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Abdominal/Incision Pain After daVinci Surgery ? (Hernia?)
Hello… I am 59, and about 6 weeks past a daVinci prostatectomy surgery. My “plumbing” recovery is moving along pretty well, but I have lingering abdominal muscle aches in the vicinity of one of the incision/portholes (upper left, the one close to the bottom of the ribcage). It is not overwhelming pain, but rather a steady…
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Thanks Vets
Thanks to all of the Vets who gave so much to so many.
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Radical Prostatectomy Oct 2009 PSA rising & spread
Mr friend had a radical prostatectomy in Oct 2009 and it had spread to the muscle. PSA was low at first but the last 2 PSA tests have risen both from the previous year and came in at .11 and now doctor is suggesting radiation of 39 treatments. He will not begin them until he has another PSA test in Aug. as he does not…
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Melatonin
I have a Gleason 9 and have been fully radiated. 58 years old. I've have strong reactions to the Lupron but found out accidentally and with a little experimenting with dose that I can reduce my hot flashes and night sweats to zero or almost zero. It has required my using 24 mg of melatonin nightly 1/2 hour prior to bed.…
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Brisk walks fight prostate cancer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13518537 Men who have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer can help keep their disease at bay by taking brisk walks, claim researchers. Based on their observations, men who power walk for at least three hours a week can halve how much their cancer will grow and spread over the next…
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just diagnosed with prostate cancer, what to do?
My Doctor just informed me that I have prostate cancer. PSA was 7.5 and after a biopsy my Gleason Score is 7. I was recommended that my options are surgery to remove the prostate or radiation. I am 58, and not really wanting the surgery but I do not know what other choices are out there. The side effects are a worry.…
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Recall of AMS 800
I was scheduled to have the AMS 800 implanted in July. My urologist's appointment scheduler called today and informed me that the gadget has been recalled because a correction needs to be made to the pump. My appointment has been cancelled and will be rescheduled when replacement equipment becomes available. This may be in…
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My first Post Treatment PSA resutts!
Just got a call from my Oncologist and wanted to share with all the results of my first post treatment PSA results. My pre-treatment PSA was 4.4 and my post treatment PSA was a 1.2! It appears that I had a good response to the Cyberknife treatment process. My next lab work is scheduled for September and I will post those…
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i pushed my dad to go for a biopsy, will i regret it?
hi everybody, last month my dad PSA was 13 and the doctor felt that there is a hard lump in his prostate, the doctor asked him to go for a biopsy but my dad didn`t agree and said that he will see another doctor, i did a lot of research in th internet and found that biopsy is necessary, so i spoke with him and asked him to…
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PSA rising under hormone therapy and swelling in leg with pain
My father aged(57) was diagonosed with Prostate Cancer with bone metasis in JAn 2010 with Gleason score(3+4).He is undertaking treatment in Mumbai,INDIA.He underwent tetis removal and started Hormone Therapy by taking Bicalutamide table,he underwent Radiation therapy for pain relif in his back in March 2010,for a year his…
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Smoking Might Raise Odds for Prostate Cancer's Return
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.7323861/k.D2DF/Smoking_Might_Raise_Odds_for_Prostate_Cancers_Return.htm?msource=may11np&auid=8371475 Study found that smokers had steeper rise in blood PSA levels, a harbinger of recurrence Monday, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- In men who've had their prostate surgically removed due to…
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Surgery Viable for Advanced Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.7323871/k.461A/Surgery_Viable_for_Advanced_Prostate_Cancer_Study_Finds.htm?msource=may11np&auid=8371415 Having had surgery...this is promising! After removal of their prostate gland, 80% of patients survived 20 years Tuesday, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Surgery to remove the prostate…
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Denosumab May Prolong Metastasis-Free Survival in Men with High-Risk Prostate Cancer
New data presented at the American Urological Association Conference Santa Monica, CA, May 17, 2011 —– Data on the use of denosumab (Xgeva) to improve bone metastases-free survival in men with high-risk prostate cancer was presented at the American Urological Association conference today for the first time. If approved by…
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Prostate Cancer
In Dec of 2010, my husband was told that his PSA count went from a 6 in 2009 to a 20. We were never notified about this 6 in 2009, so we were very surprised, not to mention very upset. On Dec 23, 2010, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He had a radical prostatectomy on Feb 1 and also had 13 lymphnodes removed with 1…
