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Prostate Cancer

Newly Diagnosed at 41
I was diagnosed by 2nd opinion with early prostate cancer. 2 cores from biopsy showed cells. Gleason of 3+3=6. Not sure of what to do from here. My urologist is 65 and hadn't heard of robotic surgery.
Prevention Question
My husband, who is 36, lost his father to prostate cancer when he was 13. At what age should a man with a close family history of prostate cancer first get screened?
My Dad
It's been a long time since I posted here. That's a good thing since it means my dad has been doing okay. Unfortunately about 6 weeks ago they placed my dad into hospice care. So there really are no more options for him. I have appreciated the responses and information from those on here. If anyone ever gets to "limited…
expressing yourself does make a difference
I know sometimes when you have cancer especially this cancer that it all seems so pointless telling a bunch of strangers how you feel and what you are going through. I wish to God my dad had told me how he felt when he had heart problems, my uncle when he had Prostate cancer, and all the rest of the men in my family with…
To Tom BK
Tom, your message said you had a penile implant because your penis had schrunk...By getting the implant how did that change the size if any? Also, how big a deal is the operative procedure for an implant...Does it require any overnight stay...General anethesia...Any details you can tell me is greatly appreciated...In…
Cryotherapy? 2nd cancer Diagnosis for me!
Anyone out there have any results from cryotherapy? I have not seen much on this site about this type of treatment. I was just diagnosed today with early prostate cancer. Age 46 with 4.2 PSA 1 Biopsy came back positive. My father died of prostate cancer at age 51 back in the late 80's when there were few new treatments.…
Vitamin D and Painkiller
This may not be the correct place to post this, but I'll do it anyway. There is a very interesting article at the link below which discusses hor Vitamin D and Painkiller Slow Prostate Cancer. http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/527738/main.html
To Willx regarding Casodex
I am also on Casodex but I was wondering why your doctor told you to just finish what you have...If you go off the med won't your PSA begin to rise?
Back to Work
It's been exactly a month since surgery and I'm eager to return to work. I worked harder cleaning the yard at home this past week than I ever do on the job. I think I have the stamina. Ok, the truth is I don't actually work, I manage a restaurant. This does not require any physical labor from me. I have great employees who…
survival after metastsis
Does anyone have any information regarding the survival time after metastasis has been diagnosed. My oncologist is very vague about possible survivability. I am not looking for doom and gloom just what to realistically expect.
metastatic cancer
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago and it has now spread to his bones. He was placed on hormone therapy but went to the er with back pain. Does this mean that the hormone therapy is not working anymore because the doctor just requested that he start radiation and will start chemo in 3 week. Does any…
hormon refractory pc
hellow. My father is now getting chemo. oncologist advised that becauce it is resistant to hormontherapy lupron should be discontinued.but the urologist says that he should take lupron.so I really need some information about this.and also I need to know the price of casodex.
What do I do? I did it. So take note. Robotic laperscopic is great.
Before the week of Feb 3, 2006 I was set to do a robotic laperscopic surgery. I asked the chat room what were their thoughts because I was diagnosed with a 6 gleason, and had been watchful wating for almost 2 years, averaging psa's between 4.5-5.1. I had mixed emotions and was thinking to still wait. For those who…
post-op report
Wednesday; (1) 6am, in pre-op room preparing for surgery. (2) 7am, wheeled into the operating room and recieved first dose of anaesthesia (3) surgery began at 7:30am and was completed at 11:10am (4) after recovery was carried to room at 1:30pm (5) abdominal pain controlled with medication (6) I wasn't allowed to get out of…
Kegel Exersize
I am a little confused by conflicting information I read on this discussion board. I read where I should begin the kegel exersize prior to surgery. I did this half heartedly because my Doctor said it was of little value prior to surgery in his opinion. I have read where I should begin immediately after surgery. Does this…
Advice on Agressive Cancer
Last month I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Since 2003 my PSA has risen from a 3.8 to a 6.1 and I have a gleason score of 8. My biopsy showed cancer in all of the six samples taken. My urologist recommended a laparoscopy prostatectomy with possible removal of the lymph nodes depending on what they find. (with possible…
What do I do?
