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Pain Pump Installed
Just a quick update: Fentynal via external pain pump with cath directly into the intrathecal spinal cavity sucessfully installed yesterday. Pre-op Daddy's pain level at 12+ (0-10 scale). He could not move without extreme pain in his back and ribs. 1 hr post-op; in recovery room: P/L at 7 3.5 hrs post-op; in overnight room:…
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erectile dysfunction
I have a question to post. I'm taking cialis for erectile dysfunction 10 mils . My surgury was Dec 9 started taking every other day on Feb 1 . I see a little firmness but no erection. How long before trying something else or going to a higher amount? What was the average time before an erection?
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Help request-info needed
Hello gentlemen, I am usually at the gyn cancer boards as I am a cervical cancer patient, but am over here on prostate in hope to gain a little insight on prostate cancer treatment. A friend of mine is battling stage IV prostate cancer. He was diagnosed about two years ago after falling down in his yard while mowing the…
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Turkey, pork and chicken
Can anyone shed some light on comsuming pork turkey or chicken if you have PC? I know red meat is a no no and try to limit it to once maybe twice a month. However, not sure of these foods.
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calcium channel blockers make PCa hormone resistant?
I heard a talk or read a book by Dr. C. "Snuffy" Myers where he discussed various blood pressure meds. "Calcium Channel blockers...makes prostate cancer hormone resistant GOOD BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS Ace inhibitors, 30% reduction in diabetes, can cause PSA to drop ARB's are even better meds than Ace Inhibitors NOT GOOD BLOOD…
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Gleason Score
They did 16 needle biopsy sticks. I have a 5 core Gleason 6 with a grade of T2C. The tumor is affecting both lobes. My PSA was 9.8 I have been having difficulties for many years. I also have Sarcoidoisis which is an autoimmuine disease, Asthma, COPD and Emphazema. I am on Immuran which causes lymphoma and skin cancer. I…
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Happy Mother's Day
Enjoy yhe day with family and friends..we are here.we are fighters, we don't quit. Be well,be strong..val
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PET Scan denied by Insurance - still waiting....
Hello everyone... Well, Dad's insurance denied the PET Scan ordered by his oncologist. So, now we wait.... With his pain meds doubled, and an appointment this Thursday with the oncology radiologist - for palative treatment - it is hard to keep a happy face. Dad has good and bad days; bad days - he only leaves his chair to…
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PSA Still Not Below 1
Well, it's been a year & 1/2 since my CK treatment in Sept 2010 and, after some irregular readings, the PSA is trending down but is still NOT below 1. Last reading yesterday was 1.55. Still waiting to break the 1 barrier. Oh well . . . at least it's still heading in the "right" direction. Hopefully, next time.
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Triptorlein
Just had my second shot last thursday morning. She went to the left side up high because of what happened on the right side. I get 75mgs. Anyhow this time it really hurt. On top of that the next day I got chills, and hot flashes accompanied with a killer headache. Saturday the side I got the shot on was red from my side to…
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Prostate Cancer Surgery is “a waste of time”
The Daily Mail goes far in suggesting that Prostate Cancer Surgery is “a waste of time”. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2137135/Thousands-men-suffer-needlessly-prostate-cancer-surgery-waste-time.html They report about comments by scientists from the PIVOT (Prostate Intervention Versus Observation Trial)…
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Vitamin D Levels Linked to Survivorship of Prostate Cancer—Genetic Variations May Play Crucial Role
Not the newest news but recent...All the best to all http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.8056663/k.B5A7/Vitamin_D_Levels_Linked_to_Survivorship_of_Prostate_Cancer8212Genetic_Variations_May_Play_Crucial_Role_in_Determining_Outcomes.htm
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New Dx also and Kaiser No. California Member
New Dx also and Kaiser No. California Member Hi: Found this board doing my research for a my brand new Dx of PC. Very good info and advice, thanks for any help and advice anyone can give. My Dx is 3 + 3 = 6. Two areas out of 12 involved one is 1 to 2mm the other less than 1mm and T1c. I am 57 years old and have already…
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ProstRcision
Just diagnosed and am going through the various treatment options and have had discussions with my urologist and with a Radiology Oncologist that does the ProstRicision here in Atlanta. I would be curious if anyone has had this procedure done and what there thoughts might be. I am also somewhat curious that this process is…
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Ryan O'Neal On "The View"
I'm watching Ryan O'Neal on "The View" who's there to promote his new book about his life w/Farrah Fawcett. He just said that he has prostate cancer ("Stage 2" which is apparently still contained w/in the prostate) and is going to treat it with cryotherapy, which is seldom used to treat PCa. He said that his doctors claim…
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Vasco, If Zytiga fails
Vasco, I believe that when go to MD Anderson that they will take me off Zytiga. My blood Platelet have drop down to 95,000. As you said, watch the liver! What will be the next option to take or?????
