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Prostate Cancer

Archives for June 2011

Dr VISIT
Thank You all , I just checked my lab results , Thank you Bob for telling me about the Sloan patient portal, the blood was taken at 5.00pm , and when I was home at 7.00 the news was good 0.05 psa same as my last test I am feeling Thankful ,
psa bounce after r/t
i just completed r/t last week. had a psa test done already and my psa has bounced up. was 4.3 starting therapy and is now 5.1. i just finished last friday, the 24th. the oncologist said it is common to have a bounce in psa right after r/t therapy. doc wants me to come back in 2 months for another psa test. i received a…
testosterone level
What would be a safe blood testosterone level for a CK treated PCa patient? Is a level below the minimum (220 ng/dl) considered safe. I've read that this low a level can increase heart attack risks in older men. Thanks/Jimmy
Taking the Cyberknife plunge (finally!)
Finished up my first Cyberknife treatment today after taking a curvy path. All went well and based on advice from other participants on this site, my 5 treatments will be conducted every other day. I drove home by myself after the 40 minute session and feel fine except for minor burning when urinating and minor urgency.…
Dr visit
I will be have my 6 month post surgery check up wed psa after surgery was undetectable , maybe I will get zeros again , I have been doing ok , no pads , had nerve sparing surgery , and I guess it could be worse , I had a hard time with Drug companies , filling prescriptions , just wanted to check in I guess I am a little…
Surprise! Being married improves prostate cancer survival
http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2011/06/27/surprise-being-married-improves-prostate-cancer-survival/ Surprise! Being married improves prostate cancer survival Posted on June 27, 2011 by Sitemaster It has been known for years that marital status impacts the likelihood of stage at diagnosis and survival in a number of…
Recent Proststate Surgery
I had my surgery done last Tuesday,June 21,2011. Dr said everything went very well.Besides the usual pain,and gas (grrrrrrrrr) all is good now.Getting cath removed this Friday,July 1st.hope that goes good.Right now my spirits and well being are very high,and i ntend on keeping them this way.If you want to talk,just post…
PSA5.2 , gleason 7 , 3 + 4 . T1C ,
A friend diagnosis PC , PSA5.2 , T1C ,55yrs old. First biopsy test 10 cores was normal. second biopsy test(2 cores are positive out of 10 cores): one core needle biopsy gleason 3+4=7 tumor occupies appx 5% of the biopsy, no capsular penetration the other core , for a minute focus of adenocarcioma composed of a few glands…
PSA 43.15 Gleason score (5+4) = 9 Ct & Bone scan show spreading
In April had 1st PSA level 43.15 Biopsy on May 20,2011 returned gleason score 9. On June 20,2011 had ct and bone scan return results of spreading to lymph nodes and speading to bone in pelvic, leg and spot on spine. What do I do? I'm 51 yrs old
Question about biopsy results
My last biopsy found one positive in 31 samples <5% G3+3=6. Am I right to assume that I could have a greater % of cancer and higher G in other areas of my prostate that the needles missed?
Scar Tissue
My husband had prostate cancer about 12 years ago. Shortly after his treatment, he was unable to urinate. His urologist did a procedure which moved some scar tissue and he was able to urinate fine until about two years ago. It happened again, and his doctor tried again to move the scar tissue. This time it didn't work so…
Exciting news to Share - Non Prostate Cancer related
I have a step daughter and a son that have both been accepted into medical School! My Son has been accepted into Cornell University Medical School NYC Starting Aug 19, 2011! My step daughter has been accepted into Loma Linda University Medical school Starting Aug, 4, 2011 plus she is getting married on July 19! My wife and…
Excellent News Today
As part of the Active Surveillance protocol that I am under, today I received the results from my third biopsy. There were six samples that were targeted using an MRI machine, and eleven that were random for a total of seventeen...............all were benign......I will be having another biopsy in two years, and at least a…
Ferriheme with MRI
Due to rising PSA #"s , following RRP on Oct. 2010(.03, .05, .06, will be having another PSA next week), I'm trying to sort through all the information about various follow-up therapy options. Dattoli Center in Florida uses MRI with Ferriheme to pinpoint cancer for radiation therapy. I cannot find anyone else using…
Still Waiting.....
Still waiting for my next U of MI apointment on July 18. My dripping have deminished as along as I sit still. I am hoping the AUS can be installed before July ends. That is what I am hoping for. I haven't been around for awhile. I am into this just waiting mode and, well, just waiting for July 18. Lots of new names here. I…
I have just been told I have PC, $M question what to do?
I am in the stressful process of deciding what to do-expectant management, operation, or radiation. PSA doubled in a year=3.9 to 8.8 then went down to 7.3. Free PSA .11%. First biopsy one atipical cell. 2nd biopsy normal. 3rd biopsy at Mayo (31 samples)=canser in one sample only, <5% of the one sample, right lobe. GS…
