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Told I needed a biopsy yesterday
I had a 5.6 PSA and doc gave me a UTI treatment for a month. Now PSA at 4.9. Im 51 years old. Doc tells me I need a Biopsy. I have to admit I am freaking out a bit. Biopsy is scheduled for next Monday. I have no idea how to tell if I am at the right urologist or not. The biopsy seems prudent and he assures me that he…
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5 years since surgery, 4 yrs since radiation all is well!
It has now been 5 years since my prostate removal surgery and about 4 since radiation - and 6 since I lost my business in the recession. I crossed the barrier that I had been fearing. Five years is a really good milestone. I just started a new job last month- a job of my choosing! I have been so blessed with the past 5…
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Laser Ablation or Radiation?
I have stage 1 prostate cancer, very early and the radiologist wants to do 8 weeks of 5 days a week for 20 minutes, treatments for a couple of lesions that are 3 mm, and 1 is 5mm......pl?us he wants to start out with Lupron Harmone injection then do the radiation. The sound of that much radiation on such small lesions…
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researchers found new pathway that regulates spread of prostate Cancer
Just read this article and found it very interesting and promising. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20170126/Adelaide-researchers-uncover-new-pathway-that-regulates-spread-of-prostate-cancer.aspx Hope others find this just as interesting.
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Post-Op Soaring PSA: Next Step? Axumin Scan?
Full history of my prostate cancer is on MY CSN Space. Summary: 64 yr old, 3 and half years after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy , Gleason 8, with removed pelvic lymph nodes also positive. Post-op, PSA level rose. I have been through radiation therapy (completed late Feb 2015) and on/off Casodex (off since Sept…
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Fluctuating PSA
Fiive years ago a PSA test revealed elevated PSA of 11. Within a month or two it went up t0 18 and then 23. I underwent two biopsies and one MRI. The biopsies were negative for cancer but did shos acute prostatitis. The MRI showed possible areas of concern but nothing definite. In 2013 my PSA started declining and got as…
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TESTOSTERONE HELP
Hello, a brief summary on my husband's situation: Age 66. August 2016: PSA 7.5 Two weeks later: 8.2 Saw urologist: after exam (enlarged prostate), ultrasound (suspicious areas), biopsy: 5 of 12 spots tested: Gleason score of 3+3. Stopped testosterone shots in August (was taking them for hypogonadism). Agreed on the 'active…
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Hopefully
Been doing alternative treatment for 3 weeks, got psa test back and it's dropped 8 points, that's good news! Oncologist said it wouldn't go down,but it definitely has. I have holistic dr that makes me pills and drinks,strick diet,cbd oil,ect. I'm a gleason 9, 12 of 12 cores positive at 100%. Gonna get psa checked again in…
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Canadian with Gleason 6 needs advice
I was recently diagnosed with a Gleason six (3+3 ) from six core samples. Because of the Canadian health care system, I am not sure what all of the options are. I am able to travel to the US if the treatment would be better. Would a second opinion on my biopsy be a good idea? Please chime in with any advice or…
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Axumin scans and expertise
PET/CT scans using Axumin tracer, approved by fda last year and newly approved by medicare in some areas, are starting to be done at different locations. Its supposed to be more sensitive/specific than NaF and other older scans, and comparable I think to Choline or Acetate (lots of studies and info on the web) and can…
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Myelodysplasia syndome and prostate cancer together
My husband has both prostate cancer and myelodysplasia syndrome. MDP for 5 years, prostate cancer , into his second year. Is anyone experiencing problems with treatment of these 2 cancers?
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Prostate Cancer Metastasized to my Spine
My prostate and surrounding tissues were surgically removed in April 2014 and I also received follow-on radiation treatment and hormone blocking therepy (Firmagon). While my PSA levels declined to almost zero, the weight gain lead to the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. I remained in that condition for nearly two years. Then in…
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Prostate Biopsy Pathology results
Hey all. Here is the Pathology report from the Surgery (open) done 12/20/16 Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy Procedures and Findings. Left Pelvic Lymph Node, excision : No evidence of Malignancy Right Pelvic Lymph Node, Excision : No evidence of Malignancy Prostate, Prostatectomy : Adenocarcinoma, NOS Histologic Grade…
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Quantifying severe urinary complications after radical prostatectomy
Quantifying severe urinary complications after radical prostatectomy: the development and validation of a surgical performance indicator using hospital administrative data. To develop and validate a surgical performance indicator based on severe urinary complications that require an intervention within two years after…
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Penile shrinkage and Gynochomastia
I just received my prescription for Bicalutamide which is going to be coupled with Trelstar for six months of ADT coupled with 2 months of external beam radiation to my prostatic fossa and associated lymph nodes as a salvage treatment post prostatectomy 8/16 for a biochemical recurrence PSAs .29, .26, .30, .41, .36, .35,…
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Casodex+Avodart instead of Lupron?
