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Post-op after Da Vinci Radical
Had surgery Nov, 27, 2012 07:30 am, came home Dec, 1st, today is Dec, 04, 2012, saw Doctor for post-op recheck and pathology report, pretty good news, the doc said the magic words "Surgical Cure" I pray he is right, the pathology report has been posted on my "about me page" to long to put here, short version is cancer did…
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Frequency of Biopsy
I had my initial biopsy about one year ago, results where 3+3, 2 of 12 samples positive. My PSA tests have remained stable for the last year during my course of watchful waiting. My urologist is suggesting another biopsy. Is anyone aware of the "standard" practice on the frequency of repeating a biopsy?
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Zytiga
According to an announcement earlier today, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for abiraterone acetate (Zytiga®) in combination with prednisone for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), inclusive of patients who have not…
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Newbie
For newbis who is looking for information on Pca, I offer this video. The doctors at Sloan-Kettering present this information in an honest and unbiased way. The video is about 30 minutes long and I feel is well worth the time to view it. Especially for those newly diagnosed with "the beast"…
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PSA 30, 12 months ago PSA 25, but not informed; had biopsy today.. PLEASE ADVISE!!!
I am 52 years old, with no famiily history of cancer of any kind. Three weeks ago I went to my family Dr. related to some recent high blood pressure readings, turned out BP slightly on the high side, but no need for medication. The Dr. was looking at my history and noticed ~ 12 months ago, my blood results indicated PSA of…
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Huffington Post article
Story in the Huff Post about a miracle baby. Had an inoperable brain tumor. Dr's recommended chemo, dad said no. He wanted to try hash oil. Put it on her pacifier twice a day. Brain tumor went away over six months, with this as the only treatment. I have mentioned this treatment before, and an article from some scientists…
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Do ED medications work after treatment?
I was recently diagnosed and am in the process of determining a treatment. Naturally the worry of ED is playing a role in my decision. Based on what I am learning ED can be a challenge initially after surgery but rehab, time and medication can assist with this. In the case of radiation the ED challenge typically comes…
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Urinating every 2 hours through the night 1.5 years after Davinci
It seems I always have to pee. I have the urge to pee more now than when my prostate was swollen before the surgery. I've learned to live with it during the day but at night when I'm sleeping I wake up every 2 hours, sometimes less, with a strong urgency but just a partially full bladder. Any suggestions?
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Gov Jerry Brown, CA
has joined our club...here is the article and information about the doctor treating at UCSF....I wonder what treatment he is receiving....Jerry, we wish you well. http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/12/health/jerry-brown-prostate-cancer/index.html http://urology.ucsf.edu/faculty/facSmall_bio.html
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ELIGARD VS> FIRMAGON QUANDRY
I GOT my monthly shot of FIRMAGON today---my current PSA is 0.26 ---it is now two years of monthly FIRMAGON shots. (STARTING PSA was 53.99). THE PA who sees me every month suggests I switch to ELIGARD--4 month shot. Thus I would only need three more shots to make it to NOV. of next year vs. 12 more shots of FIRMAGON. The…
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Viagra costs - where to get for less
I have a friend who was diagnosed with a gleason 3+3 and had robotic surgery to remove the prostate in August, 2012. All went well with surgery, but now the penile rehabilitation process is underway. Part of the process calls for daily doses of Viagra and insurance only covers 5 pills/month (along with a co-pay), so the…
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Dr John Steel in Tampa, FL
Has anyone had any experience with the Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology, specifically a Dr. John Steel? I have an appoitment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa but wasn't realy please with the snotty patient coordinator that I have spoken to twice. Snotty both times. Thanks!! David
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Update on Tim
For those that have followed Tim's progress here are some numbers. Pre RP...PSA 22..G-9..12/12 Positive..pt3bno..epe..svi..pni Post rp Jan 2012 0.03 May 2012 0.03 Post IMRT Aug 2012 0.07 Nov 2012 0.1 Is it too early to establish doubling time. If calculated we are at 5.14 months. If this goes to 0.2 in three months the D/T…
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Brazilian red propolis
Brazilian red propolis, Has any one heard about this stuff, "Good or Bad", I received a Email from a trusted source about it and their is a lot on online, But I do not know who or what to really believe. I know very little about Holistic medicine. Ed
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New Member
Hello I am a new member but have been following this forum for several months. I was diagnosed with a Gleason 6 last August. My PSA was 4.5 at my annual physical and my doctor referred me to a urologist who convinced me to have a biopsy. 2 cores were positive for cancer but had small involvement. Urologist want to do RP. I…
