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ED therapy/ pump
Hi, I had a nerve sparing radical prostatectomy about 1 1/2 years ago. I am now 41. After the surgery my doctor told me that there were at least 3 options to deal with erectile dysfunction; the pump, injections, and oral meds. He started me on a low dose of viagra because he said that has been shown to increase the…
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Peyronie’s disease - plaque on penis / maybe from injections...
Hello all. I am 1 year and 2 months out from having my prostate removed from Cancer. I am doing well. PSA is not detectable - bladder doing really well - little or no dribbling. I have just been diagnosed with Peyronie's Disease! This is plaque that builds up on the penis. PA said it could be caused by the injections for…
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Nutrition Consultation -- PCa and Cholesterol
I just had a consultation w/a nutrition specialist at UCSF to see if there's anything I could do to decrease my PSA and cholesterol levels through diet. I've read and seen all of the common advice about both problems but didn't think it would hurt to get specific advice. There are other threads here about PCa & diet but I…
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I am a case study at U of MI
I never mentioned it before, but at my last visit to the U of MI this month a reseacher was waiting for me at the check in window. I had been selected as a research project. I know bladder neck invasion is not that common and statistically the outcomes aren't that good, either, but there just isn't that many numbers in any…
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Kaiser Insurance- I need help with this
Ex husband was diagnose with prostrate cancer in 2007. He had the seeds. Oct of 2010, He started having to walk with crutches. He went to Kaiser several times they told him it was his sciatic nerve. I decided to take him to the emergency room only to find out that it was prostrate cancer that metastases to the bones with…
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Ice Cream may help to combat Side-effects in Cancer Patients
Today the Euronews on TV commented as I quote “ Normally, eating ice cream is simply a pleasurable pastime. Now, it’s believed it could help combat the side-effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients. Scientists in New Zealand have been working on a special kind of dessert called Recharge, which uses active ingredients…
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suprapubic catheter for PC incontinemce
This is my first post but have read disscusion board for quite awhile. I am 5 yr. post radiation (IMRT) and Cryo surgery and intermittent hormone deprivation with rising PSA after radiation and cryo surgery treatments. Initial 12 of 14 biopsies positive and Gleason 8. Incontinence and voiding issues becoming more severe…
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increase in psa 7 years after seeds
Seeds for prostate cancer 7 years ago. Last year PSA in January was 0.36, in June 0.35 and now 0.4. Should I worry? Had PSA done every 6 months, is there a need to have it done more often?
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REMEEX adjustable Male Sling
Is anyone familar with this product. It has been used in Europe for years. Don't know if it is available in the US. Thamks Ted
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Two Recent Studies
During a 6-month post CyberKnife visit yesterday, my radiologist took pains to commend two recent studies to me with strong encouragement to give them serious attention. Although both of these studies have been mentioned in previous posts by various members, I thought it would be worthwhile to mention them again here. The…
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PSA comming down
My final CK treatment was last August and had my first check-up with RO yesterday. Great news...PSA is down to 2.1. It was 7.5 at time of diagnosis...They want me to have another PSA test in 3 months and then again in another 6 months if the numbers continue to fall... After that, he said that once a year should be…
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Marijuana and Terminal Cancer
I entered hospice back in May of 10. Tumors in spine, hips, arms, legs, etc. Controlling pain is the hardest part of it all. The morphine alone was not enough at first but with a high dose of the steriod dexmetazone I was able to keep the pain down. By August it was taking about 1800 mg. morphine, a morphine patch, the…
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Post surg,post radiation, post lupron. PSA begining to rise.
Back again. Davinci June 2009. Gleason 9. Pre PSA 17. Post PSA 7 then 8. 4cm tumor found in pelvic lymph. Had 38 radiation treatments Jan 2010 combined with Lupron therapy 3 shots. OCt 2010 PSA 0.02 Nov. 2010 PSA 0.04 Dec PSA .4 CLean bone and ct in Nov 2010. Called today to make appointment. Does Anyone have any input…
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Rising and unstable PSA post RT
I am a 60 year old African American male diagnosed with prostate cancer (PSA 8.5) in October of 2002. Had RT on January 21, 2003. Gleason score was 6 (3+ 3), all margins were clear but there was Perineural invasion (PNI). My RT side effects were brief and minimal. My PSAs were >0.1 for almost 7 years. Then rose to 0.2 in…
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Which to treat first --stress incontinence vs. over-active bladder?
