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Prostate Cancer

Archives for August 2014

Salvage Radiation Therapy with ADT
Hi everyone, Wondering if anyone has a similar t3b diagnosis. I'm new to the board. I'm age 64, healthy and had no symptoms or family history of PC but took the PSA test anyway. 1/14 - PSA of 7, wich lead to a biopsy report of 3+3=6. Low volume PC in 2 of 12 cores. It was only an MRI that revealed a SVI (right vessel).…
prostrate cancer
Hi can someone please help me my old man was told he has prostrate cancer las year but was told that it was that small that it wouldnt need treatment that they would check it every now and than so we were put it to the back and carry on with lifeso why isit 4mth latter we new something was wrong and they droped a bom an…
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Low PSA with bone mets
Anyone have or know of a person who had a single digit PSA and had prostate cancer with bone mets. Thanks
Rising PSA after IMRT radiation
I finished radiation + hormone treatment (Firmagon) Feb 2013, at 1.5 years later my psa has been slowly rising or bouncing. Last one was 2.5. Since I still have a prostate, Im sure there will be some PSA present, but this seems to be going too high. My nadr is supposedly 0.9 per my urologist after radiation, although Im…
Upward trend in PSA post surgery
I am 58 years old. I had my prostate removed (Da Vinci) on 4//14/14 with a 3/4 Gleason. One of the ten lymph nodes removed was positive. In late June, my PSA was 0.06. In late July, it was 0.07. And, today, 8/28, it was 0.08. Should I be concerned about the upward trend?
treatment decision
Hello All, I just found this forum and it seems to be most informative regarding questions and information. I am at the point where I need to decide treatment options to discuss with my Urologist. A little background if I remember it right. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999 with a PSA of 6.4. 31 biopsies showed…
How long on adjuvant ADT?
I was diagnosed Oct 18, 2013 with PCa stage T1c. My PSA was 3.2, low but slowly rising over the past 5 years. DRE showed an enlarged but otherwise normal prostate. The ultrasound didn't reveal anything but my urologist recommended a biopsy for peace of mind. We were both surprised when 3 of 12 cores were positive, Gleason…
Surgery or ? for treatment of recurrent castrate-resistant Pca
Last year, a number of you posting to this forum provided enormously valuable advice as I sorted through treatment possibilities after receiving a diagnosis of locally advanced prostate cancer (in a thread titled "Surgery or Radiation?" http://csn.cancer.org/node/258414). I'm hoping some of you can help me once again sort…
Need some feedback on after-effects of therapy, especially prostatectomy and CyberKnife
I am 46 years old with a new diagnosis of prostate cancer. PSA 6.4 (free 23%), negative DRE but bilateral disease by biopsy, 6 out of 15 cores positive, max core tissue involvement 10%, Gleason 6 (3+3), PCA3 43%. My prostate volume is 35 by DRE, and 22 by ultrasound. I have no urinary symptoms and have never had any issues…
Seeking Recommendation for Radiologist for Salvage treatment in Nor Cal area
Its back....If anybody has input on salvage radiation and better yet a few recommendations a Radiologist in the Nor Cal area will be greatly appreciated….Thanks…
My Active Surveillance update
I had a targeted biopsy last week. The doctor was able to go back, and survey around areas where cancers had been found to determine how extensive the cancer(s) are in those areas. I was concerned about the results of my biopsy, since my PSA rose from 4.0 in Jan, 2013 to 5.4. Let me add that the free PSA rose to 24% So…
Zytiga, time running out!
Well first, I'm sorry that I have been off the radar, but I have been hiding in the Clouds! I'm here still and trying to fight back. I have been on Zytiga 2 years and 7months, so the Zytiga has taken toll on me physically. In the last 6 months lower back and upper neck problems. Still going to MD Anderson Cancer Center and…
Any alternatives to hormonal therapy to reduce size of prostate
About a year and a half ago I consulted with a Urologist about seed implants. He said that my prostate was too large and that I would need to have hormonal therapy to reduce the size. I am now considering seed implant but want to know if there are alternatives to hormonal therapy and the accompanyiing side effects. Jim
Any researcg on % of reoccurence of PC after RP?
Well, it has been a long time since I visited this forum. I was diagnosed back in Oct 2011 with PC. I have been monitoring it since them. I get periodic check ups by Urologist. My last gleason score was 6 and my PSA has stayed in low 5 range for nearly a year. In Jan of 2014 it was 5.0 However, I just had another PSA…
honvan side effects : blood in urine
Hi, My father (age 62) is suffering from stage 4 prostrate cancer.He underwent orchidectomy initially.Now he is taking honvan (thrice a day) as medication. Till now everything was fine until he experienced blood in urine and piles problem.Also he is experiencing burning sensation through out his gastro intestinal tract.His…
gravitational incontinence 2 years after daVinci prostatectomy
59 years old. I'm two years post-op daVinci prostatectomy. Have attempted 3 months of pelvic floor therapy one year ago with minimal improvement. Bladder does not retain urine at all when standing. Leak when sitting and sometimes when lying down. Change 6-8 pads per day. Two urologists say AUS 800 only way to go with one…
Newly Diagnosed
I am a 50 year old and my urologist has just told me that I have prostate cancer. I started having the typical symptoms about 4 months ago: frequent need to urinate, difficult to start or maintain urine flow, and pain when urinating and immediately after. My PSA was 18, my DRE showed enlargement of the prostate. Biopsy…
looking for skilled surgeons in my area
hi. i'm new to this board. I live 50 miles north of boston and am trying to find alist of skillful urologic oncologists who have performed at least 1000 da vinci robotic prostatectomies.

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