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Prostate Cancer

3 + 4 Gleason 7, PSA 5.8, Exo dx 35- leaning cyberknife no lupron
I am 66 and healthy. After biopsy I am {3 + 4 Gleason 7, PSA 5.8, Exo dx 35} 2 of 14 core samples showed cancer, one 3 + 3 Gleason 6 and the other as above. Core abutment with no bulging, nothing outside Prostate I had a CT and no lymph nodes of increase size. My prostate is not enlarged and no abnormal digital exam. I am…
Free PSA % testing
Has anyone had this test done? I have done a lot of research and found that this is an accurate test for determing cancer. I understand the lower the % the greater the chance of prostate cancer. My husband's psa went from 1.1 to 5.3 in one year. A second test was run using free PSA and it came back at 2%. He has had a…
Cyberknife + PMSA = Prostatectomy + Node Biopsy
I won’t consider Lupron, Why do it if post Cyberknife I get a PMSA PET scan to confirm intracapsular eradication and clean nodes. If the nodes are cancerous either way I will need systemic therapy. In addition, the PMSA agent that is specifically absorbed and lights up on a scan, also has a therapeutic analog. The…
Cyberknife vs DaVinci Prostatectemy
With regard to Cyberknife, do they prescribe MRI’s to confirm tumor destroyed? If Statistics indicate near equal success in tumor eradication, is the only advantage of surgery that nodes are removed for biopsy? Do they always get every node out? All indications from CT and MRI show nodes are at normal size. So if I am…
Leaning cryo seems like only choice
many of you know my story i’ve had a reoccurrence after five years of external beam and a booster. Below is the report of my biopsy, which I am having problems making heads or tails of the bottom line is being told. I have a high risk tumor. The cryotherapy specialist is now telling me that no matter what treatment I…
Questions for first meeting with oncologist
For all you fighters out there. I am new to this network and to this board and I have my initial meeting on Dec 20th with my oncologist and urologist together. I have plenty of my own questions and have been working hard to educate myself but my question for all of you is looking back, what are the 3 best questions to ask…
Space oar
Any experience on space oar i have an option to get it or not before radiation treatments start
After 5 year relapse post external beam radiation i decided
To do cryotherapy…i am very upset though..here me out … as you all may know in 2018 i diagnosed with stage two prostate cancer confined to the prostrate Gleason 3+4. I went and saw a lot of doctors. A lot of test werevdone was confused about treatments and I was told by the surgeon and the radiologist that I have a 80%…
psa
Hi i had radiation for a Gleason 7 cancer in 2013 , my psa nadir was .02 it has gone to 0. 3 and .0.4 and back down to .3 as i age , is this normal? Also i just recently had a PSA and it was 0.48 when 7 mos ago it was 0.3 ,i just remembered i had a cortisone shot in my hip 3 days before the PSA test, and i worked out 2…
And just like that...I am different person.
I am, 55. My diagnosis for PC, was on November 28, 2022. PSA, a 7..My MRI, was a Pirad 5, My Gleason a 7. The Urologist recommend surgery, He said, because of my age. I had surgery on March 6, 2023..Three days after my Birthday. The leaks began after the catheter removal on March 13, 2023. I recently discovered My C, was…
Radiology second opinion
What is the process to initiate a second opinion on radiology. Want to get a second interpretation on the psma pet scan.
Blood in urine after biopsy
Urine after tranpernial biopsy is color of red wine even after a few days. Anyone with similar experience.How long does this last? Concerned about blood loss over time.
On the fence about my treatment choice.
Hi guys. I'll try to do my best to relay all the facts and where I'm at. I'm turning 60 in a couple weeks. One year ago, PSA 3.2, nodule felt during exam. Six weeks later, follow up PSA was 3.4. Saw urologist, he suggested biopsy. 3 of 12 random cores positive Gleason 3+3, left side of prostate. Perineurial invasion…
Re-occurring Prostate Cancer
I am new to the forum and have been reading. I am a 12 year prostate cancer survivor after surgery. I have incontinent and manage it with pads (3-4 a day) and a Cunningham clamp. But four years ago, my PSA went from non-detectable to 0.02, 0.03, 0.09, 0.17 and is now 0.36 after a 6 month ready of 0.26. (I replaced the…
Catheter Removal
Any of you that had RP do the catheter removal at home? If you did, any learnings you can share? My option, home or back at MDA. They taught my wife and me how to do it with both a video and hands on another catheter. Thought I see what others did before I schedule an appointment for this Friday,
Terrified by PSA results
Greetings. I am a 51 year-old white male and I have been on testosterone replacement therapy weekly for about 7 years. My PSA levels have always hovered between .81 - 1.3 the past 4 years. Yesterday my latest lab results showed a sudden spike from .81 to 2.37 from my last test 16 months ago. My urologist stopped my weekly…
Thoughts on this.
