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Prostate Cancer
Archives for December 2002
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Cancer Survivors
Let's all take a moment to thank the One above for allowing us to conquer this Horrible, Horrible, disease. During this special time of the year it is especially important that we give THANKS. For those of you that have just been diagnosed, or are in a current battle may he give you the ability to make the right…
Problem with stricture
Had a RP Oct 21. Catheter was in 8 days. 12 hours after catheter was removed I got a slight fever, which Cipro took care off. Then, a few days later a stricture formed and now I have to catheterize myself twice a day. Not in the least bit fun. Has anybody ever had a similar problem?
radiation necrosis
following hormone treatment, external beam radiation, and seeding with paladium seeds my husband has developed a very painful deep ulcer in the first five centimeters of his colon. The ulcer is not healing and dr. has recommended treatment in hyperbaric chamber. Has anyone had any experience with this condition. Would…
Salvage Work after Radical Prostectomy
I am exploring types of treatments after Radical Prostectomy. My PSA has incerased to about zero point five(.5)over the last two and a half years. After surgery my PSA was about zero. Does anyone have any ideas about possible treatments?
chronic radiation proctitis
My husband had hormone treatment, followed by external beam radiation, followed by seeding. The seeding was done a year ago. He is now suffering intense pain from radiation proctitis. Would like to hear from anyone else who has had this problem. Thank you.