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Prostate Cancer

For men in their 50s or 60s who chose brachytherapy or external beam
I'm 56 but one of my lesions is near a nerve and I don't think surgery is going to both preserve sexual function and get all the cancer, so I am leaning towards radiation. Yes yes, I know I might die sooner. For those in their 50s and 60s who chose radiation, did you choose brachytherapy or external beam, and why? How…
85 Year old with metastatic prostate cancer... chemo or hospice...
Hey i had been on here awhile back about our 85 year old dad who has prostate cancer that metasticized and was also in the bone... Since then it has spread to the liver and lungs... He still drives, plays the guitar, cooks, cleans and is very full of life... The doctor has now told us that the only choice left is Chemo...…
Thank you all
Thanks tom all of the men on here who went through some type of treatment and who are always here to share their views and to share their opinions. Recently, my older brother is having an issue unfortunately with his pancreas he’s going in for a biopsy on February 11. I posted, asking dor some advice in the pancreatic…
Perneal pain pre-erection, post orgasm
Diagnosed with prostate CA in November 2024. PSA over the past 2 years were 4.49, 5.12, 5.8. Diagnosed with stage 1 after biopsy. Will complete rad therapy next week. Mild symptoms thus far…urinary retention, burning with urination. My primary concern is severe pain 6/10 after ejaculation. Ibuprofen 800 mg helps with…
Penis Rehab after Prostatectomy
The most recent posts I could find on this topic are ten-plus years old, so I thought I’d start a new thread. I am 6 weeks post-surgery. Fortunately, incontinence has been minimal. “Penis Rehabilitation “ (I know, I thought it was a hilarious term, too, but it’s quite serious) was recommended for sexual health. A penis…
New Member / First Post
Hello all, I'm 59 years old and just diagnosed with stage 2c, gleason 7, grade group 3 prostrate cancer. My last PSA test was 3.0 or 6.0, I say this because I've been taking 1mg Finasteride for many years to help stop hair thinning. They say you should double PSA even when only taking 1mg vs the standard 5mg for BPH. Out…
how long does chemo keep the cancer stable typically?
My husband now 62 is in a clinical trial, which doesn't seem to be working after becoming castrate resistant. The next step is likely chemo, how long does this usually help? He has metastatic prostate cancer since 2019, metastatic to bladder, lungs and lymph nodes. Lung mets and lymph nodes in para-aortic area are growing…
Shoot i am back after 5 years
Some of you old timers will know who I am.anyway, five years ago at age 57 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My PSA level went up to 7.8. After a long, draining decision and chose to do radiation therapy with the booster. I still think I made a wrong decision but I have to live with it. PSA dropped down to 0.8. But…
Prayers out to all!
I just wanted to thank everyone here for sharing the scary thing called CANCER it really makes you take your inventory of life. I have an old saying you gotta live to die!
6 months post salvage surgery
most of you know my story for those of you that don’t was first diagnosed at age 57 glarson score 7 PSA 8.1 decided to do radiation not a good thing. The cancer was of Cribiform and apparently Cribform is radiation resistant don’t let anybody tell you different, .. 1 year ago PSA creeping up three straight test to 1.7 from…
Rise in PSA
Pushing 79. Have been getting semi-annual PSA's. Until the last 18 months, PSA was "virtually undetectable". Then .04, .06 and this week .07, (sans the <). Not worried, but wondered if there was a formula or something that could predict where my PSA might be in two or three years.
Husband just diagnosed with prostate cancer
Good afternoon, we just received the results from the biopsy, and I'm concerned for my husband. Gleason Score 7 (4+3) grade group 3, cores with cancer 8 (out of 12), prostate biopsies Adenocarcinoma, perineural invasion seen. PIRAD 5, PSA 9.5. Prostate measures 4.0 x 4.9 x 4.0 cm with volume of 41 cc. Large right…
sky high psa
New diagnosis of PC. 72yo and worried. Had Biopsy 4 areas 3+3, 2 areas 3+4 but psa >30. Not much info on patients with psa > 30. difficult to stage with that number. PET scan scheduled Really nervous . Any thoughts?
