Iam healthy 56 male dx gS 4+3 in single core, 3+4 in six cores and gs6in two cores mpMRI resumts are organ confined and no sign of lesions on exterior capsule and no sign of svi or lymph involvement....
I had an mpMRI done on Tuesday. I have RARP scheduled for next Tuesday. My urologist ordered the test as he uses it for presurgery planning . He feels like its a game changer . Not sure why. What i...
Hello What is the difference between EBRT and IMRT ? Is salvage radiation after a RP surgery using these types of radiation or something else? What is the pros and cons of each type? Thanks to all...
Hello all Psa 2.2 4+3 one core 3+4 seven cores 3+3 two cores All thank for the reponses. I sent my Epstien path report to: Jonathan Hwang, MD Chairman, Department of Urology Medstar Washington...
All thank for the reponses. I sent my JH path report to: regards, Jonathan Hwang, MD Chairman, Department of Urology Medstar Washington Hospital Center Associate Professor of Urology Georgetown...
Hi everyone I have recieved my path report 2opinion from Dr epstien at john hopkins . His opinion is i have gleason 7 in several core samples. All but one core is 3+4 with a single core 4+3. A few...
Yes i understand what you saying. I Guess I am still in denial. I feel i am in a special place be cause Prior to receiving my diagnosis I was on a medical weight loss program that included...
So a setback yesterday. My URO f'up and did not send my slides to JH. On my 1-6-20 visit with this group they stated my sldes where being sent that day, they have done this many times. Etc, etc...
JNF Thank you so much for this easy to read explanation. I had a recent consult with a local oncologist and he recommended EBRT with seeds. However he seemed concerned about seed procedure risk with...
Thanks for the reply ASA...
What are the recourses in treatment if PCa returns after RT therapy as a first treatment? More RT , chemo, ADT ?...
JNF Thank you this is exactly the information i was trying to understand. Any others find this info legit, helpful, TMI? What I found interesting is the oncologist said I was intermediate unfavorable...
I was hoping someone would take a look at the website in my initial post. The oncologist was using it as his tool for explaining treatment outcomes. Prostatecancerfree.org Their is an interactive...
Idog, This was my initial consult with this oncologist. No prostate volume study done to my knowledge ( I dont even know what that is and no one has mentioned it to me so far), My PSA # had jumped...
Hello everyone Recent dx was 12/20/19 3+3 or 3+4 in 8/9 cores depending on which path report I chose. Waiting on john hopkins for final verdict. Bone & CT scan neg. my visit with oncologist happened...
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What is number of positive 3+3 cores is the cutoff for AS?...
I ahve read about alot of uros are doing that test first instead of 12 core random sample. Others (uro) use it for AS biopsy testing....
What the benefits of 3t mri ? My uro stated he was not a big fan of that test? My understanding is it is better for guiding biopsy and is not a randomized biopsy. Can it show if tumor is extruded...
Hello I had a recent bx Dec 9th 2019. Bone and CT scans Dec 30th, 2019 The insurance company made the Uro sent initial biopsy to independent lab DIANON. DRE - hardness of right side PSA 2.2 Bone scan...
Thank you so much! I will try to reach out to all recommendations!...
Thank you so much! I will tey to rea h out to all recommendations!...
So grateful! Thank you I will reach out to him....
Thank you for this perspective it helps alot. I have seen several articles that says 50% of all men who have a biopsy over the age of 50 will be positive for PC. If my TRT treatments caused my...
Newly diagnosed with PC who are the best radiation oncologists in Hampton roads? Thank you Newbie2pc...
Hello all, I have to say you guys are awesome in helping me understand my situation! One thing That keeps running thru my mind is that I brought this on myself. I went to a doctor to get on a medical...
Hi Tudpock18 and all responders to my quest for understanding! I am so very grateful for all replies! My uro finally called me today and asked me to schedule scans. He appeared to be playing catchup...
Hi everyone, I have been drinking from a firehose trying to educate myself from multiple sources. I really appreciate the responses and it has helped me to put some perspective around my diagnoses. I...
Hello, I am 55yr old white male 6,2" 220lbs. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer After a truss biopsy on 12/19. I was told of my condition over the phone by a PA as my uro is on xmas vacation. She...