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Surgeon recommendation
I am close to deciding what do about my prostate cancer. The sergeon I will probably use at the Mayo Clinic Rochester is Dr Igor Frank. I have only heard good things about him. I know he does 6 to 8 Davinci's a week and been there many years. Does anybody have any information about Dr Frank?
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radiation/imrt/recurrance
I had robotic prostatectomy 2 yrs ago. The PSas went down to undectable. The past 2 psas were high 2 and 3. The urologist recommended radiation(IMRT) They did a intial CT scan.To my surprize there was nothing.I never really asked the doctor alot of questions. What is the radiation supposed to do (yes lower the psa) Is it…
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AMS artificial sphincter
In November, 2011, I had surgery to implant an artificial urinary sphincter from American Medical Systems. It made my incontinence worse! My urologist said that the sphincter caused me to have an overactive bladder. In June, 2011, my urologist deactivated the sphincter. My incontinence was initially much worse than before…
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Joint Pain
I am asking a questions for my brother. He had his prostate removed last november due to a cancer diag. Things seem to be well, until now he is experiencing joint pain. Mostly in the early am, in his shoulders and hands, and sometimes in his growing. The pain seems to improve with the day, but starts over at in the morning…
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ageless male supplement
Does anyone have info on NEW VITALITY AGELESS MALE SUPPLEMENT , THE CLAIM IS IS RAISES TESPOSTERONE LEVELS AND GIVES A FEEELING OF MORE ENERGY The main ingredient is saw pallmetto . Is it a question for my doctor ?
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Insurance has denied coverage
I am 52 years old I am a gleason score of 6, I chose surgery as I would like this cancer removed from my body as I have heard of people watch and wait and one of them has passed, he just waited to long I guess. I had no insurance for 3 years after going into business for myself. My wife and I had been discussing putting me…
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Breaking News-Medicare to Cover Cost of Provenge
Medicare to Cover Cost of Provenge PCF’s Take: The decision today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to immediately start covering Provenge is good news for many prostate cancer patients with advanced metastatic disease. The Prostate Cancer Foundation began funding research for immunotherapy in the 1990s…