Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

[jawnswoop]

I started this thread over a year ago and I'm glad to see brothers are continuing to read and add additional information to it. My PSA was checked a few weeks ago and it is still <0.01 which is undetectable

That's great news, bro..

Keep it up.

Wishing you the best!

 

[DC_Dude]

I started this thread over a year ago and I'm glad to see brothers are continuing to read and add additional information to it. My PSA was checked a few weeks ago and it is still <0.01 which is undetectable

Glad to hear!!!

Salute !

 

[crazyballead]

Diagnosed with prostate cancer April 2024 and having surgery on July 1.
The surgery will be a RALP (Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy)
Complete removal of the prostate.
As black men, this can be a touchy subject.
Fortunately, we can hide behind our screen names to discuss.
A few of my family members know about it, but for the most part, I have been dealing with it with the wife and kids.
My PSA was a 12.4 (below 4 is normal)
If anyone, has questions, I will try to answer them the best I can.
Keep a brother in y'all thoughts!!

I guess you did an MRI and a biopsy, and they determined that radiation was not an option. Many of my friends diagnosed with prostate cancer, even with PSA # in the double digits, have opted for the radiation treatment. It is the least intrusive. Get a second opinion it maybe biased to their speciality. Remember if you go into a barber shop don't be surprised if you come out with a haircut. Wishing you all the best.

 

[SmoothD]

I guess you did an MRI and a biopsy, and they determined that radiation was not an option. Many of my friends diagnosed with prostate cancer, even with PSA # in the double digits, have opted for the radiation treatment. It is the least intrusive. Get a second opinion it maybe biased to their speciality. Remember if you go into a barber shop don't be surprised if you come out with a haircut. Wishing you all the best.

Radiation wasn't an option because my levels were somewhat low. My Gleason score was a 7(3+4). I could have done active surveillance but I didn't want to take that chance and have it metastasize later on. I don't regret my decision having it removed.

 

[crazyballead]

Radiation wasn't an option because my levels were somewhat low. My Gleason score was a 7(3+4). I could have done active surveillance but I didn't want to take that chance and have it metastasize later on. I don't regret my decision having it removed.

I hear ya. Stay strong Smooth!