Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Support
This page is linked to the private support group of the same name.
Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Support is a support group for men on Active Surveillance for Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer and their partners/spouses.
28/08/2023
Deaths From PSA-Detected Prostate Cancer Low at 15 Years, No Matter the Treatment Consider 'trade-offs' between harms and benefits of treatments, say researchers
16/06/2022
Interesting article.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-06-reveal-discovery-mechanism-drug-resistance.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
Researchers reveal discovery of mechanism leading to drug resistance in prostate cancer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. Many patients can live long lives due to early detection and treatment with androgen deprivation therapy. However, despite the benefits of this therapy, almost all patients will eventually develop drug resistance and recurrent...
03/05/2022
Patients with metastatic prostate cancer living significantly longer Access to therapies approved over the last decade has significantly lengthened median survival times in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. That conclusion comes from a large randomized clinical trial that tested a new treatment for these patients.
30/11/2021
Hopefully none of us will ever need this but if you know someone who does, please share.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-treatment-for-advanced-prostate-cancer-improves-survival-in-phase-3-clinical-trial-202107122543
A new treatment for advanced prostate cancer improves survival in phase 3 clinical trial - Harvard Health Radiation therapy is getting more precise, making it easier to kill tumors while sparing their surrounding tissues. Some newer therapies deliver radiation particles directly to the cancer cell itse...
27/09/2021
If you suffer from an enlarged prostate you know that it is no joke! Before trying drugs or undergoing a risky surgical procedure why not try some holistic interventions? There are many herbs and nutraceuticals that promote prostate health. Below is one of the most well known herbs for the prostate. Learn of all its benefits in The Nutraceutical Database. I am also available for 1-on-1 consultations if you would like to benefit from my over 30 years of experience as a Holistic Health Consultant and Researcher.
https://healthysolutions4living.info/.../saw-palmetto.../
Saw Palmetto > HealthySolutions4Living.info Suffering from an enlarged Prostate? Learn about the health benefits of Saw Palmetto and how it helps to relieve painful urination The Nutraceutical Database.
10/05/2021
Good news for the "7s".
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32997878/
Combination of total length of Gleason pattern 4 and number of Gleason score 3 + 4 = 7 cores detects similar outcome group to Gleason score 6 cancers among cases with ≥5% of Gleason pattern 4 - PubMed Expanding the inclusion criteria for active prostate cancer surveillance to include cases with a Gleason score (GS) of 3 + 4 = 7 has been discussed. GS 3 + 4 = 7 cases with a percentage of Gleason pattern 4 (%GP4)
18/03/2021
It used to be that Active Surveillance was only recommended if you had Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer. A recent study gives hope for those diagnosed with Gleason 7 (3 + 4) Prostate Cancer.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31436554/
Cases Having a Gleason Score 3+4=7 With - PubMed Recent discussions have suggested expanding the inclusion criteria for active prostate cancer surveillance to include cases with a Gleason score (GS) of 3+4=7. In this study, we examined this proposed use of a limited percent Gleason pattern 4 (%GP4) to identify candidates of active surveillance amo...
11/03/2021
Whether you have Prostate Cancer and are on Active Surveillance or just experiencing "PSA creep", find out why you may want to manage that rising PSA.
https://healthysolutions4living.com/why-should-i-manage-my-rising-psa/
09/03/2021
Living with cancer is not an easy thing, especially if you have PTSD. Please look after your emotional health and reach out when you need to.
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85232/85232/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=%23facebook%2CCancer%2CHealth%2CPTSD%2CSuicide%2CSuicide+Prevention%2CTo+Shared+Content%2CVAntage+Point%2CVeteransHealth&utm_term=&utm_content=
Study: PTSD raises su***de risk for those with prostate cancer - VAntage Point A new VA study finds that patients with prostate cancer and PTSD experienced greater su***de risk than men with prostate cancer and no PTSD.
06/03/2021
VA stands with Veterans to reduce racial disparities in prostate cancer screenings - VAntage Point Across the U.S., Black men are disproportionally diagnosed with prostate cancer and are more likely to die from the disease than their white counterparts.
06/03/2021
No matter what your 3T MRI says, it is best to confirm your initial diagnosis with a biopsy. After your initial diagnosis use your MRI data, PSA levels and your doctors guidance to determine if additional biopsies are needed for follow up.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28110982/
Diagnostic accuracy of multi-parametric MRI and TRUS biopsy in prostate cancer (PROMIS): a paired validating confirmatory study - PubMed PROMIS is funded by the UK Government Department of Health, National Institute of Health Research-Health Technology Assessment Programme, (Project number 09/22/67). This project is also supported and partly funded by UCLH/UCL Biomedical Research Centre and The Royal Marsden and Institute for Cancer....
03/03/2021
Many of you who have found this page may be wondering, "OK, so I know what Active Surveillance is, but how do I do it correctly?". Well check out this article and learn from the experts.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28512731/
Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: How to Do It Right - PubMed Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy affecting men. There has been a nearly 70% increase in new prostate cancer cases, mostly classified as low risk, that have been diagnosed in early stages as a consequence of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. Data regarding the natural history of...
27/02/2021
If you were searching for prostate cancer and stumbled across this page you may not know what active surveillance is all about. Give this article a read and see if it is a fit for you.
https://www.pcf.org/about-prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-treatment/active-surveillance/
Active Surveillance and Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer Foundation What is Active Surveillance? The concept of Active Surveillance has increasingly emerged as a viable option for men who decide not to undergo immediate radical treatment for prostate cancer.
26/02/2021
One of the scariest things for a man is to have a sudden jump in their PSA level. For many this can lead to unneeded interventions not to mention considerable anxiety. So before jumping to any conclusions see if any of these things apply to you. If so, you may want to correct any issues and wait to perform another PSA test. Generally, it is prudent to wait 3 months before re-testing.
https://healthysolutions4living.com/a-dozen-things-that-can-raise-psa/
A Dozen Things That Can Raise Your PSA That Aren’t Cancer If your PSA is high don’t panic, it may not be cancer! Here are 12 things that can raise your PSA that can force you into an unneeded biopsy.
Welcome to Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Support. This page is linked to the support group of the same name. I created this group for men diagnosed with Gleason 6 prostate cancer who are on active surveillance. The group is a little different than most as it caters to the needs of men living with cancer as opposed to promoting surgery, radiation or other invasive treatments. Living with cancer and not acting on it immediately requires a special mindset. It is for this reason I created the group, to help men and their partners/spouses deal with this challenging task.
If you need support you can make a request to join the group. This page was created to post relevant information and promote the group by giving it a little more visibility.
I look forward to seeing you in the group and wish you all the best on your journey.
26/02/2021