I was recently diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer and am deciding on treatment. They all seem to have the same dismal side effects. Which one would you say has the least (or most livable) side effects?
Which treatment for prostate cancer has the least side effects.?
There is one treatment in which radioactive needles are implanted in the tumor for a kind of localized radiotherapy. This has the advantage of avoiding prostatectomy and the associated risks of losing bladder function.
Antiandrogen + LHRH superagonist can also be used for hormonal suppression in case the tumor is androgen-dependant (that is, most cases). Sometimes, surgery can be avoided that way, when there is complete response and elimination of the tumor. But be aware that hormonal suppression can cause impotency, though the effect is reversible.
Reply:What are your choices at this time???
Reply:My dad was diagnosed with stage 3 prostate cancer and he decided on a radical perineal prostatetomy. In the long-term this has probably the least side effects. The biggest complaint my dad had was the discomfort post-op. Also the recovery is progressive, it can only get better.
Reply:a close friend of mine had a little radioactive seed implanted in his prostate. He says it is about the size of a grain of rice, kills cancer cells over a period of time. His cancer is very slow growing and he is in his early 60's, so they think this is the best least invasive way to do it.
I had radiation treatments for another type and location of cancer,, but saw several men at the clinic having radiation on their prostate. I believe it was for a faster growing type.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
If you get a 6.3 result on prostate glad test does that mean you have prostate cancer?
i just got a bad test on my prostate gland it come back 6.3.. does this mean i probadly have cancer of my prostate, i have had and enlarged prostate since i was thirty four years, would having prostate enlargment make my score 6.3
If you get a 6.3 result on prostate glad test does that mean you have prostate cancer?
No it means you have abnormal cells. You need to have it taken care of ASAP. Talk to your doc
Reply:Why didn't your doctor explain the results to you?
Reply:A PSA value of 6.3 is usually the result of a prostatitis. Only if the value rises within several weeks, a cancer may exist. My recommendation: take saw palmetto and burning nettle root extract cps.
Reply:Here's good info on the PSA test and what it means. If that's the test you got, 6.3 is just moderately elevated. It doesn't mean you have cancer. Read the whole article for lots of helpful info.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts...
Reply:ask ur dr!
and I don't think he'll be hanging around Y!A so go and ask him
Reply:A psa level of 5-10 only indicates a 25% chance of being prostate cancer. Above 10 raises chances to 50%. Stay on top of your psa level and keep in contact with the urologist. My dad had prostate cancer a few years ago He is ok now and still watches his level every 6 months. I hope everything is ok.
Reply:I just had a crash course in prostate cancer because I had it. Here's what I learned
As the other folks have said, it's a rapid change in your PSA, not the PSA per se. My PSA was 2.3, but it was a 1.5 just a year before. A retest to confirm showed a 2.4. I was recommended to have a biopsy which showed just a few cancer cells on both nodes (Gleason score of 6). The biopsy is pretty easy, and, at worse, your back to work the next day.
I had taken Saw Palmetto for several decades - other than the cancer, I had a healthy prostate. It was not enlarged, and I had no problem in voiding. I believe that stuff works!
Compare your PSA over time, and ask your MD.
Update: I didn't make it clear, but I did have surgery to remove my prostate. I used the new DiVinci robot which did a great job. Recovery is quick, but there are changes. While I still have a full libido and recovering function, I no longer ejaculate - no more wet spot in the bed!
If you get a 6.3 result on prostate glad test does that mean you have prostate cancer?
No it means you have abnormal cells. You need to have it taken care of ASAP. Talk to your doc
Reply:Why didn't your doctor explain the results to you?
Reply:A PSA value of 6.3 is usually the result of a prostatitis. Only if the value rises within several weeks, a cancer may exist. My recommendation: take saw palmetto and burning nettle root extract cps.
Reply:Here's good info on the PSA test and what it means. If that's the test you got, 6.3 is just moderately elevated. It doesn't mean you have cancer. Read the whole article for lots of helpful info.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts...
Reply:ask ur dr!
and I don't think he'll be hanging around Y!A so go and ask him
Reply:A psa level of 5-10 only indicates a 25% chance of being prostate cancer. Above 10 raises chances to 50%. Stay on top of your psa level and keep in contact with the urologist. My dad had prostate cancer a few years ago He is ok now and still watches his level every 6 months. I hope everything is ok.
