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Prostate Cancer

Archives for August 2010

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Looking for ways to show your support for prostate cancer research this September? Check out the upcoming events below. Advance on Washington: Pushing for Progress in Prostate Cancer Washington, DC September 13 – 18, 2010 Advance on Washington week will bring together the nation’s leading researchers, medical professionals…
The Penis Poem- not ment to offend
I hope you take this lightly as I did THE PENIS POEM My nookie days are over, My pilot light is out. What used to be my sex appeal Is now my water spout. Time was when of it's own accord From my trousers it would spring, But now I've got a full-time job To find the flippin' thing. It used to be embarrasing The way it would…
Post-surgical incisional hernia
I'd like to hear some opinions. I apparently have a hernia of my port incision. My surgery was in January. I called my urologist office and left a message to see if he wanted to see me. I got a call back from "a nurse" and was informed to find a general surgeon. Does it seem odd that the surgeon that did my surgery didn't…
Brachytheraphy
Had Brachytheraphy procedure at Cedar Sinai four year ago. Would like to hear from men who have had the procedure
Catheter Better than Leaking?
I had a cathater put in Friday after surgery. It is suppose to come out Wednesday, BUT I like this catheter a whole lot better than leaking. I wonder IF I can keep it in for another week. I plan to call the doctor in the morning to see if I can do just that. The purpose would be to keep the scar tissue from reforming in…
Gleason Score
i just got my lab report back today and my gleason score is: 3+3=6. From what i understand the lower the number the less aggresive your cancer. Is that correct? Is 6 good or bad?
enlarged prostate
I curious as to how many of you had an enlarged prostate. I'm curious because my psa jumped this year from 2.7 to 3.8 and I was told it could be because of my enlarged prostate.
Nerve Sparing Robotic Surgery
My husband has been diagnosed with Grade 8 Prostate Cancer. He has been going thru biopsies every year for the last 4 years. All were clear, but the last one. The cancer was finally found a few months ago in the Apex section of the prostate. His PSA was 27. His doctor has suggested a radical prostectomy with total nerve…
Vaccine trials?
My last psa test was 0.27, down from 0.29. Using nomograns my doubling time is between 106 and 124 months - doesn't qualify me for the "zero club" but good enough to just wait and watch. However, I have come to the conclusion that both hormone treatments and salvage radiation are "blunt instruments" (my urologists phrase…
Info on thin pads
Hubby only has a few drops come out when getting up or down and that is all. He uses a half pad a day. He likes the thinner Tena pads but says they are not wide enough. Can anyone suggest a very thin but very wide pad? Thanks you guys!!
Duration between biopsies
As part of my active surveillance treatment, in March 2009, had a 12 core random biopsy; 2 of 12 cores were positive with 5 percent involvement in each , 3+3=6.....2nd opinion confirmed results. Aureon molecular test on first biopsy, 97 percent chance(RR: 0.21) will not progress in next 8 years....Additonally , the patient…
I am a terrible wife...
Can someone re-post a few things for me? 1. What website out of India is the most reliable for cheap Cialis? I ordered Viagra for hubby but he didn't like it as well as Cialis, and now I can't figure out which website I ordered from. 2. Hubby only has a few drops come out when getting up or down and that is all. He uses a…
Update on hubby
Hubby's procedure was 4/27. One of the 5 DaVinci incisions has about a pea-shaped area that won't heal. He has been to doc twice. First time they had him use silver nitrate sticks to 'seal' it and it just kept enlarging the hole. He returned today and they said it is probably just a reaction to the suture material and will…
PCa Awareness Month, Conference & Events Sept. 2010
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. For anyone interested, US TOO has a September calendar of events posted on their site: http://www.ustoo.org/Event_Calendar.asp One September event is the annual PCa Conference put on by the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI), which also has a good educational website.…
Radiation lag time
Yesterday, I finished my 5th and final Cyberknife treatment. Does anyone know if and for how long radiation will continue to destroy the PCa cells?........Thanks...Jimmy/Cleveland
Allergic to suture material?
Hubby's procedure was 4/27. One of the 5 DaVinci incisions has about a pea-shaped area that won't heal. He has been to doc twice. First time they had him use silver nitrate sticks to 'seal' it and it just kept enlarging the hole. He returned today and they said it is probably just a reaction to the suture material and will…
Abiraterone - on the Trial....After Surgery 0.0% Residual Cancer - Nothing, Nada
