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!

 

[CrucialOne]

Update - Had my prostate and lymph nodes removed today. Surgery went well! Hopefully, I’ll be able to say cancer FAFO! Recovery process starts now.

 

[kesq]

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

I'll be joining this thread permanently. Thanks for starting it Fam.

 

[kesq]

I'm gonna read every post in this thread, but I'm only 4 pages deep. But I can say after 2 months of research, I had to come to BGOL to get straight answers from SmootD. Some shit never changes. I'm gonna give a brief summary that you can contrast with SmoothD.

I'm 65. Been doing regular psa tests for years. My doctor is pretty woke.
6/24 my psa is 3.9. 6/25 it's 5.2. Doctor freaks, refers me to urologist. 9/25 I'm 6.8. MRI next. See's whatever looks like cancer. 10/25 biopsy done. Gleason score 3÷3=6. More on what that means later, but bottom line is that it's cancer. Now I'm waiting on a genomics test, which will give us an idea of how aggressive it is to determine our next step.

I had zero to mild symptoms. Last week I sat in a chair for 8 hours at a hearing drinking coffee without getting up with zero discomfort. But I have prostate cancer. Point is don't wait for symptoms if you have access to care.

I hope this adds to what SD started. I'm still shaking my head that it took this thread for me to feel like I understand my situation. BGOL is a trip.

 

[OutlawR.O.C.]

I'm gonna read every post in this thread, but I'm only 4 pages deep. But I can say after 2 months of research, I had to come to BGOL to get straight answers from SmootD. Some shit never changes. I'm gonna give a brief summary that you can contrast with SmoothD.

I'm 65. Been doing regular psa tests for years. My doctor is pretty woke.
6/24 my psa is 3.9. 6/25 it's 5.2. Doctor freaks, refers me to urologist. 9/25 I'm 5.2. MRI next. See's whatever looks like cancer. 10/25 biopsy done. Gleason score 3÷3=6. More on what that means later, but bottom line is that it's cancer. Now I'm waiting on a genomics test, which will give us an idea of how aggressive it is to determine our next step.

I had zero to mild symptoms. Last week I sat in a chair for 8 hours at a hearing drinking coffee without getting up with zero discomfort. But I have prostate cancer. Point is don't wait for symptoms if you have access to care.

I hope this adds to what SD started. I'm still shaking my head that it took this thread for me to feel like I understand my situation. BGOL is a trip.

I'm sorry to hear this brother, wishing you the best and hoping it's not aggressive.

Keep us updated on how you're doing.

 

[HellBoy]

I'm gonna read every post in this thread, but I'm only 4 pages deep. But I can say after 2 months of research, I had to come to BGOL to get straight answers from SmootD. Some shit never changes. I'm gonna give a brief summary that you can contrast with SmoothD.

I'm 65. Been doing regular psa tests for years. My doctor is pretty woke.
6/24 my psa is 3.9. 6/25 it's 5.2. Doctor freaks, refers me to urologist. 9/25 I'm 5.2. MRI next. See's whatever looks like cancer. 10/25 biopsy done. Gleason score 3÷3=6. More on what that means later, but bottom line is that it's cancer. Now I'm waiting on a genomics test, which will give us an idea of how aggressive it is to determine our next step.

I had zero to mild symptoms. Last week I sat in a chair for 8 hours at a hearing drinking coffee without getting up with zero discomfort. But I have prostate cancer. Point is don't wait for symptoms if you have access to care.

I hope this adds to what SD started. I'm still shaking my head that it took this thread for me to feel like I understand my situation. BGOL is a trip.

When you say zero to mild symptoms, what does that entail?

 

[kesq]

When you say zero to mild symptoms, what does that entail?

I never have to get up in the middle of the night. No problems with emptying my bladder. Nothing that would have led me to check my psa on its own.

 

[Cle Da YoungKingPin]

praying for you @kesq

 

[crazyballead]

I'm gonna read every post in this thread, but I'm only 4 pages deep. But I can say after 2 months of research, I had to come to BGOL to get straight answers from SmootD. Some shit never changes. I'm gonna give a brief summary that you can contrast with SmoothD.

I'm 65. Been doing regular psa tests for years. My doctor is pretty woke.
6/24 my psa is 3.9. 6/25 it's 5.2. Doctor freaks, refers me to urologist. 9/25 I'm 6.8. MRI next. See's whatever looks like cancer. 10/25 biopsy done. Gleason score 3÷3=6. More on what that means later, but bottom line is that it's cancer. Now I'm waiting on a genomics test, which will give us an idea of how aggressive it is to determine our next step.

I had zero to mild symptoms. Last week I sat in a chair for 8 hours at a hearing drinking coffee without getting up with zero discomfort. But I have prostate cancer. Point is don't wait for symptoms if you have access to care.

I hope this adds to what SD started. I'm still shaking my head that it took this thread for me to feel like I understand my situation. BGOL is a trip.

The PSA number is a guide it increases slowly as we age, it's the big jump in a short time that freaked your Doc out. It just signifies there may be something going on. There are very few symptoms of prostate cancer other than the frequent urination due the enlarged prostate. You probably need a MRI and, pending the results a biopsy of the prostate. At this stage it's entirely curable. The good news is it sounds like you caught it early. Listen to your docs, consider what your options are, get a second opinion, then choose the right one for you. Keep your head up, it's pretty common (something like 1 in 8 men) and the technology to treat it has come a long way. I am a survivor.

 

[stroka69]

Continued prayers up for you brothers and sisters (and family) affected by any form of cancer. It took my dad 28 years ago at the age of 57.

