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Prostate Cancer

Endorectal MRI...what to expect? Has anyone done HIFU?
My husband was diagnosed last month with very low risk prostate cancer: Stage T1C (PSA jumped from 1.6 to 2.2 in 13 months), Gleason 6(3+3)and 1 of 12 cores positive 5-10%. For now he is leaning toward active surveillance while we do research and seek out 2nd opinions but prior to his biopsy we were unaware of the risks…
Cancer found in Lymph and tissue afer DaVinci surgery
Hi, my name is Jack i am 53yr i am four weeks post operation my pathology report shows some positive tisue and lymph involvement i am waiting for six weeks to pass to get blood PSA to establish a baseline I already know my doctor wants to go with Lupron, this scares the hell out of me i need to talk to guys who have been…
Very high PSA 1440, Prostate cancer spread to bones confirmed - Now What?
Just joined this forum today - definitly looks like a great place for information. I do want to thank everyone who has shared thier experiences. Has been a very tramatic 12 days for me. Within these last days I had a blood test and the PSA showed abnormal high - as a level of 1440. Since than I have had a bone density scan…
advanced stages of prostate cancer no cure
My husband was told two weeks ago that he has advanced stages of prostate cancer. He has had a bone scan which shows cancer is in his bones throughout the skelton but mainly in his pelvis. His PSA is in the 4,000's yes 4,000's his prostate is very hard. We have been told that no radiation or chemo can be done since it is…
Less than a week after diagnosis - which treatment is best???
My husband, age 50, was diagnosed with PC on Friday the 5th. It was caught very early, is contained in the prostate, with cancer cells found in only one (1 of 12)area biopsied, with questionable cells in the area just above that. The Gleason Score is a 3 +3 = 6. We are in the Atlanta, GA area and are currently seeing a…
Cyberknife?
Hello all, Met with a Radiation Oncologist (Dr. James Gray) concerning my PC treatment last week in Nashville, TN to discuss Brachytherapy. We had a very good, informative meeting. Almost in passing he mentioned that he could offer Cyberknife treatment as well. With limited long term data available on the effectiveness of…
first PSA after surgery 0.51 any advice??
hi everybody, my dad had his prostate removed 3 months ago, original psa was 13 and pathology report showed: Poorly differentiated Adenocarcinoma of the prostate Gleason score 8 (3+5) is present in both hemispheres (left and right side) of the gland. Tumour has invaded both left and right seminal vesicles to a small…
Halftime
I just completed the first half of my treatment (IMRT + Brachytherapy). 25 IMRT sessions was a breeze. Even dropping trousers 25 times in front of strangers seems normal now. The only side effects are a slight reddening of the skin at the top of my legs - which will go away, and a weaker urine stream. I noticed that my…
HORMON THERAPY DURATION
VGAMA I had my Firmagon shot yesterday & questioned the PA about duration of getting the hormone shots. His ANswer>> Normal is 1 to two years BUT due to my high Gleason score I must be on the drug for THREE years. AS far as the PSA now down to 0.7, he said we should have been there much sooner. What is your opinion????…
prostate cancer
I am back, I have only posted once since my Husband had his robotic surgery April 10th, 2010. He is doing great, NO leaking I think because of the 1000000 of kegals he did when first diagnosed right up until they put him under for the surgery. His PSA every 3 mos has been .01 very very happy about that. He goes to the gym…
Urge to pee after DaVinci
It's been almost eight months since my DaVinci surgery and all of my functions are nearly back to normal with one lingering problem that does not seem to get better. Prior to surgery, I usually had to get up several times during the night to pee. We assumed this was due to my enlarged prostate but now that it is gone, why…
Kidney/Genitourinary Cancer Support Group
A new support group is starting at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.The first meeting will take place Monday, October 24, 2011 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm. It is open to survivors, caregivers and friends. Kidney/Genitourinary Cancer Support Group Monday, October 24, 2011 2:00 - 3:30 pm Carolinas Medical Center 1000…
R.I.P. Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs lost his battle with prostrate cancer today. The world is deeply sadened by this loss. His innovative ideas made a difference in many lives. His technology will live on forever.
