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Prostate Cancer

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…
My Active Surveillance update
I had a targeted biopsy last week. The doctor was able to go back, and survey around areas where cancers had been found to determine how extensive the cancer(s) are in those areas. I was concerned about the results of my biopsy, since my PSA rose from 4.0 in Jan, 2013 to 5.4. Let me add that the free PSA rose to 24% So…
Surgeon recommendation
I am close to deciding what do about my prostate cancer. The sergeon I will probably use at the Mayo Clinic Rochester is Dr Igor Frank. I have only heard good things about him. I know he does 6 to 8 Davinci's a week and been there many years. Does anybody have any information about Dr Frank?
Pls Recommend Best/Recommended Urologists / Centers in the U.S. - coming from overseas
Hi, We are coming to the United States from overseas for MRI-guided biopsy and thereafter prostatectomy (PSA 15, partially not related to the prostate cancer, but to very large prostate, but during last month PSA increased from 12-15). We are urgently looking for the best urologists to perform either procedures, hopefully…
2nd Opinion Upgraded Number of Cores
Spoke to UCLA this morning and their pathologist looked at the slides from USC ( 1 core positive <10% gleason 6) and have upgraded to 4 cores positive. Here is the breakdown: Core 1 - <10% gleason 3+3 Core 2 - < 5% gleason 3+3 Core 3 - < 15% gleason 3+3 Core 4 - < 25% gleason 3+3 Very concerned about these results. UCLA…
2n Opinion Upgraded Number of Cores
Spoke to UCLA this morning and there pathologist looked at the slides from USC ( 1 core positive <10% gleason 6) and have upgraded to 4 cores positive. Here is the breakdown: Core 1 - <10% gleason 3+3 Core 2 - < 5% gleason 3+3 Core 3 - < 15% gleason 3+3 Core 4 - < 25% gleason 3+3 Very concerned about these results. UCLA…
Where Do We Go From Here?
My husband is 70, slim and in pretty good health other than 5mg of lisinopril to control HBP. His PSA was 6 before he had a biopsy in late September for the usual symptoms of frequent urination, urgency and poor flow. Of the 12 cores, 9 were positive for Adenocarcinoma. Gleason Score as follows 3 @ 4+4, 5 @ 4+3 and 1@ 3+3,…
Lymphedema Getting Some Recognition
Hi Everyone, Actor Kathy Bates has been speaking publicly about the lymphedema she recently acquired in both arms from a double mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis. It's sad that she too must suffer from this, but encouraging to me that we have such a fantastic advocate for lymphedema awareness and research. Kathy…
Continuing to Work While Receiving RT
Has anyone experienced serious problems by continuing to work while undergoing radiation therapy? If I have to receive SRT starting in mid-September, will it be possible to still work 5 days a week? SRT normally requires one treatment a day, 5 days a week for about 7 to 9 weeks, I believe. The decision is not final. I am…
ams 800
Has anyone had a problem with the control pump for the ams 800 being in the wrong place? It seems like it horizontal instead of vertical like the pictures I have seen. It was installed on Monday, Feb. 16. If so, should I be contacting my doctor about this issue before my 2 week appointment? Thanks for any advice on this…
AS or RP part 2
Met with Dr Leonard Marks at UCLA today. He was able to alleviate most of my fears regarding my cancer diagnosis. He believes that my 3+3 = 6 gleason is low risk and that even for my age he would recommend AS. He cited a study by a doctor in Detroit that autopsied people who passed away and found that many men young and…
hbo Dagama &all
i was refering to hbo Ca specials it was good to hear back from you. your knowledge over welms me still new in the battle i guess but thank you for the answers. saw doc. today he gave me a new and better out look. answerd a lot of questions no B.S. got to eat fish no red meat going to go catch a few for dinner.good luck on…
hbo &questions for dagama & all
well i get maped tomorrow for RT had RP FAILED .024 1 month .044 2 months after 1.24 6 weeks after. moved RT up by 6 weeks 150 days since RP HOPE I AM HEALED enough path. report gleason 4+3 extraprostatic extension;///??? extensive right and left margin positive largest margin;1 mm???? please tell me what these ??? are.…
Cancer is back
I am 66 yrs old and 15 years out from prostate removal , and just got word from docter that cancer has returned. Processing this info now , with many questions , what can I expect going forward .
Active Surveillance or Radical Prostatectomy?
My PSA result last month was 3.46 which was up from 2.76 two years ago. Had a 12 core color doppler biopsy last week and was told yesterday that I had a Gleason score of 3+3 in one core <10%. I am 54 years old and my urologist at USC said I have two options; 1) Active Surveillance or 2) Radical Prostatectomy via Di Vinci.…
to dagama h.b.o. cancer special
don,t know if you get it over there try to googel it verry good news i am new here but i read posts daily don,t type well you are a great asset to all thank you nepol

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