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Prostate Cancer

rising PSA post Radiation
In Aug, 2010, I was diagnosed with PCa (PSA-29, Gleason 4+3). In Dec, 2010 I began a 6 month program of Androgen Deprivation Therapy and had IMRT beginning in Feb. 2011. Since that time, my PSA has been raising and, to me, seems high. My results are as follows (note- the 5/31/11 test was while I was still on ADT, which…
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.
I’m new to this discussion group. Just recently diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer (T1C) and have spent the past few weeks reading many of the posts on this blog. I’m 56 years old, in good health, African-American, married. My annual PSA tests were increasing from 3.0 just a few years ago to 5.7 earlier this year.…
the real truth
Had to title it with something. Why does PSA rise,is it cancer cells? I was reading some of the discussions about people dying from things. My poor wife passed away May 26,2012 because she had so many complications her ot come would have been doubtful. I gave them permission. If she was alive she would be all over me about…
New diagnosis of Gleason 9; dilemna of treatments
Age 71; 2 weeks post biopsy; 7 cores taken; 3 out of 3 positive left and 4 out of 4 positive on right. Lupron hormone immediately and have had prostascint scan and MRI this week which I understand are merged so doctor can assess whether local in prostate or out. Radation oncologist is recommending IMRT + brachytherapy…
Finished Rads
Finally finish my 7 weeks of rads.On April 19th. Family and friends threw me a congrats party on the 21st.Now back to work full time + , doing well. just the fatigue,and some urinary/bowel inconsisties but thats normal. Other wise feel great!!!! Thank all of you for your support. Trying to put together a team to walk/run…
hormon shots/side effects
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 3 yrs ago.I had it taken out . The the PSA went up so I was sent over for IMRT treatment (radiation) . It didn,t make a difference. So the URO said hormon shots were next. Who has taken those what were the side effects. Iam pretty well used to no erections (without help)I have…
A VERY ODD TREATMENT PLAN?
The following excerpt was posted on a website regarding a treatment plan involving Chemo I have not seen before. Is the Canadian healthcare system ahead or behind? "The really bad news was that Grant was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer just before Christmas, after a sharp rise in PSA level and other indicators…
Finished radiation therapy, how will I know if it worked
My husband finished IMRT on May 14th is also on HT. We wanted to know what happens next, expecting some sort of a test to determine the results. The oncologist said that the urologist (appt on June14th) would probably take a psa 3 months down the line then we would have an idea of how well it worked. He said a PSA test in…
Answer me this.....
Is "Advanced Prostate Cancer" determined by the Gleason score or is the term used if and when mets occurs? Jeff
Age 50 and recently diagnosed
I was diagnosed with a Gleason score of 6 and a psa of 5.2 with cancer in 1 out of ten biopsies. Also inflammation. This will be a great site for my journey. I know this is a "good" report but my first and main action is to confirm the pathology report and next to see if the cancer has somehow moved to another area without…
Avodart for low risk patients on active surveillance,
Below are studies that I have come across, both pro and con for the use of avodart for low risk patients who are on Active Surveillance......any thoughts on this million dollar question ................................... Avodart discussion pro and con jan 2012 pro Lancet. 2012 Mar 24;379(9821):1103-11. Epub 2012 Jan 24.…
Treatment options with diagnosis at relatively young age.
