Please remember that these discussion boards are a public forum, which means open to the public (i.e. non-CSN members) and the content can be found via internet search engines. Members are strongly advised not to share personal identifiers such as real names, email address, telephone number, street address, etc. This information can be used to identify you and link you to the content you provide. Other areas of CSN are restricted to members only and cannot be found by search engines.

Prostate Cancer

Lung catscan follow up Thursday
Recent catscan showed abnormal cells in the lung and possible bone involvement. Report also stated, primary cancer site unknown. We had assumed Prostate was primary, I guess we will know more on Thursday. Praying hard.
PSA up!. Should I worry.?
My PSA yesterday was 0.752, up from 0.24 3 months ago. I had a testosterone test done at the same time and it was up to 268 which is normal for my age. (81) It is 8 months since I finished IMRT and 9 months since my first and only 3 month Hormone injection. So with my testosterone levels back to normal the HT should no…
From the Cancer Institute
But hey there's no money in it for the big Pharmas. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cannabis/healthprofessional/page4
Second opinion at MD Anderson
I went to MD Anderson this week and met with a surgical urologist and later a radiation specialist. They had my biopsy results and PSA information beforehand and gave me a lot of information to consider. Each doctor made the case for his approach but both reassured me I would get a good result with either approach.…
Pain, sleeplessness, fatigue, and nausea after Lupron Depot injection
Had 22.5mg Lupron Depot injection 11 days ago. Fully aware of the possible and probable side effects, but didn't expect them to be so severe. Joint pain, and I mean every joint runs from mild to downright excrutiating. Muscles ache and cramp up constantly. Lower and mid back hurts so bad in lying or reclining position,…
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, by Weston Price
My ultra brilliant daughter swears by the information in this book. Is anyone here familiar with it and have an opinion one way or another?
Oh no, devastating and scary news
My husband just finished his radiation treatment for a gleason 9 in June, has been on lupron for 7 months already. He has had a persistent cough and chest pain. Had a ct scan of the lungs yesterday and the doctor has identified what appears to be a pattern of tumors in the lungs with lymph node involvement which he says…
Prostate Cancer Suspected
Hello to All Having come across this site by accident, I am impressed with the wealth of knowledge members have provided especially KONGO. If I may,I will provide some background concerning my situation. I am will be 72 in January and have been dealing with the problem of suspected prostate cancer since 1995 when I had a…
Treatment 'chart'?
I've been doing research on possible treatments if hubby's biopsy comes back positive. Lots of options and differing 'opinions' on each. I wish there was a chart of possible treatments that listed the treatment, how long it took (hours, days, weeks, etc.), and espeically, expected and potential side effects. I've tried to…
Hormone therapy before radiotherapy
I understand that HT is sometimes given for about 6 months before radiotherapy in order to shrink the tumor i.e to make it smaller so there is less of it to treat resulting in it getting more radiation. I had TURP before IMRT during which 30 grams of my prostate were removed. Since this would have reduced the size of my…
Post surgery PSA higher than pre surgery PSA
Hello, I'm out 6 weeks from open prostatectomy, pre surgery PSA of 62 (several months before surgery, doubled from 32 from March to June), post surgery first PSA at 5 weeks of 64. The hospital has scheduled another bone and ct scan for this week, last ones 2.5 months ago were clear. Pathology of surgery remained Gleason 9,…
Robotic Surgery in Lakeland, FL
Has any had experince with the Lakeland Regional Cancer Center in Lakeland, FL? Anyone comments on Mark Bandyk, M.D.? Thanks, David
PSA test results and expectations
Doyle had his PSA checked on Wednesday and I am waiting for the doctor to call me with the results. When he was first admitted into the hospital, his PSA was 372. While in the hospital it had dropped to 240. I am anxiously waiting to see what it will be 30 days out after being on Casodex and receiving his first Lupron…
Diseases Associate with Agent Orange
Anyone can look this up but I thought it might be helpful to some of us to have it posted here. AL Amyloidosis Chronic B-cell Leukemias Chloracne (or similar acneform disease) Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Hodgkin’s Disease Ischemic Heart Disease Multiple Myeloma Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Parkinson’s Disease Peripheral Neuropathy,…
Got the biopsy results last Tuesday