Reply:I just had a crash course in prostate cancer because I had it. Here's what I learned
As the other folks have said, it's a rapid change in your PSA, not the PSA per se. My PSA was 2.3, but it was a 1.5 just a year before. A retest to confirm showed a 2.4. I was recommended to have a biopsy which showed just a few cancer cells on both nodes (Gleason score of 6). The biopsy is pretty easy, and, at worse, your back to work the next day.
I had taken Saw Palmetto for several decades - other than the cancer, I had a healthy prostate. It was not enlarged, and I had no problem in voiding. I believe that stuff works!
Compare your PSA over time, and ask your MD.
Update: I didn't make it clear, but I did have surgery to remove my prostate. I used the new DiVinci robot which did a great job. Recovery is quick, but there are changes. While I still have a full libido and recovering function, I no longer ejaculate - no more wet spot in the bed!
My boyfriend has prostate cancer?!?
How can I find out more about prostate cancer? I dont know exactly what it is. I want to help him how can I? What are the side effects?
My boyfriend has prostate cancer?!?
www.mayoclinic.com is a good site, with good information. Just go to the oncology section or search their site for prostate cancer. You may also try Web MD.
If you prefer, Colin Powell's book on prostate cancer is quite good as is the book by Dr. Patrick Walsh.
Your boyfriend's Urologist probably has a good bit of literature regarding prostate cancer as well. Often times available for check-out or simple distribution - just ask. Most of these items are geared more towards the newly diagnosed patient and really help gain an understanding of the process.
As for the rest of your question -
Prostate cancer is an abnormal process of the glandular tissue of the prostate. It is a very common cancer, and when detected early through PSA testing and exams on a routine basis, very manageable.
Early on, prostate cancer rarely has any symptoms, which is why screening is so important.
Treatments are based on a patient's specific presentation, age, stage of cancer and personal preferences.
Just by being concerned and learning more abut the disease, you are being a help to your boyfriend. Best wishes -
Reply:Go take a look at www.drday.com. Be blessed!
Reply:WHAT STAGE? SOME PROSTATE CANCERS CURED. CALL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OR CHECK SITE BELOW.
Reply:The bible on the subject is a book by Patrick Walsh called 'Surviving Prostate Cancer.'
The best website I have found is at http://www.phoenix5.org.
I mentor prostate cancer patients in Orange County, CA.
I was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer 4 years ago when I was 51 years old.
If you want a little more help, and I have a lot to offer, contact me at thewhytehouse@yahoo.com
I will not try to influence a treatment method, but will be able to provide a lot of important information about how to proceed and what to watch for.
Reply:Common sense tells me to suggest your boyfriend gets on an all-natural diet. If he eats meats (and insists on continuing), be sure it is organic [no antibotics, fatteners, etc., fed to the animals].
Exercise, to work bad cells out of the body.
Rest to give the body time to repair itself.
I'm a believer in straight, sour, cranberry juice too (taken an hour before meals) and also mixed with other juices [with orange juice is good] as a cure aid and preventer of cancer.
I do not believe in modern medicine -- so (if I were him or was caring for someone who was diagnosed with cancer of any kind), I'd stop the taking of aspirins and anything else that's not natural to the body. Bottled water (spring and/or distilled) - drink it, cook with it. Cook at home so that you/he knows the food is all-natural and prepared properly.
It just makes sense, doesn't it, to put all-natural things into the body if you want all-natural cells to form and the body to function naturally?
My boyfriend has prostate cancer?!?
www.mayoclinic.com is a good site, with good information. Just go to the oncology section or search their site for prostate cancer. You may also try Web MD.
If you prefer, Colin Powell's book on prostate cancer is quite good as is the book by Dr. Patrick Walsh.
Your boyfriend's Urologist probably has a good bit of literature regarding prostate cancer as well. Often times available for check-out or simple distribution - just ask. Most of these items are geared more towards the newly diagnosed patient and really help gain an understanding of the process.
As for the rest of your question -
Prostate cancer is an abnormal process of the glandular tissue of the prostate. It is a very common cancer, and when detected early through PSA testing and exams on a routine basis, very manageable.
Early on, prostate cancer rarely has any symptoms, which is why screening is so important.
Treatments are based on a patient's specific presentation, age, stage of cancer and personal preferences.
Just by being concerned and learning more abut the disease, you are being a help to your boyfriend. Best wishes -
Reply:Go take a look at www.drday.com. Be blessed!
Reply:WHAT STAGE? SOME PROSTATE CANCERS CURED. CALL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OR CHECK SITE BELOW.
