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Prostate Cancer

need more info on meds
i have tried viagra and only got a headache now i have a pump and it dosent seem to help, should i use them both together?
Open Surgery Questions.
Due to circumstances I have elected open surgery on July 17th (See my web page) I am 65 and in fair health. PSA was 7.6 at last test and biopsy reveals cancer in both lobes exceeding 30%. Bone scan and CT Scan seem to indicate it has not spread as yet. I have consulted with two urologists and both agree that surgery is…
Salvage Radiation 5 Years After Removal
I am new to the group. PSA has risen to 0.2 five years after prostatectomy. Salvage radiation is being recommended. I plan to get two Radiation Oncologist's opinions. One locally, here in Tulsa, OK, and one at M.D. Anderson in Houston. From my readings so far it appears I have about 1 chance in 3 of being…
help fcatroneo
on your post to someone else you said after surgery you have lots of options my psa jumped to 3.38 now what options do you know of thanks for the help
newly diagnosed- which way do we go?
I'm 54 and have been diagnosed with early stage cancer. PSA is 3.7, Gleason score of 6 with one of eight biopsy samples having 26% cancer cells. My urologist referred me to Dr. Louis Potters at NY Prostate Institute for seed implant radiation. I am not a fan of surgury(ie RP) but am interested in hearing thought process of…
My Dad has passed and is now at peace
Hi all, My father passed away quite peacefully on Wednesday. As I have mentioned, he was a 15 year survivor of PC. He was able to visit his farm with my mom and me over the weekend. He clearly enjoyed it. My sister came into town and that night, he passed in his sleep. Thank you all for your prayers, answers, support and…
Help with Incontenance
Hi -- I know its still early -- but: About a month post-RP. Almost two weeks without the catheter. Almost dry at night -- but wet when moving around -- especially when getting out of a car, getting up from the couch or chair. Using 6+ pads a day. Changng clothes also. Worried about going back to work. Doing 50-60 Keigel…
More questions about psa
Thaks Photon for the fast reply. My doctor said do not worry until my psa grts to .20.I am at .11 now.He said most paitents never get to zero and most hang around my number. 1.Is that a common experience among some of you? 2.What happens if it does come back? From what I have read it looks like there are lots of options.…
just an update...dads cancer has spread, please help..
Thanks to all who replied to my first message, the thoughts mean so much. I wanted to update you all on my fathers condition. He had surgery 6 days ago and is doing fairly well,( it is major surgery and a week out he shouldn't be ready to build the deck! :) . His pathology was not as we would have hoped, though. It has…
If lymph nodes are positive, why not have protate removed
I am 46 yrs old and have been diagnosed with T2C protate cancer. My PSA is at 6.5. Six of the twelve biopsy samples were positive, with a concentration in the outer sections. My Gleason's are 6 and 7(3+4). There is currently no evidence of lymph node involvement. I am scheduled to have a radical protatectomy this Tuesday.…
One Question psa
Hi. I was diagnised almost 3 years ago. PSA WAS 3.77.Dropped to .10 after a shot. Had rp and margins and nodes were all clear. my psa has been in a range from .09-.13.I thought it was suppoed to go to zero. My doc says look at the big picture. Should i be concerned? My gleason was 6. I also had testicular cancer two years…
Dental implants - impact on prostate?
I "need" dental implants but have questions. Is there any link between implants and prostate health. The implants are made of titanium. I'm also told that I would need to swab them every night for the rest of my life with Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) to prevent/fight infection. Anyone with experience in these…
PSA results
Hello, my name is Frederick Crockett and a while back I spoke with Gene Rocque at Holmes Regional. He mentioned taking Prostasol because I I have recurring Prostate Cancer. Well, so far the results seem to good to be true, thanks for the advice. I'm sorry I have not been able to make the support meetings on Monday, but my…
Newly diagnosed
My husband was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. His gleason score is 6. The Urologist is recommending surgery because of his age (55). We are going to check out all of his options, but any words of advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Newly diagnosed 38yo
I had a psa of 21 in February this year. I was treated with 30 days of Levaquin and psa went to 34. My doctor suggested a biopsy. One week later psa was at 42 and biopsy came back with Gleason 4+5 on nine samples and 4+4 on one. Doctors are discussing hormone therapy and chemo and to plan an open surgury in about a year…
thank you list and dr. tewari
I had surgery with dr. tewari on may 7th and am grateful I came across this list and happened to find his name. highly recommend his services.I was skeptical at first but all the info on this list proved accurate.
