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Prostate Cancer

Archives for August 2017

Shocking Post Op Pathology Report
In February I was diagnosed with Gleason 6, 2/12 cores postive one with 5% and one with less than 3% positive for cancer. My RALP was last Thursday. Yesterday was my post-op and the surgeon gave me the report from pathology- * Now Gleason 4+3 * bilateral disease * Pathologic staging pT2c * Right apical margin positive. *…
Introduction and questions
Hello and a big thank you to the many knowledgeable and active participants on this board -- I've been lurking for a couple weeks and I have learned a lot from your questions and experiences. Thanks for sharing! I am 50 and live in SW Florida. I was recently diagnosed with PCa (Gleason 3+4=7) and am scheduled for DiVinci…
Opinions of difference between Sloan Kettering nomogram and John Hopkins Discovery publication
Gentlemen, Does anyone have a opinion of the vast difference between the predictions of the Sloan Kettering nomogram and the tabulations of the John Hopkins James Buchanan Brady Discovery publication. The Hopkins original article is back in 2005 but reconfirmed in 2015. Question is how can two highly regarded institutions…
Need advise - Gleason score 4+4 = 8 on post operative biopsy
Hi My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Age : 76 years ; Physically active sportsman The preoperative biospy report said : Gleason score : 3+4=7 ( both lobes involved) ; 12 out of 12 cores were positive. We went in for robotoc surgery and the final biopsy report post surgery reads: Gleason score : 4+4 = 8 for both…
New member with Gleason 4+4
Greetings to everyone. Please allow me to introduce myself as a new member here. I am 70 years old in good health with controlled type II diabetes. I am an active cyclist and ride 20 to 30 miles daily. Last year's physical revealed no lumps on prostate but PSA rose to 6.5. Uro scheduled 6 month PSA in February 2017.…
MP-MRI in Bellingham/Seattle of Washington State
Folks: I was givign PSA of 25 with prostate cancer in family (father and older brother). Digital showed enlarged (BPH) but no lumps. Urologist here in Bellingham wants a TRUS biopsy before anything else. I am considering to try to have MP-MRI done first so that my initial biopsy would be assisted with the MP-MRI results. I…
Bicycling After Biopsy
Folks: I have appt for initial biopsy after PSA of 25. Biopsy is TRUS. What I wonder from you folks who do bicycle; how long should I expect to stay off an upright bicycle? If I cannot ride my upright, could I ride my recumbant bicycle? This is very important to me as my bicycle is my sole form of transportation. I do not…
After Lupron and Radiation
I need help recovering strength and energy after completion of radiation and Lupron (2 x 3 months). I don't lnow where to turn. My Urologost is no help. He says his only concern is keeping my PSA down. Can anyone give me suggestions? Thank you.
PSA from 6 to 25 over 2 years; shall I have initial biopsy or skip to mp mri?
I just got PSA of 25 last week. My previouis was 2 years ago at about 6 or 7. The Urologist (Bellingham Uralogists in Bellingham, Washington) wants to do standard TRUS biopsy, which I understand is normal for this PSA. The finger test by both my primary and the urologist show now bumps but prostate is enlarged (I am under…
My cancer, my journey, my learnings at one month!
A month ago, I sat in a urologist’s office, whom I had only one brief meeting with prior, and he said, “we have mixed news… you have cancer.” Not sure I heard too much after that. Unfortunately, my wife was out of town, as we expected it to be nothing. I did hear the Urologist quickly review the options and clearly thought…
Surgeon experience
I was diagnosed with intermediate risk Prostate Cancer a few weeks ago. Currently trying to decide on treatment, radiation or surgery? PSA 4.31, Clinical T2a, Gleason 4+3=7 The urologist Ive been talking with is young, out of residency only one year. I am getting second surgery opinion and discussing with radiation…
Multiple Opinions Added to the Confusion
Dad is 69 years old. Had urinary retention. PSA 144. Gleason 3 + 4 = 7 on all cores. Bone Scan and MRI all clear. On hormone treatments (just did secon round, PSA down to 17) Last week I traveled from VA to FL to be with my dear father to go gather our second, third, and fourth opinions. If you are newly diagnosed take…
Active Surveillance continues
Diagnosed 3/2009 Medical history on about me page...click my name to the left. 8/17 has PSA 5.7: Free PSA 18 and targeted biopsy.....two cores positive, both 3+3=6....I requested the pathology sent to me, so I am not sure of the number of targeted cores taken. This was part of a fusion biopsy, based on an MRI taken last…
Radiation about to start
I will be meeting w/ radiology on the 30th and will probably start radiation mid Sept. Right now, I am incontinent. I can hold some, but if I walk, bend, etc, I leak. The Dr gave me a foam clamp to wear during radiation, so I can keep something in my bladder to protect it. I am planning to start PT for kegels soon. Since…
Cannabis Oil to treat Advance Prostate Cancer