 

[TIMEISMONEY]

I never have to get up in the middle of the night. No problems with emptying my bladder. Nothing that would have led me to check my psa on its own.

This should be a huge lesson to us ALL!!

 

[CrucialOne]

Update - Had my prostate and lymph nodes removed today. Surgery went well! Hopefully, I’ll be able to say cancer FAFO! Recovery process starts now.

PSA levels are now at <0.1ng/ml. Prostate Cancer f*cked with the wrong dude!

 

[OutlawR.O.C.]

PSA levels are now at <0.1ng/ml. Prostate Cancer f*cked with the wrong dude!

good news!

 

[Mello Mello]

PSA levels are now at <0.1ng/ml. Prostate Cancer f*cked with the wrong dude!

Congrats! Thats fucking dope.

 

[HellBoy]

PSA levels are now at <0.1ng/ml. Prostate Cancer f*cked with the wrong dude!

Congrats Sir, great news.

 

[DC_Dude]

PSA levels are now at <0.1ng/ml. Prostate Cancer f*cked with the wrong dude!

Salute bro!

 

[Gemini]

 

[letsshoot]

I started reading every response in this post!! Im turning 71 this year not old yet ( not over 95 LOL) All seriousness tho!! found out yesterday the results of my Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy. My PSA readings over the years starting at 55 yrs old. This year PSA been steadily going up and down... Caused my Urologist concern.. Been on Prostate meds for over 10 years now.. PSA was at 4 ( Without meds 8 ) Biopsy results Gleason 7... ( 3+4. 30 % pattern 4) Yes my fears I have prostate cancer but caught early enough. My decision is to have it removed. No sense in all the radiation and further testing only to have the cancer return later. Having a family history ( Dad and Brothers ) it is the right choice for me... This shit just keeps fucking with my head constantly thinking about it until its out of my body!!! Glad it was detected early..Will keep yall updated with the progress. The journey continues

 

[OutlawR.O.C.]

I started reading every response in this post!! Im turning 71 this year not old yet ( not over 95 LOL) All seriousness tho!! found out yesterday the results of my Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy. My PSA readings over the years starting at 55 yrs old. This year PSA been steadily going up and down... Caused my Urologist concern.. Been on Prostate meds for over 10 years now.. PSA was at 4 ( Without meds 8 ) Biopsy results Gleason 7... ( 3+4. 30 % pattern 4) Yes my fears I have prostate cancer but caught early enough. My decision is to have it removed. No sense in all the radiation and further testing only to have the cancer return later. Having a family history ( Dad and Brothers ) it is the right choice for me... This shit just keeps fucking with my head constantly thinking about it until its out of my body!!! Glad it was detected early..Will keep yall updated with the progress. The journey continues

I'm sorry to hear this brothert but as you said at least you were on top of it and caught it early.

Wishing you the best during your surgery and recovery.

 

[DC_Dude]

I started reading every response in this post!! Im turning 71 this year not old yet ( not over 95 LOL) All seriousness tho!! found out yesterday the results of my Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy. My PSA readings over the years starting at 55 yrs old. This year PSA been steadily going up and down... Caused my Urologist concern.. Been on Prostate meds for over 10 years now.. PSA was at 4 ( Without meds 8 ) Biopsy results Gleason 7... ( 3+4. 30 % pattern 4) Yes my fears I have prostate cancer but caught early enough. My decision is to have it removed. No sense in all the radiation and further testing only to have the cancer return later. Having a family history ( Dad and Brothers ) it is the right choice for me... This shit just keeps fucking with my head constantly thinking about it until its out of my body!!! Glad it was detected early..Will keep yall updated with the progress. The journey continues

Glad you were able to detect it early and stay strong brother....

Keeping you in my prayers!

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Stay strong, everyone. Thanks for the sharing of info with others. It’s both helpful and informative.

 

[NightMare Paint]

I started reading every response in this post!! Im turning 71 this year not old yet ( not over 95 LOL) All seriousness tho!! found out yesterday the results of my Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy. My PSA readings over the years starting at 55 yrs old. This year PSA been steadily going up and down... Caused my Urologist concern.. Been on Prostate meds for over 10 years now.. PSA was at 4 ( Without meds 8 ) Biopsy results Gleason 7... ( 3+4. 30 % pattern 4) Yes my fears I have prostate cancer but caught early enough. My decision is to have it removed. No sense in all the radiation and further testing only to have the cancer return later. Having a family history ( Dad and Brothers ) it is the right choice for me... This shit just keeps fucking with my head constantly thinking about it until its out of my body!!! Glad it was detected early..Will keep yall updated with the progress. The journey continues

The best thing you could do for yourself. Good luck to you fam.

 

[SmoothD]

I started reading every response in this post!! Im turning 71 this year not old yet ( not over 95 LOL) All seriousness tho!! found out yesterday the results of my Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy. My PSA readings over the years starting at 55 yrs old. This year PSA been steadily going up and down... Caused my Urologist concern.. Been on Prostate meds for over 10 years now.. PSA was at 4 ( Without meds 8 ) Biopsy results Gleason 7... ( 3+4. 30 % pattern 4) Yes my fears I have prostate cancer but caught early enough. My decision is to have it removed. No sense in all the radiation and further testing only to have the cancer return later. Having a family history ( Dad and Brothers ) it is the right choice for me... This shit just keeps fucking with my head constantly thinking about it until its out of my body!!! Glad it was detected early..Will keep yall updated with the progress. The journey continues

Good luck with your surgery.
The board will be praying for a speedy recovery.