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Prostate Cancer

Archives for July 2017

Treatment with xofigo
My brother is pondering whether to do this treatment or not. The drawbacks seem heavily weighted against the benefits. Has anyone of you or your loved ones gone through this treatment and can offer data/experience that I can relay to him?
Neuropathy after HDR Brachytherapy and 25 dose IMRT
I recently finished up my course of IMRT to close out the radiation therapy end of my Prostate Cancer treatment, and have started experiencing neuropathy in my feet. I met with my Neurologist yesterday and he basically said that the radiation has effected the nerve bundle called the Lumbar Plexus. I've seen numerous other…
Doctor ordered a bone scan and mri after my radiation therapy because of pain in neck and spine
Finished seven weeks of my radiation therapy treatments and a doctor's appointment month after. Radiation Oncologist asked me how I feel and I tell him about all the pain in my neck and left shoulder and arm and my lower back sciatic pain in left hip and feels like a couple of ribs out of place on left side and been very…
newly diagnosed Gleason 6 65 years old
Hello all, I was diagnosed 2 days ago with prostate cancer. I am in the confused, shocked mode. I am looking for reading material to help me discern treatment options. Thanks, Denis
Quote of the Day (Thanks to Grinder)
"Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but playing a poor hand well." ...Robert Louis Stevenson. Embrace it and be the storm!
After Robotic Surgery
crazy question I know But really don't know answer. After prostate is removed will that be the end of having kids?
low Lymphocytes after radiation anybody else experince this?
My blood Dr have been watching my Platelet counts for a while.. Due to beinging under 100.. After prostate radiation the are now down to 75.. Which still isn't too gets down to 10 or 20 I will satrt worring.. But I have noticed my Lymphocytes went down during radiation and are still low 15% almost 3 months later. Has…
Nerve sparing and realistic results
Hi my name is Scott and I'm 42 years old and about to have surgery to remove prostate. Was diagnosed in march. I opted to wait it out and see how it would progress. My PSA has doubled very month since march. I am having the robotic surgery on 16 August doctor says it's contained to prostate and feels confident on…
What are my odds for recurrence?
PSA 1/2013 was 3.6, DRE normal. PSA 8/2014 was 5.5, DRE normal. Was sent to Urologist for biopsy. Only thing we remember is the word “CANCER”. Retropubic Prostatectomy 11/20/2014. My age 55. On the table for approximately 5.5 hours. Came out with a scratched cornea from an eyelash being turned under during surgery. That…
Nerves spared on one side = impotence ?
I am new to this forum . Having nerve sparing robotic surgery in a few weeks . Dr said can only spare nerves on the left side . Biopsy report was 7 out of 12 . Gleason scores were 7 in all core samples . 6 of the 7 were on my right side . Dr feels like he can get all the cancer but I am concerned about ED . Is it possible…
Calutide tablet has reduced my PSA level dramatically….
Dear Sir, I am 45 years old. On February 2017, I checked my PSA level found 6.83 ng/ml and Gleason’s Grade 3+3=6/10 by biopsy test. On April 2017, my doctor suggested me to take Hormone Therapy (3 Zoladex Injection). Already I have taken two injections. He also suggested me to take Calutide tablets 50mg per day without any…
prostate cancer hospitals in India
Recently I was going through the searching of top cancer hospitals in India. As my near one is suffering from prostate cancer stage 2. I find the list which I want to share with you. best cancer hospitals in India. hope this will help you all.
Agent orange Gleason 9 open surgery prepubic radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection
I'm sorry I don't know if this is properly way to seek information from other prostate cancer members. It doesn't matter how old you are or if you are a southern Vietnam veteran exposed to agent orange herbicides. I am 68 / 69 December 12. My little dog Buddy, thirteen half years old Westie died December fifth after having…
6 week follow up after RALP
Well, I'm better off than I expected. They did take out the SV's. The cancer was outside the margins though and still plan to take radiation to kill remaining cells. Got PSA test and Dr called me on my 3 hour ride home and let me know the PSA was 0.01. Feeling much better. I do not feel that my diet change has resulted in…
Can Someone Knowledgable Interpret These MRI Results?
Hello, On Wednesday I had surgery but on Monday I had a MRI and just got the results. It's all Greek to me! If someone can distill it down to layman's terms I'd greatly appreciate it. The surgeon, who has done 4000 RPs said it all went well and he felt a firmness on the left side of the prostate. Path lab results come next…
advice for locally advanced Pca
Hi My father is 71 years old, and recently diagnosed with Pca. PSA = 28, 7/12 core positive (gleason score 4+4) from biopsy, one lymph node enlarged (2cmx3.4cm) and a gross extraprostate extension from MRI. The only good news is no bone or other distant metastasis found (I really hope that is true). Our urologist…
