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PSA 30, Gleason 3+3, 10% of 1 core of 12
Hello folks, I am looking for suggestions on diagnostics to help determine the extent of the cancer. So far, all 3 doctors I have seen just tell me they don't know, but are "nervious". Yeah, me too. I am 62 and in good health with no symtoms at all. Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks skip
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Opus 51 Update
Hi everyone. My husband had his bone scan and all the other tests. His bone scan was clear. (YES) but it looks as though his bladder may be involved. So we have another biopsy scheduled. This seems, at least on the surface, to rule out surgery. We can't make the decision until we get the results. So it will be radiation or…
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happy holidays and fight cancer
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to all and I hope everyone feels kinda good and will be better in the coming year. Somehow I have a feeling that this will be the year researchers will find a way to beat #%$#%$# cancer. So everyone, hang in there, please try to feel good and don't let mr. cancer beat you down. I just know…
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Just diagnosed at age 70; any advice?
My husband was just diagnosed - Gleason 7, T-2 - given referral to Dr. Moran at Chicago Prostate Cancer Center; they do a lot of radiation seeding there & also DaVinci robotic surgery, among other things. We are trying to learn as much as we can about options so we can have intelligent discussions with doctors & make good…
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Holidays
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah or what ever else. If you're reading this you're still here and that's a big deal so enjoy. jj
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tired
has anyone out there dwelt with destroyed bladder from radiation 2.5 yrs of fighting this prob. I'm tired, ready to quit had urolume stent implant on 9-18-2008 and the leakage is getting unbearable how do u deal?????.artificial sphincter surgery due 01-07-2009 will not be activated for 6 weeks, why?? any info appreciated.
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Nodawgs
Any updates from anyone. Last post indicated he scramed the hospice and went home. Would love to know how he's doing, been a long epic for this guy. Dawgs, if you see this Merry Christmas. jj
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In-law SIBLINGS
well my last post was about the appointment, this one is about Brian's sister. She is driving me up the wall and stepping on my toes. She called here on the Sunday before Brian and I saw the dr asking if Brian still was thinking about surgery and if it was for himself or his family. Then she phone the night of the dr…
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UPDATE
Well I have been so busy since last Monday. Brian and I went to the Urologist/surgeon on Monday and discussed his biopsy results and what was his best option. The surgeon reasured Brian and I that he would never do surgery unless there is a good reason to put the patient through it and all the side effects. He was very…
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Laughing your way through the greatest challenges of your life.
Survival is fostered by a good attitude. My victory over prostate cancer is documented in humor to help others learn important information about prostate cancer from symptom to long term effects after treatment at www.prostatecancerisfunny.com. Please have a look and contact me if you need a good laugh facing your…
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Radiation and the Immune System
I had 25 radiation treatments this summer and have recovered. But I have noticed with the cooler weather that I now contract colds, sinus infections, allergies and respiratory disorders more easily and that they appear to be more severe than usual. Does anyone know anything about the effects of radiation on the Immune…
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My Robotic Prostatectomy Experience
I was diagnosed back in Aug with PCa, I'm 41, healthy, Gleason score of 3+3 and 3 of 12 biopsy cores positive. I made the decision to go with the robotic prostatectomy, mainly due to the positive outcomes of rapid return erectile function and incontinence improvements being touted by most robotic surgeons, as well as the…