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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.
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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…
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Green Tea and Cancer Prevention: New Clues
http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20121018/green-tea-cancer-prevention-new-clues
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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
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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.…
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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,…
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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?
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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2ndBase - Are you out there?
2ndbase, if you are out there could you private message me please.
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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…
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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…
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Excellent Article on Watchfull Waiting
There is an excellent article on watchful waiting. http://www.jabfm.org/content/22/3/247.long David
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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…