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Prostate Cancer

initial resistance
Resistance is profitable (for them). Previous - posts. Originally titled, "resistance to cheaper, better, faster - next generation stuff" Ok. So I've read a fair number of papers and articles. I have two general research interests: better diagnostics and better therapeutics, as will most likely pertain to me in a full life…
The One Minute Cure
I have recomended Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide in several posts. I really had not searched overly well because I saw a lot on Youtube, and my friend here has been actlually curing people of cancer with it. So, I did more research and came up this: The One Minute Cure by Martin Cavanaugh http://eridu666.webs.com/The One…
Achieving undetectable PSA levels?
Hi all, as you know my clinical trial is showing very good signs of success at this point. PSA down from 7.1 (at diagnosis of Stage 4 locally advanced Pca) to 1.0 and still falling. Taking Lupron and TAK-700. At first the drops were dramatic, almost cutting PSA in half within 2 months and then dropping quickly to 1.5 in…
Difference between mpMRI and Biopsy reports
Hello everyone, I posted a few weeks ago about PCa found in my husband's bladder. https://csn.cancer.org/node/306036 (PSA 28, GS4+5, N0, M0) Since then, we've had a mpMRI (endorectal coil) and just received the results. The radiologist wrote: The prostate measure 4.0 x 3.8 x 3.7 cm (anterior to posterior by medial to…
Radiation or Surgery
I am 62 recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. My Gleeson score is 7 with 8/12 cores positive for cancer. Doctor recommends radiation or prostatectomy. After some research and visits with radiology and surgeons I’m strongly leaning toward prostatectomy. I want to have normal bladder, bowel and sexual function and it…
CYBER KNIFE
I've searched and read the posts here regarding CK, the most recent being this year, but most dating back to 2011/2010. The closest CK facility to us would be about 35 miles away, certainly feasible if my husband chooses that route. Posted earlier under 'my husband' in case anyone wants to peruse the details. Bottom line,…
My brother was just diagnosed with intermediate stage prostate CA - what can I do to help him?
Good evening My brother (just turned 65) will be undergoing a radical prostatectomy next Monday at Mass General. He was in superb health but apparently had a persistently high PSA that led to a biopsy and the diagnosis. He is talking about possible initial discomfort followed by possible incontinence after the surgery. He…
Prostrate cancer mestaizied
Hi my husband was diagnosed with prostrate cancer that is mestazied to his bones pelvis spine etc. He is taking hormone treatments and chemo . He does not want anyone around and does not want to talk to anyone about it . He was never sick just retired and turged 70 and our whole life changed . We do not have children . I…
Newly diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Prostate cancer and I am attempting to do as much research as possible. One thing I found to be consistent in the research....is the inconsistency of all the information. I know there is no "one size fits all"..but I was seeking some insight from men who are currently in my situation, or…
HIFU - works?
I was ready to go up north for HIFU but didn't get answers to preliminary questions that I needed. Doesn't seem too much info available is that because HIFU is new or do yall know something I don't about the benefits of HIFU? What do you think?
Biopsy and colonoscopy
This might have been addressed in the past but how soon after a biopsy is it safe to schedule a Colonoscopy? I have a Colonoscopy scheduled two weeks after my biopsy?
info about small cell neuroendocrine tumor
Hi - My husband was just diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor small cell carcinoma of the prostate. They did not give us any gleason score or anything. He is having the prostate removed next week. He is getting a bone scan too. I feel like everything I have read offers little hope. They think they caught the cancer early.…
first contact
Well, I've started inquiring locally ("A") and away ("B"). A/B, first post. Locally I'm having problems on getting an office quote for cash where basically we do some kind of exam, DRE, PCA3 and draw a 4Kscore blood test ($395 for 4K's lab in NJ itself, $xxxx for a blood draw instead of $xx ???). My order of battle is to…
the new guy - a candidate
Well, I got a high PSA last week, 8+ and some other unfriendly bloodwork. It's been a few years since last PSA (+1.x?) A year ago I put on another 25 lbs extra, and I think that was a donut too far. This year I've been dealing with mild BPH symptoms. So I got a call from the doctor, and he says take the PSA seriously, a…
lupron depot therapy
just joined yesterday 8/10/10. i would like to hear some patients stories that have taken lupron depot for prostate cancer. my urologist is suggesting that i begin this treatment and i want to investigate it more. specifically your side effects. from what i have found out some men tolerate it well and others it's a living…
PCa progression and metastasis without detectable PSA levels?
