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Prostate Cancer

Post Op T3A and waiting for treatment plan
Thanks for valuable information that the members of this message board provides. I am 1.5 weeks into recovery from RP surgery and trying to come to terms with the information provided by my pathology report. PSA at 26, Initial biobsy indicated 5 of 12 positive with a Gleason score of 4+4 90%. The post surgery pathology…
Another New Member
Hello, everyone. I have been reading the forum for a few weeks and learned a great deal from your discussions. Thank you for all your valuable comments. Here is my story: Age: 71, diagnosed in March 2016. DRE showed lump, PSA 6.6 which increased 1.4 over past 12 months. Biopsy showed 9 of 12 samples positive: 4 Gleason…
Our father is a patient with prostate cancer and I have questions
Our father is a patient with prostate cancer. He is currently deciding if he should undergo the chemotherapy treatment option that is offered to patients (6 cycles, 3 weeks apart). I Would like to know if anyone else has been in a similar situation. The chemo protocol Dad would go through Docetetaxel is the chemo, given…
AGENT ORANGE
Fellow Veterans - If you served in Nam or Korea on or near the DMZ during the below dates you are eligible for VA disability - prostate cancer is one of the listed diseases - prove you were there and have prostate cancer, VA grants automatic approval. Also, there are other locations for which you may qualify. (see link…
What lies ahead?
Hello everyone, I wanted to start by saying how much I appreciate the contributions each of you have made to this forum, and how I have already benefited from the knowledge, experiences and opinions you've shared. Here's my situation: I am 61, and diagnosed with Pca in October 2013. There is a history of Pca in my family,…
Can a month make a difference?
I'm newly diagnosed with Gleason 4+5=9, adenocarcinoma in 14 out of 19 cores, extraprostatic extension present, ISUP Grade 5. I was advised that the cancer is contained within the prostate, and have been scheduled for radical prostatectomy in July, but that 'extraprostatic extension' has got me worried. I've been going…
Post RP PSA
History: April had de Vinci radical surgery. The post operative patholoical report of the gland was not what I had hoped for: 70% tumor, Gleason's grade 9 (4+5). Of more concern was the margins: bladder neck - positive bilaterial, perineural invasion-positive, extraprostatic extension-positive, seminal vesicles-positive…
Good News Keeps Coming
Hi All, This past week has been the best week I've had in 2 1/2 years. I have been, in addition to fighting Prostate Cancer, been dealing with a reoccurence of Melanoma. After 11 years, during all my Prostate Cancer Treatments, my Melanoma came back full blast. I've had 11 surgerise in the last two years. The reoccurence…
Penile implant for ED after non-nerve sparing prostectomy
Two Doctors at MD Anderson are recommending I strongly consider a penile implant for ED resulting from non-nerve sparing radical prostectomy. Surgery was approximately 18 months ago. I have tried shots, vacuum and even Viagra (just in case some nerves had remained). These were not successful. I am 62 years old and my…
PATHOLOGY IS IN - POST OP
Not a great day - results are in -- Post OP Pathology: Non-Focal EPE, 2 positive margins, Gleason 4+3=7, involving 50% of gland, prostate weight 31.5 g, Stage pT3a N1 Lymph node involvement: 2/10, right side positive, Diameter of largest N Metastisis 2 mm Surgeon, at U of Miami, says PSA in 3 months - then Lupron and…
Recent diagnosis
In September 2013 I received blood test result with PSA of 4.9. Subsequent biopsy (9-30-13) indicated prostate cancer. 49cc prostate. Gleason 7 (3+4) in 2 cores out of 16. gleason 6 in some others. 40% of left side and 5% of right showed cancer. November blood test indicated 4.2 PSA. Second biopsy in January 2014 showed 22…
CATHETER REMOVED 4/27/16
Had cath removed yesterday at 10AM- 2 pads soaked by bed time - Today, from 6AM till 11AM one pad only a little moist - hope I am on my way to a pad free life - Pathology report not yet received ---- Bobby
Just diagnosed 4/29/16
I'm still a bit shocked.I am very spiritual and a Christian.So that helps and comforts beyond words.My numbers psa 6.5 and out of 12 samples in the biopsy 4 had cancer Gleason scores 3+3,3+3,3+4,4+4.So a 6,6,7 and 8.I have no symptoms at all that I'm aware of.My urologist says the oncologist will probably recommend hormone…
medical marijuana
I have read that medical marijuana is very helpful in late stage cancer. I am not sure what hoops I would have to go through to get it for my dad, but has anyone had any positive experience with this?
