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Prostate Cancer

Archives for March 2010

Interesting read for people of faith
I don't know if any of you would be interested, but my husband got a lot of perspective from a piece written by two men with prostate cancer. Here is the link: http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/ByDate/2006/1776_Dont_Waste_Your_Cancer/ Its from the Desiring God website and called "Don't Waste Your…
Support Group meeting tonight
The support group meeting was for DaVinci patients. All of the guys there had already had the procedure except 2, one was my husband, the other was having his this coming Friday. The men were in one room and the ladies in another so everybody could talk more freely. The guys actually had a DaVinci surgeon there. He trained…
Option #2 visit - the Radiation Oncologist
We felt like people shopping for treatment today. The radiation oncologist made radiation sound like a walk in the park, NO side effects per him (incontinence or impotence, which I find hard to believe), and the best thing since sliced bread. I asked him point blank what he would do if he had this stage and was this age,…
age/treatment/results/doctor info
It's been 2 months since my last post as I have tried to forget thinking about the situation. I would like to hear from people close to my age( 46) and hear about their decision on treatment and /or their results from treatment. I was just diagnosed in January and I am in the beginning stages of prostate cancer. I am from…
I’m back from Surgery and The Windy City..
Had my RRP modified surgery performed by Dr. William Catalona up in Chicago on Wednesday, March 3 and flew back home to Atlanta Saturday, March 6. I was in surgery a little more than 4 hours, loss a tad more than a liter of blood (no transfusion)… Had morphine for about 12 hours then switched to 325mg of Tylenol x2 every…
Positive Biopsy and How To Proceed
Hi, I was recently told that my biopsy was positive. I am 63 years old. The doctors office gave me the results over the phone and then just told me that they will schedule a test to make sure that the cancer has not spread to the bones or elsewhere. This test is done by an injection in the morning and then I come back 3…
My grandpa, 81yrs- told has Prostate Cancer/ PSA of 25 from LAB Work / he's waiting for me to tell h
My grandpa, 81yrs- told has Prostate Cancer/ PSA of 25 from LAB Work / he's waiting for me to tell him what to do next. HELP!!!! My grandpa has had Type 2 Diabetes for years now and does not watch it as well as he should. He does not get regular check ups either. He is scared to death of any diagnostic procedure and has…
deciding2
hav decided to go with seeds, rex cancer ctr,raleigh,nc thanks all for info
Best Cancer Hospitals -U.S. News and World Report 3/7/2010
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Blood Pressure Medication and Leakage
Hi, My GP has put me on blood pressure meds-Lisinopril and Diltiazem- and I underwent prostate removal six months ago. Leaking has been minimal, almost nil, up until now and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar. On the way home from a walk I felt, well you know that feeling, a leak and found a…
ED Does Viagra work or any other stuff Honest question
Hi I am 3 months post surgery and feeling good my wife wants me to try Viagra or calais or whatever. getting some good feeling back in mans land but not enough to do the deed yet, getting close . Has any one had good response to any tablets etc appreciate any answers.So far I havnt heard of many good results thanks Shane 59
Awesome new book out
I got a book today (ordered off Amazon) called "The Decision: Your prostate biopsy shows cancer...NOW WHAT?" By Dr. John. C. McHugh He is a practicing urologist, diagnosed at age 52. It chronicles both his experience in making his decision, and the experiences of his patients. Even describes in detail his battle with…
New Guidelines
Okay everyone, did you see the new guidelines for testing? They are quite an eye opener. I just don't get it. They want guys to wait until they are 50 to have the test done unless they are having symptoms. Afraid that the screening will do more harm than good. They are concerned about the risks of incontinence and…
Hormones/External Beam Radiation versus Open Radical Prosatectomy
I am 58 in good health and have been given two treatment options. My last PSA in February was 8.9 and my Gleason Score was 7 (3+4) involving 8 out 12 biopsy sites. I had an MRI indicating evidence of seminal vesicle invasion. My urologist is recommending an open radical protatecomy,while I obtained a second opinion from…
Cialis Cost
Has anyone been able to find a good place to purchase Cialis? I went to my pharmacy and under my current plan it will cost me about $275.00 for 10 (20mg) tablets. Are you seeing similar prices? Thanks, Joe
As time goes by
Hi guys and ladies, I'm 4 yrs out of DaVinci surgery. Still leak a little but nothing a minipad won't handle, still have ED but honestly it was starting long before the cancer. My PSA keeps at the .01 level (that's because they won't say 0). The rest of my life has gone on as I would have hoped, travel, great family, bunch…
recently diagnosed
Hi, my name is Roger....I have just been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer couple days ago in its early stage. I am 53 yrs old and my psa was 7.3, with a gleason score of 6. The doctor gave me three options of either radiation, surgery, or brachytheraphy. I was just wondering if people had any feedback/suggestions…
Prostrate Radiation Long Term Problems
I had radical prostrate surgery in 2003, followed by 16 weeks of radiation therapy in 2005 and Luprin injections in 2009/10. The cancer appears to be in remission. Low PSA count. THis past December, after experiencing continued severe abdominal/back pain, I have just been diagnosed with Radiation Ententis (?). Beyond…
Do you think it is possible to kill prostate cells by diet ect..
Do you think diet can kill cancer cells in the prostate? For example veggies fruits wine green tea certain spices no milk products limited fats
A million overdiagnosed—and counting
That's the title of the article... "Since the late 1980s, for every one man helped by the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, about 20 men have been unnecessarily diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. And that's an optimistic estimate. The real ratio is probably closer to 50 to 1. These are some of the conclusions…
First Post Op PSA
Got my first post op PSA result today. Less that 0.1 neglibile!!!!! I am part of the zero club and extremely excited. Time for a little celebration!!!!! Thank you again to all of you for your support throughout this process. Joe
Trial just started for bone-mestastatic p.cancer in Chicago
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01074138 Safety and Efficacy Study of KX2-391 in Patients With Bone-Metastatic, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Who Have Not Received Prior Chemotherapy This study is currently recruiting participants. Verified by Kinex Pharmaceuticals, LLC, February 2010 First Received:…
what is coil and spectrascope what is involved
How can you find out if your pc is aggressive or not? what is this coil and spectrascope and what is involved and what will it tell you? I am supposed t1 3+3=6 and biopsay 1 of 12 cancer. psa going down quite a bit 5.5 to 2.25. have been eating much better green teas pomatrate lots veggies ect..

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