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Prostate Cancer

Multiparametric MRI Raidologist within a few hours of Tampa Bay
I have been recommended for a prostate biopsy. My present doctor only does a transrectal ultra sound. I think I may be interested in a multparametric mri. I am weighing the options. I am looking for the most experience mri radiologist with multiparametric MRIs within a few hours of Tampa Bay. There are two locations in…
CDC recommends new shingles vaccine to replace older one
CDC recommends new shingles vaccine to replace older one Dec 16, 2017 - 1:45 pm http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/25/health/cdc-new-shingles-vaccine/index.html .................................... What are Shingle symptons https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353054 Here is a thread ,…
Rash with Flomax
I have been taking Flomax for about 2 months. At some point during the past month, I have developed an itchy rash on my back and trunk. My wife has made no changes in laundry products and I'm wearing essentially the same stuff I have been wearing for several months. I mentioned this condition in a phone call with my Mom,…
HDR BT article
Interesting read on HDRBT https://www.americanbrachytherapy.org/guidelines/Guidelines_High-Dose-Rate_Prostate.pdf Denis
New here with some(probably) familiar questions
I had robotic procedure 5 weeks ago and ,although I have been improving daily, the pace of improvement has slowed considerably. Still going through multiple pads/day and still getting up 4-6 times each night to urinate/change pad. Even when limiting fluid intake before bed I get up. Where is it all coming from? I get a…
What Now ?
PSA has been at zero for 2.5 yrs, in Sept. it had risen to .84. Urologist said it could be an unknown spike but will recheck in 3 mos. Yesterday I retested and it came back at 4.95, I'm definitely in trouble here. Get a bone scan on Monday and hormone shot on Tues and then my urologist is handing me off to the doc in…
Just diagnosed
Hello, I was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Biopsy results indicate: 12 cores taken, 6 are positive for cancer. Right apex - 10% occupied Right base - 30% occupied Left base - 10% occupied The report did not indicate a T score, the urologist did indicate that it was contained so based on this, I place it as a T1c We…
signs leaking will stop
No doubt this topic has been addressed elsewhere and I would appreciate direction to find these forums. I'm in need of information on the urinary leaking I'm experiencing since my prostectomy's catheter was removed 10 days. I am desparate to talk to someone to know what "normal" is right now. I don't leak overnight, but…
CDC recommends new shingles vaccine to replace older one
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/25/health/cdc-new-shingles-vaccine/index.html .................................... What are Shingle symptons https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353054 Here is a thread , " Shingles and the Prostate Cancer" started by VascoDaGama started in Nov. 2014…
Faces of RP
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/opinions/44196
can incontinence return
I posted this in a reply instead of a new topic, so not sure if it will be read by many. I am 7 months post robotic prostatectomy combined with a diverticulotomy. As a result, I have the ususal side effects of ED and incontinence. There are days when I think I am making progress with my control, then other days not much…
Father's cancer has spread to bones (again). In a panic!
Hello, I'm hoping a few of you can shed some light. About 3 years ago my father had an elevated PSA to later find out he had prostate cancer. He went through hormone treatment and was in remission. It then spread to his spine and had radiation which took care of it. About two weeks ago when talking to him on the phone he…
Other's experience with genomic testing
To recap my findings: Current stage T1c PSA 3.7 Biopsy 12 cores, 1 core positive, 10% of the core Gleason 6, 3+3 MRI showed "no lesions of concern" Age 69 Also my biopsy sample was sent for Oncotype DX testing and the results were a GPS of 19, which indicates a very low risk of negative pathology going forward. I had…
How fast does untreated metastised PC tumors spread
I am trying to make a informed decision if I can. After a bone scan and xray and MRI they found a tumor in my forearm ( ulner bone marrow) now it is not in a normal place for mets.. But none of the doctors can say for sure it is not. It could be atypical as they keep saying. But also in the same breath they say it may not…
Just Diagnosed
Received my diagnosis 4 days ago Current stage T1c PSA 3.7 Biopsy 12 cores, 1 core positive, 10% of the core Gleason 6, 3+3 Next up, I will be having an MRI next week, plus the positive biopsy will be sent for Oncotype DX genomic testing. I'm currently 69 years old in good health. No major illnesses in my lifetime, have…
castration
This word may send shivers down my spine, but at least I may still have a spine. Get the point? I see so much that I don't like about hormone therapy that I am considering ALL other methods and if I reduce testosterone production to zero, what's wrong with that? I know there are probably OTHER problems associated with…
Blood in urine after BM Radiation 5 months ago
A little concerned.. I had blood in my urine after a straining bowl movement. It wasnt red it was dark colorgel consistancy.. I completed 40 treaments of radiation back in May.. I beleive it has only happend this once.. Has this happened to others...
