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Prostate Cancer

Multitude of new onset health issues
Hello! I’m here for my father. He avoided doctors all his life, but recently started having some shortness of breath and cough. He’s a lifelong smoker and I encouraged him to finally get a primary care doctor for labs and a CT chest to rule out lung CA. Test came back with minor nodules in lung, opacity in pleural space,…
10 years later...
Greetings, 10 years ago I went through a RP and a month later had 36 treatments of RT. The last 9 of those years after, my PSA was always 0.01 but now seems to be on the incline again, low but different at 0.07 then 0.05. The 0.02 drop 6 months later confused me, is that normal? Thanks in advance.
How do I read the PSA Levels after Prostatectomy & External Beam Radiation?
My PSA TEST Level read 0.1ng, 6 months post my last External Beam Radiation. My doctor says it should be <0.1ng or less. Is there somewhere I can get a guideline chart to better understand these results? In my case I understand that we are all looking for Undetected PSA. So where is the guideline with all of the different…
chemo and blood thinner
Im new here 78 year old newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. stage 4+ Gleason 9 5-4. Im starting radiation tomorrow for 9 weeks then chemo. Im currently on blood thinner for blood clots in both legs DVT and have heard chemo will cause blood clots. Has anyone else heard this? I haven't seen any posts addressing this.…
Need encouragement from Chemical Castration
Age 63 January 2021 prostrate removed sex 4-5 times per week prior. Got erections and orgasms within a week. Good news. bad news, it spread to lymph nodes July 2021 started radiation and Hormone Deprivation (chemically castrated) 6 month shot December 2021 and with 10-20 mg of Tadalafil, occasionally can get a marginally…
Pain n prostate 20 months after radiation treatments
Hello, I'm 58, had a 3+4=7 Gleason score 12.4 PSA, .50 inch tumor in prostate. Had the 30 radiation treatments, my PSA only went down to 1.24 at 12 months, then 4 months later 1.44 then 4 months later 1.64 and now 1.85. They did a CT scan, found nothing "definite" am going to have PSMA scan in a month. I'm having sharp and…
Definition of biochemical recurrence
Hello all, first post. Brief history: Diagnosed in 2015 and underwent RP that year. Surgical report stated "Gleason 3+4, Stage T3a, negative resection margin." The last part indicated to me that surgery was successful. Unfortunately, my first PSA test 3 months after surgery was 0.53 and a follow-up 3 months later was 0.75.…
Over-concerned wife or Not?
I hope someone can help me clarify my concerns. Husband is 54yrs old with high blood pressure (medicated) & on testosterone for (Low T.). He is not a smoker, but drinks alcohol nightly. Because of his testosterone injections, he regularly has bloodwork done. 12 days ago he had a bloody ejaculation and it has been bloody…
Hormone treatment
I am 80 and diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. I am being treated at the Bay Pines VA. Radiation and removal have been ruled out. I have had three Firmagon injections (2 initially then a follow up). This past week I had my first 90-day injection of Eligard. I have the symptoms I read about...hot flashes, night sweats…
Questions to Ask for Radiation vs Surgery?
Hey everyone, I’m a new member. I’m 63 years old in NYC. My November PSA showed a sharp increase to 8.3, so I had an MRI, which showed RADS 5 and a legion in the left region. No seminal vesical or lymph node invasion. But it did state there was “overlying extraprostatic extension.” A subsequent Bone Scan showed nothing…
Prostrate cancer
My husband just has his prostrate removed 3 months ago, we just had a PET scan and it shows a 4 centimeter growth on a lymph node, also he has fluid build up beneath his bladder we are not getting any information from our urologist on what to do just a call from her nurse stating what was found and she cannot tell us…
ADT Treatment Hormone Therapy
Hi I have committed to a programme of IMRT. This started with me receiving Zoladex but I did not receive Flutamide or Bicalutamide. Some cancer veteran mates told me that I should have been on one of these prior to the Zoladex injection to counteract flare. I welcome any advice or comment from fellow prostate cancer…
New patient
I am 71 years old living in Houston Texas and It's been 3 years since I was diagnosed. I feel good and in great health. I have been on active surveillance. It started with my PSA level going above 4.0 since 2018 to 6.5 currently. My doctor recommended a urologist and he recommended a biopsy--which we did in December 2019.…
lymph nodes negative for metastatic carcinoma but positive for leukemia after prostate surgery
Just got word that lymph nodes positive for leukemia after prostrate removal. Waiting to hear more on next steps. Has anyone else experienced this? thanks
AUS Repair
I was scheduled to get the cuff on my AUS repaired in November, 2020, but my hip died and I had to get that replaced first. Both hips have now been replaced from avascular necrosis- complication from radiation. I am now scheduled to get the AUS cuff repaired April 5. I think I had the AUS installed August, 2010, so it's…
ADT Hormone therapy
I am 82 and love to ski! I was recently diagnosed with positive lymph nodes on my prostate. I’ve received one testosterone lowering shot and have to decide if I want to take the hormone therapy tomorrow. My ski resort opens on the tenth. Will I be able to ski if I go forward with this therapy? How bad are the side effects?…
Life after Eligard etc.