Reply:The bible on the subject is a book by Patrick Walsh called 'Surviving Prostate Cancer.'
The best website I have found is at http://www.phoenix5.org.
I mentor prostate cancer patients in Orange County, CA.
I was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer 4 years ago when I was 51 years old.
If you want a little more help, and I have a lot to offer, contact me at thewhytehouse@yahoo.com
I will not try to influence a treatment method, but will be able to provide a lot of important information about how to proceed and what to watch for.
Reply:Common sense tells me to suggest your boyfriend gets on an all-natural diet. If he eats meats (and insists on continuing), be sure it is organic [no antibotics, fatteners, etc., fed to the animals].
Exercise, to work bad cells out of the body.
Rest to give the body time to repair itself.
I'm a believer in straight, sour, cranberry juice too (taken an hour before meals) and also mixed with other juices [with orange juice is good] as a cure aid and preventer of cancer.
I do not believe in modern medicine -- so (if I were him or was caring for someone who was diagnosed with cancer of any kind), I'd stop the taking of aspirins and anything else that's not natural to the body. Bottled water (spring and/or distilled) - drink it, cook with it. Cook at home so that you/he knows the food is all-natural and prepared properly.
It just makes sense, doesn't it, to put all-natural things into the body if you want all-natural cells to form and the body to function naturally?
My dad has prostate cancer they want to do cryotherapy?
they said no sergery because he had colan cancer
they said he could have radiation or cryotherapy
thats were they freeze the prostate
has anybody heard of this
and how well did it work
My dad has prostate cancer they want to do cryotherapy?
Well prostate cancer hits 8 out of 10 men in a life time. Prostate cancer is usually a slow growing cancer unless the Gleason score is high. This score measures how fast the prostate cancer will grow. You did not state if your dad colon cancer is in remission or still active. I do not understand why they will not do surgery on your dad unless he is older than 65 and the Gleason score is low. Radiation therapy daily for 6-8 weeks usually kills or really slows down the cancer but then again it all depends on how advanced the colon cancer is. Radiation sometimes affects the colon area. Cryotherapy can work and studies do show it will slow down the prostate cancer. Have your father ask for a second opinion. And if you can follow up with some more information about your dad. This way you can get more information on his cancer. Also you can go to prostate cancer in the Internet and look up all the different treatments for prostate cancer. Good luck to you. My dad had his prostate removed and is cancer free 2 years later and counting. So I know what you are going threw right now...
Reply:http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3539.h...
http://www.prostate-cancer-institute.com...
http://www.prostate-cancer.com/cryothera...
Reply:The goal of cryotherapy is to eradicate prostate cancer by freezing the prostate gland. The doctor inserts needles into the prostate gland through the perineum, the area between the scrotum and anus. The needles produce very cold temperatures. Freezing destroys the entire prostate, including any cancerous tissue within it.
Although the technique hasn't been around as long as surgery (it began in the 1990s), its success rate is approximately the same as surgery and radiation.
Reply:Yea it is a newer process but it works well...
they said he could have radiation or cryotherapy
thats were they freeze the prostate
has anybody heard of this
and how well did it work
My dad has prostate cancer they want to do cryotherapy?
Well prostate cancer hits 8 out of 10 men in a life time. Prostate cancer is usually a slow growing cancer unless the Gleason score is high. This score measures how fast the prostate cancer will grow. You did not state if your dad colon cancer is in remission or still active. I do not understand why they will not do surgery on your dad unless he is older than 65 and the Gleason score is low. Radiation therapy daily for 6-8 weeks usually kills or really slows down the cancer but then again it all depends on how advanced the colon cancer is. Radiation sometimes affects the colon area. Cryotherapy can work and studies do show it will slow down the prostate cancer. Have your father ask for a second opinion. And if you can follow up with some more information about your dad. This way you can get more information on his cancer. Also you can go to prostate cancer in the Internet and look up all the different treatments for prostate cancer. Good luck to you. My dad had his prostate removed and is cancer free 2 years later and counting. So I know what you are going threw right now...
Reply:http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3539.h...
http://www.prostate-cancer-institute.com...
http://www.prostate-cancer.com/cryothera...
Reply:The goal of cryotherapy is to eradicate prostate cancer by freezing the prostate gland. The doctor inserts needles into the prostate gland through the perineum, the area between the scrotum and anus. The needles produce very cold temperatures. Freezing destroys the entire prostate, including any cancerous tissue within it.
