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Prostate Cancer

Archives for June 2012

“FDA OKs New PCa Blood Test” - A Catch 22??
Re the following article: “FDA OKs New PCa Blood Test” – We’re making progress and this is a good start in the right direction for finding more reliable PCa screening modalities; however, IMHO it appears that the new test may be a CATCH 22. The article below seems to indicate that the current/conventional PSA test is still…
PSA, again, STILL not under 1!
Took another follow-up PSA test yesterday (21 months following CK treatment) and it came back at 1.69. The last 3 tests over the past 6 months have been 1.81, 1.55 and now 1.69 (which I consider basically unchanged) after dropping from 3.72 and 3.56 the 6 months before that. So, unless my PSA drops further, I think that…
Gleason 9 after 2 yrs HRT, Brachy therapy, and of focused beam radiation
Just call me, "Bud" Male, 63, 5' 10", 240 pounds January 2010 - the family doctor noted that while my psa was only 4.5, the ratio to the free psa indicated there might be a problem. Biopsy in March 2010 - 4+5 Gleason stage 9 Began Lupron therapy immediately. Full body scan was negative. About the biopsy, it hurt like hell!…
psa now less than 0.01 was 110
2009 diagnosed with prostrate cancer and a psa 110.The doctor said it was aggressive and out of the prostrate.Two different doctors refused to do surgery and said radiation was the only option.I took a hormone shot and was to wait 90 days for the radiation treatments.In the meantime I was told by a friends urologist that…
What are your opinions on "davinci method" and radiation treatment method for treatment?
OK so long story short my father/stepfather has prostate cancer and he isn't good on the internet. He called and asked me if I could find out cancer survivors opinions on the two treatments because he feels like doctors he talks to are just trying to sell him on the method they specialize in but he wants to know which is…
Lupron and Proton Therapy
Lupron and Proton Therapy 6/25/12 - My question is simple. I'm trying to determine if the continuation of LUPRON (hormone therapy) beyond the completion of PROTON therapy provides enough benefit to merit doing so in spite of my experience of difficult side effects. Here are the details: Age: 67 PSA prior to treatment…
how high before hormon shots
the age old question .How high should your PSA be before hormon shots .My present reading is 1.6 Iam 65 does that have anything to do with high psa.
hyaluronic acid
Would taking hyaluronic acid injections or supplements for osteoarthritis be harmful for anyone with PCa? I have been told that H.A. can speed the release of cells from any tumors present in the body and lead to their spread. Can anyone confirm this? I completed Cyberknife treatment a year and a 1/2 ago and so far, am…
Diagnosed at 47
Recently I have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I have taken steps to insure this has not spread and I have spoken with different oncologists about my options. I have opted for surgery, but I am still concerned of the effects from having it. I read about a treatment HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound.) This…
PSA how accorate a progbosis
I am confused about PSA statistics. Many people seem to think that a high PSA of say 8 or 9 means cancer. 12 years ago my PSA was 4 .Then I had three biopsies. 10,5 and 3 years ago. My PSA was 10, 20 and 27 respectively. The biopsies were all negative. I had severe BPH and took a lot of medication for it including…
psa rising
I never thought I would back here worried but Iam . I had RP surgery (3 yrs ago)the PSA went up so the URO sent me over for IMRT.The PSA went up to .08 after the IMRT (radiation) the sessions were quite a experience. So now the PSA went up to 1.6 (doubles) The URO is hinting horman shots.You all know hormon shots have side…
PSA Test Result after 5 years of RP
Hi all this is my first post to this group. I am 55 years old and have had RP 5 years ago. My PSA results have always been <0.04 and that was considered by my Urologist undetectable. My Gleeson score was 7 and PSA prior to surgury was 3.2. My local GP did a general blood test a few weeks ago and included a PSA test from…
Dietary supplements; healthy or harmful
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22275325 Help Result Filters Display Settings: Abstract Send to: JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012 Mar;36(2):159-68. Epub 2012 Jan 24. Do dietary supplements have beneficial health effects in industrialized nations: what is the evidence? Marik PE, Flemmer M. Source Department of Medicine…
PSA CONCERN
TODAY I had an appointment with my urologist. My PSA is now down to 0.28, it was 0.30 last month.I asked if there was a chance of cure---the PA immediately said NO--that my PSA should be down to zero by now---after 1 full of year of hormone shots (FIRMAGON) & the radiation protocol I chose. This has been bothering me all…
psa 33
