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Prostate Cancer

Other than Cancer
Husband has nodule (lump)in prostrate. Found in routine exame. Is there anything other it could be besides cancer? Biopsy schedule for this week.
New Bedwetting after nearly 2 years
On March 6,2005 it will be 2 years since I had RP. On 5 Occasions over the past 4 months (none before)I've awakened in the middle of the night soaking wet from having completely relieved myself while asleep. In each instance I happened to be sleeping on my back (I normally sleep on my side). Has anyone else experienced…
Hospital selection
Can you guys give me some insight on your experiences at: Johns Hopkins, M.D. Anderson, Vanderbilt, Mao Clinic, or Birmingham in Al. Thanks
nodawgs
I responded to your message please read mbeavers
resuming sexual activity post RP
A couple of weeks ago, I had an RP. My recovery and healing seem to be going amazingly well (Touch wood!). My question is, how soon can I resume some kind of sexual activity? My catheter comes out tomorrow, and I'm wondering if an activity such as masturbation (without an erection) would be possible without causing any…
lupron, viadur implant, seeding
This is the plan for my 74 year old husband with Alzheimer's. Does anyone have expereince and what was the outcome of the seeding?
unable to urinate without catheter
I had a radical prostectomy 12/14/2004. I have not been able to urinate without a catheter. The doctor has tried four times to remove the catheter and each time has had to reinsert it after I have terrible pain. I have a very good output with the catheter in. Has anyone else had this difficulty?
Intermittent hormone therapy
I was diagnosed with PC in Mar 04 with PSA of over 31 and Gleason of 9. Prostate was not removed due to evidence of spread to lympth nodes. I was started on Eligard (Leuprolide)inplants every four months. Four months after first inplant, PSA dropped to 0.4 and four months later, down to 0.2. I have the usual side effects,…
help w/my guy in denial
My beau is 58, diagnosed about 3 months ago, and is 'in denial'. He says he chose 'watchful waiting', and won't give me any info. I keep trying to reassure him that I'll love him forever no matter what and telling him I want him around forever. However, I know him well and know he can't face the possibility of…
Biopsy of Prostate
Morning guys. A friend of mine is scheduled for a biopsy of his prostate and asked what is the normal or expected number of samples that should be taken. It's been 4 years since I had mine and I don't remember, not sure I ever knew. When one turned up positive that was enough. If any of you happen to know please let me…
Proton Beam Therapy
Anyone had it r heard of it. Advantages ? Drawbacks?
ED after prostate surgery
There doesn't seem to be any 'normal' period of time following prostate surgery (10/18/04) as to when I can expect to be able to have normal erectile function return. (hoping not hear 'everybody is different!) I'm 73, considered to be very fit. All comments welcome. Thanks
Still have ED and Incont.
Had rp april 04 and still having a struggle with the above. Saw an ad in our paper about Boston Med. Group, stating they can help with good results. Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge or experience with this Boston Medical? I am thankful to be a survivor as my original numbers were psa-26, gleason-8. The dr. said…
Prostate Cancer Prevention
My husband is at high risk for Prostate Cancer since it runs in his family. Our doctor recommended a wonderful vitamin which helps prevent Prostate Cancer. It contains Zinc and Selenium which studies have shown have reduced the risk of developing Prostate Cancer. This formula has apatented form of Selenium and Zinc.…
re: prostate cancer
If you want to integrate your conventional treatments with homeopathic care, you might try the Century Wellness Clinic in Reno, Nevada. (775) 827-0707 Office (775) 827-1006 Fax E-Mail: info@drforsythe.com I spent two weeks under the care of another doctor who emphasized redifferentiation and apoptosis. Did it cure me? No,…
Post Surgery Pathology Report
I had the RP on 5/3/04. I was under the impression prior to the operation that my cancer was in the very early stages since my PSA was being monitored regularly for 2 years after having a negative baseline biopsy. When the PSA took a 50% jump, I got another biopsy. This biopsy showed minimal cancer, only one of six cores…
Seeds or laproscopic surgery.
