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Prostate Cancer

Post RP PSA
Got first PSA results since RP. < 0.1 So, good news and overall happy with outcome of surgery. Continent, no pads necessary (unless I drink too much). Was able to have sex 12 days after surgery. Use Vitamin V to help out there. Don't think I lost much length. Can't really tell so would say < an inch.
Treatment Question
Hello all, I’m on here today seeking information for my dad. He isn’t all that open with info so I may have some missing parts. Back in January he had an elevated PSA score that triggered a biopsy (not sure what the number was, he never said). Anyways, the biopsy led to a gleason score of 3+4=7 (I understand this to mean…
MUST READ: New Guidelines for Treating Localized Prostate Cancer
The American Urological Association and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (AUA/ASTRO) just issued new guidelines for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. There are major changes for active surveillance, being the preferred treatment for all low risk cases. Also, AS can now be considered for select…
Magnetic particules
Hi there, The spelling error is deliberate, one of my old chemistry professors used to say particules instead of particles, so it is in memory of him. This may not be of a lot of use to us that have been treated but maybe one day there may be better ways to treat prostate cancer than the old standbys.…
New CA Diagnosis
I am reaching out to get some support and information after getting my prostate cancer diagnosis. I am a 59 year old that recently was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Because my father died of prostate cancer at age 79, I have monitoring my PSA for quite some time. Last year my PSA levels started to…
I am not sure ...
Okay, 2021 my Gleason went from 6 to 7 w/a PSA of 14.09 We decided to wait, because of the holidays and weather till this spring, 2022. Okay, PSA shot up to 16.35 and we decided to do a biopsy to double check everything. Biopsy samples came back zero - NO - Cancer????? I'm thinking I need to have my doctor do another one,…
Biopsy returns with gleason score 4+4, nervous about getting schedule setup with specialist
Got my biopsy report and its worse than I hoped. Had a fusion mri assisted biopsy. Area of interest was one lesion. Two core samples were taken at the area of interest - both had 4+4 Gleason score, with Perineural invasion present. Other core samples (12 core samples were taken through out prostate. All negative for…
MRI of Prostate... Lesions
I had an MRI in beginning of 2018... 1 lesion was found... and multiple nodules (PI-Rads 2) MRI at end of 2021 stated, "No nodules found" (PI-Rads 2) I have BPH (143 gm up from 99gm in 2018). My last three PSA's were 6.4, 7.43, now 8.8. Do nodules and Lesions "go away"?
transperineal or wait
scheduled a transperineal biopsy positive MRI with 30mmx15mm pirads4. a few Pirads 2 lesions also. Should I get a 4kscore test or just get the biopsy? peripheral zone lesion no ECE.
Space OAR
78 yr old who started Lupron 12/22/2021 with planned IMRT radiation beginning in about 3 months. Prior to the radiation, I am going to have the Space OAR procedure. I have reviewed the topic on this board and find that most of the posts go back several years. I am interested in hearing from folks who have had the procedure…
AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter
One of many links with a diagram showing the device: http://www.phoenix5.org/Basics/treatsides/incontinence/ams800.html Is this the best device now available? Best place to have this procedure done? Interviews RE the artificial sphincter: http://www.delawareurologic.com/audio/#video I have a good friend who had bladder…
Lack of sexual desire
After 6 months from RP, total lack of sexual desire. Any help?
PSA vs Ultra Sensitive
Any opinions on ultra sensitive PSA vs PSA? Got my order for first PSA since RP and they ordered regular PSA test.
Biochemical Recurrence and AUS
I read everything I can about an AUS device to control my Niagara Falls incontinence and haven't seen this one posed before. If a patient had his prostate removed via RALP and decided he needed an AUS or a Sling to get a handle on his incontinence, what would happen if a biochemical recurrence reared its ugly head? Would…
Immediate PSA rise after rad prostatectomy and salvage radiation
Hello. I completed salvage radiation on Jan 29 of this year and rather than going down from .226 when I began the IMRT radiation, the PSA went up to .503 when checked on April 14. Does this mean complete failure of the radiation treatments? I have not had any androgen therapy, just the prostatectomy. My PSA was 0 after…
increase in psa 7 years after seeds
Seeds for prostate cancer 7 years ago. Last year PSA in January was 0.36, in June 0.35 and now 0.4. Should I worry? Had PSA done every 6 months, is there a need to have it done more often?
