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Prostate Cancer

need help on experience on the natural strategies to deal witk PC
My brother - 56 years old- has been diagnosed with PC with a Gleason score of 7 after a routine check-up indicating 8.4 PSA level. He had RP 3 weeks ago and recovering quite well. Unfortunately malign cell were observed outside the prostate capsule and eventually was determined by the detailed patology report. I am a…
Casodex and Lupron treatment for low PSA
A recent MRI suggest Bone Metastasis in my right hip area along with possible residual cancer cells in some seminal vessel tissue. The MRI was done after my psa rose to .7 from undectable following a RP in September 04. All indications were that the cancer was confined to the prostate gland. The radiation oncologist wants…
Casodex and Lupron treatment for low PSA
A recent MRI suggest Bone Metastasis in my right hip area along with possible residual cancer cells in some seminal vessel tissue. The MRI was done after my psa rose to .7 from undectable following a RP in September 04. All indications were that the cancer was confined to the prostate gland. The radiation oncologist wants…
Radiation,or not
My husband is 73 yrs old and has just been diagnoised with PC ,he goes next week to have a bone scan to see if it has spread.then start a six week,5 days a week radiation, hormone treatment,but at this time is so undecided in what action to take,any feed back would be appreciated.
Hello
My name is Ron (48) PSA 28.3 score of 7, bone scan & CT tommorrow, and single parent of a 12 year old daughter. I'm told it spreaded outside the prostate. Wil talk with my MD this friday, for teatment options. It hard to work or do anything. I seen my grandfather die in 91, and my father in 02. I been in perfect health up…
metastatic prostate cancer without perforation of prostate's capsula
Hi everybody my father had elevated PSA 1 year ago(52) with biopsy negative no symtoms but becauce of PSA amount his doctor finaly decided to opreation.again the pathology result was negative afther 3 month PSA was 83 & bone envolment was prooved cancer is Glyson3 score 6 .now his realy depressed & worry about survival is…
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 how Vitamin D and Painkiller Slow Prostate Cancer. http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/527738/main.html
robotic/lap. recomendations, please.
I was diagnosed in late July. After much research I've decided my best alternative is surgery: a Gleason of 8, at least 3 positive sites on the moderately enlarged prostate, PSA of 4.5 and 54 years young. I'm inclined to got w/the robotic lap. but have several questions to resolve: how much experience should a Dr. have to…
ED
Had RP 2/2005 Does anyone have experience with the following? "The medicated urethral system for erection (MUSE) uses an applicator to place a small pellet of a prostaglandin, PGE1, into the urethra in the tip of the penis. A response rate of 65% has been reported. The pellet can cause penile pain in a small proportion of…
.2 1 year after radiation
Just got the bad news, my PSA went up to .2 a year after radiation therapy. (Max dose). My history is: in 2000 My PSA was 6.7, had an RRP on 5/15/2000. My pT-stage was T3a pN-stage was N0 Gleason1=4 Gleason2=3 GleasonSum=7 Pre surgery. After the surgery, my PSA was undectable until 9/4/2002 when it went up to .1 then on…
Blood In Urine
To go along with my prior posting, for over a month now my father has had blood in the urine. Some days it is every time he urinates, other days it is intermittently. Several days ago, it all together stopped but then it started again. The blood isn't diluted, rather, the initial stream is all blood. Either a couple of…
Red Wine
I just read an article from the International Journel of Cancer by Dr. Janet Stanford that indicates drinking a glass of red wine a day reduces the risk of prostate cancer...the compound, resveratrol, is an antioxidant that helps sweep cancer causing free radicals from the body...Does anyone think this has validity?
robotic/lap. recomendations, please.
