-
Completed my last CK treatment four weeks ago!
Completed my CK treatments four weeks ago and wanted to share the experience. The CK treatments were effortless and simple. Did have a couple of side effects that lasted thru the third week, but have now subsided to nothing. The urinary urgency and frequency were the main side effects with some minor constipation. The…
-
Zeros are good!
Thought I'd post an update. I went in for my 3 month post surgery checkup and my PSA was >0.03--undetectable! Always great to hear! In addition, my wife went in for her biannual mammogram (she is a breast cancer survivor since 2008) and it was clear as well. A great day!! As a reminder, I had an open radical prostatectomy…
-
How much is a robotic prostatectomy in Atlanta?
Having a hard time getting an answer, getting "ALL IN" costs between 35 - 55K, older posts seem too expensive (50K+) for pre-op, surgery and follow up radiation. Help please.
-
Could someone unconfuse me..........
I live in the UK. We have Public (free) Medical Services. The following is my recent Prostate Medical History April 2010 A & E – Urinary Retention Overnight stay - Catheterised DRE - normal but enlarged - Initial Diagnosis - BPH Prescribed: Tamsulosin (Flowmax) No subsequent issues Follow up - July/August 2010 Urology…
-
Time for an update
It has been quite a while since I last updated you on my husband's journey with stage IV prostate cancer. He took a break from chemo in late January in order to have radiation on his bladder. The cancer had spread there, and they wanted to get it stopped right away. He had been having severe pain, and it turns out, that…
-
Anybody familiar with Dr. Dattoli's center in Sarasota, FL ??
Due to PSA rising after RRP in Dec. 2010, I am looking for the best follow-up radiation. Any info will be appreciated. As well as other recommendations. After checking his website, I'm not sure about the advantages of his different tests including "color flow doppler ultrasound" and "DART (Dynamic Adaptive Radio Therapy)".…
-
Recall of AMS 800
I was scheduled to have the AMS 800 implanted in July. My urologist's appointment scheduler called today and informed me that the gadget has been recalled because a correction needs to be made to the pump. My appointment has been cancelled and will be rescheduled when replacement equipment becomes available. This may be in…
-
half way thru IMRT
half point today of 36 treatments. doing well except my anus is really getting sore. i bought some charmin freshmates which really helps. any tips for the soreness?
-
just diagnosed with prostate cancer, what to do?
My Doctor just informed me that I have prostate cancer. PSA was 7.5 and after a biopsy my Gleason Score is 7. I was recommended that my options are surgery to remove the prostate or radiation. I am 58, and not really wanting the surgery but I do not know what other choices are out there. The side effects are a worry.…
-
Treatment Options
Hello VGamma and others: I can't tell you how much I appreciate the information and links you gave me. Everyone at this site has been so helpful. I am close to completing my homework now and a decision is in sight. I just met with Dr. Vipul Patel in Celebration, FL and will visit the Proton facility in JAX in the next…
-
help understanding biopsy report
1. "short and fragmented prostatic tissue cores show benign prostatic tissue with chronic inflammation, atrophic changes and focal basal cell hyperplasia." - what does it mean?? (chronic inflammation, atrophic changes and focal basal cell hyperplasia) 2. "Immunostain for p-63 (cores n2, 4, 6) supports morphological…
-
Radical Prostatectomy Oct 2009 PSA rising & spread
Mr friend had a radical prostatectomy in Oct 2009 and it had spread to the muscle. PSA was low at first but the last 2 PSA tests have risen both from the previous year and came in at .11 and now doctor is suggesting radiation of 39 treatments. He will not begin them until he has another PSA test in Aug. as he does not…
-
Melatonin
I have a Gleason 9 and have been fully radiated. 58 years old. I've have strong reactions to the Lupron but found out accidentally and with a little experimenting with dose that I can reduce my hot flashes and night sweats to zero or almost zero. It has required my using 24 mg of melatonin nightly 1/2 hour prior to bed.…
-
Choosing Cyberknife
Diagnosed in March, 2011, this site was a wonderful complement to my individual study as to which course to take. Much appreciation to Kongo, Swingshiftworker, Silverfox and others who have consolidated their data and efforts in helping to make a complex decision slightly less difficult. I am 62, Gleason 6, 2/12 cores…
-
Thanks Vets
Thanks to all of the Vets who gave so much to so many.
