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Prostate cancer and no follow up
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and told not to worry, it is no big deal . People die with prostate cancer and never know they had it . I suppose die from something else. I was sent home with an appointment 6 months from now . No medicine, no screening orders . Just a smile and a handshake . Meanwhile I suffer from…
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Is it possible for a certain type of prostate cancer to generate a reactive lymphocytosis?
Of course I know that this is probably outside of the scope of this forum. I am not a doctor first of all. Maybe its just a coincidence. Anyway here I go. I have never had before high lymphocytes numbers in my life....always their absolute numbers in the 1700, 2500 etc ..high neutrophils, yes, I also have Crohns. Early…
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is it common to have tenesmus/proctitis after RALP??
I had my RALP more than a month ago. At the beginning I felt all the typical stuff in the perineal area etc etc. But what is bothering me really bad now is the feeling of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement, like cramps, pain, sensation of fullness, etc. I don't think that's very common after RALP, although the…
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Post RALRP incontenance
New member here - I am a young and very active 73 year old. I had my RALRP in Rochester NY on 12/14/2021. That year 5 of my friends were diagnosed with PC. I did my research and didn't wait. I went ahead with the surgery. Seminal Vesicles were removed with no margins involved. I will spare you the lack of information about…
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Surgey vs Cyberknife
Hi Everyone, Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason score of 7. So far seems like its localized in the prostate. Consulted with a surgeon and radiation oncologist (cyberknife) at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. Having a real hard time deciding which treatment to use. My wife and I are raising my grandson and my…
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Trimix
I used trimix 6 months after surgery and it worked fine. The next time, 3 months later and ever since, it didn't work. Any ideas why?
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Signs adt is not working as well?
Hi, It's been a long time since I was on here. My husband is still undetectable and on Lupron/Zytiga combo since end of July 2021, prior he had 6 months hormone holiday after a full year of ADT (December 2019 to January 2021) but that turned out to be a bad move as it spread to his lungs. He had a CT scan about 6 months…
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Age vs. QOL vs. Prostate Cancer ADT treatment
Just to recap my husband’s situation: Age -77 (relatively healthy) psa-2.7 Gleason 8-4/4 tc2a clear bone scan biopsy 4 out of 14 positive cores Treatment prescribed: 12 mos monthly Firmagon (instead of Eligard which we requested) 25 radiation beginning after 2 mos of Firmagon 3 Cyberknife sessions The question is whether…
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Just starting my journey
Greetings, My PSA went from 3.4 in 2019 to 6.9 in 2022. Went to my urologist and was diagnosed with prostatitis, 6 weeks of antibiotics, and PSA was still high (6.4), Free PSA% 14. Recommended an MRI with contrast. Results are 1 PIRAD 5 lesion left side peripheral zone 1.8 x 1.3 cm. no other exceptions..etc Headed towards…
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Pelvic MRI with contrast... 2nd opinions
Are there any Radiologists in Colorado, USA that will read my MRI from Nov 2021 and compare it to my 2017 MRI? I believe this is called getting a second opinion. Imaging company#1 said no, because their radiologists do not want to "Step on anyone's toes" Company number 2 said they just cannot do that sort of thing... I…
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Best drug for hormone treatment/IMRT/SBRT for Prostate cancer
Husband will be receiving hormone treatment prior to 25 rounds of radiation and then 3 of Cyberknife. Really concerned about side effects of HT. Would appreciate perspectives and options. Thank you!
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Burning from stomach to throat.
I have numerous diseased lymph nodes around abdominal area, did prostate biopsy. Originally defined as Squamous Cell carcinoma. Left leg swollen 5” bigger at the thigh than the right thigh, as well as my foot. Had my first Chemo/immunotherapy treatment Monday the 29th. Can’t swallow the tiniest bite or allow liquid to move…