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Prostate Cancer

Back to work blues
So the dreaded moment came and I had to start back to work after six months off. I have to pay the bills but as with many places I have worked the new place is a bit of a childrens playground (gossip, cliques, etc.). Sadly a permanent job as I need the benefits but it takes a lot out of me dealing with it. This plus the…
Testosterone rise rate after stopping HT (Firmagon)
I had temporary ADT during IMRT Radiation, 3 months. Anyone know how long it takes for Testosterone level to go back up. Cant find anything on this here or on the web. Even Firmagon company (Ferring Pharma) cant tell me. I know its different with each person, but some ball park idea would be helpful. I've had enough of no…
From a friend at UCSF who is a cancer scientist
Here is some information on celastrol---I have looked at it for brain cancer and got very good observations--- Abstract Background: Treatment failure of prostate cancer (PCa) is often due to bone metastasis. Celastrol, an active constituent of Tripterygium wilfordii roots, has shown anti-tumor effects in previous studies…
PSA doubling time
i found a chart and tried to post it here, but it was too large. Here is the link — http://urology.jhu.edu/newsletter/prostate_cancer52.php As a 20 year survivor after a Radical Prostate operation my interest is in what future treatment I should consider as my PSA level has slowly increased in recent years. MD’s and I are…
True Beam Radiotherapy System
Has anybody heard of or is familiar with the True Beam Radiotherapy System? A Cancer center in my area is installing this $4.5 million dollar machine and stressing this as a new extremely safe and offers pin point accuracy for treating cancer.
Zytiga for Stage 4
Hello, I have posted before, I apologize for not finding my thread to continue on with . I think it's been at least a year since Ive posted. My partner was diagnosed with Stage 4 in 2016 . Has done the chemo, then had quintuple heart bypass, then had a large part of his jaw removed from I believe the drug given to help…
Looking for hope in similar situation with parent (new to forums)
Hi there, First off I'm so appreciative of any one taking the time to read this and offer their thoughts or similar experiences - it really means a lot. My Dad was diagnosed just last Oct. 2018 with prostate cancer. I scoured through these boards then and reading other's stories really helped. But a recent setback with my…
Axumin PET scan-What's Next?
I have been a long-time observer of this forum and decided it is time to become a participant. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 at age 51 with a PSA of 6.2. After biopsy, my diagnosis was T1cNoMo, Gleason 7 (4+3). RRP quickly followed. Pathology kept Gleason at 7 (4+3) but stated that some areas were 10. There…
Doubling down on cancer
My first session with cancer was with prostate cancer surery in 2004. Numbers were good for a long time, but last Nov (2018) PSA was 10, chcked again in February and it was 15. OK, so that is the good part. I did not have time to worry about PC, because on February 8th, I had the Whipple procedure done for pancreatic…
First Nuclear Medicine Appt— How to prepare and What to Expect?
My father has his first appt tomorrow. Anyone can share how you prepared for this appt? Any side effects? Thank you
First chemo this week
Dad’s first docetaxel (of 6) is on Wednesday! For you Taxotere veterans— do you have any tips or advice?
Post-Op 1 Year PSA Result
Well, I got the results of my post-op RP 1 year PSA result. My PSA is undetectable. PSA TOTAL <0.1 The total PSA value from this assay system is standardized against the WHO standard. The test result will be approximately 20% lower when compared to the equimolar-standardized total PSA (Beckman Coulter). Comparison of…
Test Results
Just got back from meeting with my surgeon. Went over the test results, from the MRI and Bone Scan, My gleason scores were in the 7,8,9, my PSA high was 9. The positive thing is the tests show that nothing has advanced past the prostate. Doctor felt I was and excellent candidate for prostate surgery. He was concerned that…
PSA Total was 12
Just had a blood test for PSA and it was 12. My PSA free was 9. I have an enlarge prostrate and have had the Joe Theisman sympton for years. On the morning of my lab test I just finished colonoscopy prep and had my colonoscopy after the test. I also had sex two days prior to the PSA test. In 4 weeks I go back for another…
Lupron or Firmagon
I am 57 and had my prostate removed 6.5 years ago...Gleason 7...PROSTATIC ADENOCARCINOMA, GLEASON SCORE 7 (4+3) WITH TERTIARY GLEASON GRADE 5. My margins were clear but less than 0.1. Lymph nodes were negative. I had a PSA test in December and it showed 0.8. Going to MD Anderson and they are recommending 7 weeks of…
Anyone else
still new to here only my second post but I have read a lot one here. On 2/7 I had suprapubic prostate surgery for those not fimilar this is done for bph not cancer they do not remove all the prostate just the internal part through the bladder I have been very lucky to not have Ed or leakage while I am still healing I…
Does this mean advanced PC?
