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Update
Diagnosed in Jan 2006, DiVinci Feb 2006. Impotent, no real incontinence (impotency started long before the cancer just got worse) PSA is still under .01, my health is just fine and I live a full life. The robot may not be for all, it was new when I did it and other things have since come along. I have no regrets for my…
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PSA and Hormone Therapy (confusion)
I am going for my 2nd PSA test in two weeks time. I was hoping that its results would indicate how I'm faring after my IMRT. However I now understand that the results may not give me any indication since I had hormone therapy during and after IMRT treatment and that I will have to wait until the effects of the hormone wear…
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Diagnosed at 47
Recently I have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I have taken steps to insure this has not spread and I have spoken with different oncologists about my options. I have opted for surgery, but I am still concerned of the effects from having it. I read about a treatment HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound.) This…
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Lupron and Proton Therapy
Lupron and Proton Therapy 6/25/12 - My question is simple. I'm trying to determine if the continuation of LUPRON (hormone therapy) beyond the completion of PROTON therapy provides enough benefit to merit doing so in spite of my experience of difficult side effects. Here are the details: Age: 67 PSA prior to treatment…
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Dietary supplements; healthy or harmful
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22275325 Help Result Filters Display Settings: Abstract Send to: JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012 Mar;36(2):159-68. Epub 2012 Jan 24. Do dietary supplements have beneficial health effects in industrialized nations: what is the evidence? Marik PE, Flemmer M. Source Department of Medicine…
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groin pain
HI My husband is 52 and recently diagnosed. Unfortunately this type of cancer is not entirely new to us. Less than 2 years ago his 86 year old father died of advanced prostate cancer. My husband has been very proactive about getting regular tests and checks for PC. His Dr. assured him there was no problem. Eventually he…
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PSA, again, STILL not under 1!
Took another follow-up PSA test yesterday (21 months following CK treatment) and it came back at 1.69. The last 3 tests over the past 6 months have been 1.81, 1.55 and now 1.69 (which I consider basically unchanged) after dropping from 3.72 and 3.56 the 6 months before that. So, unless my PSA drops further, I think that…
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“FDA OKs New PCa Blood Test” - A Catch 22??
Re the following article: “FDA OKs New PCa Blood Test” – We’re making progress and this is a good start in the right direction for finding more reliable PCa screening modalities; however, IMHO it appears that the new test may be a CATCH 22. The article below seems to indicate that the current/conventional PSA test is still…
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hyaluronic acid
Would taking hyaluronic acid injections or supplements for osteoarthritis be harmful for anyone with PCa? I have been told that H.A. can speed the release of cells from any tumors present in the body and lead to their spread. Can anyone confirm this? I completed Cyberknife treatment a year and a 1/2 ago and so far, am…
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psa now less than 0.01 was 110
2009 diagnosed with prostrate cancer and a psa 110.The doctor said it was aggressive and out of the prostrate.Two different doctors refused to do surgery and said radiation was the only option.I took a hormone shot and was to wait 90 days for the radiation treatments.In the meantime I was told by a friends urologist that…
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Figuring Out All the Information from a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
I’ve just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The information I’m receiving makes me a little puzzled, since on some measures, I am low risk, and other measures I am quite high risk. Books seems to suggest that prostate cancer is different for each person, but that makes deciding which is which factor is important when I…
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Bone mets spread to the skull :(
Sorry for the delay in updates. It has been a rollercoaster of events for Daddy and the family. Daddy had an episode of lower paralaysis last week that concluded with a 3-day hospital stay, during which the CT Scan showed bone mets has spread to his skull. He is home now and has regained his use of his legs albeit much…
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B-12
Not sure exactly when they check for this, but my oncologist checked it last week and I was deficient. I started researching B-12 deficiency and it has wide ranging consequences. This can cause alot of the problems we all suffer from, and think it is from our treatments. It is quite interesting to see all the things this…
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Just diagnosed with prostate cancer
I just found out yesterday that my prostate biopsy was positave for cancer. Nosw I have to go back to Shands hospital and my wife and I have to make a decision along with my doctor to see what the next step is. Not only am I now battling cancer, I also have sarcoidoisis which is a autoimmuine disorder, asthma copd and…
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Treating Recurrence
I am a new member of this forum and having recently read a lot of the threads really appreciate the participation and knowledge of all the contributors. August 20, 2010 PSA Total 4.9 ug/L. November 12, 2010 - Radical Prostatectomy (Da Vinci) followed by 5-units blood and 48-hours later open surgery to stop bleeding.…
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PSA how accorate a progbosis
I am confused about PSA statistics. Many people seem to think that a high PSA of say 8 or 9 means cancer. 12 years ago my PSA was 4 .Then I had three biopsies. 10,5 and 3 years ago. My PSA was 10, 20 and 27 respectively. The biopsies were all negative. I had severe BPH and took a lot of medication for it including…
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Hormone treatment
I was injected with Lupron a week ago. To this date, I have not felt any ill side effects except for some tenderness in the scrotum area. How long is it before I can expect to feel any major side effects? I have completed 4 days (out of 42) of radiation and have not had any side effects of that either. Am I fortunate or is…
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What not to eat???!!!