Lost < (less then) sign
I am 4 years post RP (11.2.2016) and I lost less then sign last July. My doc ( men's health specialist) who is monitoring my PSA and Testosterone is always ordering ultra sensitive PSA (3rd generations). befor, it was always <0.006. Last July becomes 0.006 and yesterday it was 0.007. Neither my doc nor am I concerned about…
Prostate removed PSA at .72 after 15 years at 0.
My father had his prostate removed due to cancer 15 years ago. PSA at zero for 12 years. Started to rise slightly and now is at .72. Doc wants to do 39 sessions of radiation using RapidArc machine AND hormone therapy to reduce testosterone levels. Sited some study a few years ago that rate or recurrence after 15 years was…
Steve1961
Does anyone know anything about steve1961? He was very disappointed with his radiation results. I am wondering how he is doing now? MK
Newbie here - sharing my story
I don't know if any will find this useful, nevertheless, I thought I would share. Early in 2021 a digital exam of the prostate by my GP led to a visit with a urologist. PSA was 40+ and scans revealed Metastatic Prostate cancer. It had spread throughout my bones and a small amount into the lymph system. Time to cowboy-up! I…
skin itch and prostate cancer
I have a prostatectomy coming up in a little over a week. Recently I've experienced skin itch - no rash or other obvious cause - and it's pervasive. Covers the whole body - head, hands, feet back, chest, face. stomach etc. ...and, Lord help me, my nipples! Anyone have a similar experience? I am NOT on any cancer-related…
When to get PSA test after starting ADT?
I have been on Orgovyx now for one month and am wondering when I need to get a PSA check to see if it is actually working. How often are folks getting a PSA test while on ADT and are you also getting testosterone checked at the same time or is there a need? Thanks!
Gleason 6 diagnosis last week. 67 y/o my PSA went from 3.5 to 5.5 which prompted bx.
I had two of 12 biopsies return positive. At 15% and 18% of the core biopsy. Location was left and right lateral and one biopsy showed a high grade intraepithelial neoplasia. I don’t meet with the urologist until the end of April to go over treatment options. I suspect he may recommend active surveillance. Has anyone gone…
Site is in Stage 4
I find the 'new' Discussion Boards format unfathomable and unusable. I was using what appears to be identically formatted blog software over a dozen years ago at a religious site; apparently, CSN bought this 'off the shelf.' It is a move backward. The Lymphoma board has been essentially dead sine the new format arrived. I…
gleason score 9
I was diagnosed as of last week,with a gleason of 9 and psa of 34.Has anyone been cured at this level and if not what is the longest someone is surving with similar or even higher numbers?
Post RALP Pathology
Here's pathology after RP. Could be better, could be worse. Tertiary pattern 5 is concerning. Previous 2 biopsies showed 3+3. Procedure Radical prostatectomy Tumor Histologic Type Adenocarcinoma (conventional, NOS) Histologic Grade Gleason score (dominant nodule) 3+4=7 Percent Pattern 4 20-30 Tertiary Pattern 5 Present…
Axumin Pet Scan results
What does this scan tell us? I think it tells if prostate cancer has spread. Does it give any indication of the aggressiveness of the cancer cells? Does it give a Gleason type score?
Anyone with experience with Axumin PET scan?
will Waite for any possible responses before I tell my whole story. Doc wants me to get radiation of the whole prostate bed, oncologist mentioned it's a good probability that is the right target but no guarantee. I would like to have an AxuminPET scan but have to wait for my number to go from it's current 0.10 to 0.20…
Do I need an Axumin PET Scan?
I was diagnosed with gleason 6 prostate cancer 5 years ago. Biopsy 2 was negative, biopsy 3 was prostate (gleason 6 <5% of one core). Ready to get my 5 year biopsy. Had 2 MRI's and they were negative. Should I get Axumin PET now? (My PSA has gone up from 4.5 to about 7.4 in the last 5 years.)
still at 0.01 but
Had the last lupron treatment in May that was the 6-month shot after radiation and chemo. PSA is still 0.01 but I seem to have a lot of bone pain and I'm still having hot flashes. Is this common or should I be concerned? Thanks for any info you can provide.

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