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biopsy/surgery
What seems to be the normal time from biopsy to surgery
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PSA back up..
MY husband had a RP in June and results of his PSA were 0.02 then 0.00 3 months ago. Waited the 3 months and it is at 0.04 today. The doctor recommended waiting 2 weeks and repeating the PSA and if it is still up moving on to radiation (5 weeks). Why the wait? I mean if it is up why would 2 weeks make a difference? The way…
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Results
On February 20th my father had the robtic surgery done by doctor Tewari. It seemed fairly quick. We arrived at the hospital at around 10:30am and the surgeory was completed by 12:20. During the surgery we received information from a nurse that the surgery was going excellent. by 2:00pm we were able to visit my father in…
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Lupron side effects for Prostate Ca
Week 6 after my 1st Lupron shot, I experienced a sharp, burning sensation in my pelvic area, just below the beltline, when sitting. When I stood up, it would lessen in intensity, but wouldn't completely disappear. Longest duration was about 2-3 mins. each time. If anyone has had a similar experience, please respond.
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Newly Diagnosed - Need Help
Just got the news from my urologist. Need help with three questions: 1. Is there a different in the cure rate between RP and laparostic removal of the prostate? 2. How do you determine how must of your biopsy sample was cancerous? I see guys here that say less than 5%. In my case -- he took 12 samples. Two had CA - one was…
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Cleveland Robotic Surgeon
Just diagnosed and looking for a good Robotic Surgeon in the Cleveland Area.
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Comparison surgery and radiation ?
I have read books and articles and web sites. "Notably Prostrate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment and Survival," by sheldon Marks. M.D.(2003) And The Prostrate: A guide for Men and the women who Love them, " by Patrick C. Walsh. M.D. and Janet Farrar Worthington. (1997) These books agree. They argue that…
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Looking for answers
My dad is 54 and feels great his blood pressure started going up so we made him go to the doctor.And they did blood work on him his PSA come back high 20.65 and everything i have been reading isnt good just looking for some information from someone who knows.He feels great wasnt looking for this to come up.He has a Dr.…
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The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote from your prostate... The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…
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The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote from your prostate... The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…
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Flaxseed or Budwig
Anyone with experience using flaxseed or the Budwig diet? Evidence is mixed - flaxoil without cottage cheese seems to increase risk while flaxseed decreases risk. Looking for someone with experience. Thanks
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Diet cures?
Does anyone have experience/recomendation with diets or supplements that will reverse PC? Flaxseed? Omega 3? Green tea? Lycopene? Budwig diet? Many thanks
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PSA
my dads PSA went from 182 to 10 in a month, what does this mean? He's in stage IV.
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Need help with diet during radiation
I need help planning a good diet for my dad while he undergoes radiation treatment for prostrate cancer starting this week. His doctor has told my mom to avoid antitoxidants and and gassy foods. So what can we fix? And when can he start eating veggies, fruits, and tea again? Thanks for your comments!
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what now?
hello every one. my father has hormon refactory prostate cancer since october 2005. He had Taxoter till now. 3 month ago doctor discontinued medication and he has his montly zometa. his psa is risig and he lost 5% of his weight . does it means that there is nothing more to do?doese any body know some other cure? He is 70…
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Orgasm before/after
I am currious ... how do the orgasm rate before and after the robot... do they feel the same? It has been 6 weeks post op, I have great hopes. anybody have comments?
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Post op questions.
Greetings to all, On Nov. 29th 06, I had Radical Prostatectomy. I am 46 and had questions, hoping someone would shed some light on them. 1: 3 weeks after the surgery, I feel fine, and what are dos and don'ts. 2: Dr. told me he saved my nerves, how does that affect my erection? Right now I have sensation what so ever. He…
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Visited with Dr Tewari today
Just wanted to give an update on my fathers meeting with Dr. Tewari. We meet with the doctor today. After he reviewed my fathers case he indicated that he is a perfect candidate for robtic surgery. He aslo stated that my fathers cancer is in the right lobe with 3 of the sections indicating cancer from 20% to 80%. He…
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Braccy therapy: Seeds
On Dec.19 I had radioactive seed implants at Kaiser Permanentes Northern California center in Roseville. I spent only a day in the hospital. I had to have a catheter for 3 days. After 3 days I feel physically fine. My original analysis was Prostrate 5.4. A Greesan score of 3 + 3. These and a biopsy rated me as T1C. At…
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250 PSA ... and we are thrilled!
The Quack came through! My dad's PSA went from 520 to 250! He is so happy - the first encouragement in a long, long time. Here's to a good 2007! If my dad can keep going with the numbers he has, you all should be very encouraged. He went to work part-time this entire week and was even able to drive himself around a bit.…
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Skin care
Anyone develope any skin problems after surgery. It maybe completely unrelated, but I've gotten this rash, itching, flaking that comes and goes and pops up in diffrent places only since I had surgery in Aug of '05' was just wondering if anyone else had a similar problem. Blessed Be, Jeff
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Results
My father and my family all went to the doctors to hear the results.. We thought it would be good for my father to have the support. We were all very worried as my father had been complaining about hip pain. So when you worry every pain is cancer symptoms. The doctor informed us that the bone scan/hip scan and abdomine…
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James Brown
Let's remember James...Was diagnosed with PC a few years ago...He was a member of our club...
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PSA LEVELS
My father was diagnosed with PC on Dec. 6, 2006. In 2001 my father had a biopsy done and came back negative. Since then he has been keeping a close eye on his PSA LEVELS which were ranging from 2-3. In 2005 he had a surgery to shrink his prostate. Now In 2006 his PSA level has jumped to 6. The doctor recommeded a biopsy,…
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Indiana Study? Eli Lilly?
Hi all, If you all recall, my dad is the one whose PSA a few months after 6 months of Taxotere was at 62, and the doctor did not do anything for a few more months even after it was discovered the PSA was way back up. Finally, in November, he started a new round of chemo with a drug that begins with a "P" but I cannot…
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John Reckler
Does anyone no any thing about Dr. Reckler from Cornell.
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HIP PAIN
I know I have been asking a lot questions with regards to pc. I just want to ask one more. As you know my fathers PSA =6 and Gleason 3+3 = 6. The doctor stated that it was only detected through the biopsy. However, my father is having hip pain. Does that mean it has spread beyond the prostate. That is what the prostate…
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Recovery
I had a radical prostatectomy on 8-29. My recovery seems to being going well. Can you all help with the incontinance, How long is normal?
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PSA Levels
Hello this is the first day on-line. I justed wanted to know the severity of my fathers PC who is 60 years old. He was diagnosed on Dec. 8, 2006 after is PSA jumped from 2.9 - 6.0. A biopsy indicated that the tumor was cancreous. All we know so far is that his PSA Level was 6.1 and his Gleason score was (3+3) a total of 6.…
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Pump and Viaagra
My insurance will not cover any of these two items. My Urilogist office manager is helping me file an appeal. Pump is $400 and pills $10 so out of pocket does not seem like a good idea.