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Six years post radical prostatectomy, Gleason 7or 8, T2A, PSA now detectable at 0.34, 67 y.o. The hi
Disappointing result after all this time. Will probably go on hormone therapy. Please offer any advice from those experiencing therapy. Will have my first meeting with urologist in early February. Many thanks.
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Active Surveillence and Avodart
Guys on Active Surveillance, or contemplating AS, may want to go to the following link and read the article. Seems Avodart (dutasteride) can significantly slow disease progression. "Our trial is the first study to show the benefits of use of a 5α-reductase inhibitor to reduce the need for aggressive treatment in men…
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Next month will be my 2 year anniversary
Next month will be my 2 year anniversary from surgery and I have lots to be thankful for…I’m still testing <0.1 (undetectable). I have posted this diet information in the past and hope it will be helpful to the new members of our reluctant club… The only advice you will hear from me is make diet changes, exercise and…
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Anemia and metastatic pca
Hello all, Well We finally got an answer as to why my dad has been feeling so sick and weak. He has severe anemia and was finally given a blood transfusion yesterday. Now that I've been researching metastatic pca and anemia it is a pretty common occurrence. We have been to so many doctors and told each one of my dads…
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PSA Test Not Needed?? CNN posted today
(CNN) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the group that told women in their 40s that they don't need mammograms, will soon recommend that men not get screened for prostate cancer, according to a source privy to the task force deliberations. The task force is set to recommend a "D" rating for prostate specific…
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Pathological features of Prostste Cancer
If pre-surgery Radiation and/or HDT treatment has an effect the pathological features of Prostate cancer cells, how then can an accurate determination be made of pathologic gleason score after surgery? Jeff
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Treatment decision made
First of all I would like to thank each and everyone who has posted to my inquiries and, in particular, Vascoda & Kongo. Your suggestions and information have been invaluable. After countless hours of research on line and books, conversations with other prostate victims, four doctors and the University of Jacksonville…
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prostate cancer to bone, psa keep going high, chemo treatment not working, seek for help
prostate cancer to bone, haivng chemo treatment ( cabazitaxel ) twice, psa still keep going up from 1300 to 1700 in 2 months, anybody here has any idea about it and seek for your help, would like to know the best place or doctor to treat prostate cancer, thank you for your help. psa goes up so fast even though having chemo…
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Beginning Cyberknife Monday 1/23
I have posted a couple of times in the last three months and have received, and am grateful for, kind and informed feedback. I have mild trepidation and second guessing going on, but would imagine those are normal human responses to this kind of decision. Second guessing comes from recent reports questioning overly…
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Is vardenafil the same as Viagra?
My doctor prescribed Viagra. My insurance pays 50% for four pills a month. The VA gives me four vardenafil per month free. Does anyone know if they are the same?
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Question = Proton radiation vs other forms of radiation for a Gleason 9
My husbands doctor said he is not a candidate for proton radiation due to the high gleason score (5+4). Has anyone with a gleason score of 9 had proton radiation and can you share your outcome. (I will be contacting the facility in Jacksonville in the morning to get their advice also) Any other comments are welcome also,…
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HOW DO YOU CHOOSE!?!?
This has been so stressful. the research, literature all seem so conflicting. My father in law , 60, was recently diagnosed. PSA 10.9, abnormal DRE with nodule, only 6 biopsies were done. cancer is bilateral. gleason score 3+4=7 .. no mets I am concerned with side effects/quality of life more than anything..more so…
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Prostate CA and Vitamin D
Anyone involved with massive doses of Vitamin D (4000 to 5000 IUD) with blood levels monitored, in the prevention and treatment of prostate CA? I have seen articles indicating some success in PSA levels going down with same. Any input?
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IS a 0.47 PSA result GOOD?
