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Prostate Cancer

Looking for a good Kaiser Surgeon for Radical prostatectomy (Davinci machine)
Hi, New member here and so far the discussions have been very informative - thank you does anyone know of a very experienced Doctor at Kaiser for this procedure? I have just read from the discussions here that a doctor with numerous experience with this procedure should be considered. Anywhere in the Bay Area (San…
high psa after seed impants
My Brothers psa was 14 before seed implants. At 6 weeks it was 7.2 Yesterday his 12 week psa was 20.9. He has an appointment with the urologist today. Should I be as worried as I am?
Eligard vs Lupron?
What is the difference between the two?
Zytiga and great result
I just got back from MD Anderson, ran CT, Bone scan, blood test. Tumor's hard to find, bones are clear and psa holding at 0.3. While in waiting room with other Vet's and found they had just started Zytiga and having the same result. Found why my blood count was going down, because of diabetes medicine. Small test my doctor…
Noobie here...would like some feel for where I am headed
Got my 3rd biopsy results today..the 2 preceding transrectal procedures came back as "NEG" but PSA kept increasing over the past 4 years..6---16---21(9/2012), in that period. Last Bx was a template biopsy done to hit the anterior lobes with 5/20 biopsies +, mostly 3 + 3, (1) was 3+4 and (1) 4+3 Gleasons. Last tranrectal…
Lidocaine for HT pain
Quit HT once due to pain. Back on it, no choice. Iget a shot every 28 days. Usually abdomen is sore, red and swollen for around 10 days. Anyhow Dr. Gave me a script for Lidocaine. I rubit on theinjection site and cover it with saran wrap so it does not rub off. Helps alot with the shot. After the shot I apply it to the…
Kaiser Permanente in Northern California , Da Vinci Surgeons ?
Hello out there, would you kindly share and or recommend a Surgeon either in Sacramento or San Francisco that had perform robotic prostatic surgery. Thanks Ed
AGGRESSIVE PROSTATE CANCER
Dear All, I need support if possible! I am 55 years old I was diagnosed with agressive Gleason 9 prostate Cancer in October 2011 with a PSA of 53. My doctor put me right away on Eligard shots every six month and 35 Radiotion sessions ended in February 2012 The surgery was not an option bearing in mind that the cancer has…
Opinions needed
I am posting this on behalf of my father who is not computer savvy. My dad is 70 years old and has enjoyed fairly good health. My dad has always been very good about getting yearly checkups and PSA's. My dad's prostate exam was normal and his PSA was 6.38. Since this was a slight elevation from last year, he ordered a…
PSA still 4.24 full year after cyberknife? Anyone similar?
I chose cyberknife radiation and was treated in January 2012. Gleason scores were only in the 6's for 12 core biopsy. Psa reached a high of around 8 in September 2011. My four Psa tests of 2012 are( 6.5,) (4.6), (4.29) and (4.24). At this point I am beginning not to trust what I am hearing from urologist and oncologist. It…
how high before hormon shots
the age old question .How high should your PSA be before hormon shots .My present reading is 1.6 Iam 65 does that have anything to do with high psa.
psa test
just got back latest PSA post op and very good. Always on edge till i see the number
Noobie here...would like some feel for where I am headed
Got my 3rd biopsy results today..the 2 preceding transrectal procedures came back as "NEG" but PSA kept increasing over the past 4 years..6---16---21(9/2012), in that period. Last Bx was a template biopsy done to hit the anterior lobes with 5/20 biopsies +, mostly 3 + 3, (1) was 3+4 and (1) 4+3 Gleasons. Last tranrectal…
Life Is Good
Life is Good I am 63 years old and I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Aug 2011. I went into complete urinary retention on my return trip from my summer vacation on July 30th. I endured five hours of pain on the road and then waited four hours before my trip to the hospital. A Foley was inserted and I was instructed…
First PSA Test since Post/Op
My surgery date wa Nov. 27, 2012, The Doctor ran my first PSA (Blood was taken last Wednesday) today is Jan. 09, 2013 The Office jast called with the results, PSA 0.23, I will get the paper copy in the mail, and I will get back with Any further details
Advice please. Struggling very hard with diagnosis and planning next steps
I was diagnosed late October and am in the final stages of consultations before a treament choice is made ( will probably be HDR BT ) and treament begins. I have consulted with CTCA, RCOG, Emory Winship and will be visiting MDACC on the 14th. Based on these consultations I think the cure outlook is good buy honestly the…
Anyone here post surgery with bouncing PSA?
