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Hydrogel Spacer Between Prostate and Rectum?
I have recently read about this procedure to reduce the radiation dose to the rectum and virtually eliminate rectal bleeding. Kaiser doesn't offer it (big surprise), so I am thinking of getting it done on the outside. Any thoughts/experiences with this?
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Degerelix and Casodex
Is anyone taking both of these together.My oncologist at Sloan wants to put me on Casodex along with my Degerelix.I am responding well to my injections.My PSA went from 8.6 before injections to.77 then to.44 this month. Im 48 have metastatic (lymph,bladder,rectum wall,L4 spine involvment)prostate cancer that is primarily…
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Asymptomatic very advanced bone matastasses - I seem to have it
Two weeks ago, I found out that my PSA was 100, and the exam said my prostate was hard and the lumps could be felt. My uro ordered a bone scan and a biopsy. I did the biopsy on April 2 and will have the results on April 17. Here is the finding of the bone scan. Increased tracer activity consistent with bone mastastases:…
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Husband - 62-YO - RP 12-8-12, Gleason 5+4=9 - Wife Worried
I'll preface by stating that I (the wife) have not been comfortable with my husband's doctor (Urologist) since day of surgery. Why? Because he seems to be talking out of both sides of his mouth. I wish I'd kept a journal of everything that's transpired, because right now I'd be hard-pressed to go back and put it all…
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MY DIAGNOSIS DELIVERED
Hello gentlemen: Well I've just got back from my appointment with the urologist today, and I have my diagnosis. It's exactly what I believed it would be (for what that's worth!). A Gleason 7 contained cancer, operable. I am attaching a scan of my pathology report for you to see[below]. I've changed my thinking -…
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MY DIAGNOSIS DELIVERED
Hello gentlemen: Well I've just got back from my appointment with the urologist today, and I have my diagnosis. It's exactly what I believed it would be (for what that's worth!). A Gleason 7 contained cancer, operable. I am attaching a scan of my pathology report for you to see[below]. I've changed my thinking -…
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Gleason, Gleason, Gleason! Could someone please define?
I'm 58 yrs old, scored PSA 11, DRE found "lump;" a-symptomatic, had ultrasound biopsy. Tomorrow I see urolgogist for results of biopsy. Since initial diagnosis I've been researching PC everywhere, and run into this "Gleason Score" thing mentioned constantly, yet no one ever takes the trouble to actually DEFINE it! It seems…
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try this http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2013/04/040813-vetmed-prostatecancer.html
sounds good
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IMRT after prostate removal...GS 9, PSA 22, 12/12 Pos, SVI, EPE, Margins Pos.
My friend Tim had IMRT last year after surgery. I've wondered just what they were targeting. It seems IMRT is used for specific tumor irradiation. So I guess the procedure is used for a "final cleanup" of the prostate bed. Has anyone heard if this is effective?
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Need input and also advice
Greetings all, I had surgery in Feb of 2011, Final stage was T2C, with PNI present, the first year psa level stayed at the 0.01 level, year 2 is moved to 0.02. This past year it moved to 0.03 in August. last Tuesday doctor visit and it is now at 0.05. The doctor moved me back to a 3 month rotation for PSA tests and it was…
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HAS anyone experience with PROLIA?
ALL HAS anyone taken PROLIA for the bones? Please inform all of us your experiences. Does this drug just keep the bones in the condition they are wjile on hormone treatment, or does it build bone strenghth, especially in the long bones of the arms & legs? PLEASE REPLY WITH YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. (I don't like what I…
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New Poster, old problem
Hi, my name is Radendra. I am 81 and live with my gorgeous 26 YO Philippina wife in Davao, Mindanao. Four days ago I took a bad fall backwards out of the shower and hurt my back. Went to the Hospital thinking I cracked a rib, and found out I had fractures in two vertabrae and maybe Matasses. I have seen three doctors since…
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Injured during Da Vinci
I have been gone a few years but my troubles still continue. I had RP in June of 2009. I have had about 15 surgeries since then. Like the old Hee Ha song, if it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all. I have had the RP nightmare. What I want to know is there any other souls out there besides me who have been injured…
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Hormone Treatment Before Radiation?
Hi Everyone, I just got a second opinion/MR biopsy which upgraded my G score from 3+4 to 4+3 on 2/4 MR samples and indicated some extension into the stroma of the surrounding tissue (plus a "suspicious" pelvic node). This seems to take surgery off the table, and my previous TURP "defect" seems to rule out CK or…
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SBRT vs HIFU
I would like some feedback from anyone who has had SBRT or HIFU.....be honest please.
