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SBRT VS CONVENTIONAL RADIATION

My AS is coming to an end. Moffitt recommended that I address my cancer. Leaning and heading towards SBRT at Moffitt. I live 3 hours away from there. Is there...

My AS is coming to an end. Moffitt recommended that I address my cancer. Leaning...

twoodogs

•9 days ago

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PSA Rising

RP 2 years and four months ago. PSA went from <.02 to currently .27, Testosterone at about 600+ Since surgery, there has been no intervention. It looks like...

RP 2 years and four months ago. PSA went from <.02 to currently .27, Testostero...

Gulfrider

•8 days ago

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Targeted Biopsy

I live on the east coast of North Carolina. I’m looking for top choices of medical centers that conducts MRI targeted biopsies. I’ve been on active...

I live on the east coast of North Carolina. I’m looking for top choices of medi...

Scvol

•4 days ago

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After Orgovyx

Age 76, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2021. PSA was 8.6, but had zero symptoms. Started Orgovyx in February 2022 and received 25...

Age 76, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2021. PSA was 8.6, b...

BubbaC

•2 days ago

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Recent diagnosis questions & concerns, please respond to any that you can

Ten questions/concerns, not necessarily in priority order: Prostate Cancer was diagnosed in 57 year-old, April 2024. Currently following active surveillance...

Ten questions/concerns, not necessarily in priority order: Prostate Cancer was ...

G6AS

•17 days ago

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PSA continues rise...PSMA remains good

To briefly review, now 69 years old, had RP at Hopkins in Feb 2018. Gleason 4+5. Margins clear. Organ-confined. PSA undetectable for two years...then an...

To briefly review, now 69 years old, had RP at Hopkins in Feb 2018. Gleason 4+5...

Nittany

•14 days ago

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PSA 8 months after EBRT

I need some reassurance. I tend to worry a little bit so please let me know if the following is or could be somewhat normal. As per my history, I had 4+3 per...

I need some reassurance. I tend to worry a little bit so please let me know if t...

electronics-guy

•16 days ago

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Ultrahypofractional RT and ADT for Int. Risk PC

I am a 60 year old recently diagnosed PC with a PSA of 11.3 and ultra sound biopsy grade cT1c Gleason 3+4 = 7 Right basal and 3+3 on Right medial only 2 of...

I am a 60 year old recently diagnosed PC with a PSA of 11.3 and ultra sound bi...

Hidden

•19 days ago

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Post radiation and low(er) testosterone

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had similar experience. I had radiation for prostate cancer in December/January (getting out to about six months post...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had similar experience. I had radiation for pr...

TonyTx

•18 days ago

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A question about hot flashes

I ended my Eligard shots about 2 months ago. I still get hot flashes. Are hot flashes a response to the drug or are they caused by low T? If it is from the low...

I ended my Eligard shots about 2 months ago. I still get hot flashes. Are hot fl...

Eadgbe

•13 days ago

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why so many my dad posts ?

I often wonder why so many my dad posts ? Maybe because my dad died at 63… and I don’t have any kids. I wonder why the dads won’t post anything themselves....

I often wonder why so many my dad posts ? Maybe because my dad died at 63… and I...

Yokohama2023

•29 days ago

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My prostate journey and testosterone side effects

I have been following this website for over a year now and have learned so much from others who have shared their journey that I feel compelled to share my...

I have been following this website for over a year now and have learned so much ...

PT49

•28 days ago

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SBRT fiducials

Do most RO's use fiducials for SBRT or is there another way for them to see the prostate? Is the barrier gel commonly used also?

Do most RO's use fiducials for SBRT or is there another way for them to see the ...

twoodogs

•17 hours ago

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Side effect of Lupron

We have a quesiton about swelling foot and ankle after Lupron injection and wonder if anyone has had a similar experience. My husband was just diagnosed with...

We have a quesiton about swelling foot and ankle after Lupron injection and wond...

kiyo

•18 days ago

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Need advice/experiences re:incontinence post-RARP at 76

Hi everyone~ Well, my hubbie's RARP in Chicago on 5/13 went well as far as no surgical complications (I was worried about clots), the biopsy results...

Hi everyone~ Well, my hubbie's RARP in Chicago on 5/13 went well as far as no s...

