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Prostate Cancer

Archives for September 2005

Radiation,or not
My husband is 73 yrs old and has just been diagnoised with PC ,he goes next week to have a bone scan to see if it has spread.then start a six week,5 days a week radiation, hormone treatment,but at this time is so undecided in what action to take,any feed back would be appreciated.
Rising PSA after RP
I had the wonderful RP surgery one year ago and thought everything was fine. My PSA rose to .2 in June 05 and is now .7. I had my initial consult with a radiation oncologist today to discuss treatment options. Right now it appears radiation is the treatment of choice for someone like me -- 42 years old with a post surgery…
To Willx regarding Casodex
I am also on Casodex but I was wondering why your doctor told you to just finish what you have...If you go off the med won't your PSA begin to rise?
ED
Had RP 2/2005 Does anyone have experience with the following? "The medicated urethral system for erection (MUSE) uses an applicator to place a small pellet of a prostaglandin, PGE1, into the urethra in the tip of the penis. A response rate of 65% has been reported. The pellet can cause penile pain in a small proportion of…
cialis following radical prostatectomy
Information on Peer review or clinical trials on the interim use of Cialis for restoration of erectial function following radical prostatectomy
.2 1 year after radiation
Just got the bad news, my PSA went up to .2 a year after radiation therapy. (Max dose). My history is: in 2000 My PSA was 6.7, had an RRP on 5/15/2000. My pT-stage was T3a pN-stage was N0 Gleason1=4 Gleason2=3 GleasonSum=7 Pre surgery. After the surgery, my PSA was undectable until 9/4/2002 when it went up to .1 then on…
Blood In Urine
To go along with my prior posting, for over a month now my father has had blood in the urine. Some days it is every time he urinates, other days it is intermittently. Several days ago, it all together stopped but then it started again. The blood isn't diluted, rather, the initial stream is all blood. Either a couple of…
Orchiectomy vs. Hormonal Therapy
My father has advanced prostate cancer with a PSA of 160 with cancer spreading throughout his bones. He is currently on a lot of pain medication and weakening rapidly. His new urologist is recommending orchiectomy even though my father has been getting Lupron injections for 18 months. I asked my father's oncologist and he…
Red Wine
I just read an article from the International Journel of Cancer by Dr. Janet Stanford that indicates drinking a glass of red wine a day reduces the risk of prostate cancer...the compound, resveratrol, is an antioxidant that helps sweep cancer causing free radicals from the body...Does anyone think this has validity?
robotic/lap. recomendations, please.
I was diagnosed in late July. After much research I've decided my best alternative is surgery: a Gleason of 8, at least 3 positive sites on the moderately enlarged prostate, PSA of 4.5 and 54 years young. I'm inclined to got w/the robotic lap. but have several questions to resolve: how much experience should a Dr. have to…
robotic/lap. recomendations, please.
I was diagnosed in late July. After much research I've decided my best alternative is surgery: a Gleason of 8, at least 3 positive sites on the moderately enlarged prostate, PSA of 4.5 and 54 years young. I'm inclined to got w/the robotic lap. but have several questions to resolve: how much experience should a Dr. have to…
Vitamin D and Painkiller
This may not be the correct place to post this, but I'll do it anyway. There is a very interesting article at the link below which discusses how Vitamin D and Painkiller Slow Prostate Cancer. http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/527738/main.html
Vitamin D and Painkiller
This may not be the correct place to post this, but I'll do it anyway. There is a very interesting article at the link below which discusses hor Vitamin D and Painkiller Slow Prostate Cancer. http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/527738/main.html
Nanotech-Laser
Stanford University recently developed a new laser therapy that destroys cancer cells but leaves healthy ones unharmed. I found the write up somewhat difficult to fully comprehend but it looks promising. A patent has been applied for this technology but I am wondering how long it will be before it can be used. If anyone is…
attitude
LindaTN, Sounds like you and your husband have maintained a good attitude...I find it difficult to always remain up...Quality of life issues creep into my head now and again...But one must consider others and try to stay positive

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