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Prostate Cancer

Archives for September 2010

radiation
I am scheduled to talk to a radiation oncologist on friday. Could those of you who opted for radiation versus removal let me know how it went and was it the right choice?
After surgery report
Made it through with flying colors - I was pale, then pink now a little more colorful. The surgery went well and Dr. was happy with the removal and very happy with the new connection for the bladder (hopefully that means good for incontinence recovery). This is day 5 after surgery (Tuesday) and each day is so much better…
BOB-tales- proton fellowship newsletter from LLU
Here is a link to the September 2010 newsletter from and for those who have been through or are considering proton therapy (especially at Loma Linda University Medical Center): http://www.protonbob.com/newsltr.asp Good reading. Enjoy.
Five years after IMRT
In 2005 I had a PSA level of 4.0. In 2006 I had the same and a biopsy was recommended. I had this done, 1 out of 12 samples showed cancer. I choose 8 weeks of IMRT theropy, nothing else. About 6 to 8 months after the original treatment, my PSA decreased to about .90 or maybe less. A year ago my PSA was 1.9 and on this past…
ed
i have not been on for awhile and was wondering how ed was doing have not seen a post from him. ed i hope you and trew are doing good. griff
PSA Test today :-( or could be a :-)
Took my PSA test today…. I hate this day and I hate the wait wondering if I get the call from the nurse or the dreaded call from my Doctor…..Anyway, I am heading down to the beach for a week for a little fishing while I await the call…This sucks…peace
Continence Recovery after Robotic Surgery
I had my robotic surgery on August 19th. My catheter came out 8 days later and my recovery has been no less than amazing from a wellbeing standpoint. I feel great. Lost a little weight which makes me look all the better. You will not believe the compliments I have received. I have returned to a very normal life. I do get a…
Prostate Cancer Act-PCF Encouraged by Introduction of New Prostate Cancer Legislation
Washington, DC September 15, 2010 As hundreds of prostate cancer researchers, advocates and supporters Advance on Washington this week and push for more progress in fighting the disease, the Prostate Cancer Foundation applauds the bipartisan prostate cancer legislation introduced on Tuesday by Senator Jon Tester of…
Swing Shift---wishing you the best
for a great treatment and results.......Ira
More Evidence Supporting AS for Low Risk PCa
This paper was published in Urology Today at www.urotoday.com. As other recent posts have suggested, it offers strong support of active surviellance as a viable treatment course for low risk prostate cancer in men. I found it interesting that 30 percent of the men in this study had urinary issues and that nearly 50%…
BIOPSY TOMORROW
I have my biopsy tomorrow. I have to get there one hour early to be given more antibiotics [in addition to the antibiotic pills given] as a precaution because I have been out of the country within the past 6 months. I am nervous as hell. Waiting for the results is going to be pure hell.
current bloomberg article - prostate screening fail to reduce cancer cases
Prostate Screening Fails to Reduce Cancer Cases, Fatalities, Study Finds By Eva von Schaper - Sep 14, 2010 4:01 PM PT Email Share Business Exchange Twitter Delicious Digg Facebook LinkedIn Newsvine Propeller Yahoo! Buzz Print Screening men for prostate cancer saves few lives and comes at the risk of unnecessary treatments,…
Very upset, Father's prostate cancer, can anyone help?
In 2001, my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with hormone therapy and radiation -- this brought his PSA to zero. Considered in remission with never a mention of watching for a reoccurrence. In 2008, his PSA spiked to .2. He was treated with hormone therapy again for 6 months which brought his PSA…
Do IADT Risks Outweigh Benefits?
Of real concern to me and, perhaps, others here is the following recently released article. Since Intermittent Androgen Deprivation Therapy (IADT) is the next planned treatment in my PCa journey, I would appreciate ANY comments/feedback "A new report published in the American Cancer Society journal, CA: A Cancer Journal…
Active Surveillance video on U-Tube for clinically localized prostate cancer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx-rrLBE2Ng&feature=player_embedded I hope that this will be informative. Ira Active Surveillance
