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Looking for (non) hormonal treatment experiences
My 67 year old partner was diagnosed with prostate cancer (Gleason score 4+3). We chose radiation as a therapy method, however are very sceptical about the 6 month hormonal treatment, which the docters recommend. Can anybody share their experiences choosing hormonal or no hormonal therapy after radiation? many thanks in…
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Start of a New Journey
I had just undergone a Radical Prostatectomy on February 7th. Right at a month in, this is frustrating, but yet I am alive with a long road ahead.
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Looking for Direction
My spouse has recurrent prostate cancer after prostatectomy in 2014. The scan revealed that the prostate bed and two lymph nodes “lit up.” He is a heavy smoker but otherwise very active and strong. I am terrified he has metastatic cancer. We have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 10/24. Just looking for some…
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Newly Diagnosed with Gleason Scores of 9 and 10
Hello...I am a very worried wife whose husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer yeseterday. I have been feverishly reading all I can to understand what he/we are facing. I read through a number of forums last night and found them helpful so I am hoping to get that help and really hopeful for hope! My husband had 14 core…
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Hello. New Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Patient
Hi, new to the forum and new to having stage 4 cancer. I'm 64 and had my prostate removed in May due to early detection. Went this past week to a radiologist thinking I would start a radiation regiment to remove the remaining cancer. Instead was told I the cancer reached the bone and I am in stage 4. I was in shock and…
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Wherefore art thou ?
I must admit to visiting the PCa Site a lot less often over the last year or so than in previous times. One thing that I have noticed fairly quickly, however, is no recent posts from Vasco.... Does anyone know his status of late ? Max
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Advice on post radical prostatectomy, radiation ADT Therapy
I turn 69 this month. In early 2021, I discovered I had advanced prostate cancer. . The biopsy detected cancer in every sample In almost all of the samples, I had a Gleason score of 9. The few remaining samples had a score of 8. I had a radical prostatectomy in June of 2021. The surgeon found that it had metastasized to my…
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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.…
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Robotic prostatectomy surgeon recommendation Atlanta GA
I have asymptomatic 6X.9 pi Rad 4 mri lesion of left central prostate not involving capsule or nodes. I am awaiting biopsy but PSA 5.0. I am mid 60s & prefer robotic surgery. I want a surgeon who does many cases & can travel but live Atlanta area. Any help?
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Radiation cystitis
Hello everyone i am James, this is the first time i post on this forum after I join CSN. I have prostate cancer and undergo radiation treatment summer 2016. I am doing very well until March 2018. I found blood in my urine. It happened for a few days and I was hoping it gone away. But it become more serious in 3/17/18. I…
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Newly Diagnosed and Alone/Widowed.
I am 65, otherwise incredibly healthy and active for an older guy. I am widowed, live alone, so sharing my thoughts with someone is awkward b/c no one is here. My Sons and their wives (even though in their 40s, seem removed and uninterested... so that's not an option. (I will share that their mother died at age 44 from…
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Relugolix
Well I am back after 12 years clean post surgery. I am a 61 year old in shape relatively healthy man and had a robotic prostectomy in 2011. Was good with a very slow rising PSA. Just recently hit .3804 and doctor wants to do radiation and hormone therapy with the Relugolix pills for 4 months. Anyone have experience with…
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Prostate contained cancer but one positive margin
I had a radical prostatectomy five weeks ago and just now found out from my doctor what was meant by "tumor focally extends to the inked/cauterized margin in the left apex." Meaning: one positive margin. It's got me very spooked, I have to say. I know that a positive margin increases the chances of recurrence. The cancer…
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Should I get an biopsy?
Hi, I was on therapy for low testosterone for several years until my annual exam with my urologist showed my PSA had risen to a 2.91 from 1.75 within a year. So we stopped the testosterone therapy to see if my numbers would go down. My PSA went down to 1.93 in September of 2022. I caught a bad uti in October of 2022 and…
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Had stage 1 prostatectomy and 3 AUS procedures - best absorbent underwear?