Good news!
Hi All, Just got back from the Urologist yesterday and for my 3 year aniversary I had no detectable PSA(<.01). I had a Da Vinci RP back in Sept. of 2014, almost no complications from surgery and a little longer than expected recovery on the ED & leakage but I am very happy with the results 3 yrs. later. I can't say enough…
Looking for advice
Just signed up - first post. History - I'm a 65 yr old diagnosed with Prostate cancer in Feb, 2016. Prostate PSA jumped to 4.9 from 2.4. in January of 2016. Biopsy - cancer of prostate. Prostatectomy performed. Some cells leaked into seminal vesicle and urethra. Post surgery showed PSA of 0.1. Eurologist recommended 8…
Newly Diagnosed-Could use some advice re Lab findings
Gentlemen- I have been trolling these boards recently after my first inclination I might have pCA. I must say I am impressed by the amount of unselfish, sincere help offered on these boards and the level of educated, well thought out responses offered by it's members. I hope to return the same at some point. I was hesitant…
Partial nerve sparing
Hello all I was wondering how many of you all that had nerve sparing on one side only are able to have an erection? I had nerve sparing on the right side only and had my surgery on Sept 29th and still have had no luck at all. I have talked to a few guys and found no one with the partial sparing having any luck. So is there…
Just diagnosed question on treatment
Hello hope all are well. I️ am a 72 year old man just diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. The results show 4+3 and 4+4. Prostate is very swolen. Good thing is that it has not spread and contained in the prostate. The doctor recommended hormones injections and finesteride and good diet. This for three months until…
Recurrence-Looking for information
Hello everyone, I am officially out of the zero club. 22 months after RP, my last 2 psa's were .4 and .3(a week later tested at the same lab). My local urologist and the surgeon who performed the robotic assisted RP are in agreement that I'm having a recurrance. The drs. both suggest salvage radiation therapy My radiation…
3 Year CyberKnife Results
I joined CSN in 2013 after being diagnosed, 3 of 18 cores positive, 3+4 Gleason. (my story here: https://csn.cancer.org/node/264905; My CyberKnife experience here: https://csn.cancer.org/node/292915). For those that want to be spared the threads - here's an abridged version: My case was relatively low involvement, possibly…
Prostate cancer in peritoneum with no other metastasis
Hi, My close friend friend was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 18 months ago. Gleason 8. He had surgery and radiation and test results since then were good, until 3 weeks ago when abdominal discomfort led to the discovery of substantial growths in the peritoneum. Biopsy indicates that it is the prostate cancer. So…
Newly dianosed, lots of questions and concerns
Hello everyone, As the topic says I've been recently diagnosed with PC and have lots of questions. I realize this probably won't kill me, at least any time soon, but that doesn't keep me from being scared to death. After all, it is the C word. Brief history: My father was diagnosed with PC in his early 60s, my age now. I…
Decision Made
To recap, about a month ago I received the result of a prostate biospy. Here are all my stats: Age 69 PSA 3.7 12cores taken, 1 showed cancer in one core, 10% of the core Gleason score 6 Prostate volume 87 cc PSA density 0.4 Free PSA 0.8 Stage T1c MRI showed no lesion of concern Results from Oncotype DX testing on the…
Xtandi, Tecentrique: Rash Solutions?
Does anyone have any relief suggestion or experience combatting a severe, full-body rash that has developed while on these drugs? I see that rash and itching are shown as side effects (of which drug, I don't readily recall) and I have developed both conditions. A truly maddening itch! Thanks.
3 Years On
It has been three years since I went through cyberknife for prostate cancer. All is well and my PSA has dropped to acceptable levels almost immediately after the procedures. Since then I have always encountered a burning sensation while urinating. The doctors have never shown much concern and it is certainly not…
Surgery tomorrow
Hi all, my surgery for radical prostatectomy robotic assisted is scheduled for November 2nd at 7:30am CDT. it is about 9 hours until surgery commenc. I am doing my bowel prep now and will take few hours of sleep. i feel very anxious about surgery and recovery but I am positive I have chosen right treatment for my prostate…

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