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Squeamous cell tumor betw.anus and prostate radiated 2 yrs ago/living with side effects
Although my cancer was not specifically prostate, I'm told by docs that the radiation and chemo I received was same as for prostate cancer. I now live with the side effects which can sometimes be debilitating: 1) Wear partial guard pad in case of fecal accidents 2)off and on sexual performance 3) no more pubic hair, no…
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Disability
My husband has just finished his 6th week of radiation treatments and has 2 more weeks to go -He goes every morning before going to work. He has to have a total of 40 treatments. (8 weeks).He comes home at noon and has lunch and falls asleep in the chair and at night he is so fatigued and tired out he goes right to sleep.…
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Vietnam Veterans eligible for disability for prostate cancer
My husband is a Vietnam Vet and likely exposed to Agent Orange. He has just been approved for 100% VA disability and is getting a nice monthly check because his prostate cancer (at age 54) is likely due to his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. All Vietnam Veterans should check with their local or state veterans affairs…
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Do not crurise on Celebrity Cruise
I was finished with Radiaion beam therapy for Prostate cancer and planed a cruise to celebrate. After the ship set sail, I was declined service at Celebrity and rudely left to leave the Ships spa. I did not receive an apology for this poor service. I had letters from my US doctor and even the ship's docotor which provided…
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Lupron Injection Pain
Yesterday I received my first 4-month injection of Lupron while awaiting my May 14th scheduled brachytherapy, but I immediately experienced a lot of pain at the injection site. The urologist said this is due to the volume of fluid he injected. Has anyone else experienced this and how long did it last?
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New drug
I heard of a new drug from my doctor.It is called Glivec.Anybody out there who knows more about secundary treatment of prostate cancer?
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Message to Bum
Gloria....email me at mboneal1@earthlink.net I would love to talk with you! Hope to hear from you soon! Mary
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How long to recover from radiation treatment
My husband underwent prostectomy last May, lupron shots started in June and every 4 months thereafter. Radiation Started Dec 2 and finished January 21. Has made excellent recovery from initial problems -diaharra (sp) incontentince etc. However, he is continung with problems sleeping,(restless legs). Was given Ambien but it…
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Father in law finished surgery but cancer was not contained...
My father in law just had his prostate removed. Prior to the surgery, he had a gleason score of 6 and a PSA of 6.2. The surgery was nerve sparing. After the surgery, the Gleason Score was raised to 8 and the tumor grade was 3. The margins were not clean. His bone scan and cat scan showed that the cancer had not spread. The…
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erectial dysfunction
Has anyone had any experience with the Boston Medical Group. I saw an add which states they can help anyone. I am 6 years post op and 1 year after reoccurance and radiation treatment. I had a little erection after surgery, but the radiation has taken that away. This group claims to have a 98% success rate. They use penial…
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Prostate CA moved to pelvic bone
Hello, My Dad has just had a bone scan which shows pelvic bone involvement - there is extreme pain now, and difficulty walking, due to leg pain. Has anyone in the network experienced this? He is taking Celebrex, Casadex, and many natural supplements at this time. Waiting to see if the quickly rising PSA will be helped with…