Planning to have Robotic Surgery
My buddy Richard Fischer is having Robotic surgery for PC this Monday (may 7th). Would like all of you to wish him a safe and quick recovery. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated. He has been on the CSN since he was diagnosed. He is nervous as we all were before our surgery. He will be reading your responses. Thanks
RECURENT AFTER RADICAL
thanks for quick reply he also said my normal testoostorin was very low only 49 starting to get scared taken your advise am trying now toget second opinion where would you go in new york area now at cornell wiel thanks again
Recurent After Radiation
12 years ago I had radiation for 8 weeks 5 days each week. Since that time my PSA stayed below .4. Last week I was told that it had jumped to 2.1. Another test was ordered, but not until the first part of July. My Urologist said that he believes that my cancer has returned. He briefly stated that there were few options as…
RECURENT AFTER RADICAL
HAD A RADICAL IN JUNE O5 JUST HAD PSA IN 6 MONTHS JUMPED FROM O.OO4 TO 3.1 GOING FOR BONE SCAN AND CAT SCAN WILL RADITION HELP OR LUPRON SHOTS ONLY OPTION WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE HELP PLEASE
RECURENT AFTER RADICAL
had rad in 05 psa went to 0.04 now point 3.38 so they want to wait
RECURENT AFTER RADICAL
bone scan clean found one lymphnonde enlarged psa still at 3.3 they say watch and wait what other options out there.please help
External Beam Radiation?
Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. Considering several treatment options. Would appreciate comments from someone who has had external beam radiation (3D-CRT) or Targeted CryoAblation.
Treatment for Metastatic PC
My name is Mike A. I'm 57 yrs.old and have had prostate cancer for four years. Lupron worked well for two years, also with use of Casodex. I've had various standard chemotherapies, including Taxotere, which worked for about nine months, Mitoxantrone, which worked for four months, and BMS, an experimental drug which worked…
Brachytherapy
I had the Brachytherapy Implants in March. I am not doing so well, and this is sure not what I expected. Has anyone had this and did you have anal pain daily? Doctor now tells me this is part of the recovery for some five percent. How long will this daily pain go on. If any of you guys have had these implants. I sure would…
Newly diagnosed and very afraid
My father was sent to a Urologist for a slightly elevated PSA (5.4), after exam, Urologist opted for a biopsy due to some "hardening" but was not concerned. We were then told some cancerous cells were found. We were given some reading material, but appt. was 2 wks. out. During that time we convinced ourselves the cancer…
artificial sphincter
Hi...I'm new here so allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bill Ennis. I'm 56 and reside in Towanda, PA. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer about two years ago. I had robotic surgery in Aug. of 2005 by Dr. Jean Joseph up at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY and have been suffering from incontence and impotence…
Radical Perineal Prostatectomy
I am scheduled to have a radical perineal prostatectomy at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore next month. I am sufficiently frightened. I would like to hear from others who have had this procedure, specifically about issues that arose during surgery or complications during recovery.
After treatment...then what
Stats: Age 56, robotic prostatectomy 11/06, Gleason 6, cancer contained with negative nodes, 95% cure, great continence, no woody yet. great supportive wife. OK when do I not think about the cancer everyday; and why am I so damned depressed?
What happens near the end?
My Dad has had a relapse. The doctors have said there is nothing more they can do and to get hospice. I have found only one book that describes what happens near the end. I have heard that PC is terrible near the end. I am looking for resources to give us info to make it less terrible and would appreciate any ideas. Sorry…

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