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Prostate Cancer

One Month on Zytiga
Went back to MD Anderson to test my PSA. February 01, 2012 psa 2.8 stage M1a February 29, 2012 psa .3 The doctor said that the requirement to use Zytiga that you had to have Chemo first, but they started testing last year to use Zytiga first which was not FDA aproved. In curtain case's Chemo does not work. In this study…
OFF-Drugs VACATION; Here I go......
My last PSA test provided me with a much wanted “bill” for a relief on the drugs. The testosterone got lower than the previous test (from 0.33 to <0.1 ng/ml) and the PSA maintained its equal result of 0.02 ng/ml. I was initially confused for the level of T because it has decreased but such did not influence the level of…
Prostate Cancer & Circumcision?
What nonsense! Now there's a study claiming that that circumcision is associated with a 15% reduced risk of prostate cancer. Here are some articles on the study: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/03/12/148450933/circumcision-may-reduce-risk-for-prostate-cancer?ps=sh_stcathdl…
robotic prostectomy vs. seed implant
I'm scheduled for permament seed implant in 3 weeks. Having serious doubts about whether it's the right decision. I'm 51, otherwise very healthy, with a psa of 4.8,a gleason 6 with 6 of 12 biopsies positive.Prostate size is 26cm. Docs are confident it is contained. Tumors are on both sides but predominantly on one side. I…
New to CSN - First Post-Op PSA Test
I had DaVinci surgery on March 14, 2011, at City of Hope here in SoCal and finally got my first post-op PSA results a couple of weeks ago. "Undetectable!" My pathology report indicated stage T3A with extracapsular extension and a "single" positive lymph node. No positive margins, no seminal vesicle or lymph-vascular…
da Vince robotic surgery drs. in Atlanta GA?
In your opinion, who is the best dr. and hospital for da Vince robotic surgery in Atlanta? Thanks for any suggestions!
Diet
Has anyone tried a diet, fruit or herbs etc....to maintain the level of the psa Thanks Truckie
Reply to Ralph...
Ralph, My biopsy came back 1 out 12 cores positive...The gleason at that time was 4+3. May I ask what your path report came back at? Mine was gleason 4+5, pT3a, NO, MO... Also, you are a true fighter. I hope you are able to prove to the rest of us that this monster can be held at bay for long periods of time, until a cure…
Reply to Vgama re: path report...
Vgama, Could you be a little more specific regarding your inquiry for the NO, MO diagnosis. Since, the only written information I have is the biopsy and path report, I would like to know what else I should have received, either verbal or written? I will be asking the doc all the questions from the links you suggested.…
Confused about post RP PSA
Hey guys, I'm confused regarding post RP psa values. I'm aware, per my nurse, that anything less than 0.015 is considered undetectable, however, when trying to find answers via the web, I'm reading many articles stating that <= 0.1 is considered undetectable. Maybe, they are referring to same value, however, the decimal…
Enlarged prostate/positive for cancer
Hi, everyone, My husband (67) has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. We saw a urologist at Vanderbilt in Nashville, who has suggested that with the size of his prostate and a Gleason score of 3+3=6, his 2 options are "active surveillance, or robotic prostate removal. The prostate is so enlarged it is pushing up into the…
Sorry any of us have to be here.....
Hello all, I have also been recently diagnosed with gleason 9 stage, stage 3a, no, mo pc. I have been getting regular screenings for the past 20 yrs, so I was surprised like most of you are when the diagnosis came back. My initial biopsy showed one core positive and the clinical grade was t1c, 4+3, which was also…
Landmark Immunotherapy Vaccine Trial
News Released last month but of great interest For full story- http://www.roswellpark.org/media/news/roswell-park-launches-landmark-immunotherapy-vaccine-trial The Center for Immunotherapy at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has launched a phase I clinical research study of a dendritic cell vaccine designed to both…
What items make you feel better?
Hi, I'm a cancer survivor who is working to help other patients/survivors. Thinking about your treatments and side effects, physically, mentally, etc. What type of items could someone give you to help make you more comfortable. Example: I had dry mouth and nausea - fruit flavored hard candy helped. Reading helped me pass…
Worried about my dad
Hi! New to the board tonight but have been reading posts, and you all seem to be so helpful - bless you and thank you for that! Sorry in advance that this may be long. :) My dad was diagnosed in late January, PSA 11.8. 3/12 cores positive, all less than 10% involvement, 2 Gleeson 3+3, the third 4+3. He had a full body bone…
Testosterone - confused
If testosterone feeds prostate cancer why don't really young guys have higher instances than older guys with lower testosterone? It seems counter intuitive to me to reduce testosterone to treat prostate cancer. If the issue is testosterone conversion to estrogen why not block estrogen production?
