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Prostate Cancer

Archives for July 2011

brachythearpy and still catherizing after one year
Had a prostate size of 65mm. Took fenestride for 8mons to shrink prostate for brachythearpy. One year after procedeure I am unable to empty my bladder and must catherize 3 times a day a turp has been recommended is anyone experiencing similiar condition.
Recent robotic prostatectomy - very successful!
Just found and joined the network today to share my success story for those out there facing surgery and the unknown. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 5 months back and am 49 years old. Although the cancer was only found in one of my biopsy samples, I elected for removal given my age. My Gleason score was 3+3.…
Short one
growing up quick. Unfortuatly I don,t get left alone. I had gone in to check my PSA(didn,t get seen for an hour). Was told the PSA was higher than normal .Next thing you know (the next day) Iam laying nude on a table and dye for a CT is getting inserted into my penis so the bladder can show up and some kind of cream (with…
good information here about IMRT ,thanks
I was especially glad to see that your psa could go down(Iam on my 7th session of a 39 day session of IMRT) I suspect erectile dysfuntion has set in although I can still get hard.Previous RP operation to remove prostate. Sad to say I never fathered any children(none that I know of)not a big deal because it really doesn,t…
Bent penis
After surgery and radiation in 2009 I feel great with the cancer apparently at bay, however my sex life has been diminished with less then good erections & reduced size & the bent penis...mine appears "pinched in the middle. I have heard it affects many prostate victims. They sell "traction tools for a fix but I am…
I'm A new member and need a concise answer to my question Firmagon vs Lupron?
I went through radiation therapy and am now on Firmagon after my initial shot of Lupron. Which one is less "horrendous" This is not a life worth living!! Weak and dizzy, hot flashes etc. Reaction to Firmagon shot itself was not bad. I have lots of pains worse than that one. WIll I be more comfortable in the long run with…
PSA rising
Hi everybody. I was diagnosed with PC back in late March.It all started with my Right testicle was hurting so I went to the doctor to get checked out.I'm 53 and my first PSA in 2008 was 3.5 doc told me now it's 4.9 and sent me to a urologist he put me on Antibiotics and Psa went down to 4.5 but he still wanted to do a…
no modesty during IMRT (please don,t laugh)
If Iam not mistaken one of the female techs did say take everything off put on clinic supplied pants(draw string) oh leave on your T shirt and socks I I was instructed how to lay on the table under the IMRT thing (I.ll get the name down) and put your legs in the mold.One of the girls getting you ready says pull yor pants…
cancer outside the gland
My husband, age 51, was diagnoised with prostate cancer in March 2011, gleason score 7. Had a biopsy, 6 from each side, one came back positive. He had robotic surgery to remove his prostate last week. We got the results today. They said cancer was worst than they thought and it was stage III, found cancer on both sides of…
Humana Subscribers: did you get CK approval?
My name is Hagit Limor. I'm a reporter for the ABC affiliate in Cincinnati. I'm looking for anyone with Humana coverage who got approval for CK for prostate cancer treatment. Was it part of your standard coverage or did you have to fight for an exception? Or did you pay out of pocket? Please email me your answers to…
Doctor Recommendations in SE?
Hello all, Recently diagnosed with stage T1C PC. I'm in the research phase now meeting with Surgeons and Radiation Oncologists and considering many treatments. I live in Southern Tennessee and am looking for Doctor (surgeon and radiation) recommendations in Nashville, Huntsville, Birmingham or Atlanta. Thanks in advance, JT
AUS and medical Alert ID
For those with the AUS 800- What is the wording on your medical alert ID? I am getting ready to order mine and I am wondering just what it should say.
prostate cancer cure
In august 2007 I was diagnosed in Luxemburg having prostate cancer.psa 40 carcinome 100g. beginning I went to the NKI(Nederlands kanker instituut in Amsterdam. Again investiga tion:The tumor had spread outside the prostate into my intestins and they found als that it was metastasized in my bones.So just a palliative…
Very high PSA 1440, Prostate cancer spread to bones confirmed - Now What?
Just joined this forum today - definitly looks like a great place for information. I do want to thank everyone who has shared thier experiences. Has been a very tramatic 12 days for me. Within these last days I had a blood test and the PSA showed abnormal high - as a level of 1440. Since than I have had a bone density scan…
Too large for Davinci?
I was diagnosed in April with PSA 9.6 and Gleason 3+4. I am 52 years old and weigh over 300 lbs. I was convinced that I would have Davinci surgery and found a Dr in Pittsburgh. He recommended that I explore IMRT since I am on the larger side for ease of surgery. After more office visits and research, I am almost sold on…