Although the technique hasn't been around as long as surgery (it began in the 1990s), its success rate is approximately the same as surgery and radiation.
Reply:Yea it is a newer process but it works well...
Why is there so much fundraising for Breast Cancer ? But not for Prostate Cancer ?
I see alot of charity and publicity about Breast Cancer. I even bought a book of stamps with proceeds going to Breast Cancer research.
But what about men ? Men are just as likely to get Prostate Cancer and much more likely to die from prostate cancer. Because men rarely get checkups for it.... until it's too late.
For Women, early detection is key to fighting Breast Cancer. Same goes for Men. But there has been so little publicity for Men to get examined. Why the difference of the sexes ?
Why is there so much fundraising for Breast Cancer ? But not for Prostate Cancer ?
Because breast cancer is a very fast growing type of cancer and prostate cancer is the slowest growing cancer known.
http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/...
Reply:Breast cancer is much more publicized and seen, to the public, as much a more "curable" condition (I know it is the same in early detection, but not so with later detection).
"Marketing" has everything to do with this because most people have a family member, have had or personally know of somebody with or who has died/recovered from breast cancer. Probably not the case with prostate cancer which usually affects men %26gt;50, and rarely %26lt;50, where breast cancer is seen hitting women of all ages, although most common %26gt;50)
Reply:Here's my guess. Women are more likely to organize fundraisers, do volunteer work, and push for charitable causes. Not to say that many men don't do this too but the numbers of women far outweigh the men. Also, prostate cancer was historically a hush, hush subject because of it's "below the belt" nature. Jump on the coat tails of successful fundraising organizations like Relay for Life, Race for the Cure, and so on. Ask local Breast Cancer organizations to partner with one for prostate cancer and work jointly in your fundraising efforts. It's a good way to draw attention to your cause from like minded people and you won't have to reinvent the wheel. For more fundraising ideas for your cause, visit http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/charity-ev...
Appeal to the male population by hosting a golf tournament or casino night gala. If you do your event in conjunction with a breast cancer organization, stir up some friendly competition with a Boobs vs. Butts fundraiser.
cotton tree
But what about men ? Men are just as likely to get Prostate Cancer and much more likely to die from prostate cancer. Because men rarely get checkups for it.... until it's too late.
For Women, early detection is key to fighting Breast Cancer. Same goes for Men. But there has been so little publicity for Men to get examined. Why the difference of the sexes ?
Why is there so much fundraising for Breast Cancer ? But not for Prostate Cancer ?
Because breast cancer is a very fast growing type of cancer and prostate cancer is the slowest growing cancer known.
http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/...
Reply:Breast cancer is much more publicized and seen, to the public, as much a more "curable" condition (I know it is the same in early detection, but not so with later detection).
"Marketing" has everything to do with this because most people have a family member, have had or personally know of somebody with or who has died/recovered from breast cancer. Probably not the case with prostate cancer which usually affects men %26gt;50, and rarely %26lt;50, where breast cancer is seen hitting women of all ages, although most common %26gt;50)
Reply:Here's my guess. Women are more likely to organize fundraisers, do volunteer work, and push for charitable causes. Not to say that many men don't do this too but the numbers of women far outweigh the men. Also, prostate cancer was historically a hush, hush subject because of it's "below the belt" nature. Jump on the coat tails of successful fundraising organizations like Relay for Life, Race for the Cure, and so on. Ask local Breast Cancer organizations to partner with one for prostate cancer and work jointly in your fundraising efforts. It's a good way to draw attention to your cause from like minded people and you won't have to reinvent the wheel. For more fundraising ideas for your cause, visit http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/charity-ev...
Appeal to the male population by hosting a golf tournament or casino night gala. If you do your event in conjunction with a breast cancer organization, stir up some friendly competition with a Boobs vs. Butts fundraiser.
cotton tree
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
I have a strong family history of prostate cancer (father %26amp; older brother). I am now over 65 and my PSA tests have remained at normal levels I have that test and a rectal exam by a urologist done annually. I've heard recently that pomegranate juice may be of value in treating men wiith prostate cancer whose cancer is still progressing despite radiation and/or hormonal therapy. What I'd like to know is this:
(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
Yes I have also heard Pomegranate juice is effective to prevent prostrate cancer due to is medicinal values. But it does not cure the disease already set in. Neither it will give any adverse indication in the Prostate specific antigen test conducted. this was confirmed to me by my Oncologist friend.