PSA now present first time 9 yrs after radical prostatectomy
Robotic prostatectomy in 2015; PSA 14, Gleason 4-3, no lymph or seminal vesicle involvement, clean PET scan. Serial blood tests every year no PSA detected. In 2023 PSA 0.1, this year 0.44. Haven't had urology consult yet. Looking for comments from others who had an uneventful course for years, then raising PSA. What…
PSA after surgery interesting
From John Hopkins Study Explores AccuPSA Test During one study, Dr. Partin and his colleagues examined blood samples from 31 patients whose PSA level had been undetectable for at least five years after radical prostatectomy. All these patients had PSA levels less than 0.1 ng/ml after surgery. However, one third of them…
Incontinence
prostatectomy Nov 21 2024 cath removed 1 week later. Doing kegels but incontinence is significantly worse now 4 weeks after cath removal. Is there anybody who can offer positive experience regarding this type of issue?
smelly urine after prostate surgery
AMS800 Recommendation
Long story short - RALP 6 years ago. Big time incontinent since. Six (typically) Depends a day. I actually think the incontinence is getting worse and am reconsidering my aversion to an AUS. But, I'm worried about who, locally, could perform the surgery. I don't want someone who does a few a month. My urologist, that did…
Upcoming Prostatectomy
Just found out I have stage three prostate cancer.
hello I am 56 and just diagnosed with prostate cancer and was told that I my stage is considered stage 3c so I have a pretty good size tumor on the end of one of my prostates about a half inch diameter and they think it might have encroached into the Seminole vessels. Was really hoping I was stage one , because I had no…
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…
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Have had previous bladder cancer. Had surgery because of suspect areas of bladder — so worried about reoccurrence. During procedure, biopsies of prostate taken and cancer found. Gleason 3+3=6. Previous turp done. No Psa score yet. Waiting 2 more weeks. Still having frequent urination (3-4 times a night) ,blood and…
radiation scar tissue in rectum
has any one had treatment to remove scar tissue from the rectum area due to radiation damage
Orgovyx
After all testing was complete I had the choice of surgery or radiation, I chose radiation. My urologist started me on Orgovyx. I have been on the pill for about a week and now I am having strong hot flashes, does anyone any any tricks to cope ? It wakes me up for hours and I also have bone pain. If anyone has any info on…
1 year out after radiation for re-occurence
Just got the ultra sensitive psa all undetectable. Happy New Year to all
Lymphocele
Just got diagnosed with lymphocele today 3 months after surgery. Anyone else dealt with this? If so, please share your experience so I'll know what to expect. Thanks, David
Some of my more recent numbers
Data table Date Value Normal Range Dec 12, 2024 0.53ng/mL 0 - 4 ng/mL Jul 18, 2024 0.51ng/mL 0 - 4 ng/mL Apr 22, 2024 0.5ng/mL 0 - 4 ng/mL Jan 2, 2024 0.6ng/mL 0 - 4 ng/mL Sep 12, 2023 0.4ng/mL 0 - 4 ng/mL Previous1 - 5 (of 10)Next I'm trying to figure out if this is good, bad or okay. Hitting a dead end with my…
Cribriform Pattern 4
I've recently been diagnosed with Stage 2 Prostate cancer (Gleason 3+4= 7) with evidence of Cribriform pattern 4 (5% & 10%) in 5 areas of my prostate. I had twenty core samples taken in my biopsy and there is no evidence of intraductal carcinoma. My urologist strongly recommends radiation treatment and feels confident that…
Questions about rise in PSA
I had chemo, radiation and hormone treatment for prostate cancer in 2019 and 2020. Until today my psa had been at 0.01. Today was the 6 month mark from the last time it was checked and it was at 0.24. Is the cause for alarm? Thanks for any input and/or suggestions
Transrectal vs Transperineal Biopsy
Is it worth waiting 6 weeks for a TP biopsy in the hospital, if a TR can be done sooner, in the office? (MRI Pirads 4, PSA 3.3, 71 yo). Is Pirads 3 upgraded to 4 because of positive DCE the same risk as a regular Pirads 4?

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