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Prostate Cancer

Prostrate Treatment effects
I had a Brachy Therapy in 2006 performed by a team at the Sunninghill Hospital in Sandton Johannesburg. In 2006. In 2020 my prostate specific antigen reading was 18.1. My GP found this on a routine examination. Sending straight to my Urologist. He said it was necessary to have an Eligard 45 injection to stop and cells…
PSA5.2 , gleason 7 , 3 + 4 . T1C ,
A friend diagnosis PC , PSA5.2 , T1C ,55yrs old. First biopsy test 10 cores was normal. second biopsy test(2 cores are positive out of 10 cores): one core needle biopsy gleason 3+4=7 tumor occupies appx 5% of the biopsy, no capsular penetration the other core , for a minute focus of adenocarcioma composed of a few glands…
To Treat or Not To Treat??
I just had my consultation with my urologist.. I am borderline active surveillance and treatment based on my biopsy (24 samples) which showed one small tumor in one small area (2 core samples ..25% tissue ) graded 4+3.. Although surgery is his specialty, he ordered a genomic test (Decipher) will wait for results of that…
Newly diagnosed with advanced prostate CA & starting treatment
63 yr old, retired dentist; no family history of cancer. In early April, went for routine physical. Only complaint was having to pee too often at night & occasional urgency. Doc didn't like way prostate felt & did PSA. 18 mo prior, it was 2.8; this time was 28.2! Sent to urologist who ordered biopsy, bone scan & CT. Biopsy…
What is happening?
I am a woman and obviously do not have prostate cancer but my good friend does. He saw his regular doctor who did labs found his PSA to be in the 300's. He ordered more tests. Ct, mri,labs and pet scan. Next visit was a referral to an oncologist because the scan showed prostate cancer with metastasis to spine, skull,…
SBRT 18 mo. ago and cancer is back
Greetings. I just joined the forum to help with my research to find the best therapy. I'm 73 and ~ 20 mo. ago had a rising PSA to about 9 with biopsy showing low risk (3+3) and high volume (5 of 6 cores positive, one at 80%.). So I elected for SBRT, Cyberknife and now 18 mo later my PSA went from 0.6 to 1.5. A subsequent…
Newly diagnosed
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. My PSA was 4.1 in August. This month it's 11.1. My urologist scheduled an MRI which will be done April 11th and a biopsy following that. I've had kidney cancer on both kidneys. 1 surgery in 2015 on left kidney in 2019 the right kidney. My doctors are awesome since I got to keep…
#7
I went in for my annual PSA check and meeting with my urological surgeon's P.A. today. My seventh 'undetectable,' which means no residual PCa that current technology can detect. I give thanks. For the many newbies here, I was diagnosed Stage 2 in 2014, had DaVinci proctectomy in early 2015. Good luck to all, and know that…
nucala
any one got any intel.getting first shot on 22 june 23
Neuroendrocrine Tumors
neuro-endocrine tumors
People tend to write you off as if you are dead. They alo want to take possesion of your body as if you caused the cancer because you were stupid. I don't understand this new idea that people cause their illness. We were there and our bodies responded in a negative way. With this tumor, I hope to live more years than I…
Recovery time for trans perineal biopsy..
Hello guys.. I’m new to this site and after a couple PSA tests (including a 4K PSA) and a MRI, my urologist set me up for the subject procedure… I assume many of you have been thru this procedure and am curious how soon you get back to “normal”.. I ride my bike pretty much everyday as long as the weather permits… Despite…
AUS800
Has anyone out there had their AUS800 "migrate" out of position after surgery? My surgeon had me return after 6 weeks to activate and he couldn't find it where it should be? Said I would have to undergo manual positioning to try to move it by the himself. After 15 minutes I said to stop because of the escalating pain…
Meals plans help
There is confusion on how to plan my meals. I'm starting Radiation in 3 days. Any help would be appreciated. I have had the Markers done and the Space Ore done. ElevatorGuy
Possible UTI after prostatectomy + increased bloody leaks
So I had a prostatectomy around April 10. Catheter out a week later. I was doing OK - managing incontinence fairly well. Things seemed hopeful. At the start of the third week I started to see an increased amount of blood in urine. Started leaking more and always there would be real blood. Doctor had a urine sample done.…
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…

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