Arjun Dasgupta Arjun Dasgupta Asked 7 months ago

Can prostate cancer come back after 20 years?

My uncle had prostate cancer and was clear for many years, but now after almost 20 years, he's showing new symptoms. Can prostate cancer actually come back after such a long period? We thought it was gone for good.

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Manpreet Ahluwalia Manpreet Ahluwalia Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Twenty years is a really long time, but from what I've heard, very late recurrence can still occasionally happen. It's like how we never forget our favorite food joints even after decades! Jokes apart, keeping an eye on your health with regular doctor visits is always smart.

Venkat Raman Venkat Raman Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My father always says that once you have defeated a big illness, you must still treat your body with respect and get checked annually. Even after 20 years, a simple PSA test now and then is highly recommended by doctors to ensure everything is clear. Please consult your physician.

Aditya Goel Aditya Goel Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, medically speaking, late recurrence of prostate cancer is rare but completely possible even after two decades. I keep all my family's old health reports digitised on my phone so we can track long-term trends. It's best to have a routine checkup with a urologist.

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Even if you are in the best shape of your life after 20 years, you shouldn't skip basic health screenings. Late recurrence can happen quietly. Keep up your active lifestyle but definitely schedule a routine screening with your doctor just to be 100% sure.

Pradeep Nair Pradeep Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My urologist specifically mentioned that prostate cancer can sometimes recur very slowly, even 15 to 20 years post-treatment. This is why long-term monitoring of PSA levels, even if it is just once a year, is highly advised. Please talk to your specialist about this.

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Sanjay Solanki Sanjay Solanki Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Dekho, 20 saal ho gaye toh bohot acchi baat hai, but iska matlab yeh nahi ki bilkul befikar ho jao. Late recurrence of prostate issues is known to happen. Simple baat hai, ek baar doctor se milo aur routine checkup karwa lo, shanti milegi.

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