Prostate Cancer

Who qualifies for active surveillance in prostate cancer?

Considering active surveillance for prostate cancer? Learn about the criteria for low-risk patients and how monitoring can help preserve your quality of life. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/prostate-cancer/who-qualifies-for-active-surveillance-in-prostate-cancer/

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Who qualifies for active surveillance in prostate cancer?

Considering active surveillance for prostate cancer? Learn about the criteria for low-risk patients and how monitoring can help preserve your quality of life.

Why does my cancer medicine make me urinate more?

It seems that since I've been on the medicine I feel as if I have to urinate more just have a feeling

What's it like taking Erleada and tamsulosin together?

I'm currently taking Erleada (apalutamide) plus tamsulosin for my prostate cancer. My doctor explained that Erleada works by blocking testosterone from fueling cancer cell growth, while tamsulosin helps with urinary symptoms. I've been told both medications can cause dizziness or blood pressure changes, so I'm being careful about getting up slowly from sitting or lying down. I'd love to hear from others who have been on a similar treatment plan and learn about your experiences. • What has your day-to-day been like on this combination, and what helped you manage any side effects? • What do you wish you had known when you first started this treatment?

Does cancer treatment cause hot flashes and depression?

Any body there with hot flashes and depression

What does a 3+4 Gleason score and Decipher test mean for prostate cancer?

Diagnosed with a 3+4 biopsy and a .68 from the Decipher Prostate test. Urologist is recommending removal of prostate and not active surveillance.

Why Are My PSA Levels Rising If Scans Look Clear?

Struggling with rising PSA levels but clear scans? Discover how PSMA PET scans detect prostate cancer that conventional imaging misses and what to expect. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/prostate-cancer/psma-pet-scans-what-they-detect-that-older-imaging-misses/

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PSMA PET scans: What they detect that older imaging misses

Struggling with rising PSA levels but clear scans? Discover how PSMA PET scans detect prostate cancer that conventional imaging misses and what to expect.

Does Diet Affect Prostate Cancer Risk?

What's the connection between fatty foods and nonmetastatic prostate cancer? New research provides some answers. Read more. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/prostate-cancer/new-research-shines-a-light-on-prostate-cancer-and-saturated-fats/

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New research shines a light on prostate cancer and saturated fats

What's the connection between fatty foods and nonmetastatic prostate cancer? New research provides some answers. Read more.

Is blood in urine and loss of control normal with prostate cancer treatment?

I have high risk prostate cancer and currently taking ADT hormone therapy and also on round 10 of 28 radiation therapy. Today I had a severe shaking, very cold and shivering. Also blood in my urinary tract and loss of urinary control. Has anyone had any thing this happen to them?

Do ADT side effects get better over time on Orgovyx?

If you are 9n ADT such as Orgovyx for a sufficient amount of time does the side effects wear off a bit?

Has anyone stopped Abiraterone and prednisone abruptly?

I was diagnosed with very high risk localized prostate cancer in June of 2025. I elected the option of radiation treatment in combination with hormone therapy. I started taking Orgovyx on August 22, 2025, radiation treatment started on September 29th and stated taking Abiraterone with 5mg prednisone daily on October 21st. I had an appointment with my oncologist a few days ago and he wants me to stop the Abiraterone and prednisone when I use up the last refill. I asked about tapering down the prednisone and he said no need just stop both when I run out but continue the Orgovyx for another 6 to 12 months. Has anyone just stopped taking Abiraterone and prednisone with no taper? Any side effects when stopped?