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Prostate Cancer

6 week follow up after RALP
Well, I'm better off than I expected. They did take out the SV's. The cancer was outside the margins though and still plan to take radiation to kill remaining cells. Got PSA test and Dr called me on my 3 hour ride home and let me know the PSA was 0.01. Feeling much better. I do not feel that my diet change has resulted in…
New to forum, looking for advice
I am 53, had a TURP last year, discovered Geason 6 cancer, so watch and wait. 8 months later, biopsy showed Gleason 9, so prostatectomy w/ pre PET Scan. Dr told me 10 days after surgery that I will need to go through radiation, due to cancer being in margin walls and in seminal vesicles. Dr removed 34 lymph nodes and all…
New Treatment Heading To Clinical Trials
Warriors, News from the Prostate Cancer Foundation: https://prostatecancernewstoday.com/2017/06/30/galeterone-shows-promise-as-a-next-generation-prostate-cancer-drugs/?utm_source=Prostate+Cancer&utm_campaign=9ecc05196a-RSS_MONDAY_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a6d9c27ca8-9ecc05196a-72180173
Do False-Stable results exist? My latest tests
I would like to inform about my tests of December. The PSA come as 1.28 ng/ml and the Testosterone at 278 ng/dL. In contrast with the previous, the PSA did practically not increase (+0.04) but the Testosterone decreased significantly (-078) and I do not know if the treatment for my case of shingles did affect these…
Am I a Candidate for FLA? Surgery in 3 Days!!
Maybe I'm getting cold feet? I had ruled out radiation because the hormone therapy would be bad for my comorbidities of diabetes and cardiac, so I researched the best doc and hospital in Chicago and on Wednesday I am going in for RP surgery. However, by total coincidence I am going in for a new type of MRI tomorrow: 2…
Osteonecrosis?
I guess another couple months have gone by since last post . 6 months later and still no Dr seems to be able to figure out what is going on with Toms jaw . Finally today at Togus they said this is a hospital you need to go to Jamaica Plains where the specialists reside . hmmm , it took 6 months to come up with that . The…
Biopsy Results are in
I am looking for words of encouragement to share with him and also any suggestions on next steps and general opinions about treatments. To this point I have researched and prepared for the diagnosis. I’ve done very little research on treatment options. So here is what we are working with: Age 69 Frequent night urination;…
Lupron is only treatment but is working - blood transfusions
My husband is "et up with it" as stage 4 in bones is affecting the marrow and he needs blood transfusions regularly. Palliative treatments are only option and we only just found out 2 months ago, it's terminal and way beyond any other treatments for the most part. Does anyone have any experience with Lupron or blood…
Cyberknife v. RP
Would value input from those who may have chosen "cyberknife" over radical prostatectomy. I was 2 of 12 cores positive (5% and 15%) and Gleason of 6 (3+3). So...the good docs suggested I think about which treatment plan to follow but to do something in next 90 days. I realize RP removes and could eliminate the worry for…
Abiraterone/zytiga for hormone sensitive PCa
Two clinical trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported significant improvements in progression free and overall survival of men with newly diagnosed metastatic, high risk and node positive men. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1702900 http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1704174 My…
behavioral therapy or AdVance sling
Has anyone tried behaioral therapy or the AdVance sling for urinary incontinence. There is also sacral nerve stimulation ? Since I had the seeds put into the area of concern where the prostate use to be it seems my incontinence has gotten worst. I do kegels and take a 25 mg Myrbetriq but still go thru 4 pads a day. before…
My father, 63, has metastatic PCa with MSCC, partial paralysis- seeking advice
Hi, my name is Sallie and I am new to the forum. My father (63 years old) was diagnosed two years ago with S4 Pca. PSA was 12, and after 8 months of radiation and hormone therapy, it has dropped below 1. The doctors advised us that the cancer wasn't gone, but it was at a managable state and we would just have to keep an…
bowel movement following RP
Had davinci surgery Dec.15. Six week follow-up PSA was .030. Incontinence issue is resolving itself right on track, down to less than 1 pad per day. Almost everything is progressing nicely. Concern: My bowel movements are fine except every two weeks or so they are very "loose" to only clear liquid for 5 or so days. Lots of…
Injections - Do they work - longterm
I've read a number of threads that detail the success of the injections. But what happens after the 10th injection after 4-5 months or so. Do the erections come back without them, or do you build a dependency. The last thing I want is to feel like an injections are the ONLY way. What is the long term impact, I'd like to…
Must we forsake coffee and beer to fight incontinence?
