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Prostate Cancer

Alternative generic treatments?
Hey everybody! It’s very nice to meet all of you. I’m 69 years young and I'm going to start some prostate cancer treatments. They prescribed me doxorubicin which is pretty cheap. They also told me to look into Viagra to go with the doxorubicin. However, at my age, and still working, I don't have a lot of money. I was…
Expectant management for men with early stage prostate cancer
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21278/full This is the most inclusive article that I have come across to date about expectant management for early stage prostate cancer. H
Calcium From Supplements or Dairy Doesn't Strengthen Bones, Study Finds
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/diet-fitness/calcium-supplements-or-dairy-doesnt-strengthen-bones-study-finds-n435726 A new study should put the final nail in the coffin for any lingering beliefs that calcium supplements are good for you. The new study finds that people over 50 don't get stronger bones either by taking…
Worried Sick About My Dad Aged 65 (Ireland)
My Dad is 65 and has had a Radical Prostatectomy 10 yrs ago. He recently went this his Doctor (New young doctor) as his other Doctor has retired about 1 yr or 2 years ago and his PSA was checked and came back as 4.5 and obviously he was worried sick, retested him and again it came back the same he also had rectal…
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Recurrent prostate CA after six years post surgery, radiation
Had a Greason score 3/4. in 2006 with seminal vesicle involvement. All PSA's were "negative" until 2012. My PSA was 0.34 in Jan '12, followed by 0.64 in July, now 3.6 or about a ten fold increasae in 12 months. I do not have any symptoms. I imagine that I have an aggressive form. Currently wait and see recommended by…
Bad taste and Excessive salivation
I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer early in 2011. After the prostectomy and 38 applications of radiation I cntinued with Lupron and Casodex treatments. After a year or so the cancer metastazised. Early this year I had 3 quimo treatments. One of the worst side effects is a complete lack of energy and continuos, for the…
Johns Hopkins
You may remember me, 28 months ago I had a prostate biopsy done at Hershey Medical Center. Result was gleason 6, 12 cores taken two showed a smal amount of cancer. Doc said active surveillance. Psa's have all been in the 5.5 area. Matter of fact ity was in this ballpark as long ago as 2003. Had another biopsy in December,…
Liver Enzymes High Canceled first Chemo Treatment
My 50 year old husband was diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer mastisis to his bones, spine, ribs, tibia, sternum. He is on Luprin shots, and was scheduled to start Chemo last week. However his liver enzymes came back 3 times the norm so it was canceled. Ultrasound done, that is clear. The only other new medicine he had taken…
Who are the best Kaiser Bay Area (CA) daVinci robotic surgeons ?
Looking for a surgeon ideally with lifetime 500+ daVinci robotic radical prostatectomies. The surgeon would also be current doing 100+ daVinci robotic radical prostatectomies per year. The learning curve for the daVinci robotic machine starts to plateau around 400 - 500 radical prostatectomies lifetime. I wonder is there…
Recently Diagnosed
I was disgnosed with prostate cancer in April with a Gleason score of 7. I was shocked to find out but determined to take immediate action. My daughter in a a Pediatric Oncology Nurse at Childrens in Washington DC (graduated from Duke University with honors) and she has been my Guardian Angel from the day I got my results.…
Any ideas how to proceed?
Hello, New to this forum, I am 70, diagnosed with PC in 2006, had external beam radiation, now Psa has gone from 8.5 in July 2014 to 11.7 in August 2015. Had my colon & rectum removed (colitis) in 2008. so now surgery and additional radiation are out, Doctor is pushing Lupron, I am very active and am very concerned about…
How much does prostate surgery cost in the US?
I am a 52 year-old American working in Japan, recently married, just diagnosed with prostate cancer. My PSA is 6, Gleason score is 6, pattern 3+3. I have been following this forum since my first high PSA results last July. I appreciate all the great information, honesty, and compassion. Two urologist surgeons in Japan told…
Gleason 9 Suggestions
Hello Everyone, I received my biopsy results three weeks ago and am wondering what suggestions everyone has. The pre-biopsy PSA was 38, Free PSA 8.5%, DRE Abnormal. The biopsy came back positive for cancer on 12 out of 12, Gleason 9 and 8's for all, most 100% involved. My urologies recommends 'throwing the kitchen sink' at…
My Recent Pathology Report
Hi All, I have been reading lots of your posts and some links from them and I thank all of you for these. I got dianosed with PCa 2 yrs ago 7/2013 at age 56 after going on HRT where my PSA spiked from 3.8 to 5.3 within 30 days. I had the 12 blind biopsy with 1 core having 1% adenocarcinoma. GS was 3+3 I went on Active…
<0.01 PSA
Latest PSA <0.01 (Yipee!) DaViniced 04/2009 Never leaked ED - Levitra Life has been good.