I had a physical in March PSA was 9. Met with urologist in April. PSA 8.4 Over next few months, MRI, biopsy, (3+4) 5/15 positive. PSMA in July. (Clean) Met with several doctors, which took time. Scheduled and completed Cyberknife (SBRT) on 10/9. When I was getting opinions, I met with a MO who seemed very knowledgeable…
Indecisive picking a prostate treatment
I am having trouble deciding on either surgery, or radiation therapy for my prostate cancer.
Localized Stage 2 Gleason 8 (4+4) treatment options
Recently diagnosed with Stage 2 PC. My PSA hovered between 4 and 5 for about a year. Had MRI, biopsy and PET scan and results were Gleason 8 in 4/12 zones in my prostate. Mostly in the upper right 2 zones and small percentages in the mid right zones. There was a 1 cm spot in the mid left zone but it was Gleason 6 (3+3).…
Should I be concerned?
I’m 67 and was diagnosed w/low grade prostate cancer (3+3 Gleason) early ‘23, had brachytherapy procedure first of June and now, have tested w/ultrasensitive PSA of 2.79. Don’t see my Doctor for more than a week now… what am I likely facing as next steps?
Pluvicto Round 2 coming
I have my 2nd Pluvicto treatment in a week. The first round went well as far as side effects. Other than the isolation from everyone it was good. My blood work results after 4 weeks were a surprise to me. My PSA went from 8.1 to 50. The oncologist didn't seemed concerned and the lady I meet with about treatment gave me an…
PSADT
I finished EBRT/Relugolix in February 2023. My PSA was .01. I am now at .52 (in December). All the calculators I check seem to indicate my doubling time is really low...like 1.6 months. Is this cause for concern?
New PC diagnosis
I was just diagnosed with PC- PSA 4.98, Gleason 3+4 with 11/15 cores positive on biopsy with maximal Gleason 3+4 in 4 cores (3 targeted), 5% overall pattern 4. MRI indicated DIL (dominant intraprostatic lesion) in left post lateral PZ with 1mm ECE (extracapsular extension). I’m just beginning my journey to get educated but…
PSA and chemo
I’m a 73yo Started journey in 2005. Watch your PSA. Once it started doubling the * hit the fan , but chemo has reduced the level . At 741.5, I was in pain after the first treatment the pain subsided no pain meds except cannabis. So far I’ve had robotic prostatectomy radiation treatment hormone therapy Chemo. 7 scheduled 2…
Active Surveillance continues
Results are back Total 19 cores taken Positive Prostate Biopsy Cores in Target Biopsies: (these cores were prior positives in systematic biopsies) Gleason 3+4=7 4mm (5 % Gleason pattern 4) occupying 30% of biopsy tissue Gleason Grade 3+3=6 involving 1 of 2 cores, measuring 1 mm, occupying 5% of biopsy tissue Gleason Grade…
Opinion on second treatment
so after five years, I have a reoccurrence. I chose radiation with one round of breaking therapy as a booster. Biopsy is showing very small tumor, but it looks like it is gleason 8 cribiform nature .. Doctor Who does cryotherapy suggested I’m a good candidate for that. He says the success rate is about 85% or better the…
Prostate Cancer Research Institute
Hi everybody- I just found this amazing resource on YouTube- Search for " Prostate Cancer Research Institute" - I have gained so much information today just after watching a couple of the videos- If you haven't heard of it, check it out! - It's a MUST! I tried to post the link, but apparently, I'm too new here! So, just…
Transperineal biopsy options
I am looking for doctors who perform transperineal biopsy in California preferably in a large health system. I have an appointment in late Jan but trying to see if I can get anything earlier. Also any experience in getting appointments with mayo in Arizona, MD Anderson. How quick/easy was it to get one. thanks
Meloxicam
Anyone been on meloxicam and have a really low psa, but still have stage 4 with bone cancer?
radiation
I have to start radiation tomorrow after 12 year post prostectomy. Anyone have salvage radiation and if so what are the side effects like?? Do you need to run to the head like you drank water in Mexico if it irritates the bowel?? Does your urine control go ? TY

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