Prostate Cancer
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Had stage 1 prostatectomy and 3 AUS procedures - best absorbent underwear?
Hi, I went with prostatectomy and have had terrible experience with incontinence. Just had my 3rd AUS procedure. 1st one went ok with more control than not. 2nd to make an adjustment and improve brought back to square 1 with 0 control. 3rd procedure was 2 days ago so wait and see. Anyways, best underwear for some…
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Prostate cancer returned twice
My husband had his prostate removed (RRP) in 2004. In 2010 his PSA increased and he had radiation and hormone therapy. His PSA has been very low or undetectable since then. Now in 2023, thirteen years later, his PSA level has doubled in the last six months. What are the chances that it has metastasized? Twice we were told…
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Early PSA Results
I usually get my PSA test once a year in late February or March. Also, I go for my semi-annual check up with my Primary Care Provider around every 6 or 7 months. Prior to this check up (Sept) I have to get several panels of blood test. Well, this time they went ahead and did a PSA test also. Here are the results: PSA,…
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Proton or Convention
Hello all, I’m recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Moderately aggressive. 1 spot on anterior. 4+3 Gleason. Surgery not recommended because of my weight. Radiation is recommended but I’ve heard that proton theirs is the best way. What are your thoughts? Nearest proton therapy is 3 hrs away and I must be home everyday
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Getting so concern!
My husband had prostate cancer in 2005. Prostectomy completed and radiation immediately. PSA went completely zero (.01). However, urologist shared that cancer was quite aggressive after his surgery. Five years after- PSA starts increasing very slowly. PSA took years to over 4- no changes but to watch until it gets to 4.0/…
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The next "Step" after robotic prostatectomy
Good Day. I'm 64, and had a robotic Prostatectomy in Oct 2022. The Dr was confident all cancer was encased in the gland, but the 3 month PSA check was .29. Next PSA check 3 months later was up to .65 so a PETScan was scheduled. A tiny hotspot was on the Prostate bed, and Dr. is recommending radiation treatment. I am…
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Robotic Radical Prostatectomy and Rising PSA 15 Years Later
I had a radical prostatectomy at University Hospital in Birmingham in 2008 at age 59. In 2023, at age 74, my PSA had risen to 0.19. I am currently 1/2 completed with 38 radiation treatments at the Cancer Care Center in Jasper. Thus far I have zero adverse reactions. I was a serious life long runner until hip replacement in…
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Post RP and SRT journey - oh joy
Hi all I thought I would start a fresh thread as things have changed dramatically. My PSA has rised to 0.24 and I have now started HT (casodex with two three monthly injections of Triptorelin). Back story. PSA rose to 4.0 early last year. Biopsy suggested G7 (4+3). RP surgery (bilateral nerve sparing) confirmed the Gleason…
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A roller coaster ride…
I had a new Internist that was a Neurosurgeon in India. He was the only doctor taking new patients in my town (former doctor moved into a clinic with a Chiropractor to save funds on facility costs, but the DC would review the MD anytime he wrote a prescription for a Controlled Substance). My doctor left and decided to just…
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Gleason 7 Active Survellance
Yesterday I had a consult with a very good surgeon at the UNM Cancer Center. He does a lot of prostate removals with a high success rate and low side effects. He said because of my previous TURP and bladder opening scaring he would not recommend surgery, as it was sure to cause incontinence. He thought I should try active…
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Radical Prostatectomy Recovery Tips
My 55 YO husband is having RP in early September. I'm looking for any tips, ideas to help him recover. Anything I should/shouldn't do? I'm turning our spare room into a guest room with adjustable bed frame bed and tv (w/Netflix)... Any other ideas of what would help him relax and recover? He's a busy body so being down…
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HDR Brachytherapy
My question is to those who experienced HDR Brachytherapy, the treatment and the post surgery results. Recently diagnosed with Pi-RAD 5 lesion. Extracapsular extension suspected. PSA went from 6.9 to 11.5 in 3 months but now 9.0. Urologist offered radical surgery. 2nd Urologist said I should do something so sent me to…
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New Diagnosis
Hello, I have been following this board for some time trying to educate myself on PCA. I had a PIRADS4 lesion from MRI ( 6.1 PSA 4K of 27% ) and I attached the results from a just completed fusion biopsy. I do have a Gleason 6 reading. The atypical small acinar proliferation concerns me but I don't see anything over a 6. I…
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TESTOSTERONE SUPPLEMENTATION AFTER RADIATION AND FIRMAGON
HAD RADIATION AND FIRMAGON 5YEARS AGO .CANCER IS GONE BUT SO IS MY TESTOSTERONE .IT NEVER CAME BACK .DR RECOMMENDED TESTOS TERONE SUPPLEMENTATION.HAS ANY BODY TRIED THIS?