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Questions about Pathology Report
In December 2010 my PSA was 5.55; a subsequent biopsy revealed 10 of 12 positive cores with a Gleason of 8. Since I was 62 years old and since the bone scans etc. were negative I opted for the robotic prostatectomy in March 2011. The first post-op PSA, July, 2011, was 0.0 (the urologist and I were both quite pleased); in…
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need advice about my dad stage 4
My dad was dianoised october 25, 2011 with stage 4 prostate cancer with bone mets. At the time it had only spread to his back bone, he's had two different types of chemo, along with lupron shots (which made caused terrible pain), casodex*(sp)*, now he has had interal radiation through veins about 3 weeks ago. Since october…
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High psa after surgery
My PSA scores for past 10 yrs hovered around 3, with it spiking this year to 15. Biopsy showed cancer, with gleason of 9 (4+5), with about 25% of left affected. Bone scan, pelv ic scan and lung xray were clear pre surgery. I had surgery(prostatecomy) at end of July and had his first PSA about three weeks ago, with it…
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will fluid restriction regime damage me
hi from UK. after 3 sessions of chemo with taxotore developed acute pancreatitis and finally discharged with heart failure.Part of recovery is fluid restriction to 2 liters per 24 hours.that includes all fluids ,drinks-soups-etc. very difficult to maintain and dehydrating.As part of my diet for my prostate cancer,5+5…
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decongestants
Hi folks, altho I dont have prostate cancer I do have a question I thought someone here may have went thru. I take Flomax for enlarged bladder and prostate, I also have severe sinus problems and am on oxygen at night because of lung removal due to lung cancer. My urologist told me to stay away from decongestants and…
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Cyberknife
Does anyone know of a Cyberknife office/doctor in the Orlando Florida area?
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Need ideas on what options to research post-surgery
My husband's first post-op PSA was 3.8. From what I've read that seems VERY VERY VERY high after surgery. His bone and ct scans will be repeated this Wednesday. But we can't get in to see the Uro until Dec. 7. He has already told hubby (over the phone) that he'll give him 'a hormone threapy shot' at that visit and we'll…
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2nd Opinion from Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins will provide a 2nd opinion for $550 plus $250 for pathology interpretation and $250 for radiological interpretation. I would have to mail my records and have the VA Hospital send the biopsy slides to them. Then they send me a report on what they find and recommend. Has anyone used this type of service…
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MegaDose Vitamin C Treatment of Cancer
I just posted the following in a separate thread but thought it might be useful to repost it in a thread of its own. I also do not know if this has been previously been discussed here or not. I do know that I haven't seen such a discussion in the past 2 years that I've been hanging around here. If it's redundant, I…
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Low Gleason's Scores
Prostate cancer-specific mortality and Gleason grade Becareful if doctor want to remove your prostate and change your life. There is a lot report's out there to caution us about over reaction to remove! Second option?????? Several reports have clearly shown that biochemical recurrence (a rising PSA) after first-line…
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Please watch this movie!!
This is a must watch movie and will only be available online for free until November 30th. http://foodmatters.tv/screening-event-cinema Also another option that is fast becoming known for cancer treatment is Mega Vitamin C IV's. This is something else that is worth looking into.
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Emory Winship - HDR BT after 4th consultation. Thoughts?
After 4 consultations and discussions of RP, IMRT Calypso alone, and LDR w/ BT I am almost sure I will go the HDR BT route with St. Joseph/Emory Winship Cancer Center in Atlanta Ga. While the previous consultations were informative and treatments were discussed or suggested, I felt the discussions with the Dr. at St Joe…
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First post-surgery PSA- not good news
We finally got hubby's first post-surgery PSA results today. It's 3.8. Doctor has ordered another bone and ct scan for next Wed. And we'll have an appointment with him scheduled soon- probably next Friday. He'll start hubby on hormone depravation therapy then, too (don't know which one yet- hubby didn't say). Right now…
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one year update
I was diagnosed a year ago with prostate cancer I am 69 years old psa was around 20 and I had a gleason score of 9 I choose to have Hormone shots and radiation treatments I am currently receiving hormone shots every 6 months I had 45 external radition treatments that ended in may 2012 My current psa is <.05 and my…
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Happy Thanksgivings
Prostate Cancer sucks, but I think that we need to take time out and spend time with Family and Friends. Happy Thanksgiving to all members here on the forum Kurt