I am 60 yrs old, i was diagnosed with prostate cancer almost 2 yrs ago. I am told that I am in an early to middle stage with a 6 gleason, and 10 psa readings that have stayed low. I am planning to have robotic surgery on Feb 3 but a lot of peple are telling me i am rushing aI have a girlfriend, tens years my younger and we…
Surgery on Wednasday
Well' this will be my last post till I return from surgery in Atlanta. This Wednesday , February 8, is the important day. I'm optimistic of the challenges that lay ahead and am ready to proceed with my life. I'll post my post-op news on my return home. My sincere thanks to all of you who have responded to my questions and…
bone pain
Hey my dad is having very pain bone pain in his arm. But it will go away and not bother him at all is that normal? He also got a bone scan yesterday and the cancer is now in his leg, spine,ribs, and hip and the arm which has been there. Does anyone have any experience with bone pain and what we should expect from here? I…
Incontinence
I had nerve sparing surgery on October 3, 2005 and after four months still have a major incontinence problem. I'm sort of O.K. if I stay seated but any activity like walking or playing golf causes quite a bit of leakage. My surgeon at Emory Hospital in Atlanta has told me to give it time and continue doing the Kegel…
BMI
Can someone tell me how to figure one's body mass index? I read an article tonight stating men with a BMI over 35 had a 69% greater chance of cancer returning after surgery than men with a BMI of 25. thanks, william1
getting discouraged
I'm 53, had a Gleason 6, stage 2 (after final pathology), organ-confined, PSA of 2.4 at time of surgery (2.1 when diagnosed), for which I chose to undergo a laparascopic radical prostatectomy in June of 2005. I was fully continent at three months and remain so today, for which I thank the Lord, but my doctor said with the…
To william...the emotional toll
William, Yup, many if not all of us have anxiety and are emotionally devastated when we get the news we have PC. Like Vic I was mad as hell and it felt totally unfair. At first I kind of went into denial as I was very healthy and I kept saying," this is a terrible mistake." But it wasn't. I really did have the disease. I…
My Dad
I was wondering if there was anyone going though chemo for advanced prostate cancer. My dad just found out he was hormone refractory. He is doing okay, while me on the other hand is very scared and sad. My dad is my rock and my hero. I can not get over what they are saying about his projected time frame. Help!!!!
To Morris
Morris I would like to get in touch but I don't know your e-mail...We are the same age and were dianosed about the same time...I still have quality of life issues in dealing with this cancer...
new member
Had RRP 1/25/05 gleason 6 stage 1 minor incontinence(dry now) still have ED meds help at little haven't tried anything else at this point.Physically feel fine just like I did before dx.what struck me as interesting was discussion on mental aspect of disease and surgery and after effects.I feel that is a topic that is not…
I joined your club!
Well, guys, in mid Nov. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I went to too many websites and read too much stuff. Anyway, I opted for RLRP which I had done 1/11/06. I had a few problems but all is ok now. Get the cath out next Monday. To Tom and Bob, Thanks for everything! I'm new to this kind of thing so I'll just check…
Metastasis Pain
I would like to hear from someone who has or had severe pain in hips and lower back, due to metastasis of PC, to the point that walking is difficult. What have you found that helps with this pain? I get little to no relief with 10mg Vicodin. I have outlived the average dx for my condition which started at psa of 24 and…
To Photon
You should touch base with tisbud4you
What now?
Hi. It is my first time on here. My husband (now 55) was diagnosed about 3.5 years ago with prostate cancer. His PSA was 25, and his Gleason was 8 (4+4). I always get mixed up on his stage, but it was in his seminal vesicles, but bone scan and other tests were clear. He had IMRT radiation, and was on hormone therapy for 2…

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