rectal examination
i went in yesterday for my post 3 week IMRT visit to the radiologist. yup, another rectal exam. since i was diagnosed with p/c I've had so many rectal examinations I've lost track. i know they are a part of the whole picture but i hate 'em.
Radiation done, Harmonal Treatment considerations, New Trials
Hello.. Well the last several weeks have been challenging to say the least.. I experienced some pain in my right leg and after several weeks of CT scans, mri it was discovered that my PC had metastases to my spine. T2 had a lesion which decided to push directly onto my spinal cord, I am glad I did not over medicate with…
PSA 74 and Gleason 3+4
Hi , My Dad (68 yr old) got PSA of 74 and biopsy with Gleason Score of 3+4=7 .Report says Adenocarcinoma Prostrate and presence of perineural invasion with mild inflammation.Total linear mm of caricnoma is 99 mm .The proportion of total issue involved by tumour is 72%. What should be best therapy ? Any advise , comment....
AUS Update
I had an appointment at the U of MI this morning and Dr. Latini is going forward with surgery. I should get a date tomorrow. The recall on the AUS was lifted last week. The time was perfect. Dr. Latini cautioned me that many men even after getting an AUS installed still have to wear a pad or two a day. Finally!!
psa recurrence after surgery and radiation
In 2002 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I removed my prostate early 2003 and my PSA droped to 0. In 2006 my PSA started to raise, I then sat for radiation therapy. My PSA started to drop but never to 0. Last year my PSA started to raise, it is currently at 0.48, doctors are saying they cannot do nothing due to the…
groin pain
Hi yall, (yes I'm from down south) Just got diagnosed with PC June 28th. I'm 53 y/o. Hx is as follows. Nov 2009 went to urologist with blood in semen. URO said not to worry. At the same time primary care physician did PSA test. Was 2.1. In Nov 2010 PSA was 2.8 In May 2011 went back to URO with more blood in semen and pain…
Hi, my dad is 73 and now has prostate cancer
He went for a bone scan and ct scan of abd and pelvis today but after the bone scan, the radiologist said they needed xrays and did like 15 of them and I was wondering why? Ty for any suggestions.
Ideas? Rising PSA post RP and SRT
Hi all- New to this board. Hubby had RP in 2003, recurrence with one bone mets in Nov 2009 with PSA 3.69; began triple ADT Jan 2010 and then began SRT to pelvic bed and to mets in May 2010. By July mets was gone, pelvis and other scans were clean and CTC (circulating tumor count) was 0. Achieved PSA less than .01 in Dec.…
Important appointment on Monday 7/18
This is the day I should find out if I can get the AUS or not. I am so nervous about this appointment. IF i just still still I can now get by on 3- 5 pads a day. But out wlaking I will run (pune intented) through a pad every hour 15- 20 minutes. And if the pad shifts at all I have wet underwear which I need to hold the pad…
IMRT+ Brachytherapy vs. Proton Beam Therapy
It is decision time, and the only two choices to make the cut so far are the combination of IMRT (IGRT)+ Brachytherapy or Proton Beam Therapy (PBT). PBT looks so good and clean, and my insurance will cover it, but it is impossible to find more than one long-term cure rate study (which isn't that great) and long-term side…
panic attacks
its probably normal to be nervous starting IMRT treatment.You get on these web pages that give you all the probable side effects,you read others accounts of treatment and find its ok.My predictiment is doubled becasue I have a wife on dialysis and demands scratching and other care for skin problems.Its exhausting.Iam not…
Father's PSA increasing after removal of prostate 15 years earlier.....
I hope someone might be able to help me help my dad with his results today. 15 years ago he was diagnosed at 53 with prostate cancer (PSA was 14 I believe at the time) - he had his prostate removed along with some tissue/nerves around the area. 6 months later his PSA started going up again and he did radiation for 6 weeks…
Cyberknife Graduation Day
I completed my last (of five) CyberKnife sessions today and I was valedictorian out of a class of one. The Cyberknife office is a one hour drive each way but the Colorado mountains are always beautiful scenery Preparatory daily protocol involves a low residue fiber diet, Gas-X on the night prior, and a Fleet enema prior to…
Depression after cancer
I have been clean from prostate cancer for 9 months now but I find that I still suffer from depression. Most days I hate life even though I have some good things going on in my life. The purpose of this post is two-fold--I want to see if others have the same problem and what the have done to get over it, and the second…
after 7 years still clear
While I am back due to getting info for my Dad, I just wanted to pass on some good news. In 2004, I had a rad, prost. With it being found in a lymph node and a surprising high gleason of 9, my Dr. recommended radiation and injections of lupron every three months. I am still having the injections with great results. A < 0.1…

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