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Prostate Cancer

Archives for March 2012

biopsy result
all of the specimens were benign except for 1 area of atypia that is being stained for possible ASAP. I feel somewhat relieved but I do know that I am not totally out of the woods yet
One Size Does Not Fit All for Prostate Cancer Treatment
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.8019931/k.58D0/One_Size_Does_Not_Fit_All_for_Prostate_Cancer_Treatment.htm 3/20/2012 - A recent study in the Achieves of Internal Medicine found that during the past decade, some men with low-grade prostate cancer may have been treated with therapies that are too aggressive. The…
Extended European Study Shows 11-Year Results: PSA Screening Reduces Prostate Cancer Deaths by 21%,
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.8016177/k.4F20/Extended_European_Study_Shows_11Year_Results_PSA_Screening_Reduces_Prostate_Cancer_Deaths_by_21_But_Not_Overall_Deaths.htm March 15, 2012 - While the debate over the value of PSA screening continues, European researchers have released data from two additional years of…
Just had biopsy- I am in emotional AGONY!
I have not yet received the results of my biopsy. My PSA be had increased from 1 to 5 this year. A few years ago it was 2.7 and then went back down to less than 1. I am very scared and not sure what my future brings. I may getting the results tomorrow and I feel like this is the last night of cancer free living I may have.…
Update on Gleason 9
My husband was diagnosed in January, C scan and bone scan were clear. Recommended treatment HT and Rt. After 30 days on lupron, he started radiation. (will be daily for about 8 weeks). Has had 8 treatments so far ( says they are quick and pain free) He has also had an additional 3 month lupron shot . His side effects so…
Nerve damage major problem
My husband was diagnosed with STAGE IV Bone Metastatic Cancer in May of 2011. It stemmed from his prostate and resulted in a large tumor on his spine and spinal cord. He had partial paralysis in his right leg. After his first round of radiation and hormone therapy his pain and mobility improved. He went through a second…
How would you interpret this? Info from my biopsy....
Serum PSA before biopsy: 5.9 ng/ml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Staging TNM (Tumor, Node, Metastases) Primary Tumor (T) T1c Tumor identified by needle biopsy (eg, because of elevated PSA) Tumor found in one or both…
Zyflamend Prostate - Is anyone familiar with this non-prescription supplement? Thoughts..... ?
Zyflamend Prostate Targeted Support for Prostate Health Supports Healthy Prostate Function and Normal Urine Flow for Men's Health Promotes Healthy Inflammation Response Premier Herbal Formula Includes Saw Palmetto http://www.newchapter.com/zyflamend/zyflamend-prostate Selenium † 50 mcg Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) (berry)…
PSA Still Not Below 1
Well, it's been a year & 1/2 since my CK treatment in Sept 2010 and, after some irregular readings, the PSA is trending down but is still NOT below 1. Last reading yesterday was 1.55. Still waiting to break the 1 barrier. Oh well . . . at least it's still heading in the "right" direction. Hopefully, next time.
feeling like I am walking on rocks
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June 2011, was first given the Lupron shot to reduce the psa and then took 40 radiation treatments. After finishing on December 30 I noticed when walking that it felt like I had something in my shoes. I would stop and look and found nothing It progressively got worse and very…
Testosterone therapy
Hi everyone Well it be awhile sense posting anything,its been all most 6 month sense I had my prostate removed and everything is all good.My last visit to the doctor I noticed a poster on the wall describing low testosterone levels and all the questions pointed to me.I told the doctor and he suggested I get my testosterone…
prostate massage after being diagnosed with cancer
Hello - I've just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason score of 3+3=6. The diagnosing physician and I will be meeting next week to discuss different treatment options. Question for the forum - Due to prescribed psychotropic medications i take daily (paxil), I have great difficulty reaching orgasm. Attaining an…
Gleasn 6 and 9
Greetings all. I posted here a few months ago and have been unable to respond to the kind messages that were left. I was diagnosed in late November with stage 2 gleason six and nine. Currently enrolled in a punch study where I am getting six rounds of Chemo and then to surgury. MY PSA was 4.2 now it is down to 1.4. Also…
What can I do to help from here?
Hi All, I live in Ireland, but am very close to my uncle who lives in New York, When out there on vacation 3 years ago (exactly) he told me he'd been diagnosed with PC, but that he was told they would keep an eye on it and probably something else would get him before this would. He sent me a St Patricks Day card which…
PSA rise after RP
