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Prostate Cancer

Biopsy Scheduling Wait Time?
57 y.o. male: My MRI showed a Pi-Rad Lesion 3 and my urologist scheduled me for a biopsy. It is not scheduled until Nov 1. My concern is how long the wait time. My PSA rose to 6.78 in early July, was referred to urologist and had MRI on 8/27. Now two months wait until biopsy on Nov. 1st. Is this normal? I tried to get…
Pads
Do pads get definitely noticeably wet in the beginning or could you be unsure if you are leaking much?
What proceedure did you choose or are considering
Like everyone else at my point in this journey, I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the various proceedures available to treat my prostate cancer. I want the "trifecta", and more. No incontinence, sexual capability intact, good stream and of course the cancer gone. I know this may be unrealistic but I'm pretty sure…
Incontinent 3 Weeks Post RARP Cath Removal
Hi Guys, Just turned 65 and had a RARP on Sept 25th. All went well, Final Pathology indicated negative margins and a total of 1-5% Gleason 3+4. (Despite an MRI guided Pirads 4, Gleason 4+3 in March) Anyway nerves were spared and outcome good. My question, of course, is the incontinence. Sitting and lying down are fine and…
Considering postponing my remaining prostate radiation treatments
Hello! This is my first post. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had a slight urinary problem ( not an infection) before I started my first treatment. My treatment plan calls for 44 days of radiation therapy. After only two treatments, I began to experience some pretty bad burning every time I urinate ( 8 on a scale…
Just had MRI NorthWestern
Hello: First post. July 2nd during physical GP detected abnormality during DRE. I have been taking finasteride for many years. PSA has always been low and stable (understand that it would be higher but for the rx). Free psa% 18.1. PHI 21+. MRI results below. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Biopsy scheduled for end…
What's Joe Tippen protocol
I'm 54 living in Omaha NE, in good health. My routine blood test brought out a PSA 7.3. Ending up to be a prostate cancer Gleason 7. I'm yet to decide what to do. My urologist is suggesting a surgical removal of prostate. I'm just doing my homework. Anyone can instruct me about "joe tippen protocol "? Thanks
DaVinci Recovery Question
I had a successful prostatectomy via the DaVinci robotic assisted method (7 hours) in July of this year. My first PSA test post surgery was a non-detect and I'll test again next week. The incontinence has all but disappeared with the exception of occasional spotting but I'm wearing a pad so there hasn't been any issues. My…
Pathology Report Question
Good afternoon, My father had robotic surgery to remove the prostate following a PIRAD 5 Prostate MRI (No lymph involvement) and a postitive biopsy showing Gleason 3+3 and Gleason 3+4. Surgery on 9/23/24, deceived the unfortunate news last week that there were positive margins. Conversation with the surgeon was a 2 minute…
Incontinence
Hi Everyone, I hope all is well, or at least doing better. In 2 days I will be 4 weeks post-op, and all seems to be going good. In fact, the incontinence is less then what I believed it would be. My question is, for those that are 3, 6, 12+ months post-op, does it get less, stop, more, or is it a mixed bag (with/without…
Pain around penis, testicles, anus, like prostatitis pain after prostate surgery Is this normal?
I had prostate surgery around 2 years ago. So far my PSA is still undetectable. However I now have pain that comes and goes, like a burning sensation / spasms sometimes around my penis, testicles, anus. ……Like pain from prostatitis (but no prostate now so that's not possible) They did a test for an urinary tract infection…
Decision on moving forward
Hi! I am a 60yr old gentleman with Prostate Cancer and I have questions on how to move forward with my treatments. Initially I was diagnosed with prostate cancer PSA at 79.7 back in Jan 2024 and have done a biopsy as well as a petscan and they also found out that I had a kidney stone a size of 3mm, which has since been…
skin irritation issues
Anybody else dealt with skin problems on penis and genital area due to constant use of pads? Creams, ointments?
Orgovyx and Erleada
I posted in 2018; time for an update; 13+ years and moving forward! I’ve noted there’s not much discussion in the forum about two medications, Orgovyx and Erleada. I thought I’d contribute my experiences to date. Basic information: I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 at age 51 with a PSA of 6.2. After biopsy, my…
I say they change breast cancer awareness month
To breast cancer/prostate cancer awareness month I mean, why not they have the most common one for women breats cancer we have the most common one for men and get nothing …why not join teams? I mean they have a whole month of October for breast cancer and nothing for prostate cancer I don’t know how to start a movement but…
Biopsy Now or Later
Today, I had a confusing conversation with my urologist. After receiving a PSA result of 10.1, I underwent an MRI and CT scan, which identified two contained lesions. Despite these findings, the urologist suggested waiting a few months before repeating the PSA test. When I did, my PSA level had dropped to 8.4. The…
Shrinking Balls Post Radiation Treatment?
