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Waiting for Surgery
I was diagnosed yesterday with prostate cancer and scheduled robotic surgery on June 22nd (first available date). I am concerned about the ten week wait. Does the cancer grow that slowly that waiting is not a problem? My brother recently passed away from prostate cancer that metastasized to his bones, so I am very…
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Budwig Diet
Hi again Re hubby with the Gleason 9 he is now off the oral hormone treatment as it was not working for him .He had a hormone injection 2 weeks ago and it is a three month treatment. We live in Northern Ireland so we have to use the National Health Service. He was using the Budwig diet for a while last year as I had read…
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Eligard, Lupron and bone pain
Hi everyone. I am 60 years old, had robotic prostetectomy in Jan 2008, had 35 sessions of radiation, and was put on Lupron, Eligard and Casodex for a year. Last shot was a 3-monther in Nov of 2009. My first 2 shots were Lupron in the buttocks. My second 2 shots were Eligard in my stomach fat. Casosdex was discontinued…
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Prostate cancer drug boosts heart disease risk..
A common prostate cancer cancer treatment may significantly increase men's risk of heart problems, according to a study conducted by researchers from King's College London and presented at a joint meeting of the European Cancer Organization and the European Society for Medical Oncology in Berlin.…
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WooHoo
Well guys, something happened tonight that even before my operation I tought might never happen again, and afterwards I really thought would never happen again. I mentioned in a few posts after surgery that one of the things that was really important to me was to get back to bowling in our Monday League with my wife. I…
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Eligard and Viagra
Hello Everyone, Its me again, can anyone tell me where I can get discounted or generic Eligard or Viagra, my surgery is in the next 2 weeks and I want to start getting my meds now. Also does anyone know where I can get a good pump without paying an arm or a leg. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, TonyJr
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The prostate
Got home late late night from out in Vegas where my wife was taking a nursing class. While there we went to see an exhibit called 'bodies' where they have specimens of the entire Human body in various modes of disection. It was very interesting to me to see an actual prostate and where it is in the body. It gave me a new…
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Good to see such positive give and take
Hi all havent posted in awhile some of you might remember me some might not. Either way I have found a new way and it has completely stopped all dripping completely. I bought a teeter hangup on ebay and it does wonders over those kegals. Now I am not saying everyone go and buy a teeter.I am just giving my results and would…
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Active Surveillence & Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
I've been lurking here for awhile and thought it would be useful to post info on my situation. FWIW, I'm not looking for condolences or advice. I'm just posting this in case it will be of use or value to anyone who reads it. I was diagnosed w/prostate cancer following a biopsy on 1/28/10. I'm 59 and the diagnostic stats…
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Information Needed on Nerve Sparing Da Vinci Surgeons
I just would like to find out for my own use and information only; if anyone can give me names of Da Vinci surgeons who they have dealt with, and had great results. Thanks.
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Stress Incontinence, Kegels, and Holding
I found this link helpful on stress incontinence. http://www.nafc.org/index.php?page=male-stress-urinary-incontinence According to this article my old PA may have instructed me incorrectly. He cold me it as like holdingin gas, but this article says the buttocks should not move- that the correct way to strengthen pelvic…
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Taste buds
Has anybody had any strange difference in their taste after PC treatments. Since DaVinci 11 days ago everything I eat has a strange taste(kind of sour) with only a slight taste of what it should taste like. The only thing I am still taking are stool softeners. thanks, Dave
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Waxing Poetic
He was a healthy man, feeling great Did not know much about the prostate Then came a day when his whole world shook A simple blood test was all that it took Prostate Cancer is what they said Felt like he had been kicked in the head On his journey he met many others Now he thinks of them all as brothers He does his…
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urinary retention after foley?
What is normal urination after foley removal? Should I be able to urinate freely (but just unable to stop until Kegels give control)? I am blocked; can't "go"; have urinary retention like when I had BPH before. Urine drains indirectly, passively, and spasmodically (squirts at various times), but I can't "go" when I try…
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Dairy and Prostate Cancer: Is Milk a 4-Letter Word?
