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Prostate Cancer

Positive Colon Cancer Screening Test
All, my husband has Stage 4 prostate cancer. After radiation therapy for the tumor in the prostate and for lesions in his bones plus being on Xtandi and Lupron, his past 3 PSA tests have come back with non-detectable levels. That is good news! His primary care doctor wanted him to take the Cologuard (colon cancer…
Decision Time RP or ADT/HDR/EBRT
After waiting 8 weeks for my MRI Fusion biopsy the results are in and not great mostly Gleason 9 (4+9) and one Gleason 9 (5+4). Have Bone Scan and CT Thursday and Friday of this week. Hoping it hasn't metastasized but concerned. I have appointments set up at Memorial Sloan Kettering with Medical Oncologis, Radiaiton…
prostate biopsy interpretation - my take is that prostatectomy is called for
Below is my most recent MRI guided prostate biopsy results. I am in my late 60's and relatively healthy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pathologic Diagnosis Malignant neoplasm of prostate [C61] - primary. A. Prostate, right lateral base, biopsy: Prostate tissue with no significant…
Gleason 6
I was diagnosed with Gleason 6 last January (2021) after a TURP surgery. 82 prostate chips were sent to the lab from the TURP with 1 sample showing cancer. Since then, I have had an MRI and Biopsy with both coming back clear. I am 56 and doing Active Surveillance. My last 3 PSA's have come back between 1.0-1.3. My…
Vaccine 90 percent effective
Great news today. The best since February. I am celebrating. Pfizer's vaccine is 90 percent effective. The other vaccine making companies are using the same ingredients. Stay safe for the next few months. I am celebrating
Recent diagnosis
Statement: Good Morning. I am 66 Y.O. male diagnosed 10/21. PSA 4.67. Biopsy revealed 1 positive sample out of 12. Gleason Score 7 (3+4) 6% involvment of sample. Stage T1C. At this point my Radiology Dr. had suggested Active Surveillance. We were still waiting on one final result. Upon receiving the results of a decipher…
Support group in Denver metro?
I'm a prostate cancer survivor looking for any support groups in the denver metro area. I would like to talk (face to face) with other prostate cancer survivors one to one or in a group setting.
Orgovyx & 2nd generation hormone therapy
Has anyone here had experience with the new pill Orgovyx? Do you know if it is compatible with Zytiga or 2nd generation drugs? My husband is Gleason 9 and nervous about the Lupron side effects so even though side effects look to be the same he is considering Orgovyx. The radiation oncologist says whatever he wants to use…
Long time member - PSA Check
Had prostate removed via Da Vinci Robotic 12-29-09. Last check Nov of 2021 (12 year mark) Non-detectable. Hurray for my surgeon team and me! FYI, My profile enumerates my path with this cancer. God Bless everyone! Randy
Knocking on Prostate Cancer Treatment Door
So I was diagnosed with high volume Gleason 6 in February 2020. I had a 3TMPMRI in March 2021 (only PIRAD-2 mentioned). Yesterday I had another 3TMPMRI and they found a lesion in the peripheral zone: in left posterior lateral and lateral peripheral zones extending from the apex of the base. This lesion measures 1.2 x 0.4 x…
PSA
Well, I always like sharing good news. I had my annual PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test for Prostate Cancer yesterday. I had my prostate removed 4 years ago. My recent PSA test is <.04 ng/mL. Anything under <.1 ng/mL is considered undetectable. Obviously, I am still in remission. Since being diagnosed I have always…
Wrong Dosage of Lupron Depot
I started Lupron Depot injections 3-month dosages August 2019 for 2 years (one was pre brachytherapy procedure, total of Nine 3-month injections) Pre mistake, sleep was disrupted most nights to less than before and afternoon power naps no longer exist once it was in my system after about 6 weeks. Severe adverse reaction of…
Radiation Proctitis Odor 6 years post radiation treatment
Diagnosed with Proctitis Emeritus and Radiation Proctitis January 2020 and 2022 respectively. Uncontrollable anal discharge with putrid odor. I am trying diet logging eats and smell relationship. Does anyone have any ideas as to controlling or stopping odor?
Biopsy 2nd Opinion: Better, but it's still RP time
To review: I'm 67, have been on Active Surveillance since April 2018 when my first biopsy found one of 12 cores with about 10% of 3+3 Gleason score prostate cancer. Third biopsy in December 2021 came back with one of 12 cores with 22% of 4+4, quite a change. Immediately went into battle mode, deciding on RP surgery - but…
Confused about PSA Number
I had an RP in 2017 and my PSA has since then been <0.1. Last October (2021) the PSA changed to 0.04 and the doctor was concerned that the cancer may be comimg back. This month February 2022 my PSA again tested 0.04. I'm confused because isn't 0.04 less than 0.1? Isn't that a lower score? Thank you
Struggling to find perspective
Otherwise healthy 44 year old, non smoker, no meds for BP, cholesterol, etc. Taking no medications for any conditions really. My journey so far: 2018 PSA 3.0 April 2021 PSA 5.39 Round of Cipro for possible infection June 2021 PSA 6.79 Referred to urologist, DRE revealed no lumps Aug 2021 Referred for MRI – 2 lesions, PIRAD…
biopsy results prostate Comments please !!!
