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Prostate Cancer

Archives for June 2011

quesion about intermittent HT
Hi guys, So here's an update on my dad along with a question that has been perplexing us: After a 10 year remission, his PSA started going up reaching 5.89 in January. I think his Gleason score was 6, maybe 7. A possible lymph node (one node was enlarged on the CT scan) involvement was noted, but his bones were clear. He's…
Worried about my friend
Hi, I have a close friend who has had a little trouble in the past with his prostate but nothing serious. Now, they have found tumors in three places in his prostate. He is waiting for results of bone scan and full body scan on the 15th. I've had other friends develop prostate cancer for whom radiation worked well, but I'm…
Father aged 75 is diagnosed with Gleason 9. Is CyberKnife Treatment an option as it is still localiz
Hello, My dad has been diagnosed to have Prostate Cancer with Gleason score of 9 with PSA level of 8.81. The cancer is localized and has not spread to other parts of the body or Bone. This is confirmed with MRI, CT scan and PET Scan. The doctors recommended Radiation Therapy and Harmonal Therapy. For Radiation therapy is…
Rising PSA post RP and SRT, what mix of HT to use
Hi , I was diagnosed with PC in 12/07 biopsy glesson 3+4=7 pre RP PSA 8.9. post op pathology Glesson 4+3=7, negative margins, nodes and seminal vessals clear with small extraa capsular extension. PSA fell to 0.04 after 6 months but then began to rise and was 0.16 by 12/08, and SRT was recomended. Started SRT in 01/09 PSA…
How much is a robotic prostatectomy in Atlanta?
Having a hard time getting an answer, getting "ALL IN" costs between 35 - 55K, older posts seem too expensive (50K+) for pre-op, surgery and follow up radiation. Help please.
Zeros are good!
Thought I'd post an update. I went in for my 3 month post surgery checkup and my PSA was >0.03--undetectable! Always great to hear! In addition, my wife went in for her biannual mammogram (she is a breast cancer survivor since 2008) and it was clear as well. A great day!! As a reminder, I had an open radical prostatectomy…
Could someone unconfuse me..........
I live in the UK. We have Public (free) Medical Services. The following is my recent Prostate Medical History April 2010 A & E – Urinary Retention Overnight stay - Catheterised DRE - normal but enlarged - Initial Diagnosis - BPH Prescribed: Tamsulosin (Flowmax) No subsequent issues Follow up - July/August 2010 Urology…
Radical Prostatectomy - in depth questions
Hello, I have some questions about the Radical Prostatectomy (open, not robotic) surgery details: 1. What is PLND? I've read that it relates to lymph nodes test, but could't find if it's something that is done during the surgery or after? And what does this test mean? how accurate is it? Is it being done on every surgery…
Time for an update
It has been quite a while since I last updated you on my husband's journey with stage IV prostate cancer. He took a break from chemo in late January in order to have radiation on his bladder. The cancer had spread there, and they wanted to get it stopped right away. He had been having severe pain, and it turns out, that…
Worried Sick About My Dad Aged 65 (Ireland)
My Dad is 65 and has had a Radical Prostatectomy 10 yrs ago. He recently went this his Doctor (New young doctor) as his other Doctor has retired about 1 yr or 2 years ago and his PSA was checked and came back as 4.5 and obviously he was worried sick, retested him and again it came back the same he also had rectal…
Anybody familiar with Dr. Dattoli's center in Sarasota, FL ??
Due to PSA rising after RRP in Dec. 2010, I am looking for the best follow-up radiation. Any info will be appreciated. As well as other recommendations. After checking his website, I'm not sure about the advantages of his different tests including "color flow doppler ultrasound" and "DART (Dynamic Adaptive Radio Therapy)".…
Treatment Options
Hello VGamma and others: I can't tell you how much I appreciate the information and links you gave me. Everyone at this site has been so helpful. I am close to completing my homework now and a decision is in sight. I just met with Dr. Vipul Patel in Celebration, FL and will visit the Proton facility in JAX in the next…
Side effects from xgeva and firmagon
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has taken xgeva in combination w/firmagon. My dad has advanced pca with extensive bone mets. He had 1 shot of lupron in march then was switched to firmagon to avoid the tumor flare from Lupron. He had his second shot of firmagon and second xgeva shot 13 days ago, he had severe nausea…
half way thru IMRT
half point today of 36 treatments. doing well except my anus is really getting sore. i bought some charmin freshmates which really helps. any tips for the soreness?

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