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Prostate Cancer

Archives for March 2011

Medicare To Cover Provenge
Just saw this article which should be of interest to those of us over 65 and suffering from more advanced PCa: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ProstateCancer/25648
My second ZERO in eleven years surviving prostate cancer
I just got the second ZERO in eleven years surviving prostate cancer. This is joyful news but can I celebrate it? The PSA came out as 0.07 ng/ml and the Testosterone 28 ng/dl. These values are lower from a PSA=1.0 and T= 376, taken before HT in Nov 2010. A brief chronology of PSAs along eleven years was like this; Apr…
Had the Urinary Sphincter Installed and Loving it!
I am 50 yo and after almost two years of kegals and incontinence (3 to 4 full pads a day + occasional accidents), I finally had enough. I went to my urologist and asked about the sling. He indicated that the sling was for more of the slow leaker and would not be as effective for someone who leaked like I did. We then…
Short Course of Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival
Short Course of Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival: Study Coupled with radiation, six months of treatment improved odds in locally advanced cases, researchers found.…
Prostate Cancer Spreads to Bones by Overtaking the Home of Blood Stem Cells
Great news and article http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.6662483/k.3AAA/Prostate_Cancer_Spreads_to_Bones_by_Overtaking_the_Home_of_Blood_Stem_Cells.htm?msource=mar11np&auid=8032243
PCa and statins
Since I have PCa and have to be on statins for cholestrol control, I took this article as a positive ... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110323104727.htm
Bleeding issues
I have been doing the cath thing now since Sept 1. I was nice and clear- no scar tissue- on my Jan 3 appointment at U of MI. I am now cathing every 3rd day for March. ON thursday morning I felt a tiny bit of resistence when cathing and i have been bleeding now for three days. Fearing scar tissue is returning I cathed…
A long walk to Freedom.
Greetings to all of you. A quick recap of how I ended up here: Diagnosed in June 2009 with a radical prostatectomy performed on the 9 Sept 2009 (54 years young at the time). This is now 18 months behind me. Unfortunately my last psa count has risen from 0.2 to 0.44. I had a meeting with my specialist after the first non…
Radical prostatectomy versus watchful waiting
I was on another forum and a member posted a link to an interesting Scandinavian trial that I thought others may be interested in reading: The link to the charts: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/images?term=18695132[PMID] The article: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2518167
Six Months - Post CK Update
Well, just took my 3rd PSA test six months following my last CK treatment at UCSF on 9/22/10. Let me preface by saying that my PSA scores have been very disconcerting because I experienced weird spikes following my biopsy in Jan 2010 and after CK treatment in Sept 2010, but, although the readings are NOT as low as I'd like…
Still able to reproduce?
I had a vasectomy thirty years ago and DaVinci surgery six months ago. I am 58 and healthy--my gal and I are considering invitro fertilization because we heard that I still may be producing sperm. Given the time span, is this possible? If so, what does this involve and what does it cost?
Things are going good
Well it has been almost 2 years since my surgery....and after almost 40 years with Harley Davidson, at age 57, I have retired... Monday was my official date....We figured we had enough to live like we wanted.... so adios...TIME TO TRAVEL MORE OFTEN. I still have some leaking, not much, I will wear a pad on occasion if…
Three month post davinci PSA
I had davinci procedure on Dec. 15. Post operation pathology report confirmed "extra prostratic extention". Six week follow-up PSA was .030. Three month follow-up PSA is .050. I am scheduled to see my urologist mid April. My feeling is not to be concerned, just keep checking PSA to see if there is any pattern &/or…
I am SO happy I just had to share this with all my brothers
Here's my story. 8/10/07 PSA 4.8 Biopsy revealed cancer 11/9/07 PSA 3.5 Brachytherapy "scheduled" for Kaiser in Roseville, CA 01/4/08 PSA 3.4 1/10/08 Brachythrapy actually performed 4/10/08 PSA 1.1 7/09/08 PSA 0.4 10/7/08 PSA 0.2 01/8/09 PSA 0.4 07/2/09 PSA 0.5 8/31/09 PSA 0.7 12/7/09 PSA 0.8 7/14/10 PSA 1.0 Starting to…
Robot surgery Dr. recomendations Kaiser Sacramento/ Northern California
Just found out about 4 months ago I have prostate cancer. My PSA is 13 (3+3) and had biopsy with 18 core samples. One showed 5% cancer. I was leaning to the seeds but now am considering removal. Does anyone have a recomendation for a Dr in the Sacramento area or Bay area? Any advise would be appreciated. Dave