New to the group
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer two weeks ago and I quickly realized that prostate cancer is under rated and more of an issue than most people think. Until my diagnosis and subsequent research, I viewed prostate cancer as a minor bump in the life of a man. It is slow growing, often you don’t even treat it and when you…
just diagnosed
I am 49 and was just diagnosed with PC yesterday. I had a PSA of 4.1 and that was up from 2.54 from 2 and half years ago. Biopsy had part of 1 sample posative and there were 15 done (all other clean). He said he is very optomistic it was caught early. I am in the NYC area and have to now meet with doctor on options. I am…
First PSA After IMRT
I finished IMRT on April 1. I had lab work that we scheduled before my recurrence and IMRT treatments. Lab work order contained a PSA among other tests. I have been told that the figure will be (even more) unreliable for a year or more as it will bounce around after radiation. That being said, the PSA came back at 0.04. If…
How to help - suggestions needed :)
My dad was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and I want to do my best to support him; as I understand it, the cancer is caught relatively early (only 2 of the 13 biopsys contained cancerous cells). I live far away and he swears he does not want me to visit for the surgery, so I need suggestions about perhaps…
The zero club
Had my 20 month post-op PSA test. Still in the zero club. ED issues have subsided as well. To those about to have surgery or recently post-op - give it a year for things to get to the new normal. I still use a pad on nights that I will be out at the bar but other than that usually dry.
just diagnosed Gleason
I was diagnosed Friday and net with urologist today. My gleason is a 3+4 and only one core (95%) involved out of 15 samples. The tumor is a T-1C. Doctor said only 2 real options surgery or pinpoint radiation. Any advice? Thanks.
Too much...too much
I got the news a week ago Wednesday. Go in for a CAT Scan and bone scan this coming Tuesday. I found this site and have been trying to follow it all. Played golf today and hardly thought about it, then came home and nearly fell apart. There's so much info out there, how do you sift through it all? I don't understand all…
3 month PSA
Just to give a quick update.Had my 3 month post op PSA, it was 0.05.So as of right now no rads or chemo needed.Guess they got it all Thank God! Am a true Survivor!
Research News
Research News 5-Gene Signature Identifies Lethal Varieties of Prostate Cancer and May Better Direct Patients to Appropriate Levels of Treatment…
Going for first surgical consult
My 61 year old husband was recently diagnosed through biopsy after a physical exam demonstrated a palpable bump on his prostate and an elevating PSA. Three positive samples (3+3, 3+3 and 3+4) with an additionl one suspicious. PSA 5.3. Because of the "4" in the gleason score and the bump that can be felt, his urologist is…
psa 22.5
hi, my dad was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, he has a psa of 22.5, and a very controvertial gleason score. we live in nigeria, when he first had his biopsy it was reported that he had a gleason score of 1+1, we however wanted a second opinion and decided to send the slides to uk, the hospital however refused to…
Just started IMRT with brachytherapy later
53 years of age. PSA 9.2 Gleason 3+4. 60% of 12 cores positive in biopsy. DRI can feel lumps on left side of prostate. All this diagnosed in April 2011. I was first convinced I would have DaVinci. I am on the larger side, and the surgeon suggested I explore IMRT as alternative. Guess he wanted me to research all options.…
New guy... What do I do here?
Found prostate cancer while doing a TURP for a TCC tumor. Gleeson 3+3.
Sling effectivness
I had my prostate removed 8 years ago and am cancer free but am still leaking enough to use 1 to 2 pads/day. My urologist recommends the AMS Advance Male Sling or the Virtue Male Sling on his website. I am currently scheduled to have a sling procedure done on 1/11/11 and he favors the AMS Sling. I would appreciate hearing…
Newer Targeted Medication for Metastasized Cancer
I am sure that many guys will like to know about today’s news on Medpage regarding the successful trial of a newer drug to fight PCa in advanced cases. Here is the link; http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ECCO-ESMO/28706 (www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nDvY7opm3Fs&mid=54) VG
Scar Tissue
My husband had prostate cancer about 12 years ago. Shortly after his treatment, he was unable to urinate. His urologist did a procedure which moved some scar tissue and he was able to urinate fine until about two years ago. It happened again, and his doctor tried again to move the scar tissue. This time it didn't work so…
Additional Cause for Concern?
I was reading an old thread regarding PSA testing here -- "Another View On PSA Testing" -- which reminded me that certain drugs can affect PSA test results. So, I did a simple Google search for two of the drugs that I take daily (and their possible effects on PSA) -- aspirin and a statin to prevent heart disease and lower…

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