Hello again. I am so very confused about what to eat and what not to eat for the best health with prostate cancer in very early stage. I have read conflicting information between a "heart healthy" diet and eating lean meat to a vegan diet and eating no meat. Vegetables and fruits of course. I guess the question is rather…
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IMRT finished, getting more tired day by day, is this normal?
Husband finished radiation May 14, he's getting more depressed daily and complains he is getting weaker and more tired. Has always been extremely strong and active. Will this get worse before it gets better? Any experience you can share would be helpful He's also on HT Lupron. Thanks djs
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What are your opinions on "davinci method" and radiation treatment method for treatment?
OK so long story short my father/stepfather has prostate cancer and he isn't good on the internet. He called and asked me if I could find out cancer survivors opinions on the two treatments because he feels like doctors he talks to are just trying to sell him on the method they specialize in but he wants to know which is…
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Norhtern Calif Kaiser docs
Hi, A couple of years ago we (my then SO and I) got very good information about Kaiser docs and the pros and cons of Davinci RP. My friend had it in August 2010 with Dr. Rosenbaum of Walnut Creek and is, by report, doing very well. Thank you for your help. Now another friend (not computer savvy) has been diagnosed: 7.5…
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psa rising
I never thought I would back here worried but Iam . I had RP surgery (3 yrs ago)the PSA went up so the URO sent me over for IMRT.The PSA went up to .08 after the IMRT (radiation) the sessions were quite a experience. So now the PSA went up to 1.6 (doubles) The URO is hinting horman shots.You all know hormon shots have side…
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Where can I find statistics on radiation therapy outcomes after surgery?
My boyfriend, 71, had prostate surgery (removal) in Nov. The docs now want to give him radiation daily for 7 weeks. They wouldn’t give him statistics, I'm not sure it was discussed. This isn’t new, thousands of men surely have gone through this. Can anyone please point me to statistics on outcomes of radiation vs. any…
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Nomograms
I cant find a nomogram for post IMRT treatment. They seem to be for RT and brachtherapy only. Can anyone advise me.
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psa 33
I have not been seeing a doctor regularly, I am 59 with a PSA of 33. I am scared. The urologist gave me bactrim for 2 weeks. there was no change in PSA. No real symptoms except frequent urination. Biopsy is next...what are my chances? kevin
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1st Biopsy negative - Doc says no to 2nd?
Here is a quick summary. January 2011 Husbands' PSA was 1.1; March 2012 up to 5.3. 2nd bloodwork done in April - 4.7 psa with a free psa of 2%. Had a DRE which indicate possible enlargement. Doc said need biopsy to determine what was going on. Husband has been having lower back pain, groin pain, leg pain. Doctor took 10…
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Proof is in the Pudding....
Happy Father's Day to all... I am sure we have beaten this to "death" but "on May 21st, the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued its final recommendation against PSA-based screening for prostate cancer with a “D” grade for “do not recommend.” The conclusion that “few, if any” men, benefit as a…
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Good news
A few weeks ago I said my PSA was 0.000. Went for my CT scans and bone scan last week. Dr. Told me this morning that my nodules have disappeared. He said it was the HT even though I only had two treatments. Went on to say that radiation would have left scars. He also said I have to get back on the HT despite the side…
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New info - decision time
Hi again - Am quite new to the board and have only posted once before. I was diagnosed about a week and a half ago and was stunned at the appointment - I didn't process a lot of the info provided and consequently provided some incorrect info here. Here is my situation. 55 years old - relatively healthy - 10 cores sampled -…
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Please, I need help.
Hi guys! I am very happy for found this forum. I have been learning a lot from you in the last 8 days. I have been reading you advices, been sad with some histories and happy with others, laughing about some funny comments and very worry about some information that is totally new to me. I have hope too because I see that…