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Prostate Cancer

Archives for November 2005

JUST WONDERING
i have prostate cancer and the doctors have me on lupron and cassodex that i would like to quit taking.Has anyone had any luck with some of the natural cures?I have looked in the discussions and have not really found a answer.I was just wondering if anyone had been helped with the natural cures.I keep hearing about wonder…
Decision Help Requested
I'm 44 with stage 1, gleason 6. (5% in only 1 biopsy of 10) Was leaning toward DaVinci RP, but met with Radiation Oncologist today, and now I'm confused again. Still leaning toward the RP, but does anyone have any help they can offer in what made you choose either seeds or RP? Both Doctors are leaders in their field in…
Wonderful people!!
First I want to thank all of you who responded, we got so much mail and I have sent it on to Steve. Because of the responses he decided to go ahead and begin the shots, surgery (roter-rooter) is scheduled for the 20th of next month along with the bone scan and then the rad treatments will begin. His psa is around 50 now…
Injections for ED
I have been prescribed 'Caverjet' injections for post RRP and Radiology ED; having tried all the pills. My problem is even with a reduced dose from 20 to 10mg the result is painful. I have fairly significant shortening of the penis and the result is not all that firm either. My question is, has anyone else had similar…
rising psa after radical prostatectomy
I had RP in June 2003. My post surgery pathology was: Gleason 7 (4+3), margins clear, cancer on both sides of prostate. All of my PSA readings since then have been less than .04. The last blood test with that result was in June 2005. My most recent PSA taken on 11/9/05 was .6. I saw my doctor the day before yesterday and…
how long before side effects start
Hi, it's me again. Steve has ask another question. I will try and write these down and get them posted all at once in the future. He would like to know if you go through with the hormone therapy how long before you begin to experience the side effects. The doctor apparrently told him that there was the potential for him to…
Need treatment info/help
I'm writing on bhalf of my brother,age 53 who was just diagnoised with prostate cancer. He doesn't have access of a computer and ask that I help him with some info. We live 1200 miles apart and he is alone and I cannot get to him at this time so we are talking alot on the phone. He has been diagnosed with stage IV with…
resistant to hormonthrapy
after about one year it seems that hormonthrapy doesn't work any more......I want to know what is next?Does chemothrapy a good choice?And how long doese it work?Any body knows about survival after that?
collagen injection for incontinence control
I had a RP 7/05 at age 50, I have stress incontinence and repetitive urniary infections. My urologist has suggested collagen bulking injections. Has anyone had this? Or can anyone offer their opinion ?
Treatment Options/Decisions
Well I got the news today...it's P/C. I'm 53 and have no idea where to turn or what to do first. My urologist said only one of the ten biopsies taken revealed cancer cells. He said since the Gleason score was 7 ( 3+4 ) and my PSA was 4.1, that he strongly recomended Radical Prostatectomy with nerve preservation if…
Orchiectomy vs Hormone Therapy
I have been on Hormone Therapy (Eligard) since March 2003. My PSA was 31.0 and the RP was aborted when it was found that one of my lymph nodes was affected. The HDT was successful in bringing the PSA down to 0.2. However my PSA recently rose from 0.2 to 0.8 and then 2.0 indication that I was possiby becoming hormone…
Info Requested on Recovery Time
Anyone have any stories on recovery time for DaVinci RPP? How long before cath was out? How long before you were back at work. How long before you no longer had to wear "Depends". Did anyone have issues while you were flying? (I travel 2-3 times a month, sometimes every week for my job, that's why I'm having this done…
Decreasing PSA after RP
Six weeks ago I had a RP and I just had my first PSA and it is 0.1. Before the RP it was 12.6 with a Gleason score of 6 and T1C Is there a chance that my PSA will go down more in the future?
PSA 0.1 to a 0.2
I had Surgery 2 years ago and my PSA before the surgery was a 12 I have gone for 2 years with a PSA of a 0.1 and last week I had my blood drawn for PSA again and it went to a 0.2. My DR want to start seeing me again and might start putting me thru treatments. Has anybody had this happen to them? Please reply. And what kind…
Hot flash
Hello everyone. After 5 doses injection of lupron still have terible hot flash.Is there anybody know any medication for reducing period or duration of this?
Question on Post RP-DaVinci
I'm 44 and having a DaVinci-RP on Dec 20. Wondering if someone knows of the best pads to use after cath comes out? Also, do they show through pants etc. Don't plan on returning to work until first or second week in January, But I travel a lot for work, and wondering about the pad thing. i.e. lose pants, dark colors etc.…
metas of Prostate cancer
Message to nodawgs or anyone who has similar condition. I have metas since fall of 04. had a bone scan and it showed lower spine and several left and right ribs being impacted. Casodex only treatment. It is a year later I am now experiencing major discomfort in my left shoulder, Could you describe how and where your…
Gleason 9 with rising PSA, 50-60 years of age?
I would like to hear from someone who has had a Gleason of 9 or higher, has had no surgery, and has had hormones and radiation, and has survived 3-4 years beyond the recurrence of a rising psa to find out what path of treatment they chose. If you are less than 60 years of age and are willing to help it will be greatly…

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