Hi, I went with prostatectomy and have had terrible experience with incontinence. Just had my 3rd AUS procedure. 1st one went ok with more control than not. 2nd to make an adjustment and improve brought back to square 1 with 0 control. 3rd procedure was 2 days ago so wait and see. Anyways, best underwear for some…
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Prostate cancer returned twice
My husband had his prostate removed (RRP) in 2004. In 2010 his PSA increased and he had radiation and hormone therapy. His PSA has been very low or undetectable since then. Now in 2023, thirteen years later, his PSA level has doubled in the last six months. What are the chances that it has metastasized? Twice we were told…
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Early PSA Results
I usually get my PSA test once a year in late February or March. Also, I go for my semi-annual check up with my Primary Care Provider around every 6 or 7 months. Prior to this check up (Sept) I have to get several panels of blood test. Well, this time they went ahead and did a PSA test also. Here are the results: PSA,…
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Proton or Convention
Hello all, I’m recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Moderately aggressive. 1 spot on anterior. 4+3 Gleason. Surgery not recommended because of my weight. Radiation is recommended but I’ve heard that proton theirs is the best way. What are your thoughts? Nearest proton therapy is 3 hrs away and I must be home everyday
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Getting so concern!
My husband had prostate cancer in 2005. Prostectomy completed and radiation immediately. PSA went completely zero (.01). However, urologist shared that cancer was quite aggressive after his surgery. Five years after- PSA starts increasing very slowly. PSA took years to over 4- no changes but to watch until it gets to 4.0/…
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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…
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Robotic Radical Prostatectomy and Rising PSA 15 Years Later
I had a radical prostatectomy at University Hospital in Birmingham in 2008 at age 59. In 2023, at age 74, my PSA had risen to 0.19. I am currently 1/2 completed with 38 radiation treatments at the Cancer Care Center in Jasper. Thus far I have zero adverse reactions. I was a serious life long runner until hip replacement in…
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Post RP and SRT journey - oh joy
Hi all I thought I would start a fresh thread as things have changed dramatically. My PSA has rised to 0.24 and I have now started HT (casodex with two three monthly injections of Triptorelin). Back story. PSA rose to 4.0 early last year. Biopsy suggested G7 (4+3). RP surgery (bilateral nerve sparing) confirmed the Gleason…
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A roller coaster ride…
I had a new Internist that was a Neurosurgeon in India. He was the only doctor taking new patients in my town (former doctor moved into a clinic with a Chiropractor to save funds on facility costs, but the DC would review the MD anytime he wrote a prescription for a Controlled Substance). My doctor left and decided to just…
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Gleason 7 Active Survellance
Yesterday I had a consult with a very good surgeon at the UNM Cancer Center. He does a lot of prostate removals with a high success rate and low side effects. He said because of my previous TURP and bladder opening scaring he would not recommend surgery, as it was sure to cause incontinence. He thought I should try active…
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Radical Prostatectomy Recovery Tips
My 55 YO husband is having RP in early September. I'm looking for any tips, ideas to help him recover. Anything I should/shouldn't do? I'm turning our spare room into a guest room with adjustable bed frame bed and tv (w/Netflix)... Any other ideas of what would help him relax and recover? He's a busy body so being down…
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HDR Brachytherapy
My question is to those who experienced HDR Brachytherapy, the treatment and the post surgery results. Recently diagnosed with Pi-RAD 5 lesion. Extracapsular extension suspected. PSA went from 6.9 to 11.5 in 3 months but now 9.0. Urologist offered radical surgery. 2nd Urologist said I should do something so sent me to…
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New Diagnosis
Hello, I have been following this board for some time trying to educate myself on PCA. I had a PIRADS4 lesion from MRI ( 6.1 PSA 4K of 27% ) and I attached the results from a just completed fusion biopsy. I do have a Gleason 6 reading. The atypical small acinar proliferation concerns me but I don't see anything over a 6. I…
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TESTOSTERONE SUPPLEMENTATION AFTER RADIATION AND FIRMAGON
HAD RADIATION AND FIRMAGON 5YEARS AGO .CANCER IS GONE BUT SO IS MY TESTOSTERONE .IT NEVER CAME BACK .DR RECOMMENDED TESTOS TERONE SUPPLEMENTATION.HAS ANY BODY TRIED THIS?
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A few (bizzare) questions for anyone treated
Backstory: My dad's PSA has been increasing steadily since 2018. (from 2.5ish in 2019 to 4.5 now). He's scheduled for MRI. The urologist said given the steady increase he think it's likely to be it's cancer. He's turning 69 and is pretty fragile even for his age- already been through intense chemo/radiation for head and…
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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…