I was diagnosed in late July. After much research I've decided my best alternative is surgery: a Gleason of 8, at least 3 positive sites on the moderately enlarged prostate, PSA of 4.5 and 54 years young. I'm inclined to got w/the robotic lap. but have several questions to resolve: how much experience should a Dr. have to…
hormone therapy for metastasis
My dad was discovered with prostrate cancer with metastasis. he had his testicles removed surgically, he is now taking bicalutamide. He does not have the means to get a gleason test done. They found cancer cells in his bones. Does anyone know generally how long people can survive with hormone therapy ( in his case…
Nanotech-Laser
Stanford University recently developed a new laser therapy that destroys cancer cells but leaves healthy ones unharmed. I found the write up somewhat difficult to fully comprehend but it looks promising. A patent has been applied for this technology but I am wondering how long it will be before it can be used. If anyone is…
attitude
LindaTN, Sounds like you and your husband have maintained a good attitude...I find it difficult to always remain up...Quality of life issues creep into my head now and again...But one must consider others and try to stay positive
Experience with Casodex
Stuart asked about my experience with Casodex. His post: "Four years ago I was diagnosed with PC...After radiation my PSA recently began to rise...I just started 150 MG Casodex...I would like to know how you are doing and what are the side efects...Thank you" Rather than piggy-back a reply to an existing thread on a…
Personal Experience of Robotic Prostatectomy
I had robotic prostatectomy on March 10, 2005. Because at that time I could find no description of experience of those who had undergone this new procedure, I have a written my own short summary. I'll be glad to provide it by email attachment to anyone sending requst to gearly@talbotarts.org. Gerry E
Educated conusmer
My name is Joel and I am 60 years old. My story is similar to yours other than it is mine. I was diagnosed April 2004 and I am considered to be in a good position. Only 2 of the 12 biopsy pricks were positive and it was confined to the right side of the gland. With DRE,you do feel a little bump on that right side. My PSA…
Laparoscopic Prostate surgery
I am 63, 25# overweight, and was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer- Stage 2A- Gleason 8- I was most fortunate for the following 3 reasons: #1- I advocated getting a biopsy when I saw my PSA jumped from 1.7 to 2.6 in a year...below the recommended levels,but still a big increase in a year #2- had the biopsy under sedation in…
Alternatives and options
First of all, thanks to all the good people in this discussion group who are sharing their experiences. Ive read postings on this group, but havent seen much relative to what is on my mind, beyond the obvious, of course, such as: what the heck should I do? Also, I regret this lengthy posting, but, hey, this stuff is…
The operation is over !!!
Hellloooooo Brotherhood, I'm back. As an update, I'm 56yr I was operated on by Dr. Walsh @ JHH for PC on August 9th. I took all of your comments with me, they were inspiring and useful. I am now sitting here with catheter in place and looking forward to each passing day, as it gets closer to getting rid of this…
Father in Law PC
Hi All. I am a 35 year old Thyroid cancer survivor trying to help my 63 year old father-in-law who was diagnosed with PC in June 2003. His PSH was 11 at the time. He was told after a PET Ct scan that the cancer was not enclosed in the prostate and that it was in his hip bone> Therefore, he was not a candidate for surgery.…
Please Help
I just learned that in the last 3 weeks my father's PSA went from approximately 5.05 to 8.2. Evidently he's considered hormone refractory. His doctor is getting ready to put him on Zometa for his bones. From what I know this helps strengthen his bones since he has spinal metastases. However it apparently does not affect…
What to expect in end stage Prostate CA
To anyone with a moment to spare and some comfort to give I write this as a crisis continues to unfold in my life. My father, my hero, aka "superman" just turned 52 and has been battling with protrate CA for over 4 years. The PSA now runs erraticly in the 600-800 range, he is experienceing extreme pelvic girdle pain. I am…
Can anyone help
Hi, My husband has had prostate cancer for some years and has exhausted all the traditional medical treatments. I have been doing some research on alternative treatments and find quite often reference to an Australian aboriginal bush remedy which is reported to have some very positive results. The plant is a Australian…
RP in 2 DAYS, 8/9/05
As in the book, I too have been drafted into the "reluctent brotherhood" of men with prostate cancer. I have today and tomorrow left before I have my turn on the table. I'm here now because I'm not anxiouse, I'm not pacing the floors and in a way that worries me. I've read the book. Any last day words of advice? I'll be…
Question please Help
Hi guys, my name is Kath and I am a BC survivor but Prostate cancer is in the family and i have kids..I have some questions I wanted to ask you. Please cut and paste this email into a new one and answer my questions it would help me so much. Thanks 1. When you were diagnosed with cancer were you: A. Meat Eater B.…
bony metastasis - pl. share your experiences
Hi, My father was diagnosed with metastatic [to bones] prostate cancer 4 months ago. Shortly after, he underwent orchitectomy. He is now taking a monthly inj of Zometa [Zoledronic Acid], along with biclutamide. His experience with Zometa/hormone therapy is as follows: During first 3 months of therapy, he would feel aches…
Total Incontinence Six Weeks After PC Surgery
I had robotic prostatectomy on March 10, with pathology report of "organ confined" and amazingly quick recovery. However, six weeks later I have total incontinence. Doctor says bladder sphincter should still kick in, and in any case we must wait at least 6-12 months before considering any corrective action. I wonder if…

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