I am torn between the two procedures. Each seeming to have its own pros and cons. My gleason grade is 6 and psa 5.32. Can I please have some feedback from those who have had either done? Thank you!
new diagnosis
Hello all. I was just diagnosed ( oct15,2004) I was told that my psa was over 4000. Tests confirmed that the cancer has spread to the bones, and I was very anemic. Does the PSA indicate the severity of the disease? or if it is over 10 or so is it all just as bad? My doc. doesn't seem too concerned and gave me a hormone…
lupron
I've been on lupron for 2 years. I've been experiencing severe memory loss, so much so that I wake up confused, not knowing where I am or what I did yesterday or last week. I'll be driving in the car and forget the directions of places I've been thousands of times. My doctor tells me this is a result of depression in…
Radioactive seed implants
I underwent radioactive seed implants (93-Iodine 125 seeds) in mid-May 2003. PSA had gone down and urologist is satisified. My problem is related to unination and the urge to urinate. The urge comes on very quickly and I have difficulty holding it. Sometime the urge is so strong that I become incontinent. What can be done…
caverject injections
My prostate cancer operation was a year ago. I have tried all the pills and finally the injections. The caverject injections work pretty good. The problem is that my insurance will not cover this prescription and it is very expensive. I don't want to limit my activity because of money but it is getting to that point.…
PSAs and HMOs
In Feb 99,after becoming eligible for Medicare, I signed on with a certain HMO and was provided a copy of their "Healthwise" handbook. In regards to prostate cancer, the book states: "There is a great deal of controversy about the value of using digital rectal exams and the PSA blood test to screen men who do not have any…
What's Next (radiation and recurrence)?
My brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 3 years ago - psa around 13 and Gleason 7 at the time. There was no evidence of cancer beyond the prostate. He was in early 60s. He could have had radiation or surgery and got mixed advice, but went for the radiation thinking it would have fewer side effects. He Had 3d…
Cancer Centers
Has anyone had experience with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL. or University of Alabama at Birmingham? I am from a small town and will travel for treatment.
What is happening at this stage of healing after RP?
My husband is just 2 weeks out of radical prostatectomy and experiencing incontinence, finding it frustrating but not letting it limit him too much (he doesn't feel up to much yet, anyway.) I read in some responses on this site that part of what is happening now is healing to muscles and tissues that effect urinary…
Post Radical Prostectomy Problems
Hi, About a year and a half ago, I had a RP. The doctor indicated that the nerve bundles were spared. After the surgery, I had problems urinating and the Dr. stretched the bladder neck. I still have problems with leakage--esp when lifting or physical stress. The Dr. suggested a collagen procedure to tighten the bladder…
New diagnosis,11.5psa, gleas 6
New diagnosis psa 11.5, gleas 6 Message: Iv'e consulted surgeons doing open surgery, robotics/lapro, Novalis beam rad. Everyone says do the best thing for YOU but knowing what that is is difficult. My biopsy shows ppsitive 2 samples of 12 and only a very small part of each. Nobody has said you might have a very small tumor…
Performance Anxiety
I'm almost 2.5 years out of RP, and still have erectile problems - have used Viagra,Muse and Caverject with low to medium success.However, I have also had spontaneous stong erections while sleeping,so that tells me that the nerves and blood vessels must be intact.It's when I'm with a woman that I have problems.So-is it…
seed side effects
I had 50 seeds implanted Oct. 03, PSA down to 0.2 in May. Ever since surgery I've been getting these sudden urges to go that are overwhelming. It seemed to ease very slightly towards the middle of June, but starting the end of June it suddenly got worse(difficulty starting & maintaining flow) bowel urgency has increased…
Changing Identity of Medical Oncology
Under previous law, Medicare covered chemotherapy as well as radiation treatment for cancer patients, but did not pay for oral-dose anti-cancer drugs, unless they were available in both oral and injectable form. Medicare Part B covered a total of seven oral-dose anti-cancer drugs under this provision. Older Americans were…

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