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80 years old and still chuggin
Fourteen years ago I had diagnosis of prostate cancer. I got a series of radiation beam treatments and then on Lupron whenever the PSA spiked. I have beat it for 14 years. Now my Gleason is 8 active cancer. I will be dead but I will go fighting it. I plan on being 92 for my 75th wedding aniv. My sex life well, har de har…
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can someone explain dt
had surgery in 2010 , radiation 2011, after radiation psa was 0.003 . now as of 5/1 psa is 0.8 had gleason scores of 9 . what is considered dt.
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UPDATE ON LATEST PSA RESULTS AFTER IMRT
VGAMA & KONGO LATEST BLOOD TEST RESULTS>>>0.30 THE total PSA went down again from 0.38 Is it possible to keep going lower---wonder when NADIR is reached?
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Provenge
I had written about a month or so ago to see if anyone has gotten treatment with Provenge. I completed treatment at the end of March and was wondering if anyone else has been treated with this medication and what their doctors were saying and how they felt. Thanks for any information you can provide
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psa rise
plse advice! i had robotic prostatectomy in january 2011. my first post psa(3&6 mons)were both <.04. The last 9 mons psa is .07.I use the same lab.pathology:pT3b,margins negative,gleason 3+4=7 (85%,15%).Is this worrisome! thanks to everyone.
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starting treatments.. what can I expect?
Have prostate T1C and one lypmh node positive N1. No distant id'd M0. I have been put on casodex for two weeks and next week get a shot of eligard? 60 days later will start on radiation ebrt 5days/wk for 8 wks. so far no sypmtoms and no side affects. I know that will change. Any info, advise would be appreciated. All new…
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Cabozantinib (XL184) .......Can't come quick enough!!
If this is an indication of results of clinical trials on this drug, then it needs to be on the fast track for FDA approval. http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health/your_health&id=8625186 Copy and paste this link into your browser.
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turned 50 many more to come
Celebrated the big 50 yesterday. While I was never much for birthday celebrations after my PC diagnosis last year that changed. I am 6 months post RP and numbers doing well. I am running , eating well and lost weight. Overall the experience has done a lot of good things for my overall health. Still have the posability of a…
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PSA .04 reading post RP
I'm 56 years old and it has been nine months since my RP. Currently my psa is 0.04. Does that mean I still have cancer cells that can grow? I expressed my concern to my Dr. and he assures me I'm fine and will have a complete recovery. In fact, he stated I have at least 20 to 25 good years ahead of me. He scheduled my next…
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To Vasco about Zytiga
Hey, just want to get a update on my trip with Zytiga. It's ok, having some pain and being tried.I'm walking up to a 1 1/2 a day. I think it's having effect on my liver! The drug is better than the last one I took!!!Go to VA Hospital this week for more blood test and first of May to MD Anderson. My PSA is at .3 and holding!
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Just had biopsy- I am in emotional AGONY!
I have not yet received the results of my biopsy. My PSA be had increased from 1 to 5 this year. A few years ago it was 2.7 and then went back down to less than 1. I am very scared and not sure what my future brings. I may getting the results tomorrow and I feel like this is the last night of cancer free living I may have.…
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suggestions for 2nd opinion LA area
Hi - My Dad has prostate cancer and he's looking for a good second opinion in the Los Angeles area, thinking about City of Hope or Loma Linda. He's got Kaiser and is really starting to vascilate between implant radiation seeds and external radiation. His PSA has been as high as 13, but that was fairly soon after the second…
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Recent dx of Prostate Ca
Hello everyone. I'm new to the site so here goes. I am 51 and in good health. The lab report which was included with an "approved" life insurance policy binder indicated a PSA of 22. My family Dr. was suprised the policy was approved and did new blood work which confirmed PSA 22. So I got plugged into the system and here…
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Retroperitoneal adenopathy & bone mets
My dad had RP in 1998, following a PSA of 19.0 -- then, in 2007, it reoccured in the pelvic lining. He suffered 40 radiation treatments (broad spectrum to the pelvic gurdle), causing multiple issues. His PSA has been 0.01 since 2007. However, a recent CT scan, revealed bone mets "up & down" his spine, esophagus wall…