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Trying to carry on with life during treatment discussions
Hi all So my review is next week and that starts the process of decided what I do. I know I need to make a decision but I also need to balance family needs and the pressure they are under. We have a holiday booked the last week of this month and we would like to have that as a possobly last "normal" holiday which will help…
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SSI Disability Benefits for Prostate Cancer This might be good info for some...
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/disabling-conditions/prostate-cancer Sometimes it may be hard to make ends meet. This may help...
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Big Toe toenails turning black after radiation
I finished up 40 treatments of radiation last Wednesday.. Still getting pretty fatigued and around 4 pm I get spasms in my uretha. But This weekened I noticed the toenails on my big toes going black starting at the cutical and about half way up the nail on both toes.. Has this happenned to anybody else after radiation...…
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Kaiser Surgeons - Los Angeles (WLA or Sunset)
Hello All, I am newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, April 26, 2017, and considering robotic assisted surgery as an option. I live in Los Angeles and I am a Kaiser member. Does anyone out there have any experience (good or bad ) with any surgeons at the WLA or Sunset facilities? Thank you. Ken
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Bugger
Hi all. Second biopsy results today. Positive (4+3) classed as intermediate with standard sized gland and PSA of 4. Consultant and counselling nurse very positive but still... MRI on Sunday then discussions with surgeon and radiologist on strategy based om results. I'm not sure whether I am in Denial, Bargaining or what at…
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What becomes of the dead prostate cells?
I will ask my urologist this question, but that's in the future. After taking radiation in what ever form I would assume the prostate and the cancer cells are dead. What becomes of this dead material? Does the body eventually absorb it? Or does the body attempt to repair it? Worse, does it putrefy? Second question, If…
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Xofigo
can anyone tell me about this injection, my dad is supposed to be starting it on Friday
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Gleason upgrading post RP
Hi all So been reading more about RP as it looks like I am erring towards that (but still not sure) and found some stuff out about diagnostics. As with any diagnostic process there is a margin for error and it seems that there is a 40% chance that a Gleason score of 4 + 3 will be upgraded post RP. I also understand that…
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Left side sleeping images - video
Some quotes: Sleeping on left side helps to remove lymph fluid, toxins, and waste from thoracic duct and lymph nodes. Whereas sleeping on right side may increase the risk of many deadly diseases. Make it your habit to sleep on your left. You can place a full length body pillow on your right side, while you lay on your left…
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Prolia injection and Lupron HT
I started Lupron ADT this year to keep my PSA down while waiting for SRT to commence. An AUS implant must go in first, and heal before eight weeks of IMRT can begin. I mentioned to my RO that I am already osteopenic and had a severe leg injury a decade ago, and am on daily PPI's for Barretts esophagus, so am at increased…
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Newbie not knowing what to expect
Hi guys so went to doc this week and there was blood in my urine so I've just had bloods and ultra sound done this week waiting on results from doctor tomorrow so Ive had for the past 2 years 4-5 pees per night lower back pain (constant) feel like I'm constantly needing to pee when lying on my right side stomach pressure…
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A Concerned Son - Overwhelmed!
Hi Y'all, Thank you for this outlet and the community support that adds tremendous hope for everyone involved. My father was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer around 3 weeks ago. I do not know how to feel yet. We booked him an appointment with a recommended Doctor with Dr. Ashutosh Tewari in Mount Sinai Hospital in New York…
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Bad News: Renal insufficiency
Many guys reading my PCa story with the many ups and downs occurrences and continuing journey, and probably thinking to follow a similar path need to be alarmed of the consequences that a renal insufficiency can bring into their PCa case. The last PSA test confirmed a sort of cancer hibernation verified by a sluggish…
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A better way!
Truth about cancer a global quest, watch it! I'm winning my battle, hope the same for everyone!