Since my diagnosis two weeks ago today, I've been doing a considerable amount of research as many posters on here do as well. One thing that really strikes me is the disparity in the PCa density among American and European men as compared to Asians of all age groups. Men in North America have prostate cancer at the rate of…
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My Husband
Iam writing for strength and wisdom, please help. My wonderful 53 year old husband was diagnosed February 11, 2010 he has robotic surgery schedule for Saturday morning April 10 with Dr.Albert Mikhail from Kaiser Fontana. The surgery will be in west Los Angeles. His PSA is 6.98 Gleason 7 (3+4) 12 biopsies 6 positive on the…
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Changing Doctors
For reasons I have expressed in other posts, yesterday I set up an appointment with a new doctor and canceled my next appointment with the old. Records are now transferred to the new office- The break is now offical- I am moving on. For a guy on Eligard, this was a very stressful decision. But it's over. I took a xanax…
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Teaching Hospital Food for Thought
Surgeons learn more by doing than by watching so they are given every opportunity possible to "do" while in training. When surgery is done at a teaching hospital there are high odds that the procedure will actually be done by a resident or fellow with oversight by an "attending" surgeon. To me it is very important to ask…
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Some new studies
I got some time on a computer with access to these journal articles. You can't just go download them, unless you buy a subscription ($$$), or pay over $30.00 for one article. I got the access at my local cancer center, in their library, which is run by the ACS. It's good, but they should be ashamed of themselves- one of…
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Mild uncomfortable pain around belly after 2-3 months of Davincy
Hi everyone with post Davincy surgery. Anyone have experience with a mild uncomfortable pain around belly after 2-3 month after Davincy surgery? Thanks Larry for your email commnent to me. I have done a lot of tests, CT scan, Xray and all are normal. PSA =Zero, ED normal - small leakage when very active ( 1 fairly dry pad…
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Question About Continence Centers
I would aaume most urology practices have some sort of Continence therapy connected with them. I was wondering if anyone has been through this kind of treatment and what do these continence centers do and does their therapies work?
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Has any one tried or researched HIFU or CyberKnife for treating Prostate Cancer?
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I have no symptoms or discomfort whatsoever and my high PSA was detected in a routine annual check. I am 58 and by God's grace quite healthy. Have been a sportsman (squash player) at the national level in India. It appears it is confined within the prostate. The…
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IMRT INTENSITY MODULATED RADIATION THERAPY
Does anyone have any experience with this type of radiation?
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A Shopping guide for Pads
A shopping guide to pads Summary : rating from 1 (least absorbent) to 4 (most absorbent) (some pads have rating from 1-4; others don't--my estimates) --all prices are Suburban Chicago and does not include tax (1.75% where I am for medical supplies) ---for Male guard pads (except unisex)----- (4/4 supersize) Tena Serenity…
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ErecAid
I was prescribed the Orbison ErecAid. I am 52 years old and was diagnosed with PC in Nov. 09. I underwent a DiVinci on Jan. 26 2010. I am also on Cealis. I've been very compliant with both, but results are discouraging. Sometimes I feel as tho I have an erection but it is not what is was before surgery (for lack of a…
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New Diagnosis
Informed of biopsy report a week ago. 59 years old. PSA 4.3, Gleason 3+3, 1 of 12 biopsy cores showed 15% involvement with no evidence of perineural invasion. No physical symptoms. I've calculated my PSA doubling time to be 9.4 years from PSA readings going back to 2002. PSA density of 0.09 ng/ml/ml based on a prostate…
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Do you think it is possible to kill prostate cells by diet ect..
Do you think diet can kill cancer cells in the prostate? For example veggies fruits wine green tea certain spices no milk products limited fats
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VASECTOMY / PROSTATE CANCER ANY CONECTION I WONDER ? {HAPPY EASTER}
jUST A QUESTION i KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD VASECTOMY AND NOW HAVE PROSTATE CANCER I WAS WONDERING IF THERE COULD BE SOME CONECTION PLEASE IF YOU ARE IN THIS CATAGORY PLEASE COMMENT ITS MORE PERSONAL RESEARCH , ONCE AGAIN STAY DRY AND HEALTHY ,hAPPY EASTER TO ALL
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My trip to the barber shop
Went to the barber shop yesterday for my 6 week hair cut and it was filed with guys from 45-70 (including the 4 barbers)…Stuart who has been cutting my hair long than my youngest (16 years) asked how my surgery went… Gave him a few details and a guy in his 50’s waiting to get his hair cut said “…you are too young to have…
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Still shocked, bewildered and Just can't believe it!!
Hi everyone, I'm new to the family and I can't believe whats happening to me, I've worked in the medical field 20 years now and I've taught medical assistants as well. I now find myself on the recieving end of stick, sort of speak....I can't believe whats happening to me... I found out in 12/09 also...with an elevated PSA…