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Short Course of Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival
Short Course of Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival: Study Coupled with radiation, six months of treatment improved odds in locally advanced cases, researchers found.…
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cancer outside the gland
My husband, age 51, was diagnoised with prostate cancer in March 2011, gleason score 7. Had a biopsy, 6 from each side, one came back positive. He had robotic surgery to remove his prostate last week. We got the results today. They said cancer was worst than they thought and it was stage III, found cancer on both sides of…
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rectal examination
i went in yesterday for my post 3 week IMRT visit to the radiologist. yup, another rectal exam. since i was diagnosed with p/c I've had so many rectal examinations I've lost track. i know they are a part of the whole picture but i hate 'em.
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6 month post DaVinci surgery recovery summary
Follow-up to my previous 5 day report. Overall good but the journey have been uneven. PSA - Below 0.1 8 weeks and 5.5 months after surgery Continence - Slow but steady improvement. Stabilized at about 3 months. Now only slight dribble when doing crunches, active sport. Not a bother Penis pain - Bothered for quite sometime.…
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Humana Subscribers: did you get CK approval?
My name is Hagit Limor. I'm a reporter for the ABC affiliate in Cincinnati. I'm looking for anyone with Humana coverage who got approval for CK for prostate cancer treatment. Was it part of your standard coverage or did you have to fight for an exception? Or did you pay out of pocket? Please email me your answers to…
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prostate cancer cure
In august 2007 I was diagnosed in Luxemburg having prostate cancer.psa 40 carcinome 100g. beginning I went to the NKI(Nederlands kanker instituut in Amsterdam. Again investiga tion:The tumor had spread outside the prostate into my intestins and they found als that it was metastasized in my bones.So just a palliative…
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after 7 years still clear
While I am back due to getting info for my Dad, I just wanted to pass on some good news. In 2004, I had a rad, prost. With it being found in a lymph node and a surprising high gleason of 9, my Dr. recommended radiation and injections of lupron every three months. I am still having the injections with great results. A < 0.1…
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Too large for Davinci?
I was diagnosed in April with PSA 9.6 and Gleason 3+4. I am 52 years old and weigh over 300 lbs. I was convinced that I would have Davinci surgery and found a Dr in Pittsburgh. He recommended that I explore IMRT since I am on the larger side for ease of surgery. After more office visits and research, I am almost sold on…
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Question about biopsy results
My last biopsy found one positive in 31 samples <5% G3+3=6. Am I right to assume that I could have a greater % of cancer and higher G in other areas of my prostate that the needles missed?
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Radiation done, Harmonal Treatment considerations, New Trials
Hello.. Well the last several weeks have been challenging to say the least.. I experienced some pain in my right leg and after several weeks of CT scans, mri it was discovered that my PC had metastases to my spine. T2 had a lesion which decided to push directly onto my spinal cord, I am glad I did not over medicate with…
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Proton Therapy, Gleason 7, 28 Treatments
It has been recommended to me, that since one biopsy core has been evaluated at a Gleason 7, the other two being Gleason 6, (PSA 4.5) that a proton therapy course of treatment should be 28 treatments, rather than the normal 40 treatments, with the 28 treatments being accompanied by a higher proton radiation dose. Does this…
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groin pain
Hi yall, (yes I'm from down south) Just got diagnosed with PC June 28th. I'm 53 y/o. Hx is as follows. Nov 2009 went to urologist with blood in semen. URO said not to worry. At the same time primary care physician did PSA test. Was 2.1. In Nov 2010 PSA was 2.8 In May 2011 went back to URO with more blood in semen and pain…
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Hi, my dad is 73 and now has prostate cancer
He went for a bone scan and ct scan of abd and pelvis today but after the bone scan, the radiologist said they needed xrays and did like 15 of them and I was wondering why? Ty for any suggestions.