I had radical prostatectomy in septeber 2011. My PSA in that time was 10.9, I had clear bone scan (Scintigraphy). After surgery Pathology report was: G3, Margins clear, Geason score 7 (4+3)GD 60%+40%, Pt2+(PNI) pN0 20%, L1V1 Without transcapsular spread. My first PSA measurement (cca 6 weeks after surgery) was 0.06, 4…
PSA 7 weeks after surgery
Gleason 7/8 4 of 10 cores positive, bone scan and ct scan negative, nodes and tissues negative. PSA after 7 weeks is 4.69...... I am very confused and down. All good news until now.....
High Risk Patient is Off Meds - Question about Cryotherapy
It has been one year off meds and 3.5 years since having completing radiation treatments. My PSA of 1.4 continues to remain below the nadir of 2.2. There are no signs of metastatic disease on either the CT or bone scans. Although being considered a high risk patient (gleason 9, initial PSA of 29.8 and a T3a tumor), I am…
new diagnosis, new member, searching for right answers.. or even right questions
In 2009, psa went from 1.9 to 3.6. Had 2 biopsies in Nov and Feb 2010 that came back negative. In Sept of 2011, PSA during routine physical showed PSA 19.6. Biopsey one month later was negative but PSA 29. After month on Cipro to address possible infection as cause psa was 27+. Another Biopsey in Jan and then Feb 3, 2012…
where can I buy cheap levitra?
I'm starting my CK treatment in a few weeks. PSA 6, gleason 6, 1 core. I'm 44, divorced over 2 years and recently been lucky with sex life (Yes, I've even played the cancer sympathy card.). The problem is, I usually need a pill to get it up. Been having this problem for many years already. While optimistic about the short…
2nd PSA post RP
Just got back my results <.01 basically loving a zero. Life is good
adding testosterone after radical PC removal
I had a DaVinci Prostate removal 1 year ago, PSA was 4.2, gleason 3+3, no marginal involvement post surgery. Since my surgery and for a time before, I had very low energy. By Primary suggested thyroid med, B12 which I inject twice monthly. No improvement. Again I was tested and Low T showed up, again. My Uro is opposed to…
Suggestions re: diet, etc...
I could use some input re: good pc diet book. I assumed that I had always maintained a healty diet until I got this diagnosis. My diet consisted of fat free milk with a bowl of whole grain cereal and coffee for breakfast, except for eggs on a Sunday. Very little red meat(maybe twice a month) now none at all. I used to eat…
Elimination of Lupron side effects
I had radiation treatment and have been on Lupron for 6 months. I have developed a serious lung problem (hypersensitivity pneumonia) which I think is caused by the Lupron. My oncologist recommended that I stop Lupron until the lung issue is solved. It has taken 2-1/2 months and many tests to diagnose. The pneumonia…
Radiosurgery
Just completed week 2 of this. Woke up at 7, had to sleep at 10, got up at 11:30, had to sleep again at 1. Woke up at 3:30. WTched some bball, ate dinner and back in bed at 6:00. Woke up at 9:00 and went to bed at 10. Today woke up at 6:00, got up at 7, and then went down at 11:00. Forced myself to stay awake. Nowngetting…
Bad for Prostate Cancer
Bad for Prostate cancer, and good for us! According to a media release from Janssen Research & Development (a unit of Johnson & Johnson), an independent trial monitoring committee has advised the company to stop the randomized, Phase III clinical trial of abiraterone acetate + predisone compared to a placebo + prednisone…
rising psa again and again cant catch a break
hello again. here is my question. had surgery then radation. since then it seems my psa has gone up 1 point evey 6 weeks. now it is at 0.5. first time around psa was 1.9 , 20 biopsies most were 9s. was on the outside of prostate.how long should i wait to start harmone therapy.i see i should have mentioned that i had…
1 year since RP
It's hard to believe but I had my RP one year ago March 1st. I completed a 6 month clinical trial at the same time. Just had my annual follow-up and had another 0! Here's to many more years of zeros for all of us! John
As the annual Defense appropriations cycle starts once again....
A Service of Prostate Cancer International As the annual Defense appropriations cycle starts once again, The "New" Prostate Cancer InfoLink encourages all US-based prostate cancer patients and other US-based voters to e-mail your Congressman or Congresswoman and ask them to support prostate cancer research funding through…
Brakytherapy Plus EBR (IMRT)
Most of the discussion on this board relates to radiation versus surgery. I am having some difficulty finding anyone that has had good success with the seeds coupled with the beam. I am considering this procedure because I have been informed that this method helps to direct the beam to a more specfic area of the prostrate…
A new cancer fighting aspirin
Sounds too good to be true. "The humble aspirin may soon have a new role. Scientists from The City College of New York have developed a new aspirin compound that has great promise to be not only an extremely potent cancer-fighter, but even safer than the classic medicine cabinet staple. The new designer aspirin curbed the…

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