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Prostate Cancer

Low Back pain
I have been on active survelliance since being diagnosed in Oct or 2011. I check my psa every three months. In Jan 2014 psa was 5.05. In Aug 2014 6.02 and in Feb of 2015 it was 6.70. When I see my urologist (his assistant), I am always told that my prostate feels normal, no indication of tumor growth that she can feel. No…
Positive Biopsy and How To Proceed
Hi, I was recently told that my biopsy was positive. I am 63 years old. The doctors office gave me the results over the phone and then just told me that they will schedule a test to make sure that the cancer has not spread to the bones or elsewhere. This test is done by an injection in the morning and then I come back 3…
Life Will Change
I was diagnosed last Monday with prostate cancer. My PSA was 4.4 and during my annual physical the doctor felt a hardened area and recommended a biopsy. My Gleason scores were 9 9 9 9 9 8 7 and 6 (9s on left side). I will have the MRI and bone scan Tuesday. I think the shock has worn off and right now I am more anxious…
Just Diagnosed.....
Hi, all. New here! I've gone over a year and a half of various PSA readings, from 4.85 (9/2013 & my first ever PSA after turning 50 & was referred to a local uro practice) to a high of 6.7 (which bought me a TRUS biopsy-negative), back to 4.3, and then 5.7, 5.3, which is when the uro suggested a 24 core saturation biopsy.…
Active Surveillance
I was diagnosed in July, 2014. Gleason 3+3, only one core 5% positive, PSA of 3.9 (accelerated from 0.7 two years ago which led to the biopsy). Have been doing research and thought surgery was my best option and have had three surgery dates set and cancelled for various reasons (fate?). After two more opinions and checking…
urinary sphincter implant
I had a radical prostatectomy on March 22, 2001; three bladder urethra resections, the last one on October 1st. I have absolutely no urinary control. I have tried the external catheter, Cunningham clamp and biofeedback Kegal excerises. However, none of these methods worked. I am now considering an artificial sphincter…
IBM's Watson Enters Market For Analyzing Cancer Genetics
http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2015/05/05/ibms-watson-enters-market-for-analyzing-cancer-genetics/ I Lukas Wartman — cancer survivor and researcher. Dr. Lukas Wartman is ground zero in the genetic battle against cancer. The assistant director of cancer genomics at Washington University in St. Louis developed…
Looking for experiences on Salvage RT and its side effects
Hello all ! My PSA is rising after having a prostatectomy in March 2007. My pre-surgery PSA was 3.9 ng/ml. Surgical Pathology reported Gleason grade 7 (3+4) and Cancer Stage pT2b with no seminal or lymph node involvement. My PSA remained stayed undetectable for approximately 6 ½ years. Current PSA value is 0.37 ng/ml and…
Testicle Drawn Very Close To Body and Sometimes Painful
I am post-operative daVinci Robitic assisted prostatectomy. Surgery in 2008. This was followed by 39 radiation treatments as some of the cancer had escaped the capsule. I don't remember if the pain in my left testicle started right after the surgery or if it was after the radiation. At any rate I had pain so severe that at…
ctDNa 'liquid Biopsy" janis c. kelley, 11/18/2014 medscape.com
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/835140 Will this test replace the biopsy?
please tell me about sugar&PCa
keep hearing about do not eat sugar. just had my first shot. stop hormone production. starve ca. cells.sugar????
thanks for reply OLD salt
was talking to a sweet old women at radition today she is on tomo side see her everday all 65 pounds.on chemo also.she can,t hold anything down. she won,t touch sugar. says cancer feeds on it!! Iheard chemo folks could hold down watermellon. she said no got to keep starving the cancer.I DON,T know which one is winning.…
Trelstar
"Hi VG and Panel, Went to the oncology doctor last Tuesday and my PSA has gone from 1.52 to 3.5. My testosterone total is still high at 1111 ng/dl. I am still on 5 mg of Finasteride and 50 mg of Bicalutmide. So I asked him to give me a injection of Trelstar ( less side effects than Lupron?) This is the path that Dr. Myers…
eligard & high blood pressure need help
got my first 6 month shot 14 days ago. 0n a tuesday. wednesday blood pressure 196/92 . 8 days later. bp 201/96. now holding around 180/80 has anyone had this problem? don,t know waht to do can you undo the shot?
Alternative Treatments in addition to traditional?
