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Post-Op Soaring PSA: Next Step? Axumin Scan?
Full history of my prostate cancer is on MY CSN Space. Summary: 64 yr old, 3 and half years after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy , Gleason 8, with removed pelvic lymph nodes also positive. Post-op, PSA level rose. I have been through radiation therapy (completed late Feb 2015) and on/off Casodex (off since Sept…
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Rookie, looking for feedback
Hi All, what a great resource. First the stats----PSA Nov '16 5.17, Mar '17 7.98, April '17 8.32, Biopsy --Left Sec "A" (right side), 3mm, 13% of surface area of core biopsy, Gleason 6 (3+3), Sec "D" (next to "A", Atypical Small Acinar Proliferation) Follow up with Urologist April 17... As expected, I'm looking for advise…
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More accurate Dx details
Hi all Got a standard cc: from the consultant to my GP which contained the specific details of the Dx. * Gleason 7 (4 + 3) * Adenocarcinoma * 40% of 4 cores, maximum length 6mm * Prostate 20cc * Classfication: Intermediate Anyone know if this sheds further light on my original information in terms of risk? Cheers C
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Lupron Results
Great news everyone. My cancer is now in the undetectable range. In February of this year, right after I learned that the cancer had metastasized to my spine and hips, I started on ADT therapy and received my first Lupron injection. At the time, my PSA was 6.6. Now it's less than 0.1 which to me is a stunning turn of…
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The count down begins..
Down to 8 radiation treatments out of 40 left.. It hasn't been pleasant.. I believe I had issues from the biopsy. The oncologist says it doesn't sound like issues from the radiation and the Urologist says it is issues from the radiation.. Pain in Penis Butt and Prostate and sort of itchy feeling in the uretha had since…
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New to this
Hi all, Found out two weeks ago I got Prostate cancer... still coming to grips with it. All started about 7 years ago with a psa test as part of my annual doctor visit... test came back with an 8 so my GP sent me to urologist who did an in office biopsy (never again awake)... but nothing found. So they put me on…
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Good (for want of a better word) news
So we went in to see the consultant and senior consultant post my MRI scan. Got told it was "good news" in that there did not seem to be any mets as far as the scan could see and the overall scan looked good. I was told they did not see the need for a bone scan. I even had a good look at the MRI scan and stared down the…
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Radical Prostatectomy
Hello All, My husband has just had a radical Prostectomy. This all came on very suddenly. From the time he started to notice blood in his semen and urine, it was only a week later we were in the hospital. He has been out of the hospital for about 11 days. It was done robotically so his wounds are healing nicely. He has not…
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Testosterone Level When Fighting PCa
I'm looking at my previous blood test results from the Oncology Center and I don't see anything on the report that jumps out at me regarding my testosterone level. What should I be looking for? Do I specifically have to ask to have this value listed? What is a normal value and a low value?
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When a guy won't take care of himself?
Thanks to everyone who has helped with advice regarding my neighbors stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. It's been so helpful and I need advice from other guys about helping him. He is not taking care of himself in many areas. He is an adult, I know I'm not his mom (acknowledging he is responsible for himself), he is very…
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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.…