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Zytiga
According to an announcement earlier today, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for abiraterone acetate (Zytiga®) in combination with prednisone for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), inclusive of patients who have not…
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Frequency of Biopsy
I had my initial biopsy about one year ago, results where 3+3, 2 of 12 samples positive. My PSA tests have remained stable for the last year during my course of watchful waiting. My urologist is suggesting another biopsy. Is anyone aware of the "standard" practice on the frequency of repeating a biopsy?
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Dr John Steel in Tampa, FL
Has anyone had any experience with the Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology, specifically a Dr. John Steel? I have an appoitment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa but wasn't realy please with the snotty patient coordinator that I have spoken to twice. Snotty both times. Thanks!! David
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Rectal bleeding, a d tears
Just had one of the worse bowel movements of my life. Felt like something ripped inside me. Blood was fairly flowing. Looked up on web and they were saying that about three years after radiation you get a ripped anus. Why don't they tell you about this? I am taking percocet for this one as it really hurts. Looked up on web…
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Brazilian red propolis
Brazilian red propolis, Has any one heard about this stuff, "Good or Bad", I received a Email from a trusted source about it and their is a lot on online, But I do not know who or what to really believe. I know very little about Holistic medicine. Ed
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ANYONE TAKING 4 MONTH ELIGARD INJECTION?
HELLO EVERYONE & THANKS FOR ADVICE I'm going on 2 years of FIRMAGON injections--pSA is down to 0.26. MY urologist (PA) wants me to start taking ELIGARD 4 month shots for the last year. I only have to take 3 shots vs. 12 more FIRMAGON. IF ANYONE IS TAKING THE 4 MONTH SHot of ELIGARD, I WOULD appreciate your input.---THANK…
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Post-op after Da Vinci Radical
Had surgery Nov, 27, 2012 07:30 am, came home Dec, 1st, today is Dec, 04, 2012, saw Doctor for post-op recheck and pathology report, pretty good news, the doc said the magic words "Surgical Cure" I pray he is right, the pathology report has been posted on my "about me page" to long to put here, short version is cancer did…
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Questions about Pathology Report
In December 2010 my PSA was 5.55; a subsequent biopsy revealed 10 of 12 positive cores with a Gleason of 8. Since I was 62 years old and since the bone scans etc. were negative I opted for the robotic prostatectomy in March 2011. The first post-op PSA, July, 2011, was 0.0 (the urologist and I were both quite pleased); in…
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Biopsy Results... Gleason scores, %'s, etc...
Age 52: PSA 25 Nov-2011 (was not notified of prior year results) PSA 30 Nov 03, 2012 DRE Nov 08, 2012 Results seem normal; discomfort when pressed hard.. Biopsy Nov 16, 2012 Results below: RPZ Benign 4 cores RCZ 3+4=7 1/2 cores, present in 18% LCZ 3+4=7 2/2 cores, present in 92%, HGPIN LPZ 3+4=7 4/4 cores, present in 100%,…
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High psa after surgery
My PSA scores for past 10 yrs hovered around 3, with it spiking this year to 15. Biopsy showed cancer, with gleason of 9 (4+5), with about 25% of left affected. Bone scan, pelv ic scan and lung xray were clear pre surgery. I had surgery(prostatecomy) at end of July and had his first PSA about three weeks ago, with it…
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Huffington Post article
Story in the Huff Post about a miracle baby. Had an inoperable brain tumor. Dr's recommended chemo, dad said no. He wanted to try hash oil. Put it on her pacifier twice a day. Brain tumor went away over six months, with this as the only treatment. I have mentioned this treatment before, and an article from some scientists…
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Viagra costs - where to get for less
I have a friend who was diagnosed with a gleason 3+3 and had robotic surgery to remove the prostate in August, 2012. All went well with surgery, but now the penile rehabilitation process is underway. Part of the process calls for daily doses of Viagra and insurance only covers 5 pills/month (along with a co-pay), so the…
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Dad Diagnosed With Gleason (5+4)
My dad was diagnosed In China with Gleason (3+5) 11/08/2012. He is 66 years old with good health. His tPSA is over 100. His fPSA is 16.86. His bone scan came back negative. I sent the biopsy slides to Dr. Epstein at JHU for second opinions. Opinion from Dr. Epstein is worse. 100% of the 12 slides are positive. Gleason…