I have not been seeing a doctor regularly, I am 59 with a PSA of 33. I am scared. The urologist gave me bactrim for 2 weeks. there was no change in PSA. No real symptoms except frequent urination. Biopsy is next...what are my chances? kevin
Nomograms
I cant find a nomogram for post IMRT treatment. They seem to be for RT and brachtherapy only. Can anyone advise me.
pain managment experiences post Open RP Surgery -
Hi again, Surgery is scheduled for 07/23/12. Trying not to worry - succeeding most of the time. I do have a concern. I am a revovering alcholic with 8 years of continuous sobriety - thanks to God. Although I was never a heavy duty drug user I am afraid of narcotic pain managment because of my addicitive personality. This…
Where can I find statistics on radiation therapy outcomes after surgery?
My boyfriend, 71, had prostate surgery (removal) in Nov. The docs now want to give him radiation daily for 7 weeks. They wouldn’t give him statistics, I'm not sure it was discussed. This isn’t new, thousands of men surely have gone through this. Can anyone please point me to statistics on outcomes of radiation vs. any…
1st Biopsy negative - Doc says no to 2nd?
Here is a quick summary. January 2011 Husbands' PSA was 1.1; March 2012 up to 5.3. 2nd bloodwork done in April - 4.7 psa with a free psa of 2%. Had a DRE which indicate possible enlargement. Doc said need biopsy to determine what was going on. Husband has been having lower back pain, groin pain, leg pain. Doctor took 10…
B-12
Not sure exactly when they check for this, but my oncologist checked it last week and I was deficient. I started researching B-12 deficiency and it has wide ranging consequences. This can cause alot of the problems we all suffer from, and think it is from our treatments. It is quite interesting to see all the things this…
Proof is in the Pudding....
Happy Father's Day to all... I am sure we have beaten this to "death" but "on May 21st, the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued its final recommendation against PSA-based screening for prostate cancer with a “D” grade for “do not recommend.” The conclusion that “few, if any” men, benefit as a…
AUS 800 Problem
Hello Friends, Had AUS installed in 2007 It was a real game changer, went from 6-8 pads a day to barely 1. Unfortunately, leaking has been slowly increasing over the last 10-12 months and now up to 2 full pads a day. Initial thought was that there was a leak, so Doc ordered an ultrasound. Reservoir looks full, so no leak.…
Please, I need help.
Hi guys! I am very happy for found this forum. I have been learning a lot from you in the last 8 days. I have been reading you advices, been sad with some histories and happy with others, laughing about some funny comments and very worry about some information that is totally new to me. I have hope too because I see that…
New info - decision time
Hi again - Am quite new to the board and have only posted once before. I was diagnosed about a week and a half ago and was stunned at the appointment - I didn't process a lot of the info provided and consequently provided some incorrect info here. Here is my situation. 55 years old - relatively healthy - 10 cores sampled -…
Good news
A few weeks ago I said my PSA was 0.000. Went for my CT scans and bone scan last week. Dr. Told me this morning that my nodules have disappeared. He said it was the HT even though I only had two treatments. Went on to say that radiation would have left scars. He also said I have to get back on the HT despite the side…
Free PSA % testing
Has anyone had this test done? I have done a lot of research and found that this is an accurate test for determing cancer. I understand the lower the % the greater the chance of prostate cancer. My husband's psa went from 1.1 to 5.3 in one year. A second test was run using free PSA and it came back at 2%. He has had a…
psa test
Had my psa test results come back 7 months post op. 0.025 on a new ultra sensative test. Last time in March was <.01 but at a differnet lab. Guess this is still good. With bad 7 wach test is a nail biter.
the real truth
Had to title it with something. Why does PSA rise,is it cancer cells? I was reading some of the discussions about people dying from things. My poor wife passed away May 26,2012 because she had so many complications her ot come would have been doubtful. I gave them permission. If she was alive she would be all over me about…
IMRT finished, getting more tired day by day, is this normal?
Husband finished radiation May 14, he's getting more depressed daily and complains he is getting weaker and more tired. Has always been extremely strong and active. Will this get worse before it gets better? Any experience you can share would be helpful He's also on HT Lupron. Thanks djs
What not to eat???!!!
Hello again. I am so very confused about what to eat and what not to eat for the best health with prostate cancer in very early stage. I have read conflicting information between a "heart healthy" diet and eating lean meat to a vegan diet and eating no meat. Vegetables and fruits of course. I guess the question is rather…

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