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4+3 with possible Seminal Vesicle Involvement
Hi - 55you with Gleason 4+3 with a primary lesion on the left, and other positives on the right. MRI indicates abutting the capsule, but clear Seminal Vesicles. Pet CT shows "No other abnormal uptake to suggest tracer avid metastatic disease" BUT "Suggestion of bilateral foci of uptake in proximal seminal vesicles not well…
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A few (bizzare) questions for anyone treated
Backstory: My dad's PSA has been increasing steadily since 2018. (from 2.5ish in 2019 to 4.5 now). He's scheduled for MRI. The urologist said given the steady increase he think it's likely to be it's cancer. He's turning 69 and is pretty fragile even for his age- already been through intense chemo/radiation for head and…
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new here was diagnosed with very aggressive pc Dec. 2022
My biopsy showed 12 of 12 positive 5x4's and 4x3's a very high 9. I'm 78 and went with radiation 44 treatments with hormone injection every 3 months plus hormone tablet everyday. I know y'all are in the same boat but I guess my question is when will I start to feel the effects of the cancer? Im a born again christian with…
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Peripheral neuralgia/ pudendal neuralgia post radiation
Disclosure, I am actually a 56 yr old female, that underwent intense radiation to the pelvis 2 years ago for Anal cancer with progressively worsening neuralgia pain, numbness, tingling to buttocks/pelvis and difficulty sitting for more than 5 minutes that I attribute to nerve damage or entrapment since radiation. I’m at a…
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Wow what news
https://www.fox9.com/news/new-cancer-pill-shows-promise-many-doctors-say-too-early-to-tell
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Urination Trick
The best way for me is standing up,but it makes a mess. What I've found is if I hold a wad of toilet paper close and pee into it, it saturates and drains straight down into the toilet. Simple and effective and then I'm good for another 5 minutes!
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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…
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Keytruda
Just ready for my 21st immunotherapy with Keytruda. Interested if other folks have been down this road and what type of side effects they might have experienced. Fatigue and shortness of breath are now getting a bit worse for me. What's the expected duration of Keytruda treatments with prostate cancer? Appreciate any…
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Psa went up
Hello. 55 yr old male no health issues. Last year my PSA was .5. This year it went up to .9. I have an appointment with doctor in 3 weeks. Should I be worried? Honestly, I am very worried. Am I over reacting? It was .5 for many years since I started doing psa test.
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Leaning to RP due to Dad's History
I'm 64. At 61my PSA jumped from 2.5 to 6. After MRI and a fusion biopsy was diagnosed with 3 core samples being cancer. Gleason score 6. Went into AS. Had another biopsy in late 2022, tumors have gained in size but still Grade 6. My father passed at 72 from Prostate cancer. Had high PSA at his physical when 70, it had…
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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)…
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Please take a few minutes to watch this important video about PSMA scans
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjlgIKAhKOAAxW6m2oFHebnCNMQwqsBegQIEhAG&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-ZXDohxylg0&usg=AOvVaw2YI7sJ0VG3QjqJ4p-w0qfm&opi=89978449
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PSA went up in two years
Hi friends, My PSA went up from 2.2 to 4.2 in two years, I am 49. My % free PSA was 14% and now is 17%, so this metric went in the right direction. Any suggestions? I am of course concerned and will be working with my physicians for more tests. Hope a biopsy is not needed.
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Psa rise after partial hifu
I had 90% of my prostate treated 1 year ago. My psa was 1.26 at 3 months; 1.41 at 6 mo; 1.46 at 9 mo; 1.53 ay 1 yr. Dr is not concerned. I am. Can ty find anything on psa increase after partial hifu. Thoughts?
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I had my surgery today
I’m typing this post on my phone from my overnight hospital bed. Today was my Davinci robot-assisted RP, and I’m happy and relieved to finally have it over with. For those who are curious, those who may face this surgery themselves and for myself to remember while it’s still fresh in my mind, here are some of my…
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PROSTATE MRI
why would the Doctor order a mri when my PSA went from 2.5 to 2.9 in 6 months?
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