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Prostate Cancer

I had my surgery today
I’m typing this post on my phone from my overnight hospital bed. Today was my Davinci robot-assisted RP, and I’m happy and relieved to finally have it over with. For those who are curious, those who may face this surgery themselves and for myself to remember while it’s still fresh in my mind, here are some of my…
PROSTATE MRI
why would the Doctor order a mri when my PSA went from 2.5 to 2.9 in 6 months?
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…
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!
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 -…
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…
Enzalutamide, has anyone been on this?
My husband has now been told that he should take Enzlutamide tables. Lots of side effects with it. He has to sign to say that he has given his permission to use this. Has anyone on this discussion board been on this drugs?
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
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
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…
prostate hormone therapy
is hormone therapy necessary for those having received radiation? what are the pros and cons?
Prostate recurrence 6 years after radiation ADT
Found out my PSA is 70 ng/dl. PSMa Pet scan lymph nodes from pelvis to cervical. Pelvic bone Mets and L1 bone Mets. No organ involvement. prescribed fermigan and abutamide. 51 years old. Do people go on disability with chronic ADT?
Just need a motorcycle & a divorce - Anger & Shock, caregiver fatigue
I was diagnosed Stage IV prostate cancer in the ER after my primary care & urology docs refused to do a PSA test because I was one year too young. I had bone metastasis from my head to my feet. I was 49. The ER doc was in tears giving me the diagnosis. It’s been six years since then, I had to quit my high paying IT job &…
No Lupron side effects. Is this normal?
Been on a 3 month shot of Lupron for over a month. Scheduled for radiation latter this month. I have read all about the horrible side effects of Lupron that can occur. I have always been in good shape. I do 30 minutes of circuit weight trading on machines almost every day and hike with my dogs in the national forest for…
Biopsy results
Hello, Biopsy result shows 3 tumors, two are 3x3, and one is 3x4 for a total gleason score of 7. The report also says that cribriform pattern 4 was identified focally. A quick google search suggests that cribriform presence isn't a good thing, anyone have a similar? See the surgeon tomorrow for discussion on results. Thank…
PSA Detectable 6 Months After RP Surgery
Hi all, Posting on my father’s behalf. My father had a prostatectomy in January. His PSA has been undetectable since then except for recently (6 months post RP) when it rose to 0.28. The doctor has ordered a PSMA PET/CT scan to determine the cause and where. Spoke somewhat about possible follow-up radiation therapy. Has…
My Husband's prostate cancer has come back after 15 years.
My husband was diagnosed in 2007 with prostate cancer. He was given hormone treatment, and radiation treatment. After being monitored by his consultant, and PSA level was coming down . I remember the last time his consultant said that his PSA level was undetectable, he was clear of cancer. Once every 6 months he would take…
PSA Rising Fast after RP
PSA Rising I was first diagnosed with PC at the age of 53. My RP surgery was on 12/20/2020. A week and a half later, I was experiencing a lot of discomfort and morning erections from the catheter, so the doctor removed the catheter. The day after that (12/31/2020), my testicle grew 3x to its regular size, so my daughter…
On opting out of further hormone treatment
I'm 70 years old and was recently diagnosed with PC, Stage 4, Gleason 9. I've been on hormone therapy (Zytiga) for 6 months, with good results (PSA 0.08) but debilitating side-effects. Probably another 3 months, then radiography treatment. After this, I'm considering opting out of further hormone treatment. It's a quality…
ADT plus chemo
I have watched some videos with Dr. Schulz and he seems to recommend to go after the cancer recurrences strong and hard ADT and Chemo for recurrence plus radiation if needed. I went to Sloan and they did not recommend chemo for my disease burden. What says this community?
Pc
I was diagnosed with pc back in 2021 I was scared to find out so I wanted a year to find out and when I did I was full blown stage 4 my psa level was at 98.8 did 5 chemotherapy my psa got down to 1 started taken cancer pills went back now my psa is back up around .40 having to do 8 more rounds of chemotherapy my iron down…
Recently diagnosed with Gleason score of 9
My biopsy last week revealed a few fives and sixes but the ugliest was a score of 9. The strange thing though is my PSA score of 5 about six months ago. Because of the high Gleason score, my urologist suggested the DaVinci surgery and a second opinion. After numerous recommendations and a consultation with Dr. Kawachi at…
My journey
I have been reading, and wasn't going to, but figure there are others like me. Not diagnosed yet, but on the journey.. 49 (for a few more weeks anyway), otherwise healthy. Routine PSA, first time being checked, 5.4 ng/mL. 1 month later, 5.7 ng/mL with a PSA Free % of 9%. Was told I would get a urologist appointment in 12…
CyberKnife as Treatment
Has anyone heard of or been through the treatment that uses CyberKnife. I'm only reading really good things about this noninvasive type of treatment. CyberKnife.com.
What Else Can We Do For The Pain?
My 81 year Father was recently diagnosed with metastasis prostate cancer. It was shocking news and such a blow to us all. He completed a few radiation sessions and continues to take all his medications well. We are awaiting the start of his hormone therapy in a few weeks. Although he has prescription meds for his pain,…
Treatment after prostate surgery
I know I may be asking this for no reason! I had a RP April of 2023 and have not had post op Psa` yet so I should not be worried yet..but that’s just who I am. Prior to surgery my Psa` was almost 24. Three years earlier ( my previous Psa`) was 3.5 . My Gleason was a 7 (4+3). After surgery I had positive margins and there…
PCa and BPH - Good News about Both
An update fourteen years into my active surveillance. My “benign” prostate problems recently became serious with causing acute urinary retention, and I needed to clear the blockages. I chose a one-two protocol of Prostate Artery Embolization followed five days later by aquablation. While PAE will significantly shrink the…
Can a low PSA be still metastasize?
My hubby is 70. Biopsies 12 of 12 positive. PSA dbl. in a yr. to 7.6 Robot surgery 18 months ago. Gleason 4=5+9 and 5+4-9. Invaded the seminal vesicles. Lymph nodes removed clear. Stage T3b. Can a PSA that low metastasize? Collecting information. Doctor is planning hormone treatments and radiation.
Age vs. QOL vs. Prostate Cancer ADT treatment
Just to recap my husband’s situation: Age -77 (relatively healthy) psa-2.7 Gleason 8-4/4 tc2a clear bone scan biopsy 4 out of 14 positive cores Treatment prescribed: 12 mos monthly Firmagon (instead of Eligard which we requested) 25 radiation beginning after 2 mos of Firmagon 3 Cyberknife sessions The question is whether…

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