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PSA Different Standards
Good Evening Gentlemen, I'm 61, non-tobacco user, non-drinker, retired military (had exams every 3-4 years), PSA levels always below 2.4, diagnosed with BPH about 4 years ago and no family history of prostate cancer. In March 2018, I had my annual exam with my urologist. Results were tPSA 7.9, fPSA 2.3, %PSA 29. He put me…
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My MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Targeted Biopsy Experience
hello, good people. i would like to share with you my MRI/Ultrasound fusion targeted biopsy experience. as some of you may know, there were three lesions found on my prostate during my 3T mpMRI. one was a PI-RADS 4 and the other two were a PI-RADS 3. well, my uro recommended i have a MRI/Ultrasound fusion targeted biopsy.…
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Test for NSD2 Gene
Oncotype DX has informed me they have no plans to incorporate the NSD2 gene into their 17 gene assay anytime soon. This link tells of the importance of this gene in a study published by Rutgers University.…
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Energy Loss
Hi hopefully your all doing OK I recently had a major Pancreatitis attack,, They were dumbfounded of the cause and assume its the cancer that is all throughout my abdomen.,, Now Im on a no fat diet between that and the 35mg of pain meds I take.. I was told before the cancer feeds off your food intake,, so Im getting much…
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Newly diagnosed or about to hsve biopsy check this out ....very informative
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/understanding-your-prostate-pathology-report-200903106
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any side effects from radiation that would complicate type1 diabetes
Recently diagnosed with Prostate cancer Gleason 3+3 6 4 out of 10 core positive. Looking into Cyberknife, my urologist recomended surgery. I have had type ! diabetes for 40 years, and wondering if any treatment would be worse for Diabetics? Thanks for any input. Mike
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Recently diagnosed - questions about treatment
Hello, I'm new to the prostate cancer forum and would like to start out by thanking all the members here for their kindness and generosity in helping out so many in need. I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. I'm 61, don't smoke, don't drink, eat a healthy diet, get a moderate amount of exercise and maybe about 10…
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Treating the prostate gland for metastatic cancer.
A quick update-- My dad has failed Zytiga after a new lesion has shown up in the shoulder blade (diagnosed with bone metastasis, so this isn't a huge surprise), but more curiously, a new tumor visible to MRI has shown up on the prostate after not being able to really ever see one before this (two pre-diagnosis biopsies…
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Just diagnosed and confused about options
I am 57, just diagnosed, 4 cores with cancer found, 3 with gleason of 6 and one with 7. I simply picked a dr in my plan, and he happens to a robotic surgeon, so his reccomendation was surgery. I have an appt with a cyberknife specialist, and i am guessing he will reccomend that. My concern with cyberknife is there is very…
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Metformin
Hi everybody, As I am high end prediabetic due to the Firmagon I have managed to get Dr Pooh to put me on metformin with a three month supply of two times 850mg per day to start. I tried the full strength the first day and had a nasty experience so I did a fortnight on half tablets. I have now stepped up to the full monty…
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Just Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
I just came back from the doctors today and my biopsy shows I have prostate cancer. My PSA is at 9, but my gleason scores came in at 6,8 and 9. Getting a CT scan and Bone Scan to determine if it has spread. I have not any any issues nor has my PSA been above 4 prior to last October when it came in at 6, the 7 and now 9. No…
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Lupron or Firmagon
I am 57 and had my prostate removed 6.5 years ago...Gleason 7...PROSTATIC ADENOCARCINOMA, GLEASON SCORE 7 (4+3) WITH TERTIARY GLEASON GRADE 5. My margins were clear but less than 0.1. Lymph nodes were negative. I had a PSA test in December and it showed 0.8. Going to MD Anderson and they are recommending 7 weeks of…
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Use of testosterone to build up uretha for AMS800 Surgery
I went in for an evaluation to see if the AMS800 would be right for me. I had Prostate cancer surgery in 2012 and 3 months later I had to radiation therapy, 44 sessions. I had mild incontinence first and Kigels didn't help but I was getting by on light pads. A year ago, I had a kidney stone and they went in to break it.…
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Family
I see there was some data loss and unfortunately all of mine. Sigh. My sons surgery (robotic prostectomy)was the 23rd and all of his paraphernalia was removed on the 1st. He is recovering quite well and I will go home on the 6th. I live 600 miles away. His pathology report after surgery was Gleason 7 (3+4). He was a 6 on…
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Foundation testing?
My original post about this was lost in the outage, so I'm asking again! My dad will be getting a biopsy on Tuesday of a new tumor in his shoulder blade that showed up on a bone scan a few weeks ago (after a 0.25 then .50 rise in PSA from 1.99) while on Zytiga. The treatment facility (which is excellent, I have been…
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liquid biopsy usage
Does anyone have any color on the use of liquid biopsies (e.g. ExoDx IntelliScore) to grade PC post an initial positive needle biopsy? According to my research this technology is not yet accepted pending additional research and testing. I am currently being monitored at MSK under their active surveillance protocol. My PSA…
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One Year Update...Thankful!
My husband's surgery was 1/31/18. Fast forward to a year later, and he is doing fantastic! Cancer Free. Best physical shape of his life. Full recovery with very minimal side affects that I feel really aren't side affects! It's amazing to look back at the journey we've been on. I am hopeful this story will help anyone new…