The leader of a local support group suggested this given dad is 83 and has other conditions. Oncologist wants to start with "two shots in abdomen" then the 3 month Lupron. Dad's pc is also in many spots on his bone but no symptoms at all right now. Goal is to do less harm. Da is afaird to lose his little muscle mass which…
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Bad News: Renal insufficiency
Many guys reading my PCa story with the many ups and downs occurrences and continuing journey, and probably thinking to follow a similar path need to be alarmed of the consequences that a renal insufficiency can bring into their PCa case. The last PSA test confirmed a sort of cancer hibernation verified by a sluggish…
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Reoccurrence after High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
I was treated with two 14 gray fractions of High Dose rate Brachytherapy in Feb and March of 2013. Since then I have had a Stem Cell Transplant for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS). My PSA levels have been increasing lately (see values below). The first one listed below was my nadir. Has anyone had any experience with…
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New video: How Mal and Alison cope with advanced prostate cancer
I have just made this video (with my 12 year old grandson) about how Mal and Alison have found a lovely way to deal with 11 years of prostate cancer (5 years with metastases) and other problems of life. It is 5 minutes long and has Closed Captions (Cc) for the hard of hearing. Click the picture or click here. If you find…
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I can't figure this one out
My doctor prescribes for me to take 4 weeks of Cipro because I had a high PSA at 5.1 and then come back for a recheck. I take 2 weeks and had to go back to pharmacy today to get the remaining 2 weeks of pills because for some reason they could only give me half at a time; should have been a red flag, and they said;…
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Good oncologist near Chicago for targeted Hormone Therapy?
Is anyone aware of a good oncologist with a focus on the various hormone therapies and combinations thereof, within driving distance from Chicago? I find Dr. Charles Myers' work hopeful and wondering if there is someone in the Midwest with that type of knowledge. (Father is 83, G4+4, PSA 56 on finesteride and several bone…
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testosterone and PCA? Balance between test/estrogen?
Recently there has been a paper out of J. Hopkins about Bipolar Testosterone therapy in folks with metastatic Pca. The study had excellent success with the reported cure of one participant and the decrease in PSA in many. Also this study from the BJU Endogenous and exogenous testosterone and the risk of prostate cancer and…
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lupron? And are side effects as bad as they sound?
My father is 83 diagnosed with G4+4, 14psa and a clean bone scan 2 1/2 years ago. Finesteride due to enlargement for several years but otherwise symptom free. Now, psa is up to 49 then 56 one month later. Bone scan shows many spots..a sizeable one on sternum, others on ribs, pelvis, a bit on the spine.Still no pain at all.…
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Dietary question regarding prostate problems
I have been researching and reading everything regarding prostate problems while I am waiting for a second PSA test. Does anyone here find it to be truthful about the red meat and dairy consumption contributing to an increase to potentially developing prostate cancer? The reason I ask is that my diet primarily consists of…
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Catheter and staples removed
Hey all, Went and got my Catheter out and also the staples. the staples came out very uninventful but the Nurse had a little bit of a struggle with the Catheter and when it did come out it felt like 5 or 6 balloons came with it and a gush of Urine. but nothing compared to when it was in. Now just have to see how long it…
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Looking for advice about an elevated PSA
New guy here and really lost and concerned. I'm 44 and I have been having problems with my prostate for over a year now. Frequent urination, up 2-3 times a night, some pain when urinating but not every time, dribbling, pain when I ejaculate, etc... Finally pushed past my hard head and myself saying; it will pass, and went…
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Canibis Oil Legal vs. Illegal? THC oils or CBD oil?
Hi all, I am looking into adding Canibis Oil into my killing prostate cancer lifestyle. Does anyone know any details on how to use canibis oil to kill cancers? I have seen different stories as to Mary Janes ability to activate the destruction of cancer cells.
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5 years since surgery
Been 5 years since I had surgery in November 2011 (was 49). PSA under .1 so really do not care what is happening below that number. Feel good. However, worst side effect is my back has bothered me since surgery. Even with robotic the core was cut weaking L4 and L5. Outside of that doing well. Been long time since I have…
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Just sayiing hello
New member and at this point am not sure waht I have, it has been a long road with a lot of worry and frustration but I hope the questions are answered soon. I will add a little bit about myself and what has happened so far. About 15 months ago is when this all started and it has been a roller coaster of emotion. I just…
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Willing to try
Starting alternative treatments Thursday. Conventional medicine doesn't make as much sense to me at this time, they're treatment options are , put alot of poison in your body. I don't know if my route will work, as I have a very aggressive gleason 9. Wish me luck!