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Biopsy on Friday
Hi - My husband just turned 50. He had a routine lab draw and his PSA was 13.5. Saw the urologist and did the recommended course of antibiotics. Just rec'd the news that his PSA came back at 14.8. Needless to same I am extemely nervours about the biospy and possible results. Am grateful this is a place I can review and…
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Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
Most of the readers of this blog have probably seen television ads run by Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). They state unambiguously that this organization has better outcomes for patients with aggressive and late stage cancers than other oncology practices and other specialized cancer centers. The “New” Prostate…
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PSA Level over 4
I am 48 years old and I am expecting my PSA level test that I just made to be something over 4. Is this a reason for any concern. My previous reading was 3.75.
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Confused about HT treatment Eligard & rising psa
I was 51 when they did 1st psa it was 43 in mar. 2011 May 2011 PSA 45 had biopsy gleason score 9 June 2011 bone scan and ct positive for several bone metast. and positive for lymph node invasion July 2011 started degarelix injections PSA 60 received a total of 4 degarelix injections with PSA lowering to 3.09 in Oct. 2011…
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PCa3 test after DaVinci RP ?
Hey Guys, I have a neighbor that had a RP via DaVinci around 6 months ago.....no other treatment. I think he was a 3/4, or a 4/3 sorry I don't remember which. His PSA is starting to rise very slightly, and he is obviously concerned about mets. Would a PCa3 test be of value to determine if the gene is being expressed by…
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Side affects
I made a huge mistake and chose to have Radiation treatment in Kentucky near my home. I choose SBRT Radiation but I received IMRT Radiation instead. After choosing SBRT I was asked if I would like to participate in a study to evaluate the use of 5 or 12 treatments of Radiation. I accepted and signed the forms. I didn't…
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Catheter removed
I had robotics surgery for PC 2 weeks ago with catheter removed yesterday. I can urinate but encountered some sore/pain on my penis (when urinate). I would really appreciate if anyone can tell me whether it is normal (due to weaker muscle?) and when it will be back to normal? Thanks
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PSA 30
Hello I am thankful that I have found this web page. I am 55 and just found out that my PSA is 30. 2 years ago I had a PSA of a little over 5. The Urologist performed a biopsy and all test showed negative. That’s all I heard that day (your test are negative). What I didn’t hear was that I needed to keep a check on it every…
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Need help on my dad's prognosis
Hi everyone. Let me first introduce myself, my name is Brandon and I just joined the community as a result of my dad being diagnosed with prostate cancer last Tuesday. He is a 63 year old male with recent problems of frequent urination, and a blood test revealed a PSA level of 4.2 ng/ml, and he was promptly referred to a…
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I received my second lab report from John Hopkins
My first lab report from biopsy done in January of 2013 read as follows: Healthtronics Lab Base Adenocarcinoma 7(3+4) Tumor 20% and Length 4.2mm Mid Adenocarcinoma 6(3+3) Tumor 50% and Length 11.5% 2nd Opinion John Hopkins lab 3 + 3 = 6 Discontinuously involving 30% of one core of the total fragmented specimen. 3 + 3 = 6…
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High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
I have been reading this board for a while and joined so I could post my treatment so far in the hopes it might help someone else. Caveat This is a description of my experience. I am not a medical professional and have no medical training. I would never recommend any treatment to anyone. Being treated for prostate cancer…
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Second opinion
O/K I need help, I have been on watchful waiting for 6 months when my PSA reached 3.7. That triggered a biopsy with a Gleason of 6 in one core, Now my PSA has been steadily increasing from 3.7 to 4.2 to 4.9 over the past 6 months. Going for a second biopsy next week and heard about Bostwick Laboratories for a second…
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What an I opener - How'd I miss it?
Well, I had my 2nd opinion interview with Dr Brian Shaffer the other day regarding my lab results. He told me something that I had never heard or perhaps did not want to hear previously. My understanding from what he shared with me is the following (my interpretation) - "if a single cancer cell leaves the prostate and goes…
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blood in urine
It is just over one year since I finished IMRT prior to which I had TURP. )TURP is transurethal resection of the prostate. Which I had for very enlarged prostate). I have had no problems until to-day when I passed urine there was blood first then clear. This frightened me since I have never had this happen before. Could it…
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I leave Sunday for a hike across New Mexico
I'll be gone 2 months if all goes well and according to plan hiking the CDT in New mexico. Mexican border to Colorado. I'll check in when I get back.