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Prostate Cancer

Archives for February 2012

psa rise 5yrs post radical surgery
just found out after 5 yrs post radical surgery that my psa is 0.1, all post surgery psa tests were <0.1, pre surgery psa 14 age 51,post surgery gleason 7, both lobes positive, margins,nodes, bladder neck all negative, however there was perineural invasion. Uro dr says retest 3 mos to check doubling time, if changes to 0.2…
Six month PSA and CK side effects
Diagnosed CaP 3/11 w PSA=13, Gleason 6, 2/12 cores @ 10%, T1c, age 62 CK in Colorado during 7/2011 (self pay as Kaiser only offered Davinci, IMRT radiation and negative feedback about Cyberknife) PSA October 2011= 2.7 PSA January 2012= 1.7 Burning and urination frequency subsided after 2 -3 weeks During 9/2011, loose fecal…
4+ year HNC survivor with neighbor/friend w/PC
Have a neighbor/friend who is 4 years into PC. Has had surgery, rads, etc. PSA has spiked again recently and Urologist recommends seeing a Chemo Oncologist. Probably an elementary question, but what is the most common and hopefully most effective chemo cocktail used in a similar situation? Really appreciate your help. JK
Landmark Immunotherapy Vaccine Trial
News Released last month but of great interest For full story- http://www.roswellpark.org/media/news/roswell-park-launches-landmark-immunotherapy-vaccine-trial The Center for Immunotherapy at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has launched a phase I clinical research study of a dendritic cell vaccine designed to both…
Active Surveillance VS aggressive treatment for localized P Ca
FYI Please read the confessions of a Physician who rushed to treatment for a localized Prostate Ca. http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/172/4/311?etoc
Radiation strictures
I am 74 in good health. Diagnosed Dec.2011. PSA 4.4 up from 2.6 in 2008. Prostate measured a volume of 47.6 mL Biopsy labeled as "right apex" core. Adenocarcinoma. Gleason 3+3=6 involving 1 0f 2 cores approximately 5%. I chose "watchful waiting" with exam and PSA test every 3 month as a tentative first option. I was on…
i am a son of a father that has prostrate cancer with a gleason score of 9 trying to help dad
My dad has been dianosed with prostrate cancer had it removed with the machine said everything looked good a week later they said gleason score was 9 funny that they said nothing at time of recovery and did not mention anything about outside of prostrate till at one week follow up. he had a boon scan before and said not in…
feeling good and loving life
I know this sounds crazy but I am somewhat thankful for my PC. I never took time to really vacation with my family or enjoy my kids. This week we went to Mexico and I really enjoyed the trip I even shut down my phone and laptop. I went with my 10 yr old daughter scuba diving and really loved it. We ended up buying a place…
Confused??
Hi, Iam new here and really glad that I found this sight! Let me first say WOW!!!! Let me tell you all about my boyfrind and his cancer expirence so far. Apr.2011- Family doctor does PSA screening.. PSA 43.1 schedules biopsy May 2011- PSA 45.1 Biopsy test results- A. Gleason score 5+4=9 involving 6 out of 6 cores…
Hair loss after HT and RT and regain. . .
At 52 years old, Feb, 2010 diagnosed with PSA of 143 and Gleason score of 8.5. Feb, 2010, Started HT, noticed hair growth on head but hair loss on arms and legs Finger joints are stiff and difficult to open and close, hot flashes often. Apr, 2010, PSA zero Oct, 2010, started RT ended at Dec, 2010 with 44 session. Continue…
Attended Medical school Lectures
I just returned from a trip to Loma Linda California to visit my Daughter who is first year Medical school student. They had a 'family day' for the first year students and their parents. As many of you know Loma Linda is known for their work with Proton treatments for Prostate cancer. My own father was treated their. I had…
Worried about my dad
Hi! New to the board tonight but have been reading posts, and you all seem to be so helpful - bless you and thank you for that! Sorry in advance that this may be long. :) My dad was diagnosed in late January, PSA 11.8. 3/12 cores positive, all less than 10% involvement, 2 Gleeson 3+3, the third 4+3. He had a full body bone…
Stealin' Time
Jesus Calling a great book!
Beyond Hormone Therapy
I was given a copy of a book that I thought may interest others on this forum. It is called "Beyond Hormone Therapy, Options for Prostate Patients", by Dr. Mark Moyad. The book is written specifically to answer questions for patients whose prostate cancer is considered "hormone-refractory". The book covers treatment…
Oncologist in the Philadelphia Area
I am looking for an oncologist in the Philadelphia - Southern NJ area. I have recurrent Pca after having a robotic prostatectomy in 2005. My PSA is now back up to 6.9. Any ideas? Pete
Zytiga has anybody tryed it
