Lately (NBC News), I've noticed that prostate cancer in men has become a concern. Anyone here...
...share this concern?
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Level 1
Highly recommend undergoing annual physicals and bloodwork (PSA) to build a database.
I started getting PSA results in my late 30s. My PSA was always around 1.0. At age 53, it was suddenly 3.0, not a high number. But the slope was a flag.
A biopsy consisting of 12 “staple gun” shots into the gland produced one slice showing cancer. “It’s as early as we ever detect it ….. we could easily have missed it.”
A robot removed the gland, guided by an experienced and talented surgeon and team. I was back to work two days later. Dealing with a catheter for a week was unpleasant, but post surgery lab analysis revealed that the removed gland was only 5% cancerous.
The point is that annual PSA testing and building a database helped identify the cancer at a very early stage.
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Level 2
Did you ring the bell?
Last March I had part of my prostate removed (a tube with a metal loop at the end which glows hot enough to slice/cauterize tissue) and a week later I went to the Radiation Oncology "suite" at Wilmot Cancer Institute at URMC (Strong).
My PSA level was 12.5. and I went to the Linear Accelerator room every day at 9 am for 6 weeks. I rang the brass bell 3 times in front of an audience of my Surgeons, Oncologists, Urologists and the treatment team. My Daughter drove me and everyone applauded, after the bell tolled.
I am on Hormone Therapy for 2 years, but my level is currently at .02
I too had a catheter at the very beginning of this for 6 months.
I go in for my blood labs every 2 weeks, just to monitor my levels.
Oh what a long, strange trip it's been (for Dirty Sanchez, if he's still lurking).
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Level 3
No. It was contained. Glad to hear your situation is being well managed.
The medical care provider makes a big difference. Strong in Rachacha is very strong indeed.
I went to Bawl’ mor. The guy who performed my surgery had done 1000 by hand and another 1000 by robot once robotics became a thing. He was doing several every week. He called working the robot “his happy time” for his work week.
Hang in there. “It’s always something” as we get older.
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Level 1
I believe the new guidelines for prostate cancer is a PSA test every 2 years.
For those in the 50+ club.
Kind of reminds me of when Rocket Ismail played for Notre Dame
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According to epidemiology studies cases are increasing...but with earlier detection, remissions and
cures are increasing.
The leader of our Men's Faith Sharing parish group passed away from Prostate Cancer just a couple of months ago...he even attended our monthly Zoom meeting from his Hospice bed, little more than a week before he died...he was smiling...ever positive...and the consummate Inspiration to all. Needless to say, a tragic loss to all who ever met him.
Just recently, I learned that a friend who works at our Food Bank...and a golfing partner...had been diagnosed with the disease...fortunately, it was caught early and he just needs non-invasive drug treatment...then close monitoring. Obviously, a message to all who are getting up in years.
Here's a quick summary of the current situation...
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AI Overview
Yes, prostate cancer incidence rates in the United States have been increasing by about 2.7% to 3.0% annually, reversing a prior downward trend. [1, 2]
- Overall Incidence Trend: After declining by about 6.4% per year between 2007 and 2014 (largely due to a drop in prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, screening after previous task force guidance changes), U.S. prostate cancer rates began climbing again around 2014. [1, 2]
- Rise in Advanced Cases: The sharpest increases are being seen in advanced and distant-stage (metastatic) diagnoses, which have grown roughly 4.6% to 6% per year depending on age groups. [1, 2, 3]
- Contributing Factors: Public health researchers point to an aging baby-boomer population and the lingering effects of earlier years of reduced or missed PSA screenings as primary drivers. [1, 2]
- Screening Guidance Updates: In response to these rising numbers and late-stage diagnoses, organizations like the American Cancer Society have updated their guidelines to place a stronger emphasis on regular PSA screening discussions for average and high-risk men. [1]
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Level 1
Definitely. My brother in law has it…
Thank God his treatments have worked.
Whenever I have blood drawn, they check my PSA levels.
We're all born bald baby!
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