-
Surgery Viable for Advanced Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.7323871/k.461A/Surgery_Viable_for_Advanced_Prostate_Cancer_Study_Finds.htm?msource=may11np&auid=8371415 Having had surgery...this is promising! After removal of their prostate gland, 80% of patients survived 20 years Tuesday, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Surgery to remove the prostate…
-
Finally I can start my Cyberknife treatments!
Finally, after so many delays due to complications from seed marker placement. I will be starting my CK treatments in the morning. This process started for me on January 3, 2011. The antibiotics did not do their job when the markers were implanted and I became septic and positive for E-coli. After two hospital episodes the…
-
Brisk walks fight prostate cancer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13518537 Men who have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer can help keep their disease at bay by taking brisk walks, claim researchers. Based on their observations, men who power walk for at least three hours a week can halve how much their cancer will grow and spread over the next…
-
My first Post Treatment PSA resutts!
Just got a call from my Oncologist and wanted to share with all the results of my first post treatment PSA results. My pre-treatment PSA was 4.4 and my post treatment PSA was a 1.2! It appears that I had a good response to the Cyberknife treatment process. My next lab work is scheduled for September and I will post those…
-
i pushed my dad to go for a biopsy, will i regret it?
hi everybody, last month my dad PSA was 13 and the doctor felt that there is a hard lump in his prostate, the doctor asked him to go for a biopsy but my dad didn`t agree and said that he will see another doctor, i did a lot of research in th internet and found that biopsy is necessary, so i spoke with him and asked him to…
-
Prostate Cancer
In Dec of 2010, my husband was told that his PSA count went from a 6 in 2009 to a 20. We were never notified about this 6 in 2009, so we were very surprised, not to mention very upset. On Dec 23, 2010, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He had a radical prostatectomy on Feb 1 and also had 13 lymphnodes removed with 1…
-
Denosumab May Prolong Metastasis-Free Survival in Men with High-Risk Prostate Cancer
New data presented at the American Urological Association Conference Santa Monica, CA, May 17, 2011 —– Data on the use of denosumab (Xgeva) to improve bone metastases-free survival in men with high-risk prostate cancer was presented at the American Urological Association conference today for the first time. If approved by…
-
Growing Danger with Prostate Biopsies
I came across this article yesterday from Bloomberg News which I thought many here may find interesting. It highlights a growing trend of spesis and sepsis related death following prostate cancer as a result of bacteria that are increasingly resistant to antibiotics. The risks of a transrectal needle biopsy should be…
-
Differences of Opinion
Age at diagnosis 64 PSA 30 RP (robotic) Jan 09 Pathology Report Gleason 4+4, (pre-path. disease in 2 cores) Tumor 3.4 x 1.3 x 1.2 = 5.5 cm3 Predom. left and right anterior apex-mid prostate Tumor focally involves capsule – 0 extension PT2cN0MX, Stage II Neg seminal vesicle, lymph nodes and margins Perineural invasion…
-
study ..coffee drinking and prostate cancer
The Harvard School of Public Health did a study among 48,000 men over the last 12 years. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-checkup/post/coffee-drinking-may-cut-prostate-cancer-risk/2011/05/16/AFLCzl5G_blog.html
-
cryosurgery
Just recently was positive for prostate cancer: PSA 9. Gleason 3+3=6, one positve sample of 12 taken. DRE negative. I have read the discussions about the various procedures and experiences available on this site but have not seen anyone mention cryosurgery. Does anyone have any experience with this procedure and any…
-
Another ZERO
Got my PSA test results back and I am still ZERO after surgery 2 years and 2 months ago. As we all know, this is one test you want a zero. JR
-
Bone Mestastsis
Does prostrate cancer that has mestastis to bones go to organs as well?
-
New Study fuels debate
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704681904576319851345200430.html?KEYWORDS=cancer+screening
-
Prostate Biopsy Experience
Before my biopsy and surgery I benefitted from reading comments from others on this message board, so I would like to share my own experiences with the prostate biopsy process. Everyone’s experience is different, but my hope is that some portion of this may prove useful to others. In my humble opinion, reasonable people…