I've noticed that my testicles seem to have shrinked in size following CK treatment 2 years ago. This hasn't affected my sexual performance (no ED) but there has been a reduction in ejaculate (which was anticipated). There are some articles on the Net that state that radiation can somehow cause shrinkage in penile length…
40s, aggressive cancer
I'm trying to be a caregiver for my partner who was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in his 40s (high genetic risk). RP was 10 months ago. PSA started riding steeply, so he's now in Week 3 of 8 for RT, going to start ADT soon. Pre-RP scores were Grade 5, Gleason 9 (4+5). Downgraded to 7 at biopsy, but both the…
ADT Questions
My husband's oncologist wants to put him on Lupron shots (6 month extended release) plus Zytiga daily and that means also prednisone. His PSMA pet scan is this week, but regardless of the results this is the protocol they want to start with. History is recurrent Pca following hemi ablation HIFU 12 years ago. MRI now shows…
Post TURP
Hi, Thanks for allowing me to join the group. I'm 76 and diagnosed with a Gleason 10 and PSA of 51. Comorbidities are COPD and CHD. My first treatment was 10 rad treatments, palliative, followed by daily Erleada and Orgovyx. What can I expect with that regimen?
PSA Levels Reduced With Intensive Lifestyle Changes - Ornish Study
I was poking through the forums and noticed that Dean Ornish's studies on prostate cancer were not mentioned on these boards, which seems remarkable to me given that he reversed or halted prostate cancer in a group of 44 men. The study was published in the Journal of Urology, Vol. 174, 1065–1070, September 2005. You can…
Prostate Cancer
Hi had Turp surgery last Friday. Met with Dr Tuesday to take out catheter ...said i have cancer....Gleason 6, tumor occupies less then 10% of prostate tissue....Very shocked... I am 51, fit, work out alot, no history, eat well....... Some emotions here . he said active surveillance. said PSA 3 months (last year was 1.4)…
New diagnosis and treatment options
Hi, I’m a caregiver to a loved one newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. We’re still learning and have really valued this discussion board- thank you all. My loved one is 73 years old, active and generally healthy (but does have heart disease well managed) and his PCP told him 6 years ago not to get PSA anymore. This year…
Gleeson Score
From my MRI, it was disclosed that I had two lesions. Lesion 1 - PI-RADS Assessment Category: 4 and lesion 2- PI-RADS Assessment Category: 3. To determine the Gleeson score, are the two category scores added together?
Understanding Test Results
I'm 81 y/o. In July, my PSA level was 10.l, and further imaging tests indicated some cancer cells in my prostate. The urologist suggested I wait for another PSA test. It is the weekend, and I just got my PSA test results. PSA Total is 8.8, PSA Free is 1.7 and PSA % Free is 19. Before writing, I Googled to understand the…
New member question
Hi. I'm newly diagnosed. Just hD my biopsy after mri revealed possible lesion. I'm only reading tge test results so I have not talked to my doc yet but looking for some help on what to expect. Some of the samples came back with Acinar Adenocarcinoma. Gleason score of 7. Any idea what treatment I'd usually recommended?…
New member
Hello everyone, glad to be able to join the group. Brief history, 70 year old, just had robotic RP, biopsy of 12 cores showed 5 have gleason score of 6, and 3 with score of 7. Today is my 4th day after RP, and pathology reported I have Extraprostatic extension of neoplasm is present. Which I understand that the cance has…
Question about ART
He Everyone, one week post RP, pathology report shows lymph nodes and margins negative, however, have Extraprostatic extension of neoplasm is present. My question is, having PSA in 3 months, and wondering if anyone went ahead and had ART (or anything else done) prior to the 3 month psa, and if that is even possible? Any…
September 2024 PSA
Well, it has been around 6.5 years since my RALP. My latest (09/03/2024) PSA results: <0.1ng/ml. To best of my knowledge that is still undetectable. I get tested once a year. I will be 74 years old this month. This is a journey for us. I am still continent. I still enjoy trying to catch my wife every once in a while, but…
After Lupron and Radiation
I need help recovering strength and energy after completion of radiation and Lupron (2 x 3 months). I don't lnow where to turn. My Urologost is no help. He says his only concern is keeping my PSA down. Can anyone give me suggestions? Thank you.

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