Just completed my 5th and last Cyberknife treatment!!
Finally after many set backs I completed my CK treatments!! The side affects to date are not bad. The worst one is the bladder irritation and have worked through the discomfort with Ibiprofin and Tylanol. Did get a script in case the pain during urination gets worse. Was told that it would take about 2 to 3 weeks for all…
Death of a friend
I received word this morning that a friend of mine in Canada died yesterday from his fight with Colon cancer. I had never met Jamie in person but we have corresponded many times via email discussing cancer, our journeys and treatments. He was diagnosed with Colon cancer about the same time I found out about my prostate…
Refusal of Treatment/Prostate Cancer
My father in law is 88 years old and was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in January. He has just told his children of his diagnosis. He refuses treatment of any kind. He has not been back to the doctor since he was told of his diagnosis. He told his children that if he is going to die he will die on his own terms. He won't…
Pomegranate Juice
Costco is now carring Langers-Fresh Pressed All Pomegranate Juice For $6.49 (sure beats Pom)....100% pomegranate juice rom US grown Fresh pomegranates Not From concentrate...Funny what I get excited about
sample letter to congress on this matter
March 16, 2011 [recipient address was inserted here] Dear [recipient name was inserted here], I write to you today to ask for your support to fund the Prostate Cancer Research Program at the Department of Defense and all of the programs of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. The Prostate Cancer Research…
It’s time to badger Congress — yet again, pretty please!
How many of you have seen the report posted about Senator McCain’s desire to eliminate the Prostate Cancer Research Program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) — one of the most successful prostate cancer research initiatives. Now you can work with the rest of the advocacy community to…
Taking Lupron & Flutamide, but Flutamide Failed moving on to Casodex
My Dad is 80 years young. 1.5 years ago he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. It had already metastasized to his lower back area on the bone. His PSA was 550 upon his diagnosis. He was immediately put on the Lupron shot every 4 month and Flutamide administered by pill daily. The PSA went down to 1.6 and that…
First anniversary after surgery
Today March 15 marks the first anniversary since my prostate removal. I thank God for being cancer free, continent since day one and for making erratic progress in the ED department. Having high blood preessure and high cholesterol has slowed my progress in the ED area. I am able to have useable woodies with or without out…
male sling
Is anyone considering the male sling for incontinence?
Just found out I've got Prostate Cancer
Hi everyone I just turned 53 3/2/11 on March 11 I was told I have Prostate Cancer. It all started when I went to the Doctor because my right testicle was hurting.Had blood,urine test done along with PSA test.Doctors nurse called and told me I needed to get and 2nd opinion because my PSA was slightly elevated.I talked to my…
never give up
found this wonderful site by accident,I was diagnosed 1999 with prostate cancer which already left the prostate,but not aggressively-but no operation.consultant put me on lupron which was just coming out.got down from 67 to 0.4, after 9 years following dynamic test shot up from 6 to 19.0 so now on casodex as well-it works…
Two of Five Cyberknife treatments completed
Have just completed my second CK treatment and so far so good. The only noticable affect so far is when I need to void late at night. The start up is labored and the stream is weak. This is not the same during the daytime hours, the voiding process is normal. By normal, it is the same as it was prior to start of CK…
Another AUS800 thread or Pad Diary III
I was in to see my local uro yesterday. My PSA is .007 14 months after radiation and two years after surgery. Here is the AUS part of this thread dealing with a new fear. I weigh every pad and record it. I have been doing that since Sept.1. I am noticing a gradual improvement in wetness. Say from an average urine weight of…
Nothing here
Just another double post.
Proton Therapy, Gleason 7, 28 Treatments
It has been recommended to me, that since one biopsy core has been evaluated at a Gleason 7, the other two being Gleason 6, (PSA 4.5) that a proton therapy course of treatment should be 28 treatments, rather than the normal 40 treatments, with the 28 treatments being accompanied by a higher proton radiation dose. Does this…

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