
My story
I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer back in 2016. Had my prostate removed laparoscopically. At the time I was told it was good we did it when we did because cancer was staring to leak out of one of the biopsy sites. My PSA had remained below 1.0 since I had it removed. 04/4/16 7.35 11/27/16 0.065 04/39/18 0.064 09/19/19…
Please take a few minutes to watch this important video about PSMA scans
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Psa rise after partial hifu
I had 90% of my prostate treated 1 year ago. My psa was 1.26 at 3 months; 1.41 at 6 mo; 1.46 at 9 mo; 1.53 ay 1 yr. Dr is not concerned. I am. Can ty find anything on psa increase after partial hifu. Thoughts?
Newbie. First post but I’m sure there will be mor
Any insight appreciated. Definite prostrate cancer diagnosis. Psa levels 5 yrs ago 2 and now 6.8 or higher. Gleason 3+4 only on right side and other gleason scores all 6. Next week Bone scan, mri. Met surgeon and he recommends surgery. Meet radiation folks next week. Im age 59! Alone. Not alot of support. Keep to myself.…
PSA went up in two years
Hi friends, My PSA went up from 2.2 to 4.2 in two years, I am 49. My % free PSA was 14% and now is 17%, so this metric went in the right direction. Any suggestions? I am of course concerned and will be working with my physicians for more tests. Hope a biopsy is not needed.
Promising Lookout
Hello all... new here. I'm 44 years old dx (PSA 7) w/ prostate cancer (PC) 3+4 in March 2023. My dad is a PC survivor. He was dx in his mid 60s. He's now in his late 70s. After careful consideration of my options, I decided to proceed w/ robotic radical prostatectomy (June 2023). I am 1 month post-op. Pathology report was…
Looking for a top notch salvage surgeon
I’ll be proactive here. I’m only 62 cancer is back after almost 5 years after radiation. The PSMA scan came back stating that the tumor is still in the prostrate.psa 1.7 I think I may be a candidate for salvage surgery. I know it’s not done a lot and I know it’s risky, but what do I do breakytherapy therapy again didn’t…
Xtandi vs chemo vs clinical trial?
My husband has become castrate resistant on Zytiga according to his oncologist. Grateful we got 3 years out of this medicine but now it's time for plan B. The oncologist says Xtandi has a low chance of working but worth it to try. The other possibility is a clinical trial using Xtandi with a phase 2 medication. There is…
new here was diagnosed with very aggressive pc Dec. 2022
My biopsy showed 12 of 12 positive 5x4's and 4x3's a very high 9. I'm 78 and went with radiation 44 treatments with hormone injection every 3 months plus hormone tablet everyday. I know y'all are in the same boat but I guess my question is when will I start to feel the effects of the cancer? Im a born again christian with…
PROSTATE MRI
why would the Doctor order a mri when my PSA went from 2.5 to 2.9 in 6 months?
A wives journey
Husband (66) has been diagnosed with low grade PC. PSA doubled to 5.6 in one year. MRI confirmed 2 lesions prompting a biopsy. 6 out of 12 core samples 3+3, one core sample 3+4. Gleason 7. Husband opted for AS at this time with Doctor’s approval. Doesn’t want radiation nor HT. Refuses 2nd opinion. that was 3 months ago.…
Focal laser ablation
I just received FLA for my 2 lesions of cancer in my prostate. Has anyone else had this procedure and what are long term successes even though it is relatively new. Thank you!
The next "Step" after robotic prostatectomy
Good Day. I'm 64, and had a robotic Prostatectomy in Oct 2022. The Dr was confident all cancer was encased in the gland, but the 3 month PSA check was .29. Next PSA check 3 months later was up to .65 so a PETScan was scheduled. A tiny hotspot was on the Prostate bed, and Dr. is recommending radiation treatment. I am…
Hello. New here and cancer is back
Hello, New here and looking for knowledge from others on this board who might have similar circumstances. Original diagnosis 2014 - Prostate biopsy - Radical prostatectomy with Gleason of 4/3. 2016 rising PSA - MRI confirmed tumor on bladder - Scope of bladder confirms no perforation - 40 courses of radiation at MSK -…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZXDohxylg0
Sure hope this video pops up the new PSMA scan is a major breakthrough they can actually use this technique while they are operating to help find any residual cancer cancer in certain lymph nodes it’s pretty amazing
Advanced metastatic stage 4 PC triplet therapy
Hi, I’m looking for stories of successful triplet therapy for pc with Mets to lymph nodes, bladder and pelvic bones Gleason 8. I need some encouragement and help in my husband’s and my journey. thank you jo
prostate hormone therapy
is hormone therapy necessary for those having received radiation? what are the pros and cons?
Leaning to RP due to Dad's History
I'm 64. At 61my PSA jumped from 2.5 to 6. After MRI and a fusion biopsy was diagnosed with 3 core samples being cancer. Gleason score 6. Went into AS. Had another biopsy in late 2022, tumors have gained in size but still Grade 6. My father passed at 72 from Prostate cancer. Had high PSA at his physical when 70, it had…
Here’s something to discuss
they say prostrate cancer it’s a second most deadliest cancer for men but the same time they say prostrate cancer is the most beatable treatable cancer. so with this being said would it be safe to say that what makes it so deadly is When men don’t catch it in time and it has spread distantly and that would be a sad thing…
Husband Recent Diagnosis - Gleason 7
My 55 YO husband was recently diagnosed after high PSA (17), MRI showed spot, biopsy confirmed. Talking with surgeon tomorrow on treatment options. Does anyone have feedback on which treatments worked for them and has kept them cancer free? I have a list of questions for the doctor, but would love any specific questions…
Question about biopsy after possble treatment failure
So I’m five years out of radiation therapy. The failure limit is 2 ng from your lowest point. Mine is up almost one point from its lowest point I know they’re being cautious but since something showed up on the scan are they going to need to take a biopsy or Since I had cancer there before, is it just an automatic…

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