I'm a Vietnam Vet 1970 with Prostate remove in 2008, Gleason 9 (4+5). After Proton radiation in 08/2009 and by 04/2010 when to MD Anderson for for CT/bone scan and found PC in Lymph node's. Started lupron and Psa when back down to 0.5, but then started climbing again psa 1.5. By 04/2011 at started Bicalutamide and the PSA…
Success with Cyberknife and ADT for Recurrent PC
Wanted to bring some good news to the forum! I listed husband's PSA results for the last 3 months. Has it really been that long? Yes, although we did manage to get in a great ten day vacation to the island of Lanai. The news is that Tim’s PSA was <0.10 ng/ml three weeks after the Lupron shot. Requested the ultrasensitive…
DID ANYONE HEAR OF A DRUG CALLED PROLIA
HELP!!!!! Did anyone hear of adrug called PROLIA? It's used in the treatment of bone loss in men with nonmestatic prostrate cancer. Today I was at my urologist & asked about a bone test since I'm on FIRMAGON over one year. He told me I didn't need a bone test since my PSA is on a steady decline. Currently PSA is…
PCa & aspirin
Our local news channel had a segment on PCa and aspirin so I did a web search and came across a number of articles. They pretty much all said the same so I am sending only this one. I take a baby aspirin (81mg) once a day so now I will add one regular aspirin (325mg) along with it. An article in "The Lancet" publication…
when to worry
My husband was diagnosed March 2011, stage 4 pc. Psa 1913, gleason 9, you get the picture. He is 59 now, and has been on ht since late March. Psa has remained less than 1 with monthly screenings thru Dec. Last week he tested at psa 2.2. Doc says not to worry, we wait till next test March 5, to see how fast it is rising.…
Gleason Score 10/9- please suggest treatment plans
I am 57 and single, and was diagnosed with Cancer Jan 2012 and do not have any other symptons- Gleason Score of 10,9 (5+4) in 4 of the 6 sections of the Postate.PSA in Nov was 7.26.Of these 3/3 segments of the Right Lobe have 50-80% cancerous tissues and right base has less than 5% cancerous tissues. No lymphovascular…
PSA OF .4 8 YEARS AFTER PROSTATE REMOVAL I WAS 54 AT THE TIME
After having my prostate removed 8 years ago with a gleason reading of 7 my psa reading was .01 for that period.Recent readings have been .1-.4.What options should I consider?.
PCa and Coronary Artery Disease
"In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may have shared causes." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120208132717.htm In my case…
Firmagon continued...new blog from Medcomglen
Sorry I haven't been on this board since May '11 due to a technical difficulty (long story) so I'm going to try to start a newer "Firmagon continued" thread since I now have insomnia again from Firmagon. Hope Wayne is still with us! Yes, I'm still kicking and had a great run since my last 80mg. Firmagon injection in May…
Could the Aftermathof side-effects be blamed on the Surgeon?
I guess I never dwelled on it too much, but as I deal with incontinence 6 years later, I don't believe it's all that critical of a question. Is the Doctor to Blame? The answer maybe Yes. When I was 46 and diagnosed with Cancer, I had Great Erections, never had incontinence isssues and was otherwise in great shape. After I…
Sad news about my dad
Hello all, As I sit here writing this I am completely shocked and devastated. Last week we had to take my dad to the ER because he hadn't left the house or gotten off the couch for 5 days. As you all know from my posts he was very weak and could barely eat or drink and at this point was having trouble breathing. We were…
psa returns after 10 years
after complete removal of prostate nine and half years ago, psa has gone from .01 to .13 - .28 - .82 to 2.0 doctor wants to put me on hormone treatment. just need some input about this kind of treatment and what kind of hormone med. out there. also anyone out there with similer problem. I am currently 79 and i am concerned…
prostate cancer
What is the success rate of radiation treatment of gleason 7 prostate cancer 3.14 psa gleason scale 7 and 6 2 out of 10 samples were cancer what would you do? Answer 0Views: 12Answers: 0 Tags: psa and gleason 12 minutes ago Edit this question
Pilots with Prostate Cancer
Are there any pilots out there dealing with prostate cancer? If so, how are you dealing with the FAA Medical Certificate. I've just received an AME Assisted Special Issuance (AASI) from the FAA which allows your local AME to approve your medical annually for up to six years.
How do we know we are cured?
I am 54 years old now. When I first diagnosed with Prostate cancer was Feb, 2010, I am non smoker and non drinker and avid hiker and say to myself how can this be ... I had gleason score of 8.5 and told me I am in cancer stage 3.5 with PSA of 143. After I was diagnosed, I am on Casodex 50mg and Zoladex 10.8mg starting Feb,…

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