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Prostate Cancer

Scared to death. Got the news 2 days ago. Meeting Dr. face to face tomorrow
Got my biopsy results 2 days ago and 3 of the 14 samples showed positive. I know nothing else at this point and am meeting for consultation tomorrow. I am 52, single and very active. I have been pouring over web sites for hours and think I know the " right " questions to ask. I assume the stage, PSA and Gleason scores play…
Seed Implantation + External Radiation: Do Patients Really Benefit?
http://www.prostatevideos.com/2012/10/29/seed-implantation-external-radiation-do-patients-really-benefit/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+prostatevideos+(Prostate+Videos.com)
What to do next?
Hi, Very new here. I would really appreciate any direction,or information. I had a Biopsy April of this year, told cancer 5 out of 12 cores positive, gleason=8 PSA 11.6 Nov 2011, 10.6 in July 2012. RP nerve sparing Surgery at Barnes in July. PSA at 4 weeks .26, at 8 wks .12, at 14 wks .2 All at Different labs. ECE, SVI,…
Original Notes from Three years ago
Pre surgery notes:PSA 5.1, no modules felt digital rectal exam. Carcinoma in 5 of 12 cores from the right side in 70% of the tissue. Gleason 4 + 3 = 7 From Post surgery specimen - Gleason score 3+4 = 7. With Focal pattern 5. Involving approximately 20% of bilateral prostate. Carcinoma focally involves the right apical…
Good News But . . .
Good news! The E-MRI/MRSI scans that I took on 10/2 at UCSF were negative for cancer anywhere in or near my prostate. There's a small chance of a "false negative" but (according to my RO) there are no better scans and IMO no point doing a biopsy w/o a specific reason to suspect the recurrence of the cancer. So, there's…
New here
So I'm 53 and have been told i have prostate cancer. Trying to decide on the best way to go for treatment. External beam Therapy Radiation treatment or Surgery? Gleason score of 6 PSA is 10.5 my biopsy shows 7 of 12 samples to test positive. Any thoughts or suggestions on which treatment is better? Surgery would be nerve…
ALL
I know that we brothers are located thru out the world. We need to keep our members that are located on the East coast in our thoughts and prayers. This storm is big time bad. We need to support these members. PC is bad but this is real bad. Kurt
Proton Therapy article from NPR
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/10/29/163635298/pricey-new-prostate-cancer-therapy-raises-questions-about-safety-cost This may be of interest to some of you.
Storm
Looks like Sandy is going to be a bad one. Good luck to all of you guys in the NE US. Stay safe.
Robotic Surg, AUS, Rad Ther., HT, Med/Asian Diet, Constant vigorous exercise
I have done it all. Started with daVinci in June 2009. Had AUS in June 2010, then RT in July/Aug 2010, and RT since May 2010. Have been off Lupron since my last shot in January 2012. So now it is time for my first PSA test after going off Lupron totally (all PSAs while on Lupron were less than 0.01). I feel great…
When did my prostate cancer start?
Has anyone ever asked themselves and then their Doctors if they could determine when their Prostate Cancer started? I was 46 when I found out and had my LRP 3 months after. I did ask my doctor 4 or 5 months after surgery if he could determine when my cancer actually started?? He said there was a good chance it began up to…
abnormal cells & swollen lymph nodes, not due to prostate cancer?
My husband just had a pet scan to determine what the abnormal cells and 4 swollen lymph nodes are in his lungs. We met with the doctor and were told that a finger biopsy would have to be done on the lymph nodes to determine exactly what's going on,, which will be done next week. He said that it did not seem that the tumors…
rectal pain when hiking after 10 mins. I had it all RP, radiation, hormones
6 years ago I had RP - raised PSA - high gleason. 2 years later PSA up again - had radiation - 2 years later PSA up again - hormone treatment finally keeps PSA very low. I am 72 and have always been very active and sporty. Only problem I now have is major rectal pain when walking for more than 10 mins. Pain relieved…
Change in PSA insignificant?
In March I had my PSA checked in MI. It was something like .01 or .001. I need to get a copy of that. I just had it checked last week here in AZ. Its now 0.1. So some movement. So i am wondering IF...... this is the first time it has moved since surgery and radiation.
Encouraging News - New Biomarker for Prostate Cancer
Wanted to pass along this recent article on a new biomarker for agressive prostate cancer. The biomarker identified is serum glutamate and evidently the article implies that the glutamate receptor is overexpressed in primary and metastaic prostate cancer. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121023133759.htm For…
Green Tea and Cancer Prevention: New Clues
http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20121018/green-tea-cancer-prevention-new-clues
Kudos to the Veterans’ Administration
I have heard a lot of complaints about the Veterans’ Administration, mostly from the vets at the hospital, but I have nothing but admiration for them. I am on active surveillance and during a recent compensation and pension exam a physician’s assistant (on contract to the VA) who had no training in urology or oncology and…
Finished radiation and 6 month lupron what is next
I had my last radiation on October 3rd it is now the 18th.does anyone have any idea how long the side effects last. Still have fatigue--poor sleep lots of disturbing dreams- only sleep 2 hours max--many naps during the day. slight burning . of course all the ED problems. I just want to hear from others what experiences…
Lupron may not be working, cough & sore throat something to be aware
Brief background: Husband diagnosed January 2012, 40 radiation treatments ending in May, 8 months Lupron ht to date. Loss of energy.... Six weeks ago, thought he had the flu, cough, sore throat and occasional shortness of breath. GP said it was a cold, 2 weeks later, said it was the flu. 2 weeks after that…
Curcumin and Prostate Cancer Metastases Mitigation
Did anyone see this article about Curcumin inhibiting prostate cancer metastases and may even help prevent cancers associated with inflamation such as prostate cancer? http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251461.php
Post-surgery pathology report
It took some smooth talking on hubby's part, but the uro did finally remove the catheter today. Hubby's urine is still very bloody. And his siatica is acting up. Here's the final pathology report. DaVinci surgery Oct. 9, 2012 Final stats- G 4+5=9 T3a N 0 M x tumor in both lobes, 3.3x3.2x2.6x tumor size , positive margins…
Eligard for 2 yrs complete. Cycling helps.
Hi all, It must be 18 mths since I last read through the group to compare my experiences with other men. I had Gleason 9, PSA at about 8.0 before beginning testoserone suppressing pills for 6 weeks, then I began 3 month shots of Eligard under belly skin. The Eligard website has graphs showing the measured levels of Eligard…
tomorrow- celebration and dread
Hubby gets the catheter out tomrrow. But we also get the pathology report. It's been a hard 7 days since the surgery. He is still not eating much (today he had 2 crackers and maybe 1/4 cup of grits), has only had 1 VERY small bowel movement (fianlly- late today) and his belly is very swollen. He gets occassional leg cramps…
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…

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