Best Cancer Diet Site I have found to date
http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Delete/Dietary-Fat-and-Fatty-Acids.aspx At the bottom of each page you can get to the next diet subject matter for cancer diets ... Healthy Living-B
Post surgery PSA: 0.1 or <0.1 the target?
My post surgery PSA was 0.1. My doctor, who wants me to have follow up radiation, says the magic number is <0.1, that 0.1 says there is something there to measure. I've read other places that >0.1 says there is possibly something there. I'm having another PSA soon but wonder if 0.1 is something to worry about. Because I…
Acid Phosphatase
I am part of several studies but was curious as to who had an elevated Acid Phosphatase test prior to treatment? Mine was in normal ranges…many thanks and best to all
radiation systitus
in case u don't know what it is (?) it's massive amounts of blood coming out of ur bladder & horrendous bladder contractions. if anyone has had it, i would appreciate ANY feedback. i have discussed w/Urologist & Oncologist, so i am somewhat educated about it. BUT, that doesn't make it any easier to deal with. aside from…
Larry
Sent you an email..
Recently diagnosed, need advice from survivors
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on August 7th, 2010 after going through a prostate biopsy. I'm 59, with recent biopsy results showing 1 of 12 positive, with 8% of the core tissue involved; Gleason of 3+3=6, previous PSA was 2.9 in Dec 2009, last PSA was 4.1 in June 2010, nothing on DRE, no family history with PC,…
Advanced Prostate Cancer
I needed some advice and found this website to be very helpful. I have been reading all the posts and I wish everyone here the best of luck with their teatments. I pray for a cure. My father-in-law was diagnosed with prostate cancer November 2009 and he was on hormone treatment and finished radiation in May 2010.…
I think Kongo should write a book or....
...perhaps a story for Reader's Digest outlining what prostate cancer patients go through from their initial diagnosis all the way through treatment. I'm serious. He has consistently provide a wealth of information that should be shared from a patients point of view. Can I get an Amen here?
Guess who is with Ira?
Today, Kongo and I met and had a great lunch and conversation...........it was especially enjoyable for me since Kongo paid....... Let us know if anyone else in the area would like to meet....ie. mrspjd,...it would be fun to get together. Ira P.S. By the way, if you have a problem knowing who is who, Kongo is the better…
Biking
My brother posts to this forum and said I might get an answer to my biking question here. I had my prostate removed about a year and a half ago. Each time I try to ride there has been some pain; however, recently the pain has really diminished. I have recently taken short rides with no bad results, and I would like to up…
cancer treatment center of america
anyone have experience with these hospitals
the new psa 0.01 again yahoo
Just got the 9 month psa 0.01 again thank heavens for that .all in all things really improving in all areas still dribble a bit when I sneeze or cough but all in all dry Ed issues not to bad half normal erections without the pills somtimes better almost 2/3rds enough to keep me and the wife happy still use the odd ciala…
Just Diagnosed...
Hello Guys. Definitely not happy to be here, but after reading your posts for a couple of days I appreciate the wealth of experience represented here, and would welcome your thoughts. Here is my deal: I'm 56, with recent biopsy results showing 1 of 12 positive, with 5-10% of the core tissue involved; Gleason of 3+3=6, last…
Tertiary pattern 5
Had robotic prostatectomy on 8/26/10 I am 63 years old. Nerves were spared (hope that wasn't a mistake). Pathology results were 4+3=7 w/ tertiary pattern 5. Luckily margins and lymph node sampling negative with tumor involving 25% of prostatic tissue. Anybody like this out there? Getting mixed reports on relevance of…
Please, If I may ask
I am a wife with breast cancer, I would like to ask all of you if you don't mind. What were your symptoms that led you to investigate if you had prostate cancer or not. My husband is 56 next month and he complains of a weak stream and not being able to empty his bladder. No pain blood or anything just them two symptoms. I…

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