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Prostate Cancer

What can I do to help from here?
Hi All, I live in Ireland, but am very close to my uncle who lives in New York, When out there on vacation 3 years ago (exactly) he told me he'd been diagnosed with PC, but that he was told they would keep an eye on it and probably something else would get him before this would. He sent me a St Patricks Day card which…
3 Weeks and feeling a bit down!
Hi there. New to this site which I find very helpfull, but please excuse me if I'm not in the right section etc! Diagnosed back in Nov 2011 but held off laparoscopic surgery till 20th March while my wife recovered from breast cancer op.....never rains but it pours!!! After long debate went for nerve sparing lap over…
rising psa 8 years after rp.
I had rp 8 years ago and my psa has always been -001. Now my psa has risen to .02. Should I be worried. Have not slept much
feeling like I am walking on rocks
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June 2011, was first given the Lupron shot to reduce the psa and then took 40 radiation treatments. After finishing on December 30 I noticed when walking that it felt like I had something in my shoes. I would stop and look and found nothing It progressively got worse and very…
PSA still rising after RP and RT - when start HT?
After RP in 2003 (Gleason 3+4) PSA was zero for about 3 years. Then started rising. At 0.15 had RT of prostate bed. Treatment had absolutely no affect on PSA rise. Today reading is 0.5, rising at a rate of about 5% per month. Oncologist says HT is now needed, but suggests delaying until PSA gets higher - to around 5.0. I'm…
Combination or Monotherapy
Hi everyone. I am very happy I found this great forum! My father (76 yrs) was diagnosed with prostate cancer stage 4 with metastasis to a distant lymp node. The only treatment he can get is hormone therapy. We saw two very good doctors and they had different opinions on the type of ht to use. 1. The first doctor suggested…
Sling and implant
I am 52 y/o who is 1 y post op from DaVinci RP . I have passive leakage along with stress leakage. Still impotent, had problems for years could not get an erection without help. I am about to have an AMS Advance sling in May along with a AMS penile implant. After reading some of the post I am a little concerned. Has anyone…
Rads and pregnant relatives
I have yet to determine my therapy but have heard that with radiation therapy you should avoid being around pregnant women...my daughter is due in July and am a bit concerned. What about infant children, does anyone know if this is a problem as well.
2nd PSA post RP
Just got back my results <.01 basically loving a zero. Life is good
Update on Gleason 9
My husband was diagnosed in January, C scan and bone scan were clear. Recommended treatment HT and Rt. After 30 days on lupron, he started radiation. (will be daily for about 8 weeks). Has had 8 treatments so far ( says they are quick and pain free) He has also had an additional 3 month lupron shot . His side effects so…
Surgery thru Kaiser or pay out of pocket?
I have Kaiser Insurance and have questions regarding my prostate cancer: I am 61 and my biopsy taken last month showed a Gleason 6 (3+3) malignancy involving the right base, right mid and right apex. In addition, there was focus of atypia in the left base. The foci of malignancy seen by this biopsy were small volume, less…
Provenge
I finished my last infusion of Provenge last week.There are 3 two weeks apart I wonder if anyone has taken this in the last 6-9 months and how you are doing Its a very new treatment
biopsy result
all of the specimens were benign except for 1 area of atypia that is being stained for possible ASAP. I feel somewhat relieved but I do know that I am not totally out of the woods yet
One Size Does Not Fit All for Prostate Cancer Treatment
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.8019931/k.58D0/One_Size_Does_Not_Fit_All_for_Prostate_Cancer_Treatment.htm 3/20/2012 - A recent study in the Achieves of Internal Medicine found that during the past decade, some men with low-grade prostate cancer may have been treated with therapies that are too aggressive. The…
Extended European Study Shows 11-Year Results: PSA Screening Reduces Prostate Cancer Deaths by 21%,
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.8016177/k.4F20/Extended_European_Study_Shows_11Year_Results_PSA_Screening_Reduces_Prostate_Cancer_Deaths_by_21_But_Not_Overall_Deaths.htm March 15, 2012 - While the debate over the value of PSA screening continues, European researchers have released data from two additional years of…
Suggestions re: diet, etc...
I could use some input re: good pc diet book. I assumed that I had always maintained a healty diet until I got this diagnosis. My diet consisted of fat free milk with a bowl of whole grain cereal and coffee for breakfast, except for eggs on a Sunday. Very little red meat(maybe twice a month) now none at all. I used to eat…
How would you interpret this? Info from my biopsy....