Preparing for surgery in a couple of weeks. I drink 4 cups of coffee at a 75% decaf ratio and stop at noon. Maybe a beer or two in the evening. Have you guys who went through surgery, and had done your Kegel excercises, found that you had to give up these diuretics? Thanks, Nick
Studies of Young Guys with Low level PCa
Hello all: My first post. My stats are below. Looking for studies re: longer expected life spans. Most all I have read are limited at 5 or 10 years. One of my issues is that I am 52 and though fairly low risk cancer, I'm reticent to just do active surveillance as it appears that even two years out, around 20% of the AS…
is psa 84 high
Psa 84, t3 nx m0. Positive in all 12 cores. Doctor says remove.s S hould i remove at t3?
'What The Health' documentary on Netflix
I watched this film today and it was biased but informative. Prostate cancer research/results was mentioned several times. I thought some of you might be interested in taking a look.
My dad blamed me for him having prostate cancer.
Im so angry And in shock. In april, my dad was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer. I guess cancer does run in the family because my grandpa was diagnosed with end stage prostate cancer and sadly, did not overcome that. A couple of days ago, he had surgery to remove his prostate and some lymph nodes to officially…
Waiting to begin treatment
Hi, i am a 65 year old male who learned on Friday that I have prostate cancer. I was kind of stunned by the diagnosis and did not ask the right questions, so I apologize for not having more information to share. The Doctor said my Gleason score was 8, and he mentioned another score which I believe he said was related to…
Firmagon and liver enzymes
It looks like about 50% of people on Firmagon have elevated liver enzymes. After 30 days on Firmagon my levels are AST = 41 (ref range 10 - 35) and ALT = 63 (RR 9 - 46). All other levels normal. I have also read that these levels are not dangerous unless they are around 100 ish. Has anybody else had any experience with…
Requesting Opinion from Experienced People
Dear Sir, I am Mohammad Asaduzzaman from Bangladesh. I am 45 years old. I am writing about my prostate cancer condition and requesting the opinion from experienced people. I had to take urological consultation in last year, August 2016. Then my PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level was 7.1 ng/ml. I had been taking…
SRT or not with intermittent but low rising PSA after RP???
Had RP in 2007. physical lump during rectal exam and biopsy with cancer. Gleason:3 + 4. PSA = 4.5 PSA was <1.0 for many years, then 1 in 2013 and 2014. Then 2 in Nov 2015. Starting seeing a radiation oncologist in spring of 2016. First PSA was 0.28. Embarked on dietary and lifestyle changes ( 5 elements based on searching…
High PSA big gland
hello, my partner had a urine obstruction and now in catheter. He was tested for CT scan and PSA, the result was 68cc for the gland size and 38 for the PSA. We are waiting to get the urologist opinion and I am getting very scared. I love my partner and I do not think I can live without him. But I know I have to be strong…
Website to compare performance of surgeons
A big step forward IMHO, a website that allows one to compare the performance of surgeons in the USA. And YES (!) prostate surgery is one of the specialties for which there are data: http://www.checkbook.org/surgeonratings/
My father have just been diagnosed
Hes 59, no history in the family, but his psa has always been somewhat high and the last result at 5.0 had us worried. All the other superficial screenings were normal but his urol recommended a dre and a biopsy. He found nothing with the dre but the results from the biopsy indicated 1 out 12 core with 10% 4+3 at the…
Need some advice
I am 53 yrs old, 5'9" and about 150lbs. Have never had any serious health issues. Here's my situation: My PSA levels started going up last year, which coincidentally was when I started riding the stationary bike on regularly basis (3-4 times a week). I have since stopped riding the stationary bike. PSA (ng/mL) Date Value…
Melanoma after Prostate Cancer
Hello again, I have another question that I dont see in searching here. Research shows a possible connection between prostate cancer and secondary diagnosis of melanoma. It does not appear to be linked with other forms of skin cancer. Has anyone had a diagnosis of melanoma following PC? Thank you.
medicare A out of pocket
What are rough costs for robotic removal of prostrate in Detroit area? I only have medicare A. Trying to figure costs, 7 to 10 large?
How do I calculate prostate volume size?
I am trying to fill out the Mayo Clinic prostate cancer calculator and they are asking for: Prostate Volume (cc). I had a CT scan after my biopsy and it says: Prostate measures 5x4.7 cm. Can I just multiply those two figures to get 23.5? But yet those are centimeters and the calculator wants cubic centimeter. cc vs cm. ARE…

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