My husband had RP in April 2012 at 57 yrs old. PSA 6. Primary tumor pT3a with perineural invasion present. No positive lymph nodes. Gleason 3+4. May 2012 PSA .104/ Aug. 2012 PSA .112/ Feb. 2013 PSA.197/ May 2013 PSA .284 From May-Aug 2013 Salvage Radiation End of Aug. 2013 PSA .186/ Nov. 2013 PSA .119/ Feb. 2014 PSA .108 /…
What Do You Do When Your 2nd Opinion Is Different From Your First
i have a question i'd like to ask. what do you do when your second opinion is different from your first. i sent in a request for my pathology report to john epstein at john hopkins. today i received the results and here's what was written: A. benign fibromuscular tissue. B. PROSTATIC ADENOCARCINOMA, GLEASON SCORE 3+3=6…
Fatigue Prior to Treatment
Hello Everyone-- Glad to find this forum. So many of you are helpfully candid and encouraging, which is welcome support when one is faced with this kind of thing. Diagnosed this month with PC---PSA 6.3, MRI showed lesion, biopsy confirmed two areas of adenocarcinoma. MY PSA level has been gradually rising for around 4…
Just Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
I just came back from the doctors today and my biopsy shows I have prostate cancer. My PSA is at 9, but my gleason scores came in at 6,8 and 9. Getting a CT scan and Bone Scan to determine if it has spread. I have not any any issues nor has my PSA been above 4 prior to last October when it came in at 6, the 7 and now 9. No…
Allergic reaction to xtandi?
Has anyone experienced an allergic reaction to Xtandi? My dad has broke with with a rash/hives.
Metastatic prostate cancer
My 82 year if father had a psa test that came back at 49.2 and doctor ordered a bone scan . The bone scan showed that the prostate cancer cells have spread into his hips , legs, arms , spine , he has him scheduled to see an oncologist and urologist . Has anyone else ever experienced this that can share some knowledge or…
Zoloft for Anxiety and Depression?
Hi all, Background: diagnosed 2009 with Gleason 3+4, PSA 89, one affected lymph node. No bone mets. I did 42 sessions of IMRT and hormone therapy (Degarelix for 6 months and Vantas for 2 years). PSA hovered around 0.2 until late 2015 when it started climbing. I started Zoladex and Casodex in mid-2016 and have been on…
3 months post op RP. My thoughts and concerns.
Hello all. My story. I had a younger brother that passed away at 55 from prostate cancer. I was 57 at the time. Even though my doctor was monitoring my PSA yearly, I requested more frequent checks. He agreed, and sure enough, my PSA started to slowly rise when I turned 60. Continued every 6 month checks, then when it hit…
Post suprapubic prostate
I am new and have a few questions 1 month post surgery I had prostate surgery for bph no cancer found The doc did not remove all my prostate but about 80% to what I was tol. i had no Ed thank God but have retrogrmade ejaculation. It feels way better and last way longer is Retrograde temporary or permanen. I am still…
Eligard Hormone Treatments
Hello, after prostate surgery i underwent Radiation and hormone treatments. The hormone was Eligard, injected every 6 months for 2 years. my last and final injection was August 1, we are in mid March and i feel still tired, i used to be a fast runner (60 years old) and now i can hardly jog. I would like to know from those…
Enzalutamide
Hi everyone, Can't find my previous posts. But to summarize quickly my husband has Psa 28, has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer. JC Ca prostate T3N1M1, and he's been diagnosed as recently having secondary cancer in the bones. He has been recieving Firmagon injections every month and his PSA went down to 3 but now…
Low Gleason, not aggressive, mets to bone?
Hello, new here. I am 53 years old and in June I had my yearly check up and found to have a PSA blood test of 5.56. Was refered to a urologist and she wanted to do a biopsy. This biopsy showed 1 of 12 cores positive with a gleason score of 3+3 .... After finding this out I went to my doctor again to keep him up to date. Me…
Radiology and Medical Oncology Doctors
hello, good people. on wednesday, march 20th, i go to see a dr. bruce hershatter. he's a doctor of radiation. to be very honest, i trust the forums much more than a lot of these so-called "doctor review" web sites. my question to you is what are YOUR thoughts on, dr. hershatter? yesterday, i call'd to schedule an appt.…
PSA Different Standards
Good Evening Gentlemen, I'm 61, non-tobacco user, non-drinker, retired military (had exams every 3-4 years), PSA levels always below 2.4, diagnosed with BPH about 4 years ago and no family history of prostate cancer. In March 2018, I had my annual exam with my urologist. Results were tPSA 7.9, fPSA 2.3, %PSA 29. He put me…

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