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Low PSA (2.2) High Gleason Score 4+5=9
Submitted by Cherokee6 on October 29, 2011 - 4:05am Thank you for this site. My story is below. The first question I have is this. My primary concern is, because my PSA never got above 2.2 and I turned up with a Gleason 9, is my current PSA of >.1 really a true indicator of the presence or reoccurrence of the cancer? I…
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My father PSA over 3000, lot of pains from bone metastasis
Hi All My father got prostate cancer 7 years ago (2004). He got his testicle & bladder removed. The disease got under control after the surgery. But now it came back dramatically. The PSA now is over 3000 and the bone metastasis getting worse. He feels much in pain and now taking Panadol everyday for pain killer. Though he…
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New Treatment Option for Advanced PCa?
A friend of mine sent me these links to stories about a new drug for treatment of advanced PCa. Thought I'd share with the group. Not sure how to insert links into this board so I'll list them below. just copy them and paste into your browser. Sorry for the inconvenience. - Chuck…
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Diagnosed 1 week ago.
Following rising PSAs topping out at 5.6, I had my 1st biopsy, which revealed 2 ot of 12 cores containing 4+4=8 GS cancers at 20%--30% respectively. The two cancerous cores are side-by-side. I will be 70 yrs old on Thanksgiving day 2011 and in incredibly good health, otherwise. When I had my biopsy, I had hoped the results…
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43, 4 months post Davinci, no guidance on sexual function CONFUSED
I am 43 years old and was diagnosed with PC. Gleason 3+3, clinical diagnosis T2A. Had Davinci RP surgery at Duke in Durham. I am very disappointed with the lack of post-surgical treatment and counseling. I am 43!! I don't know what to do. My health is great. No complications except sexual dysfunction. I need someone to…
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Confused with my sudden advanced Cancer
Friends, I am 52 yrs old, two months ago I found out that I am already in stageIIII of prostate cancer after a boiopsy was operated the results were Gleason 9 and my PSA was at that time 76. After A CT SCan and Bone Scan it was decided by the doctor that the Cancer has reached the Lymph nodes but not the Bones. My doctor…
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Confused with my sudden advanced Cancer
Friends, I am 52 yrs old, two months ago I found out that I am already in stageIIII of prostate cancer after a boiopsy was operated the results were Gleason 9 and my PSA was at that time 76. After A CT SCan and Bone Scan it was decided by the doctor that the Cancer has reached the Lymph nodes but not the Bones. My doctor…
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Side effects of HDK + HC and Xgeva?
My husband has been on HDK+HC since 4/1/2011. His PSA has bounced around and this month down to 23 from 48. He started the Xgeva injection 3 months ago. He is having a rough time with nausea and appetite. I'm not sure if the Keto is responsible or the Xgeva, or both. Does anyone have experience with the HDK and if this is…
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I just found out that my father in law has cancer I already told my wife :(
Hi I just found out today from our doctor that my father in law has prostate cancer I already told my wife and the news broke our hearts badly, tomorrow we are going to see the doctor and he will explain to us treatment options. Any suggestions on how you guys handle this my father in law still does not know.I hope…
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2 days after AMS implant
Had the AMS 800 implanted 10/19/2011. One night in hospital. Much less pain and discomfort than I imagined. No pain medicine except what they gave me in hspital. The worst part is the swelling of the "jewels" They are so big and purple they don't fit anywhere. Did not enjoy removing the tape this am. Don't know if I am…
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day after prostatectomy - help!
My husband had his prostatectomy yesterday - robotic - and it went well, but last night his pain increased greatly, he could not get up and walk because of fainting (low blood pressure)and he is in a great deal of pain. He is told that the pain is from the gas, his morphine has been doubled, and he cannot take deep…
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post IMRT treatment
always good to post good news. originally had r/p in Sept. 2003 and had recurrence. i am 4 months post imrt treatment and got my second psa test result back yesterday. another significant drop in psa. now down from 2.6 to 1.7. just before treatment it was 5.1. next test will be in December. so far it looks like they hit…
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Prostate Cancer Gleason 9, need your urgent advice
Dear All, I need your help My name is George, I am 54 yrs old, have been recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Gleason Grade 4+5=9 PSA 53 Bone Scan : Clear CT Scan as foll: The liver, spleen, pancreas, adrenal glands and kidneys are clear. No ascites. There is pelvic lymphadenopathy with marker nodes measured in short…
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Red meat vs Venison
I read a lot that red meat is not good in the world of prostate cancer (most cncers actually). I can understand with beef especially with what they are feed and hormone fattened. However, I am an avid outdoorsman who loves venison. I often feed my family venison instead of red meat. It is all natural as far as no…
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radiation following radical prostectomy for gleason 9 with psa 0
My husband was diagnosed in April 2011 with Gleason 9 (4+5)prostate cancer. Bone scan and CT and MRI scans were clear. He had a radical prostectomy(nerves removed too)in June. Lymph nodes, bladder and seminal vesicles were clear, however there was some evidence that the cancer was breaking out of the capsule. His PSA…
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10 Years now - T3b - and clean bone and ct scans but rising PSA now 40
After a couple years treatment break after radiation cancer came back.....did intermittent hormone blockades now continual the past few years.....with different drugs along with the lupron casodex, nilandron, des, ketoconozale........ they'd work for a while then stop...... psa now rising and only on lupron docs are…
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I have graduated!
