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Thigh pains
I'm 60 years old and was diagnosed in March 2011 with a Gleason 9 after a request from my G.P due to a rise of PSA from 3.3 to 5.4 after 18 months. I’ve had both bone and CT scans that were clear showing no spread. My stage is T1C and all DRE’s I’ve ever had felt normal. I’m presently on Lupron and Casodox and started my…
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PSA test this week :-(
Blessed thus far with Zeros plus this will be my first 6 month test since I graduated from every 3 months on my year anniversary…I truly hate the anticipation of these test results...Best to all!
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One month post CK PSA
Although it means little in the overall scheme of results, my health provider (Kaiser- who would not pay for CK) encouraged me to get a follow-up PSA, which was exactly one month post CK treatment on (July 6). Pre CK PSA was 14.2 placing me in the mid level risk category. (Diagnosed March, 2011, 2/12 cores @ 10%, Gleason…
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Masturbation Prevents PCa?
I heard Dr. Oz say that masturbation prevents PCa one day and decided to check it out. Older studies seem to suggest the contrary but one fairly recent study suggests that high masturbation levels for men between 20-50 in Australia was correlated w/a lower incidence of PCa but, as they say, more research is needed. See:…
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Not sure how this works ... but
My name is lesa ... My Husband who is the love of my life is currently undergoing His second round of chemo ... as a caretaker i know the importance in support and i'm not good at face to face ... so here i am ... i'm not sure what i'm looking for ... i'm just hoping for some interaction and maybe i can lend some support
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I could use some help
Hi, Could some please read my posting regarding Clinical Trials? I joined this site today and I think I'm doing something wrong. Could someone advise me. I seem to be answering my own posting. Thanks, Tony
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Clinical Trials
I have metastatic prostate cancer. I have been on Eligard injections and casodex. My doctor took me off casodex, it wasn't helping. Last PSA reading was 6.90. My doctor suggested Clinical Trials, has anyone had any experience with these trials?
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18 month PSA
PSA results <0.1 Surgery was January 2010. (DaVinci) Original PSAs were 1.7 at age 45, 2.2 at age 46, 2.9 at age 47 35% of gland cancerous, margins were clear. Happy about the result, still hate the waiting for the results.
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PSA UPDATE
Well, it's been 18 months since my surgery/adjuvant radiation and I'm happy to report my latest psa results came back undetectable !! Although I hate waiting for the results, it sure is a relief when you hear the word "undetectable" from your doctor. Best wishes to all who are fighting this PC beast and continued success…
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Sexual problams in the male cancer patient
Memorial Sloan Kettering has a very informative link , with the heading SEXUAL PROBLEMS WITH THE MALE CANCER PATIENT , Go to there web page and open the link , I found it to be helpful
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My Journey for the newly diagnosed & Success!
I first posted back in April 2009. Diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA 5.1 - Gleason 3+3=6 -one out of twelve biopsy cores were positive - 56 at the time of diagnosis. Now 57. Traveled to Boise, ID, Dr. Waldmann (Meridian) performed my surgery using the DaVinci method. Pre-op appointment on Fri. Nov. 6th Doctor prescribed…
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Dad starting treatment tomorrow
Hi everyone... I'm in my 20s and my dad's starting treatment tomorrow.. he's had cancer for 2 years or so now but his doctor has just told him to start the treatment tomorrow-- any ideas on what to expect or how to help? thank you.