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Choosing Cyberknife
Diagnosed in March, 2011, this site was a wonderful complement to my individual study as to which course to take. Much appreciation to Kongo, Swingshiftworker, Silverfox and others who have consolidated their data and efforts in helping to make a complex decision slightly less difficult. I am 62, Gleason 6, 2/12 cores…
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help understanding biopsy report
1. "short and fragmented prostatic tissue cores show benign prostatic tissue with chronic inflammation, atrophic changes and focal basal cell hyperplasia." - what does it mean?? (chronic inflammation, atrophic changes and focal basal cell hyperplasia) 2. "Immunostain for p-63 (cores n2, 4, 6) supports morphological…
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Differences of Opinion
Age at diagnosis 64 PSA 30 RP (robotic) Jan 09 Pathology Report Gleason 4+4, (pre-path. disease in 2 cores) Tumor 3.4 x 1.3 x 1.2 = 5.5 cm3 Predom. left and right anterior apex-mid prostate Tumor focally involves capsule – 0 extension PT2cN0MX, Stage II Neg seminal vesicle, lymph nodes and margins Perineural invasion…
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10 Myths and Misconceptions About Prostate Cancer
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.7425707/k.7A02/10_Myths_and_Misconceptions_About_Prostate_Cancer.htm?msource=may11adv&auid=8373209 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Prostate Cancer By Dan Zenka, Senior Vice President, Communications With the identification of more than 25 types of prostate cancer by PCF-funded…
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study ..coffee drinking and prostate cancer
The Harvard School of Public Health did a study among 48,000 men over the last 12 years. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-checkup/post/coffee-drinking-may-cut-prostate-cancer-risk/2011/05/16/AFLCzl5G_blog.html
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New Study fuels debate
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704681904576319851345200430.html?KEYWORDS=cancer+screening
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Urologist vs Oncologist - who's right????
Hello all, I've been diagnosed with prostate cancer last month. I've consulted with multiple urologists and oncologists which gave me different treatments. Urologists recommends radical surgery to remove all prostate and lymph nodes. They say there is a chance of curing the disease. They said that after surgery, according…
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Extensive bone mets
Hi. My dad was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is a Gleason 8 with extensive bone mets. He is 66 years ols with a lot of life to live. I have been reading these blogs for the past 2 months and have found a lot iof comfort from reading all of your stories. My dad never went to the doctor until he had lost 30+…
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Another ZERO
Got my PSA test results back and I am still ZERO after surgery 2 years and 2 months ago. As we all know, this is one test you want a zero. JR
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"What if Cannabis Cured Cancer"
Something to think about...Following the screening of the documentary, "What if Cannabis Cured Cancer" at the 2010 Sausalito Film Festival, four distinguished panelists take the stage to discuss the film and its implications for cancer treatment. They inclu... http://wn.com/What_if_Cannabis_Cured_Cancer
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Life after Eligard etc.
I had my supposedly last injection of Eligard a few months ago. My question is how long does it take to get this stuff out of the body and return to normal, or has it damaged the testicles beyond hope and the ED is permanent? Drugs like Viagra are expensive and not covered by most insurance. I guess they figure sex is not…
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Relationship between Gleason and PSA velocity
Do you know of any known relationship or a research of this? (I'm looking for a connection between the two, like G7-> PSA elevation of 2 each year or so...) Thanks in advance!
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Bone Mestastsis
Does prostrate cancer that has mestastis to bones go to organs as well?
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Gleason Score of 7
Hello- Just diagnosed wGleason Score of 7 (4+3) I'm afraid and indecisive about whether or not to use the robotic procedure method or go the open surgery route. Please help. Thanks in advance for giving me hope.:-)
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Latest Update on the AUS Option
I was in to see my Dr at the U of MI today- May 9. Everything looks neat and clean all the way up to the bladder. I just love those scopes!! the doctor paused at the sphincter and showed me mine in its relaxed position- slightly opened and then he and she (two docs) had me do a kegel so I could see how it looks shut.…
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Biopsy
Two questions: 1. When I receive the biopsy slides, is it possible to examine them (for Gleason score) without a microscope? If not, what microscope is needed to be able to see the cells structure and evaluate Gleason score? 2. How much Gleason 3 and 4 are difference (in the eye)? I want to know the possibility that the…