Just returned home from my visit with my local Urologist. My 26 month post davince PSA is 0! That is inspite of having a 'positive margin' post surgery and my gleason 7. I started on a 3 month testing cycle, then 6 month testing cycle and now get to move into the once a year cycle! My next PSA test will be in October 2012!…
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first PSA 3 month after surgery 0.51 repeated a month later 1.59, what now?????
hi everyone, i have posted before my dad case, he had surgery for prostate cancer G8, 3month later PSA came at 0.51. his doctor suggested to repeated in 1 month time, so we had the result yesterday his PSA jumped at 1.59 his doctor sent him to a radiologist to decide if radiation is a possibility or just start hormone…
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88 Seeds and Feeling Good
After 28 sessions of IMRT/IGRT, I received 88 Iodine 125 seeds Wednesday and I'm feeling good. There was some soreness, but that has almost gone completely now. I was doing phone and computer work the same day. Dr. Sylvester tells me his norm is about 94 seeds, but my prostate had stayed relatively small so 88 seeds is all…
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Why I Chose Radiation Seed Implants over Prostate Surgery
In late 2010, based upon higher than normal PSA numbers, my family physician suggested I meet with a Urologist. Further testing by my Urologist led to a biopsy in early March... a none-too pleasant experience with a great deal of pain, swelling, a visit to the emergency room, catheter placement for two days and blood in my…
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11 Days Post Op All Is Good
Hi to All Well it's been 11 days since my surgery and everything is doing better than expected.Went into surgery 10/4/11 at 7:00 am back in recovery at 9:00am.Cath. came out 10/11/11 and what a relief.I'm staying dry at night and using 1 pad during the day.I started walking in the hospital and I have been walking…
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Cancer found in Lymph and tissue afer DaVinci surgery
Hi, my name is Jack i am 53yr i am four weeks post operation my pathology report shows some positive tisue and lymph involvement i am waiting for six weeks to pass to get blood PSA to establish a baseline I already know my doctor wants to go with Lupron, this scares the hell out of me i need to talk to guys who have been…
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Cancer found in Lymph and tissue afer DaVinci surgery
Hi, my name is Jack i am 53yr i am four weeks post operation my pathology report shows some positive tisue and lymph involvement i am waiting for six weeks to pass to get blood PSA to establish a baseline I already know my doctor wants to go with Lupron, this scares the hell out of me i need to talk to guys who have been…
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Endorectal MRI...what to expect? Has anyone done HIFU?
My husband was diagnosed last month with very low risk prostate cancer: Stage T1C (PSA jumped from 1.6 to 2.2 in 13 months), Gleason 6(3+3)and 1 of 12 cores positive 5-10%. For now he is leaning toward active surveillance while we do research and seek out 2nd opinions but prior to his biopsy we were unaware of the risks…
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Cyberknife?
Hello all, Met with a Radiation Oncologist (Dr. James Gray) concerning my PC treatment last week in Nashville, TN to discuss Brachytherapy. We had a very good, informative meeting. Almost in passing he mentioned that he could offer Cyberknife treatment as well. With limited long term data available on the effectiveness of…
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CALL TO ACTION RE: PSA SCREENING FOR PROSTATE CANCER
ADVOCACY ALERT All, Here’s your chance to take a stand and let your voice be heard re the recent United States Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) draft recommendation against PSA based screening for prostate cancer. Please take a few minutes to read the email below from Tom Kirk, President & CEO, Us TOO…
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PROSTRATE BLEEDING-Rad Hopeful
Vgama_KONGO & all follwing this journey My latest PSA was down to 0.66 which made me Happy--it was 0.7 last month I had a scare on Sunday--I started passing blood & clots in my urine. CAlled the urologist & he inserted a caheter which I wore until Wednesday when it was taken out. Per the urologist ---this is common with…
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recurring elevated psa
I was diagnosed in 1998 with prostate cancer, PSA 9.7, gleason 6/10, followed by a right nerve sparing radical prostatectomy 1 month later in Jan of 1999. The pathologist stated all margins where clear. The PSA numbers are as follows: 3/5/99 0.1 remained the same for several years 2/5/05 0.1 1/11/07 0.3 6/8/11 1.45 7/7/11…
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Kidney/Genitourinary Cancer Support Group
A new support group is starting at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.The first meeting will take place Monday, October 24, 2011 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm. It is open to survivors, caregivers and friends. Kidney/Genitourinary Cancer Support Group Monday, October 24, 2011 2:00 - 3:30 pm Carolinas Medical Center 1000…
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3 month PSA post CK- Heading in right direction
Diagnosed 3/11 with Gleason 6, T1c, 2 of 12 cores positive 10%, PSA 14. Age 62. After much research on these forums, reading posts regarding all options and after much prayer, decided to go with CK in Lafayette, Co even though my Kaiser insurance did not cover. My only options with Kaiser were 40 treatments of radiation or…