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Prostate Cancer

Archives for March 2006

TomBK
Thanks for checking up...Actually I'm going to run in the Susan Komen Cancer Run in Philadephia on Mothers day...It's a 5k run to raise money for breast cancer..
Prevention Question
My husband, who is 36, lost his father to prostate cancer when he was 13. At what age should a man with a close family history of prostate cancer first get screened?
bladder neck contracture
I just found out that I have scar tissue at the neck of my bladder. This is the apparent cause of my continued minor incontinence. Has anyone else had this problem and what kind of treatment was recommended. My uro says that to surgically treat could cause my problem to become worse. Of course if the stricture gets larger…
My Dad
It's been a long time since I posted here. That's a good thing since it means my dad has been doing okay. Unfortunately about 6 weeks ago they placed my dad into hospice care. So there really are no more options for him. I have appreciated the responses and information from those on here. If anyone ever gets to "limited…
survival after metastsis
Does anyone have any information regarding the survival time after metastasis has been diagnosed. My oncologist is very vague about possible survivability. I am not looking for doom and gloom just what to realistically expect.
Back to Work
It's been exactly a month since surgery and I'm eager to return to work. I worked harder cleaning the yard at home this past week than I ever do on the job. I think I have the stamina. Ok, the truth is I don't actually work, I manage a restaurant. This does not require any physical labor from me. I have great employees who…
metastatic cancer
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago and it has now spread to his bones. He was placed on hormone therapy but went to the er with back pain. Does this mean that the hormone therapy is not working anymore because the doctor just requested that he start radiation and will start chemo in 3 week. Does any…
penile implants
Anyone with 'experience' with one of these devices? Maleable vs pump? I would surely like to hear from you. bandonpaul
Cryotherapy? 2nd cancer Diagnosis for me!
Anyone out there have any results from cryotherapy? I have not seen much on this site about this type of treatment. I was just diagnosed today with early prostate cancer. Age 46 with 4.2 PSA 1 Biopsy came back positive. My father died of prostate cancer at age 51 back in the late 80's when there were few new treatments.…

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