September is PCa Awareness Month
Just happened to see this article promoting September as PCa Awareness Month: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/man-screened-prostate-cancer-month-article-1.2346437 Distribute the link to anyone you think who might benefit by reading it.
Prostate Cancer: The Role of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging has been increasingly used for detection, localization and staging of prostate cancer over the last years. It combines high-resolution T2 weighted-imaging and at least two functional techniques, which include dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion-weighted…
Latest PSA following Radiation treatment and ADT
I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer November 2010, Initial PSA 59, Gleason 9. Treated with Radiation IMRT/IGRT & ADT 3 years. The last 4 month ADT shot was administered in January 2014. My PSA on 4/22/14 was .09; 9/9/15 PSA .52 Testosterone 545; 1/20/15 PSA 1.41; 5/22/15 PSA 2.01; 8/18/15 PSA 1.71. Is Nadir 1.71 ? Is it…
Dad just diagnosed Need help with second opinion
My dad lives in India and he just got diagnosed with Prosate cancer. I have all his reports and trying to get a second opinion. But no doctor would provide an apponitment for consulatation only when patient is not in US. Are there any resources for special advice/second opinion based on complete medical reports? I am ready…
software4 turning off ca
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/298513.php ..wish i could turn it blue for you there should be a button easy hit moderater??????
Should I get a second opinon on biopsy
Hello Everyone Once Again, I received my biopsy results back three weeks ago showing all 12 cores were Gleason 9 and 8's, 100% positive, 90-100% involved. Pre-biopsy PSA was 38, Free PSA percentage 8.5%, DRE Abnormal. Doctors recommend 'throwing the sink' at cancer due to my age of 59 and biopsy results. With the data…
study...3T MP-MRI improves accuracy to predict extracapsular extension
Multiparametric MRI Improves Accuracy of Clinical Nomograms for Predicting Extracapsular Extension of Prostate Cancer. To compare the accuracy of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MP-MRI) with the Partin tables and Memorial Sloan-Kettering (MSK) nomogram for predicting extracapsular extension (ECE) in prostate…
Retreatment of Prostate Cancer
Looking for some advice or comments on the retreatment of prostrate cancer. I had my prostrate removed in July 2014 because it was aggressive. Had the Da Vince removal and everythig came out great with no bladder control problems. Had a PSA test done in Sept. 2014 and the readings showed <0.1. Because of miss…
PSA-11 , MRI+Contrast
I got my PSA raised up from 5 to 8.8 in the past 5 years and up to 11 after the PSA blood test last month. I did the PHI test and the reading is 15.4 with "Percent of Free PSA 15.3%" with the probabiiliy of prostate cancer 20%. I don't have any critical or pain symptom. I did the MRI+Contrast last week, the Findings in the…
Being candid vs being evasive
My estranged spouse was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He does not know Gleason or PSA scores he said his daughter knows all of that. His daughter had told me that the tumor was well contained and that "they got it all" but then said something about possible liver involvement. I do know that "getting it all" and…
Dad just diagnosed
Hello, My father is 57 and was just diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. Gleason score is 10. It has spread to lymph nodes and liver already. He is going for a bone scan today to see if in his bones and a chest CT. We have met with oncologist tomorrow for the results. The oncologist has already stated she recommends…
Xtandi
I haven't posted on this forum for several years. I have occasionally lurked. My 11th anniversary of being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer is coming up on 1-08-15. I'll be 69 on 1-03-15. I had a RP in 04. Radiation in 05 and again in 09. Implant in 05. The Lupron injections (5 years now) are no longer effective. My PSA…
Erections
I am four years out from radiation therapy for prostate cancer. I am unable to achieve an erection sutable for intercourse. I am able to obtain ejaculation by watching my wife and self stimulation. What is the experience of others regarding this issue?
FLA or Focal Laser Ablation with mpMRI
Hello, I am brand new to the site, board, and prostrate cancer - with all it's complexities. I was unable to successfully SEARCH for keyword FLA or focal laser ablation, thus posting this thread. Hoping to hear from anyone who has undergone FLA, guided by mpMRI, as part of their watchfull waiting. . ? Either as part of a…

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