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Prostate Cancer

Archives for February 2020

Metformin and statins
Hi there, I thought that I would bring this paper to everybody's attention. It seems to show that there is a distinct link between taking metformin and a statin and the progress of PCa. If you have metastatic prostate cancer or you think that you might then if you can persuade your doctor to give you some metformin and a…
Testosterone recovery after ADT
Hi there, I thought this new publication would add to the knowledge of members. It seems that testosterone recovery after ADT takes some considerable time and after a time around the nineteen months that I received recovery can take up to two years, but the chance of recovery is better than I thought! You will have to copy…
Brachytherapy + IMRT Report
Hi All, I’ve been lurker on this forum when my dad was diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate Cancer. Your experience has helped me so much. I feel it would only be fair for me to return the favor by reporting on his condition and progress to help other guys going through the same thing. Basic Info: Age: 77 General Heath: Active,…
Recently Diagnosed
Hello All, Just looking for some input. Over the last 2 years my PSA has went from 3.06 to 5.5. My GP sent me to an urologist and he did a DRE. He informed me that all felt normal and my prostate was slightly enlarged but, he felt i should have a ultrasound biopsy. Two weeks later he performed the biopsy and again said he…
Deuxième anniversaire
Hi there, Today's the day, two years ago I had a prostatectomy. I am celebrating with a couple of Belgian gin and tonics. HTK gin is OK, plenty of juniper but the coriander and lemon are just a bit too floral for my tastes. Long live Bombay Sapphire! I am a long term Schweppes, not Slimline, Tonic abuser :-) Hic, Georges
Seminal Vesicle invasion
I am 54, in good shape and a year ago I had a routine blood test done. Six months later i went to my doc again and was told that my PSA was 4.8 and had to go see a urologist. Two blood test later my PSA went to 6.0 and 7.4. In one year my PSA went from 4.8 to 7.4. Three weeks ago i had a 3T MRI done and it doesnt look…
This is why you don’t do radiation as primary treatment
As you all know I did a combination of radiation treatment and I had many bad side effects and I'm still bitter about it below I will is my one and a half your follow up and when I asked the DR how low should my PSA get so I will know if the treatment was successful what is the nadir to be so I can proclaim that I am…
Gleason score of 9
My husband is 63 and was just diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. His Gleeson score is 9,grade 5. They gave him 2 shots of degarelix in his stomach. We just saw a surgeon today who said not to remove prostate. He told us to go to a cancer institute. We have an appointment on Monday for a bone scan and a cat scan.…
Bizarre or lucky patient
Hi there, I thought I would share this publication with you as it shows just what a bizarre or lucky patient I am. When I look at my diagnosis at age 55 with a PSA of 133 -142, BMI of 24, stage 3 disease with a Gleason of 7 (4+3) I realise that I am in a tiny minority. Really I should be looking at heavy metastases and…
Raised PSA 7 weeks after biopsy
Hi All Thanks for your valuable information. My brother had a PSA test recemtly at about 7 weeks after biopsy. It had a reading of 5.5. He was 3.2 on the day of the biopsy. He has Gleason 3+4 in one core of 16 that were sampled. Does PSA go up by that much after a biopsy?
Post Your Lupron Experiences
At age 59 my original 8/2010 Gleason score was 9 but post DaVinci (10/2010) it was lowered to 7 (4+3). I was fully functional after surgery with no leakage and sexually active in a few weeks with help of vitamin V. Post surgical report showed capsule contained with no sign of spreading. For the last nine years PSA held…
PSA Result 2/6/2020
Well, went for my PSA test the other day and got the results back. Less than <0.1, undetectable. My appointment at Levine Cancer Institute is 03/02/2020. I should only have to have this test annually now. My status is fully continent; I am intimate with my wife. I have recovered from the inguinal hernia surgery that was…
lupron and supplements
I am new to this site. I made it through raditation treatment last summer and my PSA remains below 1. My Gleason was 9 before the radiation began. My physician order Lurpon injections. I am on my third injection. So far doing okay. Here is the issue: My physician recommended that I began taking supplements - 1200 mg…
Long Term Psychological Effects - Coping
Had my prostate surgically removed about seven years ago. Experienced urinary control and ED issues. Eventually had 98% recovery from urinary control. ED continued despite many attempts to improve. Sex life became non-existent, so wife moved to another bedroom to escape my snoring and tossing and turning. Unfortunately, my…
First sign of life
Just want to report new development. Two days ago, Sunday morning, I experienced first sign of life from my penis. Two twinges were felt , similar to those before RP, when penis opens arterial valves and starts engorgment. Engorgment did not happen but feeling reminded me of old days before RP when everything was…
Proton Therapy - In treatment
I just finished 9 of my 40 treatments. Had some minor side effects this weekend but nothing to serious. Jump in if you are treating and lets share.

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