Good evening everyone. My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of months ago. He had a prostatectomy 3 weeks ago and his pathology report indocated ECE and positove margins. He is scheduled for radiation in 10 months. I know there is absolutely no medical validation or acceptance, but has anyome experienced…
eligard & high blood pressure need help
got my first shot 6 month 12 days back tuesday wednesday 196/92 perssure next wednesday 8 days after shot 201/96 now holding in the mid 180/80 has anyone had this problem? what to do? can you undo the shot????
Luekine in Off Phase of ADT3
Hi, I have started a new posting as my old one was getting a little long a copy of it can be found here http://csn.cancer.org/node/261390 I am now in my 2nd off phase of ADT3 , stopped Zolodex, Xtandi in December 2013 and I am in "maintainance" mode using Luekine to stimulate my immune system injected subcutaineously 14…
Biopsy Tomorrow
Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and have found it extremely helpful! Hopefully, I'm not jumping the gun by this posting since I have not been diagnosed with PC. However, last week my Urologist found a couple "suspicious" bumps on my prostate and said it was hard to the touch as well. But, it was not enlarged as I had…
Treatment Decision: SBRT
I have been on AS since 2010 and due to progression shown in a January biopsy (Gleason 6 to G 3+4, 1 core to 3 cores) I posted earlier that I was considering ending AS and deciding on a treatment option. After making the rounds again and talking to various "experts" in both the surgical and radiation fields, I have decided…
Next steps
This is my first posting, so I'll give a brief history before asking questions: My husband was diagnosed with PC in late Feb. 2012, at 56 years old. After a physical exam his GP referred him to a urologist, who recommended a biopsy. His PSA was 6. He underwent RP on 4/9/12. Pathology report gave Gleason score at 7 (3+4) /…
Please send Membership Card
I just got home from the urologist's office with my biopsy results. Please mail my Prostate Cancer Board Membership Card. I am beginning a new thread, since I am moving into a new stage of the discussion (my previous Thread was at Once Again , for anyone who wants to trace my history there). My results were about as good…
Immunotherapy PD-1 inhibitors
I read this in Popular Science--in the war against cancer, doctors have discovered a powerful new tool;the immune system. the FDArecently fast-tracked approval of three new immunotherapy drugs,called PD-1 inhibitors,designed to help white blood cells hunt down and eradicate hard to fight tumors-indefinitely. Chemotherapy…
Now What
I am three years post surgery. PSA has been inching up...from zero after surgery to 2.6 and now within 12 months 8.1
Hardened testis after Radiation therapy for Prostate Cancer
First I want to tell you what a blessing this forum is. My Dad was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer this time last year, completed radiation therapy in July and so far so good, PSA is .01. NOW his both testis are hardened. He went to the urologist this afternoon and he is scheduling an ultrasound. Just…
Dad bone mets, need some advice please
Hi everyone, after ups And downs , this month PSA came at 4,5 it 's a jump from 1,69 in 3 months, he repeated ct scan and MRT that still showed the spot at the lower of the spine. His oncologist decided that it's time to start the treatment which is : chemo with docetaxel. Zometa for 12 months Is there anything else that…
OLD SALT keytruda
thanks for reply. i read youre posts all the time.new to the pc war in the article (i posted word for wrod). it says 3 new drugs.dont know names.pharms.co. probably doesn,t want it out $$$. don.t know to dig deeper. just had reporters name no wwws.did you googl vice cancer? you can utube it.i just read they cured three…
PD1 blockers dagama
read my post on blockers i think you will like it i forgot to put your name on it when i posted it
Kaiser Northern CA Therapy Options
I have been recently diagnosed with PC and began the process of evaluating my treatment options within the Kaise Nothern CA system. At this point I am considering active surveillance,brachytherapy, and radical prostatectomy. I would be very interested in comments regarding experience with Kaiser N CA brachytherapy and/or…
Update rising PSA in Off phase of IAD
An update on my rising PSA in my “off” phase of IAD treatment. After 11 months into my “off” phase in 05/13 my PSA rose from <0.008 to 0.022. In 06/13 it had risen to 0.065 a doubling time of 22 days. Today 30/7/13 it has risen to 0.098 a doubling time of 79 days This slowing is consistent with the relapse that occurred…
Enlarged Prostate Treatment
Here is a link that may be of help for those confronted with the problem of enlarged prostate affecting decisions on biopsies, etc. This is a treatment called Prostatic Artery Embolization forwarded by a Portuguese physician who has been successfully treating patients since 2009. The matter got into the interest of…

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