November 9, 2009 was the date of my diagnosis. February 12, 2010 I started the Abiraterone Trial. Within one month my psa was down to 0.64. By May 12, 2010 my psa was down to 0.02. My surgery was on August 5, 2010. On August 18, 2010 my doctor told me the results of the pathology report - 0.0% residual cancer. My story: I…
INTERMITTENT HORMONAL THERAPY
I am taking this info from the current issue of the BOB newsletter from and for that brotherhood of graduates from proton treatment at Loma Linda U medical center. If you read this posting you will see a link to a web site that discusses the treatment between the breakdown of hormonal therapy and the beginning of chemo. It…
PSA elevated in 30 days, Doc suggests Hormone Therapy
I am an HNC survivor of about 3 yrs. I have a good friend who had Prostate surgery about a yr. ago followed up with radiation therapy. NOw, about a yr. later his PSA has gone from about 1.4 to about 3.5 in only 30 days. His Oncol suggests hormone therapy. Can anyone tell us what he is up against, what to expect, what is…
Cath Out - Path In
Just back from the uro and he seemed very happy. Got rid of the cath and he gave me path report which I was anxious to see. Reading the report I am very happy and dont think it could have been any better. Other than my sore back and rectum all is fine. Post Op Path: Gleason 3+3=6 Tumor involves left lobe only Tumor…
The Safeway Foundation is matching 2x your donation for prostate cancer research ..
Back in july they gave $11M to Prostate Cancer now they are collecting another $1M for research...Please support our joint cause and my friends at Safeway Stores http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5822013/k.C005/Donate.htm
confused and scared
Hi everyone. A little about myself. I'm 61 years old and married. My PSA has been going up slowly after remaining constant for 3 years. Over the past year it went from 2.7 to 3.3 to 3.8 last week. My doc and I deceided to have a biopsy done. I also have an enlarged prostate. I suffer from anxiety and this has my anxiety…
"cured" prostate cancer and now secondary bone cancer - what do we have to expect?
Hello, my father is 80 years old and had 6 years ago prostate cancer. He was operated and had no issues for the last 5 years. About a year ago during the routine checks the medical team observed a fast increase of his PSA values. After further exams he was diagnosed with secondary bone cancer. He started a chemo which he…
1 year post Davinci
Yesterday marked my one year milestone post Davinci! The time has flown by. Overall my recovery took slightly longer then I thought it might for the pain to reside. The usage of pads for the past year was the grand total of 1 pad! Levitra has been working great since about 3-4 months post surgery. Still getting better as I…
5 days Post Op
Day 5 post op and everything is going ok. I did make a call to the uro to ask a question. During bowle movements I have an overwhelming urge to pee along side the cath. I want to know if it ok to let it go or if I need to pinch it off. It would feel so good to let it pour out but I dont know yet. There has been a slight…
Ignorance, Hormone Therapy And PC Related Stuff
I have a good friend who I have been sharing a bit about my personal battle with PC and related side effects. He knew I was on the hormone shot but had no idea that men on the shot have no sex life. I told him sometimes the side effects of radiation and surgery also produce a sexless life. I would not be surprised if he…
Vitamin B6 Tied to Better Prostate Cancer Survival
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5800893/k.BDBA/Vitamin_B6_Tied_to_Better_Prostate_Cancer_Survival.htm Study shows links between survival and the vitamin as part of a balanced diet By Amy Norton Tuesday, Sept. 22 (Reuters Health) - Men with earlier-stage prostate cancer may have better survival odds if they get a…
Docs Shying Away From Drug That May Prevent Prostate Cancer
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.6183437/k.CC53/Docs_Shying_Away_From_Drug_That_May_Prevent_Prostate_Cancer.htm Erroneous fear that finasteride spurs more aggressive tumors has left some physicians wary, research shows By Steven Reinberg Thursday, Aug. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Even though a major study found that the…
Advice for newly diagnosed
My husband, age 62, was just diagnosed with prostate cancer: multifocal 3/12+,stage- cT1C, grade- Gleason 3+3=6. The doc gave him the options of watchful waiting, a couple of different choices of radiation treatments, or DaVince method of prostate removal. After having read lots of info, he is leaning toward removal. Any…
Prostate cancer Pathology Report
Could someone explain my pathology report i received today im worried. Clinical History Prostatectomy . Left and Right apical tissue . Histopathology. Macroscopic Description Specimen container labelled ‘ prostate ‘ . Please note, tissue was collected for tissue banking from the right mid zone and the left mid zone on…

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