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Prostate Cancer

Archives for May 2007

Nutrition
Dear all, My mate has been on a diet where he does not eat any meat and sugary things but vegetables, fruits and soy things. While going thru on radiation he was told by his doctor that there are some vegetables like broccoli that causes gas and it moves the position of the prostate. I just wonder if anyone knows a website…
Radiation Seed Implants
My procedure was done 1 week ago. 60 seeds! 1 week follow-up appt is today.
help fcatroneo
on your post to someone else you said after surgery you have lots of options my psa jumped to 3.38 now what options do you know of thanks for the help
need more info on meds
i have tried viagra and only got a headache now i have a pump and it dosent seem to help, should i use them both together?
More questions about psa
Thaks Photon for the fast reply. My doctor said do not worry until my psa grts to .20.I am at .11 now.He said most paitents never get to zero and most hang around my number. 1.Is that a common experience among some of you? 2.What happens if it does come back? From what I have read it looks like there are lots of options.…
My Dad has passed and is now at peace
Hi all, My father passed away quite peacefully on Wednesday. As I have mentioned, he was a 15 year survivor of PC. He was able to visit his farm with my mom and me over the weekend. He clearly enjoyed it. My sister came into town and that night, he passed in his sleep. Thank you all for your prayers, answers, support and…
just an update...dads cancer has spread, please help..
Thanks to all who replied to my first message, the thoughts mean so much. I wanted to update you all on my fathers condition. He had surgery 6 days ago and is doing fairly well,( it is major surgery and a week out he shouldn't be ready to build the deck! :) . His pathology was not as we would have hoped, though. It has…
One Question psa
Hi. I was diagnised almost 3 years ago. PSA WAS 3.77.Dropped to .10 after a shot. Had rp and margins and nodes were all clear. my psa has been in a range from .09-.13.I thought it was suppoed to go to zero. My doc says look at the big picture. Should i be concerned? My gleason was 6. I also had testicular cancer two years…
If lymph nodes are positive, why not have protate removed
I am 46 yrs old and have been diagnosed with T2C protate cancer. My PSA is at 6.5. Six of the twelve biopsy samples were positive, with a concentration in the outer sections. My Gleason's are 6 and 7(3+4). There is currently no evidence of lymph node involvement. I am scheduled to have a radical protatectomy this Tuesday.…
Dental implants - impact on prostate?
I "need" dental implants but have questions. Is there any link between implants and prostate health. The implants are made of titanium. I'm also told that I would need to swab them every night for the rest of my life with Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) to prevent/fight infection. Anyone with experience in these…
thank you list and dr. tewari
I had surgery with dr. tewari on may 7th and am grateful I came across this list and happened to find his name. highly recommend his services.I was skeptical at first but all the info on this list proved accurate.
RECURENT AFTER RADICAL
thanks for quick reply he also said my normal testoostorin was very low only 49 starting to get scared taken your advise am trying now toget second opinion where would you go in new york area now at cornell wiel thanks again
Recurent After Radiation
12 years ago I had radiation for 8 weeks 5 days each week. Since that time my PSA stayed below .4. Last week I was told that it had jumped to 2.1. Another test was ordered, but not until the first part of July. My Urologist said that he believes that my cancer has returned. He briefly stated that there were few options as…
RECURENT AFTER RADICAL
had rad in 05 psa went to 0.04 now point 3.38 so they want to wait
RECURENT AFTER RADICAL
bone scan clean found one lymphnonde enlarged psa still at 3.3 they say watch and wait what other options out there.please help
External Beam Radiation?
Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. Considering several treatment options. Would appreciate comments from someone who has had external beam radiation (3D-CRT) or Targeted CryoAblation.
psa
I had a RP five years ago at the age of 44 since then eveything has been fine.My psa since the surgery has always been <0.01 but my recent psa came back at <0.04.Has any one else experienced this.When i asked my doctor he told me to ask my urologist.I put a email out for him and am waiting for a reply.
Brachytherapy
I had the Brachytherapy Implants in March. I am not doing so well, and this is sure not what I expected. Has anyone had this and did you have anal pain daily? Doctor now tells me this is part of the recovery for some five percent. How long will this daily pain go on. If any of you guys have had these implants. I sure would…
Planning to have Robotic Surgery
My buddy Richard Fischer is having Robotic surgery for PC this Monday (may 7th). Would like all of you to wish him a safe and quick recovery. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated. He has been on the CSN since he was diagnosed. He is nervous as we all were before our surgery. He will be reading your responses. Thanks
artificial sphincter
Hi...I'm new here so allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bill Ennis. I'm 56 and reside in Towanda, PA. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer about two years ago. I had robotic surgery in Aug. of 2005 by Dr. Jean Joseph up at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY and have been suffering from incontence and impotence…
RECURENT AFTER RADICAL
HAD A RADICAL IN JUNE O5 JUST HAD PSA IN 6 MONTHS JUMPED FROM O.OO4 TO 3.1 GOING FOR BONE SCAN AND CAT SCAN WILL RADITION HELP OR LUPRON SHOTS ONLY OPTION WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE HELP PLEASE

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