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Prostate Cancer

Archives for February 2018

Prostate Cancer
My story:67 year old male; PSA 4.72 increasing over the last 3 years; Digital Rectal Exam, prostate is not swollen; father had prostate cancer elected removal (the cancer did not cause his passing); I requested a 3T MRI prior to biopsy; MRI indicated 2 lesions one a PIRAD 5 and one a PIRAD 4; biopsy confirmed prostate…
Response (lack) to sexual stimuli post prostatectomy
Hi - I'm new here, looking for some advice/help. Age 63, robotic assisted prostatectomy 4 months ago. Prior, no health problems, meds, etc. Went well according to surgeon who has done over 2,000 of these. Last check psa was zero, to be checked again in a couple months. Here's the deal. No erections since surgery, have been…
Post prostatectomy decrease in sexual arousal
Hi - I'm new here, looking for some advice/help. Age 63, robotic assisted prostatectomy 4 months ago. Went well according to surgeon who has done over 2,000 of these. Last check psa was zero, to be checked again in a couple months. Here's the deal. No erections since surgery, have been on a daily small (5mg) dose of…
milk and dairy products a NO NO.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pros.23441/abstract?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2_15_2018)&goal=0_bc8795358a-c4ecba7058-149083745&mc_cid=c4ecba7058&mc_eid=e9375bb5ef ORIGINAL ARTICLEMilk and other dairy foods in relation to prostate cancer recurrence: Data from the cancer of the prostate strategic urologic research…
Insurance Denial
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer that metatisized to the bones. After 18 treatments of chemo my Doctor wanted a petscsn done but because he just put prostate cancer the insurance company refused to approve it. When we called health-first they stated that if the doctor would have put that it metastisized to the…
Diagnosed and conflicted on treatment options
Hi all, I'm new to this forum and hope I can receive feedback from this helpful forum. I'm 56 and just diagnosed with PC in December 2017 using MRI guided biopsy. In total, 2 cores out of 20 had cancer. 2 lesions were targeted in the biopsy: Lesion #1 (right anterior mid transition zone) had 2 of 5 cores with cancer in 20%…
Buying PC Awareness Merchandise
Hello, Does any have a recommendation for a legitimate place to purchase PC rubber bracelets to give to family members and supports? I would like for all or most of the proceeds to go to PC research ? Thanks - Burgie
Recurrence, PSA on the rise
For two years after Prostatectomy PSA undetectabl, starting third year PSA started a slow rise. Going into the fifth year PSA .29 I have been treated at NIH under a study,you cannot get better treatment anywhere else. They have made a decision under a new study to start radiation everyday except Saturday and Sunday for a…
Anyone here pursuing natural treatment/containment options?
New here...just bounced in off of some Google searches. I spent some time reading through the more current threads, and noticed that most people here were talking either about which AMA approved medical treatment to do...or their post AMA approved treatment experiences. What I didn't see was anyone discussing more natural…
Elevated PSA after two years undecta
Cyberknife Side Effects
Hello, I had CK for prostate cancer in November 2016. Since receiving the treatment, I have developed severe heartburn, which keeps progressing. The acid is affecting my teeth ( I had to have one pulled), and I am sure that it will only be a matter of time, before there will be more. Additionally, I am losing my ability to…
Cyberknife Side Effects
Hello, I had CK for prostate cancer in November 2016. Since receiving the treatment, I have developed severe heartburn, which keeps progressing. The acid is affecting my teeth ( I had to have one pulled), and I am sure that it will only be a matter of time, before there will be more. Additionally, I am losing my ability to…
Prognosis question
My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 57. He had a radical prostatectomy in September 2017 but doesn’t want to do anything further. He tells me not to worry but I still do. I was just wondering if anyone out here could help me understand how serious this is, what his prognosis might be, etc. His stats are as…
Straining & pushing to void
For some time in order to pee, there are times I have to push and strain. I can go hours before any sensation of needing to pee occurs. Is this serious? It has been about 10 months since my prostatectomy/diverticulotomy. I told my urologist about these conditons, and he has schedulted me for another urodynamic study and…
Zytiga and prednisone with lupron and xgeva - cost, payment, outcome
Hello all, dx with metastatic stage 4 prostatecancer jan 2017 at age 80... wondering how everyone meets the cost of Zytiga... i have medicare and insurance (aarp - united healthcare).. my copay is $2800 which is being picked up by pan foundation, but that will end in another month.. so i m trying to get coverage from the…
Treatment options for metastases post Radical Prostatectomy
Hi, I am writing on behalf of my father (Age: 65). My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015, following which he underwent radical prostatectomy (2015), hormone therapy (2015), and radiation therapy (2016). This year his PSA level started rising and PET CT scan has revealed metastases in right iliac bone. Please…

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