Just joined your club and trying to decide on treatment
I found out today I have pc. 50 yrs old psa 9.3 Gleason 6 (3 and 3) 15 cores 1 positive with less than 3 percent of tissue volume. 14 negative. T1c B0 Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Fingernail Deformities - Indicator of Cancer?
Here's another post-hoc observation from my experience w/PCa. About a year before my PCa was diagnosed, I developed deformities in my fingernails -- ridges, clubbing and spooning on various fingers. This concerned me enough to read up on it and the literature was suggesting an iron deficiency. So, I called my PCP at Kaiser…
Active Surveillance VS aggressive treatment for localized P Ca
FYI Please read the confessions of a Physician who rushed to treatment for a localized Prostate Ca. http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/172/4/311?etoc
psa rise 5yrs post radical surgery
just found out after 5 yrs post radical surgery that my psa is 0.1, all post surgery psa tests were <0.1, pre surgery psa 14 age 51,post surgery gleason 7, both lobes positive, margins,nodes, bladder neck all negative, however there was perineural invasion. Uro dr says retest 3 mos to check doubling time, if changes to 0.2…
Brachytherapy (radiation seeds)
has anyone had the treatment and if so what were the results and side effects
4+ year HNC survivor with neighbor/friend w/PC
Have a neighbor/friend who is 4 years into PC. Has had surgery, rads, etc. PSA has spiked again recently and Urologist recommends seeing a Chemo Oncologist. Probably an elementary question, but what is the most common and hopefully most effective chemo cocktail used in a similar situation? Really appreciate your help. JK
Six month PSA and CK side effects
Diagnosed CaP 3/11 w PSA=13, Gleason 6, 2/12 cores @ 10%, T1c, age 62 CK in Colorado during 7/2011 (self pay as Kaiser only offered Davinci, IMRT radiation and negative feedback about Cyberknife) PSA October 2011= 2.7 PSA January 2012= 1.7 Burning and urination frequency subsided after 2 -3 weeks During 9/2011, loose fecal…
Had Robot Assisted Prostatectomy December 5
I was diagnosed in early October with prostate cancer. My PSA was 5.5 and a DRE revealed a nodule. Subsequently, I had a biopsy - of the 12 samples, 3 were positive with one containing 40% "low volume cancer" and two others with a trace of cancer. I am 62 and my urologist outlined the options ranging from doing nothing…
Radiation strictures
I am 74 in good health. Diagnosed Dec.2011. PSA 4.4 up from 2.6 in 2008. Prostate measured a volume of 47.6 mL Biopsy labeled as "right apex" core. Adenocarcinoma. Gleason 3+3=6 involving 1 0f 2 cores approximately 5%. I chose "watchful waiting" with exam and PSA test every 3 month as a tentative first option. I was on…
i am a son of a father that has prostrate cancer with a gleason score of 9 trying to help dad
My dad has been dianosed with prostrate cancer had it removed with the machine said everything looked good a week later they said gleason score was 9 funny that they said nothing at time of recovery and did not mention anything about outside of prostrate till at one week follow up. he had a boon scan before and said not in…
feeling good and loving life
I know this sounds crazy but I am somewhat thankful for my PC. I never took time to really vacation with my family or enjoy my kids. This week we went to Mexico and I really enjoyed the trip I even shut down my phone and laptop. I went with my 10 yr old daughter scuba diving and really loved it. We ended up buying a place…
Confused??
Hi, Iam new here and really glad that I found this sight! Let me first say WOW!!!! Let me tell you all about my boyfrind and his cancer expirence so far. Apr.2011- Family doctor does PSA screening.. PSA 43.1 schedules biopsy May 2011- PSA 45.1 Biopsy test results- A. Gleason score 5+4=9 involving 6 out of 6 cores…
Hair loss after HT and RT and regain. . .
At 52 years old, Feb, 2010 diagnosed with PSA of 143 and Gleason score of 8.5. Feb, 2010, Started HT, noticed hair growth on head but hair loss on arms and legs Finger joints are stiff and difficult to open and close, hot flashes often. Apr, 2010, PSA zero Oct, 2010, started RT ended at Dec, 2010 with 44 session. Continue…
Attended Medical school Lectures
I just returned from a trip to Loma Linda California to visit my Daughter who is first year Medical school student. They had a 'family day' for the first year students and their parents. As many of you know Loma Linda is known for their work with Proton treatments for Prostate cancer. My own father was treated their. I had…

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