I've posted on another topic -- Interstim vs. Botox -- but want to inquire now about the order in which treatment should proceed for stress incontinence AND over-active bladder (I've been told that I have both, and that they should be treated separately (because the treatments are different). It hasn't become clear (at…
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Sollen feet
My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 5 years ago and it has spread to his bones and some Lymphnodes(I think). He won't go into detail about it with me but I know it's terminal. He recently went on a road trip from Ontario to Florida with my sister and her husband and since he left, his feet and ankles have…
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PSA continues to increase after treatment
Last Jan I was diagnosed with a PSA of 14. My biopsy had a Gleason of 8-9 on one half of my prostate, the other side was normal. I had multiple scans and MRI's but no cancer outside the prostate was found. I had seeding followed by 44 radiation treatments. My PSA went to 15 and then 2 months later dropped to 14.…
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lymphedema resulting from RP, and effects from radiation
I broached this in a previous post I started, but the discussion veered away, so I'll try again. About a year after my RP, I developed lymphedema of the feet and ankles. Although my urologist/surgeon was somewhat in denial that this was a result of the surgery, which removed about a dozen lymph nodes, it was clear enough…
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Avodart vs. time
Hello all, First day here and already my third post. You can count on me to be actively engaged in sharing with you whatever I learn, and I hope you will reciprocate. This post is about Avodart (Dutasteride, 0.5 mg). The Oncologist that my Urologist referred me to is suggesting Brachytherapy (see implant). My fist and only…
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Newby seeking advice
Hello all, I just posted this on the "blog side" of this network, but not knowing where the audience is, I decided to post here as well. It's long for a discussion/chat board, but I decided that more is better at this point. In October, I had a routine blood test. PSA came back at 3.09, not alarming, but up from 2.90 just…
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4 More Months
I was in to see Dr Latini at U of MI today. My 4rd visit with her. I was hoping to hear her say she could install the AUS next week. Nope. Never happened. I got to watch the trip up to into my bladder. Talk about exciting photography!!! Wow! Still lots of healing needs to be done. I see Dr. Latini again in 4 months- on May…
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Blood test to spot cancer gets big boost from J&J
May not be recent news for all but still exciting in my book!!!!!! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_med_cancer_blood_test By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer Marilynn Marchione, Ap Medical Writer – 1 hr 38 mins ago BOSTON – A blood test so sensitive that it can spot a single cancer cell lurking among a billion healthy…
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radical prosectomey jan4 2011
I will be going in tomorrow radical prosectomey lymph nodes seminal vessels , and havent spoke to anyone who has had this surgery
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It's a start....
BOSTON — A blood test so sensitive that it can spot a single cancer cell lurking among a billion healthy ones is moving one step closer to being available at your doctor's office. Boston scientists who invented the test and health care giant Johnson & Johnson will announce Monday that they are joining forces to bring it to…
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PSA13/Gleason6/61y.o. ...
has the cancer spread? please advise on what to expect after the open surgery? thanks in advance, good people!
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Hubby update
Hubby is at 7 months and about 1 week out - one month ago he joined the WOODY club!! YES! Needs Cialis for that but its ok! Fully continent except right now has had a horrible cold and cough - the coughing has occasionally caused a few leaks but nothing bad. We are so happy and thrilled also that his last PSA was zero.…
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My oncologist called me today (yea on A Sunday)
My oncologist called me today (yea on A Sunday) and hearing his voice my stomach dropped to the floor…..Needless to say he scared the $%$@*&$^ out of me just hearing his voice! He told me he was in his office doing some catch up and wanted to tell me I had another ZERO and to keep eating my “Sardines” but to make sure I…
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Radiation Risk Calculator
http://www.xrayrisk.com/ Do not know the “accuracy” of this calculator (consider the source) but it does give me an idea right now but I am looking further into this CT question of mine… Best to all
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Sling effectivness
I had my prostate removed 8 years ago and am cancer free but am still leaking enough to use 1 to 2 pads/day. My urologist recommends the AMS Advance Male Sling or the Virtue Male Sling on his website. I am currently scheduled to have a sling procedure done on 1/11/11 and he favors the AMS Sling. I would appreciate hearing…