Radiation after Chemo?
Hi! My dad (75) was diagnosed last August PSA 31 up to 92 after biopsy, had spread beyond prostate (bone mets, lymph nodes) began Lupron and Casodex, began Chemo in December and completed 6 rounds of docetaxal in March. Chemo was tough but the chemo and hormone therapy did the trick as his PSA was down to .08ish in April…
New Treatment Heading To Clinical Trials
Warriors, News from the Prostate Cancer Foundation: https://prostatecancernewstoday.com/2017/06/30/galeterone-shows-promise-as-a-next-generation-prostate-cancer-drugs/?utm_source=Prostate+Cancer&utm_campaign=9ecc05196a-RSS_MONDAY_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a6d9c27ca8-9ecc05196a-72180173
Diet after RALP
Since I do not have a prostate anymore, will diet still keep my PSA down? Right now, I'm on a healthy does of Turmeric, brocolli, real pomegranate, among a few other things. I will be having radiation mid to late August, and have read that I do not need to have Lycopene while on radiation. Also, my brother sent me articles…
New to forum, looking for advice
I am 53, had a TURP last year, discovered Geason 6 cancer, so watch and wait. 8 months later, biopsy showed Gleason 9, so prostatectomy w/ pre PET Scan. Dr told me 10 days after surgery that I will need to go through radiation, due to cancer being in margin walls and in seminal vesicles. Dr removed 34 lymph nodes and all…
Am I a Candidate for FLA? Surgery in 3 Days!!
Maybe I'm getting cold feet? I had ruled out radiation because the hormone therapy would be bad for my comorbidities of diabetes and cardiac, so I researched the best doc and hospital in Chicago and on Wednesday I am going in for RP surgery. However, by total coincidence I am going in for a new type of MRI tomorrow: 2…
Cyberknife Diary
Hello All After my diagnosis and subsequent due diligence I found that this forum was the best place to get educated opinions and help from others. I truly appreciate all of the time and help received and in that spirit have decided to start a new thread since my Cyberknife process has just commenced. It is my hope that…
Osteonecrosis?
I guess another couple months have gone by since last post . 6 months later and still no Dr seems to be able to figure out what is going on with Toms jaw . Finally today at Togus they said this is a hospital you need to go to Jamaica Plains where the specialists reside . hmmm , it took 6 months to come up with that . The…
Biopsy Results are in
I am looking for words of encouragement to share with him and also any suggestions on next steps and general opinions about treatments. To this point I have researched and prepared for the diagnosis. I’ve done very little research on treatment options. So here is what we are working with: Age 69 Frequent night urination;…
Lupron is only treatment but is working - blood transfusions
My husband is "et up with it" as stage 4 in bones is affecting the marrow and he needs blood transfusions regularly. Palliative treatments are only option and we only just found out 2 months ago, it's terminal and way beyond any other treatments for the most part. Does anyone have any experience with Lupron or blood…
Firmagon and insomnia
I am in month three of Firmagon and have developed a wicked case of insomnia. Wake up 1 - 6 times a night all edgy and uncomfortable and do the zombie walk as we call it. Anyone else have this and solve this problem? I have developed a nasty case of cumulative sleep derprivation. Thanks, George
9 Days Until Surgery. Any tips?
Hi Guys, Is there a sticky with tips on how to prep for robotic surgery? I've been doing my kegels, bought several sweat pants, gone Vegan, got various lotions...What else should I be doing? The first few days, how mobile are you? Do you lay in bed? Sit in a chair and watch TV? Zonked out on pain killers? Thanks, Nick
I'm Still Around
It's been over a year since my last post, so let me reintroduce myself to the new members of the forum. My story is here: https://csn.cancer.org/node/264905. Cyberknife treatment September 2014. Understandably, I'm thrilled to report continued great numbers as of March 2017, at 64yrs: Ultrasensitive PSA less than .1,…
My father, 63, has metastatic PCa with MSCC, partial paralysis- seeking advice
Hi, my name is Sallie and I am new to the forum. My father (63 years old) was diagnosed two years ago with S4 Pca. PSA was 12, and after 8 months of radiation and hormone therapy, it has dropped below 1. The doctors advised us that the cancer wasn't gone, but it was at a managable state and we would just have to keep an…
Excellent video ADT + Zytiga for long term hormone therapy
The video on the "uro today" website involves two specialists discuss how practice will change since the recent articles in New England Journal of Medicine about prescribing Zytiga/Abiraterone with hormones for men with high risk, node positive or metastatic men on long term hormone therapy. A Clinical Conversation with…

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