This is my first post on this board. I am a 55 year old man with a history of Hodgkins Lymphoma for which I was treated 29 years ago. Since that time my health has been less than robust but I have l been quite fortunate in that I never had a relapse in all those years. Last year my PCP referred me to a dermatologist for a…
2ndBase - Are you out there?
2ndbase, if you are out there could you private message me please.
Esperança ( a breeze of Hope)
Along my journey of twelve years with prostate cancer I have been amazed with the so many researches in course at the labs of super scientists, particularly what has been found and done at genes level (I read hundreds of papers). In fact our problem starts exactly from there and an overexpression of some identified genes…
Something to try
Now I will probably get reamed and abused for posting this and written off as a quack but this can't hurt to try and doesn't cost an arm and a leg, so bring it on. There is scientific proof for this and there is also a website that I won't post here unless someone wants to message me. I don't want people posting on the…
Excellent Article on Watchfull Waiting
There is an excellent article on watchful waiting. http://www.jabfm.org/content/22/3/247.long David
All
Over the last months I have enjoyed and learned from this site. The inputs from the active members have been great and have helped a lot in my journey. Prostate Cancer is a Mans illiness and we as Men need to addresse and take care of it. Mike, Ralph, Kongo and the other's thank you for information. This has helped me a…
Saw Urologist. Got results. Changed mind about treatment choice.
What a journey- and we've only begun! We saw the urologist today to get the results of the ct and bone scan. He opened by giving me copies of the biopsy report and the scans (brownie points to the doc). One piece of great news--- the scans were negative for any detectable cancer!!! Yeah!!! (does short 'Snoopy' dance) And…
Diagnosed Again
Hello, I was originally diagnosed in 1999 with PC. At that time to cancer was so small a Gleason Score could not be determined. I opted for Watchful Waiting (now called Active Surveillance). My oncologist has followed me via DREs and PSA test. I had several biopsies that were all negative which got me wondering if I really…
Advanced Prostate Ca with Bone and Soft Tissue Mets
I am deperate for some help. My husband is 74 and was first diagnosed with PCA 8 years ago. A year ago he was diagnosed with stage 4 with bone and soft tissue mets. His bone cancer is widespread throughout and he has a large tumor on his chest and coccyx in the soft tissue. He has been getting Lupron shots for 8 months.…
More questions- after surgery concerns (recurrence, etc.)
I thought my signature with hubby's stats would show, but it doesn't. Here's his stats so far Age 57 First ever PSA due to life insurance 'physical'- Aug. 10 PSA 73.76 PCP repeated PSA and did DRE on Aug. 20- PSA 81, DRE- 'firm' Uro- did DRE (firm) Aug. 28- scheduled biopsy Biopsy- Aug. 30 8 out of 8 cores positive Gleason…
Gleason 9 update & problem
I haven't written in a while, but as a refresh....my husband was diagnosed with a gleason 9 early January, had 40 imrt treatments and is now on lupron for 7 months. 3 weeks ago his psa (3 months after treatment) was .05. All good, thank the Lord. He came down with flu like symptoms about a month ago, sore throat, bad…
Pain
Not sure if the HT treatments, or just a fluke , but my back is gone. All I did was turn, and it was gone. Tomorrow will be worse. Not sure if HT caused this but I really feel like it did. Percocet does not even touch this. Not sure what is causing this but the pain is insane. Had back surgery years ago, and been dealing…
Veterans who served in Viet Nam
If you have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and served in Viet Nam you need to check with your local VA rep. From what I understand, you are rated at 100% until 6 months after your treatment is complete. After that you are rated on the residual effects. If you were aboard a ship, check out the list of sites to see if…
New member, husband diagnosed
Two weeks ago we thought my husband was perfectly healthy. He woke up with a groin pain and we went to the ER, where they found swollen lymph nodes. He has prostate cancer that's spread to nearby lymph nodes and to the hip. Just a small spot on the hip but that's bone. What a shock at 48. No symptoms at all. He had his…
Getting Ready for 'post surgery'
My husband will have his Da Vinci surgery in 2 weeks. I know I should have incontience pads (or diposable underwear- he's still deciding) on hand. Other things I've read suggest having alcohol swabs, good hand wipes and loose fitting pants for him. Are there other things I should 'stock up' on?
Kanglaite Gelcaps
I am back on this discussion board! My PSA keeps rising after RP(Jan 2005) and RT(finished Dec 2009). PSA now is 0.7 Anyone familiar with use of Kanglaite gelcaps in controlling rise in PSA after RP and RT? Please post your comments. Thanks.

Prostate Cancer

Discussion List

Discussion Boards