Hello ALL & MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE I got my latest PSA blood check yesterday & it came back 0.47 which is the lowest reading I evere had. I was wondering if this is a good sign of potential cure? (Responses welcome) THANKS To EVERYONE on this site for the fantastic replies & concerns during the past year. Cordially…
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Should men get a P S A test
I read today in Feb 2012 Readers Digest. that a U.S preventive services task force . a panel of health care experts advises that healthy men not get tested because of over diagnosis ,and sight in the article that only one in four with a P.s.a , between 4 and 10 actually have cancer , The test caught mine I was feeling…
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PSA Remains at <0.1
Good news arrived via USPS yesterday. My PSA is at <0.1 (undetectable) for the seventh consecutive six-month checkup. I am pleased to share my happy feelings with all of you. As my buddies at the poker table say, "Your good luck must be because of clean living"! My hope is that all is well with you also. Jerry
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Heading for surgery
I haven't been on this forum very much. I was diagnosed with PC in January,2011 with a PSA of 4.9. Had two biopsies that confirmed Gleason of 2+2=6 in 2 areas. Six months later had another biopsy which was the same. I was told to wait 6 months and return to PSA and exam. In Novenber, 2011 PSA jumped to 7.4, but DRE normal.…
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Another Zero
Just went for my one year checkup today and it came back a zero (undetectable) And yes I do believe in PSA testing. After being operated on 1 year ago its nice to know at lease for now its gone. Hopefully it will stay that way. Bob
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Body Mass and Agressive PCa
Having a high body mass throughout life was associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/fitness/weight-gain-linked-to-risk-of-aggressive-cancer--study-20120118-1q6x4.html
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Cancer returns
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 09 and had surgery for it. My Gleason score was 9. They didn't get it all so in May of 10 I received radiation therapy along with hormone treatments. In Sept. of 10 I had an undetectable PSA which is what we all want. Now just 15 months later I have a PSA of .22. I have to wait until…
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17 mons cathing after brachytherapy
I have been unable to void my bladder and had 12 UTI's in the past 17 mons. My doc now suggests a turp . I haven't seen one success story of a turp after brachythearpy. Also the ams option has its controversy as the next step if incontinence comes to stay. Does anyone have a comment or advice . Hoping for a viable solution!
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good news & question re ht & radiation
I am so happy to report that my husband's bone scan, x-ray and cat scan all came back negative and the doctor feels the cancer is contained to him prostate. I understand it could actually be a bit outside which won't show up on any of these tests, but still this is great news for us. Have been sitting on pins and needles…
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Low PSA (2.2) High Gleason Score 4+5=9
Submitted by Cherokee6 on October 29, 2011 - 4:05am Thank you for this site. My story is below. The first question I have is this. My primary concern is, because my PSA never got above 2.2 and I turned up with a Gleason 9, is my current PSA of >.1 really a true indicator of the presence or reoccurrence of the cancer? I…
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Processed Meat
I know some of us have cut/eliminated our consumption of red and processed meat. Here's another study. This one covers a link between eating processed meat, such as bacon or sausages, and pancreatic cancer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16526695
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Prostrate Cancer
Hi, I had divanci robotic surgery 5 weeks ago. Just got my psa test back, came in at less than 0.1. Is that considered good, I hope... Why would it not be 0.0?
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Happy New Zero!
Hello All, Just got my 9 month PSA test results--another zero! Great way to start 2012! Wishing all on the board and all cancer patients, survivors and caregivers a happy and most of all healthy New Year! John
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rising psa gleason was 9
hello. had robotic surgery in 2010 . for one year psa undetectable. had my first positive psa in march 2011 and then it doubled in 3 months. then doubled again. had radiation and doubled again. right now psa is at .3 When fisrt had cancer psa was only at 1.9 the gleason scores were 9 . anybody have any suggestions. now age…
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1 year psa update
I had my one year post open radical prosectomey p.s.a. test today , and the good news was 0.05 p.s.a , , I would like to spread the news to all and continue to send the best thoughts to all and wish everyone a healthy new year , My Surgeon greeted me with Happy Aniversary , when he entered the office , and yes it is Joe
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A Bunch of Friends
I want to express my gratitude to all the survivors and family and friends who have contributed with their stories and opinions in this board and for those that behind the screen are campaigning in silence with prayers. In all we are a “bunch of friends” with a common goal for helping each other and giving the best to the…
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Question For guys with AUS 800
I have the AUS 800 installed. I am having total knee replacement surgery in a few weeks. Have you deactivated your unit? It is easy to do or should I have my Uro do it for me before surgery. Thanks Ted