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Prostate Cancer

Archives for January 2007

Newly Diagnosed - Need Help
Just got the news from my urologist. Need help with three questions: 1. Is there a different in the cure rate between RP and laparostic removal of the prostate? 2. How do you determine how must of your biopsy sample was cancerous? I see guys here that say less than 5%. In my case -- he took 12 samples. Two had CA - one was…
Lupron side effects for Prostate Ca
Week 6 after my 1st Lupron shot, I experienced a sharp, burning sensation in my pelvic area, just below the beltline, when sitting. When I stood up, it would lessen in intensity, but wouldn't completely disappear. Longest duration was about 2-3 mins. each time. If anyone has had a similar experience, please respond.
Cleveland Robotic Surgeon
Just diagnosed and looking for a good Robotic Surgeon in the Cleveland Area.
Walsh or Tewari
I have the opportunity to have Dr. Patric Walsh or Dr. Ash Tewari do my surgery. I am 57 years old. I have State T2b cancer, my gleason score is 7, I have been told by each doctor that the nerves on the right side must be removed. I very much like them both. Any suggestions.
The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote from your prostate... The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…
The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote from your prostate... The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…
PSA
my dads PSA went from 182 to 10 in a month, what does this mean? He's in stage IV.
what now?
hello every one. my father has hormon refactory prostate cancer since october 2005. He had Taxoter till now. 3 month ago doctor discontinued medication and he has his montly zometa. his psa is risig and he lost 5% of his weight . does it means that there is nothing more to do?doese any body know some other cure? He is 70…
need help choosing a physician
I am trying to choose a surgeon to do robotic surgery to remove my prostate.I have been seen by a local urologist who does the procedure but I am concerned that I should find one who does a big volume.since I live near nyc(150 miles)I was thinking of going to sloan kettering but don't know surgeons there. I am not sure…
Brachytherapy longterm sideeffects
My friend had radiation treatment, including brachytherapy about two years ago. For the last four mos., he has been experiencing increasing burning pain at the tip of his penis when he urinates. He said it feels like someone putting a lighter on the tip. Has anyone experienced any longterm sideeffects from radiation or…
Flaxseed or Budwig
Anyone with experience using flaxseed or the Budwig diet? Evidence is mixed - flaxoil without cottage cheese seems to increase risk while flaxseed decreases risk. Looking for someone with experience. Thanks
Diet cures?
Does anyone have experience/recomendation with diets or supplements that will reverse PC? Flaxseed? Omega 3? Green tea? Lycopene? Budwig diet? Many thanks
Need help with diet during radiation
I need help planning a good diet for my dad while he undergoes radiation treatment for prostrate cancer starting this week. His doctor has told my mom to avoid antitoxidants and and gassy foods. So what can we fix? And when can he start eating veggies, fruits, and tea again? Thanks for your comments!
Visited with Dr Tewari today
Just wanted to give an update on my fathers meeting with Dr. Tewari. We meet with the doctor today. After he reviewed my fathers case he indicated that he is a perfect candidate for robtic surgery. He aslo stated that my fathers cancer is in the right lobe with 3 of the sections indicating cancer from 20% to 80%. He…
Looking for answers
My dad is 54 and feels great his blood pressure started going up so we made him go to the doctor.And they did blood work on him his PSA come back high 20.65 and everything i have been reading isnt good just looking for some information from someone who knows.He feels great wasnt looking for this to come up.He has a Dr.…
Braccy therapy: Seeds
On Dec.19 I had radioactive seed implants at Kaiser Permanentes Northern California center in Roseville. I spent only a day in the hospital. I had to have a catheter for 3 days. After 3 days I feel physically fine. My original analysis was Prostrate 5.4. A Greesan score of 3 + 3. These and a biopsy rated me as T1C. At…

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