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Recent Proststate Surgery
I had my surgery done last Tuesday,June 21,2011. Dr said everything went very well.Besides the usual pain,and gas (grrrrrrrrr) all is good now.Getting cath removed this Friday,July 1st.hope that goes good.Right now my spirits and well being are very high,and i ntend on keeping them this way.If you want to talk,just post…
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Important appointment on Monday 7/18
This is the day I should find out if I can get the AUS or not. I am so nervous about this appointment. IF i just still still I can now get by on 3- 5 pads a day. But out wlaking I will run (pune intented) through a pad every hour 15- 20 minutes. And if the pad shifts at all I have wet underwear which I need to hold the pad…
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Medicare To Cover Provenge
Just saw this article which should be of interest to those of us over 65 and suffering from more advanced PCa: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ProstateCancer/25648
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radiation/imrt/recurrance
I had robotic prostatectomy 2 yrs ago. The PSas went down to undectable. The past 2 psas were high 2 and 3. The urologist recommended radiation(IMRT) They did a intial CT scan.To my surprize there was nothing.I never really asked the doctor alot of questions. What is the radiation supposed to do (yes lower the psa) Is it…
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panic attacks
its probably normal to be nervous starting IMRT treatment.You get on these web pages that give you all the probable side effects,you read others accounts of treatment and find its ok.My predictiment is doubled becasue I have a wife on dialysis and demands scratching and other care for skin problems.Its exhausting.Iam not…
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Cyberknife Graduation Day
I completed my last (of five) CyberKnife sessions today and I was valedictorian out of a class of one. The Cyberknife office is a one hour drive each way but the Colorado mountains are always beautiful scenery Preparatory daily protocol involves a low residue fiber diet, Gas-X on the night prior, and a Fleet enema prior to…
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Taking the Cyberknife plunge (finally!)
Finished up my first Cyberknife treatment today after taking a curvy path. All went well and based on advice from other participants on this site, my 5 treatments will be conducted every other day. I drove home by myself after the 40 minute session and feel fine except for minor burning when urinating and minor urgency.…
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Urologist vs Oncologist - who's right????
Hello all, I've been diagnosed with prostate cancer last month. I've consulted with multiple urologists and oncologists which gave me different treatments. Urologists recommends radical surgery to remove all prostate and lymph nodes. They say there is a chance of curing the disease. They said that after surgery, according…
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Joint Pain
I am asking a questions for my brother. He had his prostate removed last november due to a cancer diag. Things seem to be well, until now he is experiencing joint pain. Mostly in the early am, in his shoulders and hands, and sometimes in his growing. The pain seems to improve with the day, but starts over at in the morning…
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Insurance has denied coverage
I am 52 years old I am a gleason score of 6, I chose surgery as I would like this cancer removed from my body as I have heard of people watch and wait and one of them has passed, he just waited to long I guess. I had no insurance for 3 years after going into business for myself. My wife and I had been discussing putting me…
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psa bounce after r/t
i just completed r/t last week. had a psa test done already and my psa has bounced up. was 4.3 starting therapy and is now 5.1. i just finished last friday, the 24th. the oncologist said it is common to have a bounce in psa right after r/t therapy. doc wants me to come back in 2 months for another psa test. i received a…
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Breaking News-Medicare to Cover Cost of Provenge
Medicare to Cover Cost of Provenge PCF’s Take: The decision today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to immediately start covering Provenge is good news for many prostate cancer patients with advanced metastatic disease. The Prostate Cancer Foundation began funding research for immunotherapy in the 1990s…
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I have just been told I have PC, $M question what to do?
I am in the stressful process of deciding what to do-expectant management, operation, or radiation. PSA doubled in a year=3.9 to 8.8 then went down to 7.3. Free PSA .11%. First biopsy one atipical cell. 2nd biopsy normal. 3rd biopsy at Mayo (31 samples)=canser in one sample only, <5% of the one sample, right lobe. GS…
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Dr VISIT
Thank You all , I just checked my lab results , Thank you Bob for telling me about the Sloan patient portal, the blood was taken at 5.00pm , and when I was home at 7.00 the news was good 0.05 psa same as my last test I am feeling Thankful ,
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Dr visit
I will be have my 6 month post surgery check up wed psa after surgery was undetectable , maybe I will get zeros again , I have been doing ok , no pads , had nerve sparing surgery , and I guess it could be worse , I had a hard time with Drug companies , filling prescriptions , just wanted to check in I guess I am a little…
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Boyfriend newly diagnosed
My boyfriend was just diagnosed with PC and he doesn't want to do anything right now. His gleason scale was 7 and pti 2 I think that's what he said. Found cancer in 10%of two areas of 18 samples taken. His Doctor wanted him to go for bone scan to rule out that it has spread outside of prostate. He has refused and will try…
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Would like to speak with someone, privately.
Have some questions I would like to ask a cancer survivor. If you are willing to E-mail back and forth, please, let me know.