Psa 3.98 4k blood test 5.1 regular blood test Comments please. Talking to Dr tomorrow. Thank you !!! 72 years old excellent health. A. Prostate, region of interest; needle biopsy: Benign glandular and stromal prostatic tissue demonstrating focal minimal chronic inflammatory infiltrates and areas of acinar atrophy. No…
New here, upgraded following RP to pT3a Nx R1 Gleeson 3+4=7 Tertiary pattern 5
Hello all, I would love some advice feedback, advice, suggestions for my husband. We are seeing his consultant on Tuesday February 1st next. This site has been a wonderful find for us. I signed up last night. I do the research. Background clinical details: My husband is 53 years. Healthy. Never smoked. Harldy ever takes a…
Do I need a medical oncologist?
My husband has just been diagnosed with Gleason 9 PC. Met with the radiation oncologist who laid out the plan, standard ebrt and bracy starting Casodex & Lupron 2 mo. prior to radiation. I would like to explore the first mo on Firmagon due to the Lupron flare, I mentioned this to him & he was a bit defensive. Since then I…
New - Surgery vs Radiation? I Need Help deciding.
Surgery or Radiation?? - My Question. My results: MRI - adenocarcinoma in 3/12 biopsy samples 50, 5, 1% of total tissue, Gleason score 4+3, Group 3 in all, on right lobe. 2 lesions decreased ADC signal (P4) in both. No evidence (with contrasting dye and without) of spread outside prostate. I am awaiting decipher test…
MRI PIRAD 4
So, I had been on active surveillance for over a year, second biopsy back in May 2021 was all gleason 6 with a couple of high volumes. To date, nothing had shown on two previous MRI(s). I decided to proceed with treatment back in November. RP was scheduled for 1/25 (doc pushed to 2/15). Got another MRI recently with the…
Eligard 6 mo vs 1yr
Had my Prostratectomy on January 12, 2022. Then had approx 26 radiation treatments starting in July along with a 6 month Eligard shot to lower/stop testosterone. PSA was undetectable about December. The Radiologist said my shot should wear off in a couple months Now a Physician’s Assistant is indicating I need another 6…
Depressed, years post RALP
Seventy-five years old, relatively healthy, not overweight, light exercise every day of the "work week". Married 54 years to the same girl. Had RALP about 4 years ago. Cancer has been "virtually undetectable" since. As best I can now recall, my surgeon/urologist told me both pre and post surgery that I would have ED for a…
pain killer for aprostadil? nitroglycerin for ED?
Hi there to everyone, I'm now nearly 3 months post RP. Began 5 mg. Cialis two weeks before surgery but no response by two months after, so we moved to injections. Alprostadil/caverject produced some enlargement/elongation, but no hardness at all, and the pain was pretty unbearable. Trimix regular did not produce a much…
10 years since surgery, 9 since radiation, all is well!!
It is fitting that I mark another Milestone - It has now ween 10 years since my prostrate removal surgery and 9 years since radiation treatment and I am still very much here now; alive and well! We know our time here is finite, so be aware of every moment and be a positive force in the lives of those around us. To all of…
RobLee has returned
Hi folks. I used to be a regular here for several years. I spent a lot of time in the CSN chatroom. Then one of the regulars died. I had other health problems. Our older son developed acute lymphoblastic leukemia and his younger brother was diagnosed with small bowel adenocarcinoma (which is rare and is not CRC). I became…
Update: RP scheduled, still waiting for a 2nd opinion on biopsy
My biopsy in early December showed 22% of one core with a Gleason 4+4 (up from 10% at 3+3 at last biopsy in 2019). Here’s what has happened since then: Met with both a radiation oncologist and surgeon to fully discuss both treatment options. Submitted sample slides for genomic testing to give a complete genetic picture for…
Biopsy results are in...
...and I've got a few questions. Since my follow-up with the doc is not scheduled until December 21, I am going to start by asking here. It looks like you guys are a wealth of great information! Background: First biopsy in March 2018 found one core (of 12) with less than 10% Gleason 3+3. Active surveillance, with PSA test…
Biopsy scheduled - Questions
Had borderline PSA over the limit for a few years and finally high enough I was told I needed an in office biopsy or MRI. I went with the MRI, which I guess was good because the Pi-RAD 4 lesion is in the anterior region and likely wouldnt have been caught. I'm scheduled for an MRI guided transperinal biopsy mid December.…
Treatment options - IRE / Nanoknife Experiences
Hello All, I was recently diagnosed with Prostate cancer. I'm 44 years old and otherwise in great shape. Gleason 3 + 4 in 8 of 32 cores. It's all located on one side of the gland. My urologist and Oncologist both recommend removal. Pretty standard of care and well documented. I'm not opposed to this treatment as a last…

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