Serum PSA before biopsy: 5.9 ng/ml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Staging TNM (Tumor, Node, Metastases) Primary Tumor (T) T1c Tumor identified by needle biopsy (eg, because of elevated PSA) Tumor found in one or both…
Zyflamend Prostate - Is anyone familiar with this non-prescription supplement? Thoughts..... ?
Zyflamend Prostate Targeted Support for Prostate Health Supports Healthy Prostate Function and Normal Urine Flow for Men's Health Promotes Healthy Inflammation Response Premier Herbal Formula Includes Saw Palmetto http://www.newchapter.com/zyflamend/zyflamend-prostate Selenium † 50 mcg Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) (berry)…
Testosterone therapy
Hi everyone Well it be awhile sense posting anything,its been all most 6 month sense I had my prostate removed and everything is all good.My last visit to the doctor I noticed a poster on the wall describing low testosterone levels and all the questions pointed to me.I told the doctor and he suggested I get my testosterone…
Gleasn 6 and 9
Greetings all. I posted here a few months ago and have been unable to respond to the kind messages that were left. I was diagnosed in late November with stage 2 gleason six and nine. Currently enrolled in a punch study where I am getting six rounds of Chemo and then to surgury. MY PSA was 4.2 now it is down to 1.4. Also…
PSA rise after RP
I had radical prostatectomy in septeber 2011. My PSA in that time was 10.9, I had clear bone scan (Scintigraphy). After surgery Pathology report was: G3, Margins clear, Geason score 7 (4+3)GD 60%+40%, Pt2+(PNI) pN0 20%, L1V1 Without transcapsular spread. My first PSA measurement (cca 6 weeks after surgery) was 0.06, 4…
Pilots with Prostate Cancer
Are there any pilots out there dealing with prostate cancer? If so, how are you dealing with the FAA Medical Certificate. I've just received an AME Assisted Special Issuance (AASI) from the FAA which allows your local AME to approve your medical annually for up to six years.
new diagnosis, new member, searching for right answers.. or even right questions
In 2009, psa went from 1.9 to 3.6. Had 2 biopsies in Nov and Feb 2010 that came back negative. In Sept of 2011, PSA during routine physical showed PSA 19.6. Biopsey one month later was negative but PSA 29. After month on Cipro to address possible infection as cause psa was 27+. Another Biopsey in Jan and then Feb 3, 2012…
Decreased Mobility
Hello, my father has prostrate cancer with mets to his bones and lymph nodes. Gleason 9. Current PSA 99. He has severe bone pain in his right hip which is shooting down to his right leg and the doctors have said that because the tumours around his hip bone have comprised the bone so much that he needs to keep off his feet…
Need advice
I was diagnosed in 2005 and never told my mother who will be 92 in April about my illness. I thought she would have passed and I wouldn't have to tell her. We speak weekly and I have a sister who has her own medical problems and I just don't want to drop this on her. Any thoughts would be appreciated
where can I buy cheap levitra?
I'm starting my CK treatment in a few weeks. PSA 6, gleason 6, 1 core. I'm 44, divorced over 2 years and recently been lucky with sex life (Yes, I've even played the cancer sympathy card.). The problem is, I usually need a pill to get it up. Been having this problem for many years already. While optimistic about the short…
PSA 7 weeks after surgery
Gleason 7/8 4 of 10 cores positive, bone scan and ct scan negative, nodes and tissues negative. PSA after 7 weeks is 4.69...... I am very confused and down. All good news until now.....
adding testosterone after radical PC removal
I had a DaVinci Prostate removal 1 year ago, PSA was 4.2, gleason 3+3, no marginal involvement post surgery. Since my surgery and for a time before, I had very low energy. By Primary suggested thyroid med, B12 which I inject twice monthly. No improvement. Again I was tested and Low T showed up, again. My Uro is opposed to…
High Risk Patient is Off Meds - Question about Cryotherapy
It has been one year off meds and 3.5 years since having completing radiation treatments. My PSA of 1.4 continues to remain below the nadir of 2.2. There are no signs of metastatic disease on either the CT or bone scans. Although being considered a high risk patient (gleason 9, initial PSA of 29.8 and a T3a tumor), I am…
Active surveillance, another PSA number
My PSA and free PSA numbers 1/13/2011 2.5 25 6/10/2011 3.6 18 12/16/2011 4.2 14 3/12/2012 3.9 17 Sloan Kettering: slope log(psa) 0.39 doubling time 1.78 velocity 1.26ng/ml/yr My complete history is available if you click my name "to about me" I appreciate any comments/suggestions/recommendations...good or bad thanks

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