Green Tea
My first biopsy was done in 1998 when my psa was elevated to 5.5. It was negative. My uro began checking psa every 6 months. It remained relatively constant for a year & 1/2 when it rose to 7. Another biopsy came up negative. At that time my uro told me that he was fairly sure that I did have PCa but couldnt treat it until…
da Vinci - 4-20-16
RARP 4/20, discharged 4/21 – catheter to be removed 4/27 – per surgeon all went very well – asked if he saw anything suspicious – he replied no. Pathology report not yet finalized - Bobby Mac
Another member- it's a blur - post surgery radiation options due to positive margins, CKD
Base: 63 years old, no matienance meds, adopted-no reference medical history January 2016 physical, PSA 6.9; previous testing 0.6 February met with urologist, performed prostrate biopsy; Gleason grade 7 (4+3), 9 of the 12 cores 100% cancerous April had de Vinci radical surgery. The post operative patholoical report of the…
Just diagnosed
Just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Pathology report are as follows Adenocarcinoma, Gleason pattern 3 plus 4 (both right & left). Involvement (right prostate )- 11/15, 4/16 and 2/19 mm. Chronic inflammation with chronic prostatitis noted. Did not identify definite perineural space involvement by carcinoma. Involvement…
Gleason 4+4 and Loma Linda
Hello: I'm new to this site. Had a second opinion on my biopsy of 4+4=8 and it was confirmed. I have been scheduled for proton consultation at Loma Linda in a week and was told that I would likely be advised to be on hormone therapy for 2 months PRIOR to proton treatment and for a time following treatment. I had 12 cores…
Gleason 8 Had surgery, now what?
Hi, My name is Eric Goodman, age 46. Had gleason 8 prostate cancer, had surgery, they found cancer on the seminal vessel, which they took out. Now I'm faced with weather or not to do radiation. Everywhere else shows no sign of cancer, the lymph nodes, bone scans, etc. I would still like the use of my equiptment and I'm…
Newly Diagnosed; PSA 5.5, Gleason 8
My husband was recently diagnosed with PC; PSA 5.5,Gleason 8, 7 out of 10 positive needles with 10 - 95% cancer; Bone Scan & CT Clear; Seeking 2nd Opinion (Surgery & Radiation) Next Week @ Fox Chase Cancer Center Questions: Has anyone else had those types of numbers and if so, what treatment did you select and how are you…
Recently Diagnosed and am a bit confused
I will be 73 yrs old in a month and am in excellent health, take no drugs of any kind, get plenty of exorcise and eat a mostly vegetarian diet. I am devastated, as I thought I would be the last person in the world to get this cancer. I had a biopsy due to a 5.2 PSA as part of a routine physical. 1 core (right side) out of…
Positive surgical margins following radical prostatectomy
I previously posted this on another site - good info for those of us considering RP Found this article interesting - especially since my RP is next Wednesday - 4/20/16 follow link to see images http://www.harvardprostateknowledge.org/positive-surgical-margins-following-radical-prostatectomy Positive surgical margins…
Gene Signature Predicts ADT Resistance in NEPC Patients
Gene Signature Predicts ADT Resistance in NEPC Patients Roxanne Nelson, BSN, RN SAN FRANCISCO — Neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) usually occurs as a late manifestation of prostate cancer, and can be associated with resistance to androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). Researchers are hopeful that a new gene-expression…
Hormone Therapy vs Orchiectomy?
Just as I am no fan of surgery for the treatment of PCa, I am no fan of hormone therapy and have already decided that, if there is any need to reduce testosterone production in order to prevent PCa recurrence or growth, I would opt for an orchiectomy instead of HT. I just happened to see the following article, which…
Mayo Jacksonville - Opinion
Sorry - some of the below has previously been posted by me - Biopsy 2/11/16 by a local Urologist Results are in my profile below - above Urologist wanted radiation and ADT - Subsequent CT and Bone Scans were negative. Second opinion with Urologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida - Because of current voiding issues radiation…
Recently diagnosed
Hi all, I am now in the position where my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer with bone metastasis. The CT scan report read that "Lytic sclerotic lesions are identified in all the visualized bones icluding the proximal femora consistent with bony metastasis." His GP was not very clear on what that meant . He also…
Also - Just Diagnosed
Geez, and I thought I was healthy and it couldn't happen to me - uh, wrong! Anyway, had my annual checkup with my doc and she found that my prostate was enlarged so she scheduled a PSA test. It returned at a 5.4, so she scheduled me with a urologist and he scheduled me with that wonderful biopsy (so much fun). Well, about…
Bone Density Treatments
After two years of Lupron, and 8 Weeks of Radiation, following a Radical Prostatectomy, I am now looking at Bone Density concerns in my Femurs. I had a Bone Density Scan in 2014, it was acceptable. Two years later, Just two weeks back, I had another bone scan. All bones have increased in Density by 1 - 2% over the last two…
Radiation Treatments Begin Tomorrow Morning
I was contacted today to schedule my 39 radiation treatments (8 weeks, M-F), my first treatment is tomorrow morning. I am looking forward to getting through these next 8 weeks as quickly as possible. I also have 2 years and 9 months left on Lupron and my PSA will be checked every three months between now and then. PSA…

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