Has anyone on this forum heard or read of prostate cancer progression after a radical prostatectomy yet without detectable PSA levels? I’m talking about progression and metastasis with NO detectable PSA levels (<0.04 which is the current undetectable level)? In a 2012 article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, they…
MY HUSBAND
Hello: I am originally from the Ovarian Cancer and Breast Cancer boards. Been coming here a long time. Now I have a question regarding my husband's situation, hoping just to get some feedback. We don't know everything yet, but here's what we do know: PSA one week ago: 8.5 Biopsy report: 5/12 positive cores Gleason 3+3 all…
Adjuvant IMRT
I am in my second week of IMRT Radiation Treatments with Banner MD Anderson. Banner Health and MD Anderson have a partnership in Arizona, I feel good about being able to source one if not the best in cancer treatment, MD Anderson. My post pathology report of the removed gland was not good, an aggressive cancer with a low…
Prostate Cancer in Bladder
The team was divided about whether a suspicious extension into the bladder seen on TRUS was something to be concerned about. They decided on a cystoscopy and told me they didn't expect to find anything. My husband is GS 4+5, PSA 28, 100% of cores + Bone and CT scan clear. (age 59) Unfortunately, there most definitely was…
Pathology Report Cath Removal
Had my RP follow up appointment today, catheter removed and got updated pathology report. Its been 11 days since RP surgery and finally feels good to get my ball and chain removed. Dr was pleased to tell me that cancer has been removed and that no follow up radiation or HT will be needed at this time. Still on light duty…
New Diagnosis--looking for long term feedback
Friends, I was recently diagnosed w/ prostate cancer. A PSA test of 6.75 led to a biopsy, which showed 2 of 12 cores were cancerous, and assessed at 3+4 = 7 Gleason. I'm 46 and otherwise very healthy (you know, other than having cancer). I'm leaning towards protons--Oklahoma City has a convenient Procure facility--but…
Prolaris score? (genetic test)
Has anyone had any experience with the Prolaris genetic test? Mine was donein August, but my urologist did not mention it when going over my biopsy results. I found out by looking at my records that my score was 3.3, which from what I can find on the net is a rather alarming score. If so, why wouldn't my urologist have…
Stage 4
Anyone a stage 4 survivor or fighter??
New here: Husband has very high risk localized PCa
Hello, My husband (age 59) was just diagnosed with very high risk PCa. (PSA 28, GS 4+5, 8/8, 12/12+, N0, M0) I am extremely upset not only because he has this cancer but even more because the doctor didn't even mention PSA screening at his previous physicals. I've since discovered national guidelines that direct against…
Husband first day home after da Vinci
Hello, new here to the forums Husband had radical prostatectomy via Da Vinci at St Joseph's in Tampa Florida yesterday. Hs is 50 year old who's PSA rapidly rose from 2.2 to 5.8 within a year. Had a positive DRE, free PSA 3.8%, 12 core biopsy done aug 2016 6 cores positive on left side 70% to 95% cancer in each core. Left…
Osteoporosis relative to lupron injection site
I have been receiving Lupron 22.5 injections every 3 months for 3 years. They recently did a bone density scan on and my right pelvis came up negative indicating advanced osteoporosis in that location. all other locations were almost normal. Since my injection site has always been there on the right buttock , could it be…
Biochemical Recurrence
I am 44 and recently had a robotic prostatectomy 8/16. Pre op my gleason score was 3+3=6 and PSA was 3.69 4/16 which had roughly tripled since 2012. The pathology report from the prostatectomy showed clear margins, clear seminal vesicles, and that the tumor was confined within the prostatic capsule with a Gleason score of…
AUS 800 activitated yesterday
Completely dry except when I sit in my computer chair. The chair is wood and very hard.Forcing a few drops out for some reason. My stream is not as strong as before and have a very slight burn when I void. Still slightly swollen. I went to a job site for a couple of hours, went out to happy hour and dinner with no pad.
Prostate Surgeons?
Any recommendations or (not) about prostate surgeons. I have talked to one in Atlanta but as I will be starting a new job in Alaska in August, I will have to fly to wherever I have my treatment. Any thoughts?
Update and would like opinions
Hi again, My name is Mark. My wife and I were told Tuesday 10-30-2012 I have prostate cancer. I am 48 years old, and have 4 beautiful girls. This Is what I know. My gleason score is 3+3=6. My PSA was a 0.37,( that's right not 3.7 ). My doctor said he felt a hard spot on my prostate during the physical exam and ordered a…

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