I was diagosed last week after biopsy with 3+4 result. I am 51 and weighing options. Have always valued quality of life over quantity. My first instinct is to let nature take its course. It was not long ago we did not have routine PSA testing that started me down this road. Doctor recommends robotic surgery. He says at my…
Update
A quick recap. My first PSA one month after the RP was 0.0. Two months later it had jumped up to 0.39, so I was pretty concerned. They checked it last week (6 weeks later) and it has thankfully gone down to 0.17. I'm thrilled to be below the magic 0.2, but how long should I let them wait from now on between checks? I'm…
Rising PSA after RP
I lost a kidney 2 years ago to renal cell cancer. I had a radical prostatectomy on Jan 9, 2012' one month later PSA was 0.0. In two months it's gone up to .39. How concerned should I be. My doctor wants to do another PSA in 6 weeks. I'm having a pretty hard time mentally/emotionally as my fiancé decided to run on me 2…
Just diagnosed at 55
I just got diagnosed last week. My PSA was 4.2 before being referred to my local urologist. He indicated that based on a DRE my prostate felt perfectly smooth and normal, although it was pretty large for a person my age. During the biopsy, in doing the sonagram he still thought everything looked good. However, the result…
GOOD NEWS AGAIN (PSA)
Once again I've been fortunate to have an undetectable psa reading at 2 years 4 months following surgery and adjuvant radiation. Currently doing psa checks every 6 months. It has certainly been a fortunate outcome for me based on the stats. I was diagnosed as a T1C with a gleason 7 (3+4) after the biopsy. However, after…
HT
I started HT two months ago. The first,two shots, were hurtful but I got through it. On the third of May I got my second shot. Did not go well. A wek later had an ultrasound that showed a cavity with fluid in it. I have not felt this bad since I started with rp in 2010-06. I am throwing up, worn out, and have pain from…
2 weeks before my prostotecomy
I was just diagnosed about 3 weeks ago after having a biopsy. My PSA was 9.8. 4 years ago I had a biopsy and I waqs told there were suspicous cells. I never followed up because after doing some research on prostate cancer, I read that it grows very slowly. I had another biopsy and i was told that I had prostate cancer. My…
PSA Testing Revisited
The United States Preventive Services Task Force announced in its final recommendation Monday that healthy men (at any age) should no longer get screened for prostate cancer with a PSA test because a resulting diagnosis may do more harm than good. While this forum has discussed this issue in some detail in the recent past…
How long to continue hormone therapy-Lupron shots.
In late 2011 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, high PSA number and Gleason score. I decided on radiation treatment, started with hormone therapy, followed by 5 weeks of external beam radiation and just had seed implants. At first my Oncologist said the hormone trerapy could last 2 to 3 years, then perhaps 2 years and…
Health Insurance
My wife has been insured with American International Insurance for more than ten years. She has only made one small claim on them for a minor injury. But when she turned 65 AIA told her that they don't insure people over 65. We don't live in the US or Europe where I am sure this discrimination is illegal. No-one would…
Survival
I am 81 and have just completed Novalis shaped beam IMRT. 6 weeks 2.3gy x 30. No side effects whatsoever. I had high grade localized cancer, gleason 3+4. diagnosed after TURP. Prior to which my PSA was 42 with severe BPH. I did not have my PSA tested after TURP. I immediately had RT and after 28 treatments my PSA fell to…
Unusual findings while urinating post-op
Approximately 5 weeks after RP, my husband developed what appeared to be an infection. His stream had declined(shortly after removing catheter)and it burned while urinating. He visited the local urologist who had initial treated him, and was given antibiotics and something for the burning sensation. Within a day or so, he…
Relay for life
This weekend I participated in my first relay for life sponsered by the American Cancer Society. Havent really determined if you calculate 'survivor' from date of diagnosis, or date of treatment. If from date of diagnosis then I'm a three year survivor. At any rate I really enjoyed the relay and our town raised $161,000…
Northern California Kaiser Permenente da Vinci Program
If any one has any experiences to share on their da Vinci at N.Cal Kaiser Permanente please do so on this thread. I'm presently on AS,but soon would be making some tough choices. Currently there are 4 da Vinci Urologists- 2 at Walnut Creek, One at Oakland and one at Santa Clara Kaiser. These are fellowship trained robotic…
SPREAD TO LUNG?
Hi My husband had radical removal of his prostate 51/2 years ago, coming up 65 years old. Gleeson score 4+3+7 PSA very good each year. He has got a spot on his lung in february this year and had a new xray last week, can this be related to his prostate cancer 5 years agoe, can the prostate cancer have come back with a zero…
Vasco,update on Zytiga
Just got back from MD Anderson on Wednesday and the doctor's said the liver function look great! He believe's that I will be able to continue this medicine until next year. Have been on HT (lupron) for 2 years and also did a Bone Density test and very little change. Into the 4 months of Zytiga and PSA at 0.2, not bad. The…
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:…
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?
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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