I had my supposedly last injection of Eligard a few months ago. My question is how long does it take to get this stuff out of the body and return to normal, or has it damaged the testicles beyond hope and the ED is permanent? Drugs like Viagra are expensive and not covered by most insurance. I guess they figure sex is not…
PSA 25 at age 71, what to expect?
Hi, My dad was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, and his PSA level 25. Need your help to understand what to expect going forward. I am worried.
How long after prostate removed is cancer considered gone?
My question is how long after prostate removal is cancer considered to be gone? Are there specific medical studies that can tell me the length of time a doctor can determine cancer is cured? For example, after 3 years of PSA tests being less than .1 is the cancer considered gone? Thank you to all who respond. Nick
injections for ED after hormone therapy and IMRT
78 year old on Lupron since 12/22/2021. Will start 45 IMRT treatments this week. GS 4 (4+3) with 4 positive cores on biopsy staged at T3a and T3b because of neurovascular and seminal vesicle involvement. Has any tried trimix injections for ed?
Trimix
I used trimix 6 months after surgery and it worked fine. The next time, 3 months later and ever since, it didn't work. Any ideas why?
support for prostatectomy
Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of 17.2 PSA; Gleason score of 6; 0.33 PSA density. Due to high level of PSA, my doctor recommends a quick prostatectomy. Unfortunately, the procedure isn't done in my country, Ethiopia. I can't afford to travel to get the procedure done. Is there anything I…
Second cancer = prostate
Hi everyone. New to these discussions. Not sure where to post this but since prostate cancer is my current focus, I’ll start here. I remain clear of GIST 10 years after having a soft tissue sarcoma removed from my duodenum. Clear margins, all good so far on that front. Above said, I covered my recent MRI results with my…
What do you think?
I am a 75 year old who was diagnosed with prostate cancer one year ago. I had Gleason 9 and no metastasis to the bone but to the lymph nodes. I've been on hormone therapy since Jan 2022 (eligard). My PSA went from 16 to 0.37 in March. In June it was at 0.72. I had radiation in August - September (26 sessions) on the…
Unsure of what's next
Hello and thank you in advance for your input. I wish that I had found this group earlier. I am 55 years old and in good shape. In April of 2021, my PSA was 1.7. I did notice around Christmas that I was going to the bathroom more frequently but didn't think much of it. My yearly dr. visit in June of 2022 PSA was 4.6. PCP…
Viagra after prostate surgery
How soon after surgery did the doctor prescribe the use of Viagra for to get erections I go to the doctor tomorrow for my 6 week checkup and my first PSA test maybe just a little anxiety here for me.
Major Correction (first test ever PSA 200)
New To This Group
Just had an MRI and now waiting to schedule MRI-Ultrasound Prostate Fusion Biopsy Here are the the results of MRI. Seemes like sytrong probabllity of cancer looking for an input IMPRESSION: 1. BI-RADS 5 lesion in the right posterior lateral peripheral zone at the base. 2. Mild BPH 3. Enlarged right pelvic sidewall lymph…
Questions about rise in PSA
I had chemo, radiation and hormone treatment for prostate cancer in 2019 and 2020. Until today my psa had been at 0.01. Today was the 6 month mark from the last time it was checked and it was at 0.24. Is the cause for alarm? Thanks for any input and/or suggestions
Relapse
Hi friends. A very brief note: I have relapsed on my Lymphoma. Just thought I'd mention. I won't write more about it here, but if you have some interest, you can follow my thread " Round III " at the lymphoma Board. max

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