Active todayrecomendations for urologists that will consult for cash - I'm curious I have Kaiser in Southern California . They gave me a PSA test ( without asking first or explaining what it is or asking if I wanted it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesDiagnosis
Active 3 days agoHas everyone here had a TRUS Biopsy ?My father recently had elevated psa at 18 and the doctor advised MRI and trus biopsy my question is , if MRI shows something is the biopsy still necessary because...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTips & Advice
Active 3 days ago55 and looking for some insightI was diagnosed two years ago. Have been doing active surveillance since. 3 biopsy’s -1 MRI—multiple Psa tests Latest biopsy revealed 3 areas of concern one (3-3) and 2 (3-4)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesDiagnosisTips & Advice
If MP-MRI shows cancer why biopsy ? Is it necessary to do a biopsy if the mri shows cancer. Asking for my dad who is 83. Why can’t treatment be started as soon as mri report is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTips & Advice
FeaturedSharing my Radiation Therapy ExperienceI will be starting this new thread and as promised will be sharing my experience going through External Radiation Therapy.. As a background and for exiting or new incoming bros...Reactions 0 reactions Comments105 repliesDiagnosisTreatment
Prostate cancer Just got the word I have prostrate cancer but very undecided on therapy? Removal surgery ? Or radiation I’m just 54 to much to take in. At this point my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
Diagnosed in October, PSA 97, Gleason 4+3/7I just found this site this week so I guess I'm already 6 months behind. :) I'm 66, healthy and active and in October I learned my PSA rocketed up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisTreatment
Was your prostate cancer diagnosis delayed? Sometimes a diagnosis comes later; misdiagnosis happens, tests are put off, or poor guidance is given. Whatever the cause, sometimes it feels like diagnosis should have come earlier. Were you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTips & Advice
FeaturedWhat Was Your PSA Level When Diagnosed?Just curious what PSA level you were at when diagnosed. Mine was 85 with Gleason score of 7. Stage T3c. Doc said I had it for some time. I was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments223 repliesDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate CancerPSAAwareness
FeaturedDark depression on LupronI have stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to my bladder. After starting lupron, the depression that I learned to manage is back with a vengeance. I cry all...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosis