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Prostate Cancer

Archives for January 2012

Decreased Mobility
Hello, my father has prostrate cancer with mets to his bones and lymph nodes. Gleason 9. Current PSA 99. He has severe bone pain in his right hip which is shooting down to his right leg and the doctors have said that because the tumours around his hip bone have comprised the bone so much that he needs to keep off his feet…
Next month will be my 2 year anniversary
Next month will be my 2 year anniversary from surgery and I have lots to be thankful for…I’m still testing <0.1 (undetectable). I have posted this diet information in the past and hope it will be helpful to the new members of our reluctant club… The only advice you will hear from me is make diet changes, exercise and…
Active Surveillence and Avodart
Guys on Active Surveillance, or contemplating AS, may want to go to the following link and read the article. Seems Avodart (dutasteride) can significantly slow disease progression. "Our trial is the first study to show the benefits of use of a 5α-reductase inhibitor to reduce the need for aggressive treatment in men…
Treatment decision made
First of all I would like to thank each and everyone who has posted to my inquiries and, in particular, Vascoda & Kongo. Your suggestions and information have been invaluable. After countless hours of research on line and books, conversations with other prostate victims, four doctors and the University of Jacksonville…
To treat or not to treat
Hello all, I was diagnosed in July 2011 with stage 2 PCa, 3 of 12 being positive, Gleason score of 3+3 "involves app. 10% of the core". The same for all 3. One said "High grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (Pin 2-3)" whatever that means. PSA in May was 7. A later one in Nov. was 4.6. I've read that statins may lower…
Anemia and metastatic pca
Hello all, Well We finally got an answer as to why my dad has been feeling so sick and weak. He has severe anemia and was finally given a blood transfusion yesterday. Now that I've been researching metastatic pca and anemia it is a pretty common occurrence. We have been to so many doctors and told each one of my dads…
Pathological features of Prostste Cancer
If pre-surgery Radiation and/or HDT treatment has an effect the pathological features of Prostate cancer cells, how then can an accurate determination be made of pathologic gleason score after surgery? Jeff
Proton therapy..if you've had it please share
Husband has a Gleason score of 9...,seriously considering proton therapy in Jacksonville. Please share your experience
Question = Proton radiation vs other forms of radiation for a Gleason 9
My husbands doctor said he is not a candidate for proton radiation due to the high gleason score (5+4). Has anyone with a gleason score of 9 had proton radiation and can you share your outcome. (I will be contacting the facility in Jacksonville in the morning to get their advice also) Any other comments are welcome also,…
being aggressive
Seeking opinions on my current choice of treatments. Age 48. Current PSA 42. Biopsy done in Dec. Fourteen samples taken, seven from each lobe. All positive for cancer. Second pathology lab confirmed. Clinical stage T2b/c. Prostate volume 43 percent. Gleason score 9 (5+4). No metastasis found yet. Dye enhanced CT scan, bone…
insight on Cyberknife centers NY/NJ?
any one have any information/experiences with Cyberknife tx centers in NY/NJ? Current location is Staten Island. I'm somewhat surprised by the lack of it use in Manhattan. Looks Like NJ/Long Island for us for a consult. Riverview Medical center is about 40 minutes from us. Any one with insight/experience on any of these…
Beginning Cyberknife Monday 1/23
I have posted a couple of times in the last three months and have received, and am grateful for, kind and informed feedback. I have mild trepidation and second guessing going on, but would imagine those are normal human responses to this kind of decision. Second guessing comes from recent reports questioning overly…
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE!?!?
This has been so stressful. the research, literature all seem so conflicting. My father in law , 60, was recently diagnosed. PSA 10.9, abnormal DRE with nodule, only 6 biopsies were done. cancer is bilateral. gleason score 3+4=7 .. no mets I am concerned with side effects/quality of life more than anything..more so…
Heading for surgery
I haven't been on this forum very much. I was diagnosed with PC in January,2011 with a PSA of 4.9. Had two biopsies that confirmed Gleason of 2+2=6 in 2 areas. Six months later had another biopsy which was the same. I was told to wait 6 months and return to PSA and exam. In Novenber, 2011 PSA jumped to 7.4, but DRE normal.…
Body Mass and Agressive PCa
Having a high body mass throughout life was associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/fitness/weight-gain-linked-to-risk-of-aggressive-cancer--study-20120118-1q6x4.html
Another Zero
Just went for my one year checkup today and it came back a zero (undetectable) And yes I do believe in PSA testing. After being operated on 1 year ago its nice to know at lease for now its gone. Hopefully it will stay that way. Bob
Cancer returns
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 09 and had surgery for it. My Gleason score was 9. They didn't get it all so in May of 10 I received radiation therapy along with hormone treatments. In Sept. of 10 I had an undetectable PSA which is what we all want. Now just 15 months later I have a PSA of .22. I have to wait until…
Should men get a P S A test
I read today in Feb 2012 Readers Digest. that a U.S preventive services task force . a panel of health care experts advises that healthy men not get tested because of over diagnosis ,and sight in the article that only one in four with a P.s.a , between 4 and 10 actually have cancer , The test caught mine I was feeling…
PSA Remains at <0.1
Good news arrived via USPS yesterday. My PSA is at <0.1 (undetectable) for the seventh consecutive six-month checkup. I am pleased to share my happy feelings with all of you. As my buddies at the poker table say, "Your good luck must be because of clean living"! My hope is that all is well with you also. Jerry
Prostrate Cancer
Hi, I had divanci robotic surgery 5 weeks ago. Just got my psa test back, came in at less than 0.1. Is that considered good, I hope... Why would it not be 0.0?
good news & question re ht & radiation
I am so happy to report that my husband's bone scan, x-ray and cat scan all came back negative and the doctor feels the cancer is contained to him prostate. I understand it could actually be a bit outside which won't show up on any of these tests, but still this is great news for us. Have been sitting on pins and needles…
Processed Meat
I know some of us have cut/eliminated our consumption of red and processed meat. Here's another study. This one covers a link between eating processed meat, such as bacon or sausages, and pancreatic cancer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16526695
Six years post radical prostatectomy, Gleason 7or 8, T2A, PSA now detectable at 0.34, 67 y.o. The hi
Disappointing result after all this time. Will probably go on hormone therapy. Please offer any advice from those experiencing therapy. Will have my first meeting with urologist in early February. Many thanks.
1 year psa update
I had my one year post open radical prosectomey p.s.a. test today , and the good news was 0.05 p.s.a , , I would like to spread the news to all and continue to send the best thoughts to all and wish everyone a healthy new year , My Surgeon greeted me with Happy Aniversary , when he entered the office , and yes it is Joe
IGRT with enlarged prostate ?
Diagnosed with low grade 3+3=6 one sample of 12. PSA 4.2. Prostate size is 48.2 gr. I've researched and met with my urologist who would do the robotic surgery if I choose that and also with the radiologist he recommended. My urologist/surgeon said he thought I may have less side effects with IGRT but also said the problems…
Rise is PSA After Rest From Hormone Therapy
This is my first post after having just recently found this site - another member to the "reluctant club". My wife and I found received the news about PC in February, 2008 when my PSA was measured at 29.7. I was 54 in 2008. The subsequent biopsy revealed 5 out of 10 biopsies were positive (left side of the prostate)with a…
Question For guys with AUS 800
I have the AUS 800 installed. I am having total knee replacement surgery in a few weeks. Have you deactivated your unit? It is easy to do or should I have my Uro do it for me before surgery. Thanks Ted
Stuart Florida doctor
Nicholas O. Iannotti, MD, FACP He was recommended to us, I wonder if anyone knows him and has information to share.
17 mons cathing after brachytherapy
I have been unable to void my bladder and had 12 UTI's in the past 17 mons. My doc now suggests a turp . I haven't seen one success story of a turp after brachythearpy. Also the ams option has its controversy as the next step if incontinence comes to stay. Does anyone have a comment or advice . Hoping for a viable solution!
Paralyzed with fear - gleason score 9 (very worried wife)
My husband was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer day before yesterday and we are both reeling. I am sure you can all relate to the feeling of shock, disbelief and numbness that accompanies the doctors bad news. I felt so sure his biopsy was going to be a false alarm.... Doctor opened with with "I'm sorry but you…

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