I was diagnosed with advance PCa back in May of 2016 and had the RALP done on August 18, 2016. My pathology report pre operative showed a Gleason score of 4+3 and PSA at 25.8 with seminal vesicle involvement. Also, pre operative, my bone and ct scan were negative. After surgery, my PSA was at 0.1, and with eight(8) lymph…
My dear Dads diagnosis.
I find myself here with great remorse as my Dad (78 years) has been newly diagnosed Adenocarcinoma of prostate - Gleason 9 (4+5) prostate cancer. His Nuclear Medicine Report shows there is extensive large volume intensely PSMA avid disease(SUV max 9.3) localised to almost the entire gland from apex to base with some…
Gleason 7 (4+3) Considering surveillance VS radiation
Husband has Gleason 7 4+3, No evidence of tumor on CT although enlarged/hardened on DRE and minimal symptoms. 72 yo Vietnam Vet. Highest PSA 5.84 (slow increase over past 3 years from 2.3) Had hormonne therapy and now PSA .66. Any informed feedback for Not doing radiation? OR, results of radiation. How do you hold that 20…
New here - need to make treatment decision soon
Hi, I'm new here. Diagonosed about 8 weeks ago with PCa, got second opinion from Dr. Epstein in the meantime which confirms Kaiser's initial analysis of my biopsy samples: PSA: 7.2, Gleason 3+4 (intermediate risk), T1c. Dr. Epstein's analysis revelaed that Type 4 (intermediate) cancer cell content is below 5% in all of my…
Prostrate issue
Hi..I am age 44 Michigan..I was diagnosed with bladder cancer at age 40..I have had three reoocurrences since.at age of 43 I needed baseline PSA test doctor said.it was .70 I just had other PSA at hospital lab and it was a 1.1....I am scheduled to see doctor on Aug 30 for exam.i went to hospital to view my record of…
Differentiating bone pain from other types of pain?
Is genetic testing ready for prime time?
I would be interested in opinions on whether genetic testing is ready for prime time and useful for selecting a treatment plan/AS. It certainly is getting marketing effort and promotion the real quesation is should the results steer our choices. The answer to this question will probably be different depending on where you…
First Post
Hi I am 55 and live in Maine. I had my first and only PSA test at the end of June, came back at 12.4 I have a appointmenmt with a Urologist (associated with Maine Medical Center, so probably as well qualified for medical in the area) on Tuesday. I am in good general health, only thing concerns me is sometime I have pain in…
How fast does untreated metastised PC tumors spread
I am trying to make a informed decision if I can. After a bone scan and xray and MRI they found a tumor in my forearm ( ulner bone marrow) now it is not in a normal place for mets.. But none of the doctors can say for sure it is not. It could be atypical as they keep saying. But also in the same breath they say it may not…
CAR T THerapy (Time Magazine Article)
The focus of this article is on fighting leukemia but it also noted potential applications for PCa and many others: http://time.com/4895010/cancers-newest-miracle-cure/?xid=homepage
Cyberknife Treatment side effects
I completed my cyberknife treaments for prostate cancer on Dec. 19, 2016. I had no side effects for 6 weeks until I went in for my first checkup. after having a DRE I developed a rectal issue that has caused problems ever since. The oncologist continues to believe it is caused by a reaction to the substrance injected…
results after my first Biopsy
hello forum i'm a 54 year old hispanic male i have been very healthy and try to keep in physical condition Milatary and Law Enforcement career i have actively been getting psa blood work for the last 8 to 10 years because of a Family history with 2 Brothers from my Fathers side that had Prostate Cancer. my numbers began…
Celebrate
Back from 1 year checkup... PSA still undetectable. Huzzah. RP last year after biopsy Gleason 6 3+3, but was dealing with recurring Staph infection that inflamed prostate. Finally got prostate size down so when the final pathology report came out after the RP, it was down to 197.7 grams. FYI... Normal prostate weight is 20…
Is Active Surveillance an option?
Ok, two weeks into this journey; read many books, articles, and posts by others. I am 65 years old, excellent health, diagnosed PC Gleason 6, 3-4 positive cores, all less than 30%. The reason for saying 3 to four cores, is the urologist wasn't sure if there was overlap in the lesion area. This along with other things…
Brachytherapy
i had brachytherapy done on March 21, 2017. Now, just about 5 months later, my prostate is still severely inflamed, I have to self cath, and I don't even want to talk about that pain, and also have incontinence, which is also extremely painful every time a drop comes out. I am on flomax , naproxen, and OxyConti. Anyone…
AMS800
I am 75, physical fit and very active with some type of physical exercise 5 days a week. I had a prostatectomy in 2015, 6 weeks of radiation in 2016 and now suffering for incontinence. My doctor said I have two choices. Do nothing and live with the incontinence for the rest of my life or get the AMS 800. Since living with…

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