March 2010-Pre surgery 4.2 PSA.....Post surgery Gleason 4+3 (clinical the same), SVI (right), positive margin (one). No PSA reading until August 2011 (18 months post surgery) which was 0.2. December 2011- 0.15, April 2012-0.2, August 2012-0.3, December 2012-0.17 (yes down from previous). The only reference I have seen on…
Dad Diagnosed With Gleason (5+4)
My dad was diagnosed In China with Gleason (3+5) 11/08/2012. He is 66 years old with good health. His tPSA is over 100. His fPSA is 16.86. His bone scan came back negative. I sent the biopsy slides to Dr. Epstein at JHU for second opinions. Opinion from Dr. Epstein is worse. 100% of the 12 slides are positive. Gleason…
PSA bump-post surgery and adjuvant hormonal and radiation
Post RP this year in April my PSA was undetectable (< 0.03). However started with hormonal (Zoladex) in May and then Radiation(Prostate Fossa( in September-completed Nov 7th. Post radiation PSa test done 4 days later was 0.04. Will have another PSA test next week to determine if the previous test was a bump or recurrence .…
Concerns After Cyber Knife Procedure
I had the CK procedure approximately one month ago; I have been able to have an erection with ED medications but had problems with having a climax during intercourse. Is this to be expected for a period of time and part of the recovery expectations? It may be too soon to expect to have a climax and ejaculation.
PCa and Diet
I posted this a couple of years ago but still great information to help fight this beast….Happy Holidays to all! Lots of good information out there one of my favorite places for updated information are the web sites for UCSF and Prostate Cancer Foundation (give often to these guys…they fund the cutting edge and have done…
New, anyone care to guess what the doc might do
I’m 67 years old white male. For the past several years my prostate has been slightly enlarged. My PSA have been around 2.3. I have a physical every year. This December my PSA was 5.9 I have an appointment with the urology Jan 2nd. Anyone care to guess what he might do beside the old finger up the rear. Do you think he…
Another Update -- PSA Still Not Below 1
Took another quarterly PSA test on 12/13 and it came back 1.26. This breaks the upward PSA trend that began 9 months ago from 1.55 on 3/26 to 1.69 on 6/26 to 2.12 on 9/14 and also follows the negative MRI/MRSI scans on 10/2. Still don't know why my PSA won't drop below 1 BUT all things indicate that I no longer have any…
When Recurrent PCa Isn’t Cancer
Someone else posted this a few weeks back but I’m reposting https://askdrmyers.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/when-recurrent-pca-isnt-cancer/
Anyone here post surgery with bouncing PSA?
March 2010-Post surgery Gleason 4+3 (clinical the same), SVI (right), positive margin (one). No psa reading until August 2011 (18 months post surgery) which was 0.2. December 2011- 0.15, April 2012-0.2, August 2012-0.3, December 2012-0.17 (yes down from previous). The only reference I have seen on bouncing psa after…
Cant make decision
Hi, im a 46 year old husband and father. My wife "made" me go to the Doctor mid 2011 as I was experiencing "hestation". Doc completed PSA test and it came back at 4.1. It was decided I would be monitored and completed blood tests every three months. PSA continued to rise very slowly until August 2012 when it came back at…
General Norman Schwarzkopf
The Telegraph General Norman Schwarzkopf is dead at the aged of 78. This was the news on the Telegraph (and on every media) two days ago. It is sad thought to think that nobody seems to really know what killed the “Stormin” (The Grizzly Bear of the desert as many called him). They write this; “Schwarzkopf himself largely…
New, anyone care to guess what the doc might do
I’m 67 years old white male. For the past several years my prostate has been slightly enlarged. My PSA have been around 2.3. I have a physical every year. This December my PSA was 5.9 I have an appointment with the urology Jan 2nd. Anyone care to guess what he might do beside the old finger up the rear. Do you think he…
Different Models of CyberKnife
Does anyone know if there are different models of CyberKnife and what they are? I am considering it and would like to know what model the facility I am going to be is using. I think this is a reasonable question. Any thoughts?? David
Merry Christmas
To all my brothers here and now I wish you all a Merry Christmas. Thank you all for advice and support over the last year and I wish nothing bet the best, a zero:). Enjoy your holiday with your families and God bless you all.

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