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Prostate Cancer

PSA Good news
I thought the waiting anxiety would lessen with time. No such luck. But the result was worth the wait. Latest (28 month) PSA <0.1. I'm happy!
AUS and medical Alert ID
For those with the AUS 800- What is the wording on your medical alert ID? I am getting ready to order mine and I am wondering just what it should say.
PSA test this week :-(
Blessed thus far with Zeros plus this will be my first 6 month test since I graduated from every 3 months on my year anniversary…I truly hate the anticipation of these test results...Best to all!
Masturbation Prevents PCa?
I heard Dr. Oz say that masturbation prevents PCa one day and decided to check it out. Older studies seem to suggest the contrary but one fairly recent study suggests that high masturbation levels for men between 20-50 in Australia was correlated w/a lower incidence of PCa but, as they say, more research is needed. See:…
One month post CK PSA
Although it means little in the overall scheme of results, my health provider (Kaiser- who would not pay for CK) encouraged me to get a follow-up PSA, which was exactly one month post CK treatment on (July 6). Pre CK PSA was 14.2 placing me in the mid level risk category. (Diagnosed March, 2011, 2/12 cores @ 10%, Gleason…
Clinical Trials
I have metastatic prostate cancer. I have been on Eligard injections and casodex. My doctor took me off casodex, it wasn't helping. Last PSA reading was 6.90. My doctor suggested Clinical Trials, has anyone had any experience with these trials?
Not sure how this works ... but
My name is lesa ... My Husband who is the love of my life is currently undergoing His second round of chemo ... as a caretaker i know the importance in support and i'm not good at face to face ... so here i am ... i'm not sure what i'm looking for ... i'm just hoping for some interaction and maybe i can lend some support
I could use some help
Hi, Could some please read my posting regarding Clinical Trials? I joined this site today and I think I'm doing something wrong. Could someone advise me. I seem to be answering my own posting. Thanks, Tony
Bent penis
After surgery and radiation in 2009 I feel great with the cancer apparently at bay, however my sex life has been diminished with less then good erections & reduced size & the bent penis...mine appears "pinched in the middle. I have heard it affects many prostate victims. They sell "traction tools for a fix but I am…
18 month PSA
PSA results <0.1 Surgery was January 2010. (DaVinci) Original PSAs were 1.7 at age 45, 2.2 at age 46, 2.9 at age 47 35% of gland cancerous, margins were clear. Happy about the result, still hate the waiting for the results.
PSA UPDATE
Well, it's been 18 months since my surgery/adjuvant radiation and I'm happy to report my latest psa results came back undetectable !! Although I hate waiting for the results, it sure is a relief when you hear the word "undetectable" from your doctor. Best wishes to all who are fighting this PC beast and continued success…
Sexual problams in the male cancer patient
Memorial Sloan Kettering has a very informative link , with the heading SEXUAL PROBLEMS WITH THE MALE CANCER PATIENT , Go to there web page and open the link , I found it to be helpful
3 Month Post CyberKnife Update Results
BACKGROUND: Diagnosed in March 2010 at age 59 after a PSA from a routine physical had increased to 4.3. DRE normal, no physical symptoms, prostate was not enlarged, no history of PCa in family. Biopsy revealed 1 of 12 cores graded at Gleason 3+3=6. Second biopsy confirmed initial pathology. Staged at T1c. Bone scan, chest…
Dad starting treatment tomorrow
Hi everyone... I'm in my 20s and my dad's starting treatment tomorrow.. he's had cancer for 2 years or so now but his doctor has just told him to start the treatment tomorrow-- any ideas on what to expect or how to help? thank you.
Doctor Recommendations in SE?
Hello all, Recently diagnosed with stage T1C PC. I'm in the research phase now meeting with Surgeons and Radiation Oncologists and considering many treatments. I live in Southern Tennessee and am looking for Doctor (surgeon and radiation) recommendations in Nashville, Huntsville, Birmingham or Atlanta. Thanks in advance, JT
I am SO happy I just had to share this with all my brothers
Here's my story. 8/10/07 PSA 4.8 Biopsy revealed cancer 11/9/07 PSA 3.5 Brachytherapy "scheduled" for Kaiser in Roseville, CA 01/4/08 PSA 3.4 1/10/08 Brachythrapy actually performed 4/10/08 PSA 1.1 7/09/08 PSA 0.4 10/7/08 PSA 0.2 01/8/09 PSA 0.4 07/2/09 PSA 0.5 8/31/09 PSA 0.7 12/7/09 PSA 0.8 7/14/10 PSA 1.0 Starting to…
I'm A new member and need a concise answer to my question Firmagon vs Lupron?
I went through radiation therapy and am now on Firmagon after my initial shot of Lupron. Which one is less "horrendous" This is not a life worth living!! Weak and dizzy, hot flashes etc. Reaction to Firmagon shot itself was not bad. I have lots of pains worse than that one. WIll I be more comfortable in the long run with…
Short one
growing up quick. Unfortuatly I don,t get left alone. I had gone in to check my PSA(didn,t get seen for an hour). Was told the PSA was higher than normal .Next thing you know (the next day) Iam laying nude on a table and dye for a CT is getting inserted into my penis so the bladder can show up and some kind of cream (with…
good information here about IMRT ,thanks
I was especially glad to see that your psa could go down(Iam on my 7th session of a 39 day session of IMRT) I suspect erectile dysfuntion has set in although I can still get hard.Previous RP operation to remove prostate. Sad to say I never fathered any children(none that I know of)not a big deal because it really doesn,t…
Ideas? Rising PSA post RP and SRT
Hi all- New to this board. Hubby had RP in 2003, recurrence with one bone mets in Nov 2009 with PSA 3.69; began triple ADT Jan 2010 and then began SRT to pelvic bed and to mets in May 2010. By July mets was gone, pelvis and other scans were clean and CTC (circulating tumor count) was 0. Achieved PSA less than .01 in Dec.…
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.…
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…
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.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
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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