AliceinW57

•17 days ago

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Signifficant PSA LEVELS

I'm an 81 year old man who has had an enlarged prostate for several months. PSA tests levels 9.1 and 8.1 (several months apart). My Father died of prostate...

I'm an 81 year old man who has had an enlarged prostate for several months. PSA ...

apttony

•7 days ago

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provenge before metastasis

Is there a current Cancer Center that is a leader in immunotherapy Would there be any benefit in taking provenge after treatment when your PSA is low?

Is there a current Cancer Center that is a leader in immunotherapy Would there...

Vortex12

•8 days ago

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Blood in urine

Hi all. This is my first post here. I had a robotic radical prostatectomy three months ago. In the first few weeks after surgery, my urine was clear, but then...

Hi all. This is my first post here. I had a robotic radical prostatectomy three...

LoveDrumming

•1 month ago

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Does urinary frequency/urgency diminish after cessation of ADT?

I’m on the last month of a one year course of Orgovyx/Nubeqa for 4+3, 4.7PSA (now .006), Decipher .88. Brachyboost with pelvic SBRT 8/23 at UCLA My bladder...

I’m on the last month of a one year course of Orgovyx/Nubeqa for 4+3, 4.7PSA (no...

SongofFred

•30 days ago

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Hypogonadism, heat flushing, and testosterone replacement

Hi all, It is almost a year since I had my external beam radiation for Gleason 7 (3+4) PCa (see my profile). So far so good: 4 PSA tests were reassuringly...

Hi all, It is almost a year since I had my external beam radiation for Gleason...

Smarks42

•19 days ago

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PSA is back

I was 51 yr old diagnosed with Prostate cancer state 1 with a PSA 4.7. Gleasons mixed of 3+3's and 3+4's.I had robotic prostatectomy. Psa was undetectable...

I was 51 yr old diagnosed with Prostate cancer state 1 with a PSA 4.7. Gleasons...

LBbeachbum

•1 month ago

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PSA level from 4 (Dec 2023) to 22 (present)

Hello, I am posting on behalf of my father. He tested a level of 4 PSA back in Dec 2023; the doctor did not say much except try to keep your stress level...

Hello, I am posting on behalf of my father. He tested a level of 4 PSA back ...

Dodododo

•5 hours ago

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Looking for medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

I was diagnosed one year ago with two very small tumors, one on each lobe. Gleason 6, grade group one. Less than 5% involvement in each tumor. Decipher of...

I was diagnosed one year ago with two very small tumors, one on each lobe. Glea...

bubularich

•1 month ago

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First PSA post surgery

Hello, Just had my first 3 month PSA test post surgery. <0.01. Good news but need to monitor every 3 years due to intraductal component. I just want to...

Hello, Just had my first 3 month PSA test post surgery. <0.01. Good news but n...

Granolaberry

•23 days ago

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Hot flashes?

On ADT and suffering?...

Don_1213

•17 days ago

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High risk Decipher score, what now?

Hello, Im a 61 year old man, IIB, T2c, no mo, classified as unfavorable intermediate. I just finished my last day of 28 days of VMAT, ( total 70gy) ,last Weds...

Hello, Im a 61 year old man, IIB, T2c, no mo, classified as unfavorable intermed...

Surfer33

•30 days ago

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Off piste

5 weeks post SBRT 5 sessions for low risk intermediate, I have family, 3 daughters, and friends round for drinks and nibbles.Whatever happens going forward I...

5 weeks post SBRT 5 sessions for low risk intermediate, I have family, 3 daughte...

pd63

•20 days ago

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Manuka honey does it help

I have locally advanced prostate cancer, finished treatment rt/ht 2016,psa at the moment 0.04,regarding diet I know whats what, but regarding Manuka honey...

I have locally advanced prostate cancer, finished treatment rt/ht 2016,psa at th...

Radars

•1 month ago

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How long should I expect SE after Eligard.

I am 6-7 weeks out from my last monthly 6-month Eligard shot. I am still experiencing the tiredness and weakness. A visit in ICU interfered with my gym habit...

I am 6-7 weeks out from my last monthly 6-month Eligard shot. I am still experie...

Eadgbe

•1 month ago

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Need info on blood in urine

Diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 1/2 years ago. Had prostate removed Sept. 2019 and had radiation winter 2020/2021 because PSA was going higher. Radiation is...

Diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 1/2 years ago. Had prostate removed Sept. 2019 ...

peanutbutter2

•16 days ago

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