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Gleason 9
Dr. Said aggressive! He needs surgery. All biopsies came out positive for cancer. Gleason 7 to 9 Scheduling c.t scan and full body bone scan. Scheduled survey for May 26th. We are looking for second opinion. Any suggestions for central Florida? I also want other options. Please tell me what you had DONE and how it came…
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Paralyzed with fear - gleason score 9 (very worried wife)
My husband was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer day before yesterday and we are both reeling. I am sure you can all relate to the feeling of shock, disbelief and numbness that accompanies the doctors bad news. I felt so sure his biopsy was going to be a false alarm.... Doctor opened with with "I'm sorry but you…
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HELP with the end Small Cell Prostate Cancer
Hi this is the fist time i am writing here and i am devastated as the dr. told my dad yesterday that he has only a few months, of course dad has hearing problem so he understood that he will have a few years and i did not have the heart to tell him. I rather he not lose his mind thinking he will die in a few months. I dont…
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Tesla 3 MRI Not for Everyone
Just FYI for those who may not know: MRI imaging can help guide the urologist during biopsies and help assess the state of the prostate and whether extensions may be present. Obviously the sharper and clearer those images are the better. While the newer, high-powered Tesla 3 (3T) MRI machine provides high resolution, vivid…
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after surgery scared to go to Dr and take meds.
I am woundering if this is normal. I had open surgery on 12/20/16 and now i am scared to go to the Dr. or tell them any new symptoms or problems i am having , I have also quit taking most of my medications as i am scared that they might end up causing any more or other cancer to grow. I know that this is something that i…
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New to board here
My PCa was diagnosed in OCT 2016 and took the Radiation, HT route Had 44 treatments ending Jan 16 of this year. The had me do PSA on Feb 21 and when I made my visit to the Rad Dr on the 27th he said it was 2 I have hot flashes a lot, frequent urnination which when i get up to go 4 or 5 times a night causes some insomnia.…
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Need recommendation
Hello, i had left a message on the other board with Stan, My last visit with radiologist was on Feb 28th to check out my PSA which was 2, this being done after treatment was finished on Jan 16th. They then made an appointment for me with the Urologist on the 3rd of April. I told them they already had me scheduled on…
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Starting the voyage...
I'm glad to have found this forum. I am just starting the prostate cancer voyage. I am a relatively physically fit 76 year old. I work out almost every day by either running, biking, swimming or weight lifting. Six months ago my PSA was flaged at 4.5 and went up to 5.91 mg/ml, prompting a biopsy that revealed a Gleason…
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Totally New Guy - Biopsy or MRI
Hello to all and I appreciate any opinions. I am 65-1/2 years old. PSA checked every year. Last test 4.5 then had % free PSA checked and it came back at 20. My PSA velocity has been straight line for several years at about plus .55 per year hence now I am at the start of the grey area. My doctor said I could "forget about…
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Seeking Info for my Dad
Hi All, My dad is 94, and in good health. However, he recently had a PSA score of 51, so he had a biopsy done. The doctor said he had rather aggressive cancer and said he had a Gleason score of 9. I have not seen the actual pathology report yet. Dad already had a bone scan. There were a couple of spots for which the…
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Time to check out
I'm 39 years old. Gleason 9, psa in the 40s, biopsy 12 out of 12 cores all 100%. Psa jumped from 33 to 40 in three weeks. Just had nuclear radiography images done, waiting on results. Have had symptoms for about 6 months. Group grade was 5 0f 5. As I am only 39 I do not want to lose ability to get an election. So many…
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New diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
My husband has just been informed that he has prostate cancer. He is seeing a urologic oncologist at UCSF and we feel he is getting great care. So far, we know his gleason score of 9 indicates an aggressive cancer and he has been scheduled for surgery on March 15th. Before then he is to have a total body bone scan as well…
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New here.. Had biopsy about 3 months ago. pain wont go away..
Had prostate biopsy about two months ago. While having the biopsy I felt a real sharp pain in my penis on the 3rd to the last needle.. (stongly)Mentioned it to the Urologist at the time he said some times there is pain.. Well it hasn't gone away.. (I ended up with a Gleason 3+4..) I am doing radiation now #22 of 40.. And…
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Any stats on CA spreading while under AS?
We know that nightmare scenarios of cancer spreading beyond the prostate while under Active Surveillance exist, but are there any hard stats? I know there are many variables (PSA, Gleason) but there must be some numbers to go on. Any help is appreciate.
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Surgeon's History of Surgeries
Is there a website that shows what type and how many surgeries a surgeon has peformed?
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Older guy with prostate cancer
I am an 81 year old guy in good health that was just diagnosed with prostrate cancer of the low level. A nodule was found when a doctor was performing a colonoscopy which prompted a biopsy which only 1 section of the 12 biopsy's taken is cancerous. My urology doctor wants to observe and I am not sure I want to do that. It…