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2nd opinion in Phila. area
My friend had prostate removed and is having numerous problems and wants a second opinion at a different hospital. Surgery was at Jefferson and he requests a surgeon for a second opinion at either Abington Memorial Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, or another hospital in the area. Any first hand advice or referrals?
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SIDE AFFECTS
mark 52 thank's allready impotent hot flashes can live with what is the alternative .can get a pump thanks again
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SIDE AFFECTS
I KEEP READING SIDE AFFECTS OF LUPRON SUCK DR NEVER TOLD ME WHAT ARE THEY CAN ANYBODY HELP
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A Cancer Journal
Greetings from Vancouver... I'm a member of the colorectal discussion group and haven't posted here before. I've recently started a weblog where I'm sharing reflections, resources, and insights from my 3 year journey with metastatic colon cancer and recurrences. Todays post is on "Spontaneous Remission". Previous posts…
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WHAT TO DO
I HAD PROSTATE REMOVED IN 05 PSA CAME BACK 0.04 3TIMES NOW AT 3.38 THEY SAY LUPRON BUT NOT MENTION OF RADITION SHOULD I ASK ABOUT IT GOING FOR A SECOND OPION WEDNESDAY THE 20TH HELP
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penile implant
I am ready to use the device and I do not know how to use it. I can't see my Dr for 3 weeks. Anybody have one?
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Items to take to chemo. sessions?
My brother begins chemo. 6/15. What items would be good to take him as a "pick-me-up" for during the session? Thank you! His PC has metasticized.
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Reaction to Macrobid
I had successful Prostrate surgury 3 weeks ago. Due to the fact that I went home with a catherer for 10 days my Doctor prescribed Macrobid/(Nitrofurantoin) to prevent any urinary tract infection. After a week I came down with what I thought was a cold. I treated myself with cough medicine and cough drops. It wasn't…
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Diaper Rash?
I've developed a couple of rather large oval-shaped spots on the inside of each of my thighs. They are redish colored with a sort of "ring" around. I feel that it's either a form of diaper rash, because I have to wear Depend underwear 24/7 because of my incontinence following prostate surgery, or maybe something like "jock…
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Surgery tomorrow
I am 51 yrs old and am scheduled for rp tomorrow.I was diagnosed after a routine physical-- my first in 25 years-- elevated psa 7.2. I went and had needle biopsy and had cancer in 3 of 12 samples. Today is really rough, just want to get this over with. I have been reading the posts and this is a big help.Thanks to all
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Osteonecrosis after radiation
My husband has been diagnosed with radiation induced osteonecrosis of the sacrum. He is suffering insufficiency fractures and is in quite a bit of pain with trouble walking. I have read about pericutaneous cement injections. Has anyone else had experience with osteonecrosis (not of the jaw) and if so, any information about…
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Returning Cancer after Radiation
I had radiation 12 years ago at age 50. Now my PSA indicates that the big C probably has returned. My Urologist is waiting for 3 months to run another PSA to be sure. I have read that there isn't a lot that can be done other than hormones if it has returned due to the damage done by the radiation. Any help or input on what…
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Open Surgery Questions.
Due to circumstances I have elected open surgery on July 17th (See my web page) I am 65 and in fair health. PSA was 7.6 at last test and biopsy reveals cancer in both lobes exceeding 30%. Bone scan and CT Scan seem to indicate it has not spread as yet. I have consulted with two urologists and both agree that surgery is…
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Salvage Radiation 5 Years After Removal
I am new to the group. PSA has risen to 0.2 five years after prostatectomy. Salvage radiation is being recommended. I plan to get two Radiation Oncologist's opinions. One locally, here in Tulsa, OK, and one at M.D. Anderson in Houston. From my readings so far it appears I have about 1 chance in 3 of being…