Friend's post RRP pathology report stage T0 ?!?
Hello all, A friend of mine received his pathology report three weeks after RRP, which found nothin. stage T0. His Gleason's score before surgery was 8 in 3/12 biopsy samples. His PSA was 9.6, Free PSA 20%. Age 58. Bone scan and endorectal MRI were clear (before surgery). How could it be? Have you heard of something like…
Human Vaccine Used to Cure Prostate Cancer in Mice
Human Vaccine Used to Cure Prostate Cancer in Mice Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110619133456.htm ScienceDaily (June 19, 2011) — Mayo Clinic investigators and collaborators from the United Kingdom cured well-established prostate tumors in mice using a human vaccine with no apparent side effects. This…
Recent Surgery now increased PSA
Hi everyone, I have a loved one that recently went through a RP 5/11/11. Gleeson of 8 T2C with known unclean borders on one side. Recheck of PSA one month after surgery showed a PSA of 0.42. He will now be starting radiation therapy in July as soon as he is cleared from surgeon. My question is 1) I know that a PSA score of…
Urge to pee after DaVinci
It's been almost eight months since my DaVinci surgery and all of my functions are nearly back to normal with one lingering problem that does not seem to get better. Prior to surgery, I usually had to get up several times during the night to pee. We assumed this was due to my enlarged prostate but now that it is gone, why…
Gleason 6; PSA 8.3; Stage 1 or 2.. concerned son looking for help
A concerned 21 year old son here is worried about his 57 year old dad. He just got diagnosed with cancer a day ago. I'm so worried and concern about his health and I'm trying to look for the best CURE for him... diagnosed with Gleason 6; PSA 8.3; Stage 1 or 2 I've been reading a couple of topics here in the forum and can't…
Function of lymph nodes?
Can anyone explain what is the negative aspect of removing lymph nodes during DaVinci surgery? That is, what is the function of lymph nodes and what happens when some of them are removed? Do we even need them? Is there a safe number to remove? Why don't surgeons just cut them all out while in there? My surgeon removed a…
Elevated PSA follow up
Hello again: I still need some wisdom and guidance with respect to addressing my re-occuring cancer. I have been told that I definatly have cancer again?? I have a really big concern. That is, where is it in my body and why do my Dr's. want to attack the prostate bed only. If it's not there they have only added to my…
Regular Brisk Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients
No kidding.... Research News Regular Brisk Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients Study found those who took them lowered chances of disease progression, death By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter Monday, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Prostate cancer patients who take brisk walks on a regular basis fare better than those who…
Half of Prostate Cancers Could Potentially Benefit From New Type of Cancer Drugs
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.7475967/k.6698/Half_of_Prostate_Cancers_Could_Potentially_Benefit_From_New_Type_of_Cancer_Drugs.htm?msource=jun11np&auid=8492180 Research News Half of Prostate Cancers Could Potentially Benefit From New Type of Cancer Drugs Work was a team effort led by PCF-funded investigator Dr.…
I received a "private message" on CSN-beware
I received a pretty bizzare "private message" today from a twisted indivual(s)...see below From: fermie To: bdhilton Subject: Re: discussing your cancer status Date: June 13, 2011 - 7:07am Many thanks for your reply.I glad you have been living healthy and cancer free since after your surgery and wish you remain cancer free…
Recurring Prostate Cancer after RP years ago
My husband had an RP in 1999. Gleason 8 found on biopsy. Cancer in one interior lobe, did not spread. Said on report that he had perineural invasion. Did not ask at that time, surgeon did not spare nerves as he said cancer "climbs" and majority of RP he has performed, cancer eventually returned. Five years later, his…
Elevated PSA
I am a new member and have some concerns. I am 67 and had an RP done 18 years ago. My PSA was undetectable for over 13 years. It then showed up @.3. I have been tested every quarter for the past 4+ years and the scores as follows. Starting 3/6/07 to 5/10/11. PSA/QTR PSA .3, .23, .19, .39, .51, .63, .76, .94, 1.22, 1.36,…
New study shows intermittent HT as effective as continuous HT
This report was apparently published today at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology... http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/227668.php
Flomax
At 10 months post CK, I occaisonnally experiance a weak or no stream upon awakening in the middle of the night. My CK nurse advised me to take Flomax on a daily basis. I really dont want to due to the side effects. Mainly stuffey or runny nose. Can anyone suggest an alternative that I can take and not on regular daily…

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