Secondly while i appreciate you are taking all precautions to contain this disease, I request you not to have fear of getting it. If you are destined for something you will get it otherwise not. Take and think everything on positive note. Nothing will happen. Best of Luck
Reply:I read your question last night, and am surprised to find that you haven't received any answers yet. I've heard this as well, and although I am not an expert on this subject, I thought I'd at least pass along a link to a good article...
http://www.newstarget.com/019541.html
As for your second question, I wasn't able to find any information on this, but I do know that what pomegranate juice is supposed to do is lower your PSA. So I would assume that the PSA test would be accurate... I don't know how else they would have confirmed these studies if the juice skewed the results.
Sorry if this isn't the help you needed, but this is too good of a question to leave unanswered.
Reply:I have heard about this too, I do not know if it is true but I do know of a couple people that are taking it that have cancer.
(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
Yes I have also heard Pomegranate juice is effective to prevent prostrate cancer due to is medicinal values. But it does not cure the disease already set in. Neither it will give any adverse indication in the Prostate specific antigen test conducted. this was confirmed to me by my Oncologist friend.
Secondly while i appreciate you are taking all precautions to contain this disease, I request you not to have fear of getting it. If you are destined for something you will get it otherwise not. Take and think everything on positive note. Nothing will happen. Best of Luck
Reply:I read your question last night, and am surprised to find that you haven't received any answers yet. I've heard this as well, and although I am not an expert on this subject, I thought I'd at least pass along a link to a good article...
http://www.newstarget.com/019541.html
As for your second question, I wasn't able to find any information on this, but I do know that what pomegranate juice is supposed to do is lower your PSA. So I would assume that the PSA test would be accurate... I don't know how else they would have confirmed these studies if the juice skewed the results.
Sorry if this isn't the help you needed, but this is too good of a question to leave unanswered.
Reply:I have heard about this too, I do not know if it is true but I do know of a couple people that are taking it that have cancer.
Why is the federal government (US) spending 7x more on breast cancer research than prostate cancer, despite...
...the fact that about 9 percent more men in the US develop prostate cancer than women develop breast cancer.
$550 million v. $80 million
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/articl...
Likewise, in Australia, breast cancer on average kills 2600 women each year
However,
http://www.prostate.org.au/pcfa-reso...n...
Prostate cancer kills 2,700 Australian men every year.
2600 women v. 2700 men. Yet the Australian Government, in 2004, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, provided $6.9 million in funding for research into breast Cancer. While the Australian Government, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, provided $2.5 million in funding for research into prostate cancer.
$6.9 m for women; $2.5 m for men.
Women receiving 3x more funding than men.
My question is WHY
Are men just not worth as much as women in our society?
Why is the federal government (US) spending 7x more on breast cancer research than prostate cancer, despite...
There is no reason nor excuse to have seven times more government spending on breast cancer than prostrate cancer. I know that the breast cancer charities have done an excellent job creating awareness and gathering funds. I applaud the work they have done.
I have yet seen a valid reason to support the biased spending.
Reply:The lobbyists for the different women's groups are very strong.
Reply:I believe it has more to do with 'catching up.' Women's health issues took a back seat for many decades - even drug studies didn't differentiate in their research. How come you didn't protest that?
EDIT: Only for the one who sent the hateful email - I'm not blonde, my avatar is - bright eyes.
Reply:Your reasoning is flawed. There are more women in the US than men so of course they are going to get more funding. And besides, women and minorities have long been subjected to lesser medical treatment so it is about time that the tables are turned.
Maybe women's health care gets more funding because women earn less than men. The government figures that the men can afford their expensive medical treatment because they make more money in the workplace.
Reply:as far as the percentages, those are flawed. if there were an equal number of men and womne, then you would have a point there, but since there are more women than men in the us, the percentages are not accurate reflections of each other.
as far as the rest of your question, I dont have a ready answer for you except that I have had 7 women in my life since I was 18 die of breast cancer, and no men getting prostate cancer.
Reply:Breast cancer is a lot deadlier than prostate cancer, which is highly curable/treatable if caught early. You're only using statistics of deaths...not the number of women who contract the disease, which is becoming epidemic in the western world. One in seven women will contract breast cancer during her life.
And your question, "Are men just not worth as much as women in our society?" is a little ironic.
10,000 years of paternalism and male domination, and they think in 30 years of almost-equality, they're "owed" something again. Unbelievable.
Reply:Well Dave first of all you and your homies should be getting together and making the public more aware instead of spending it in front of the keyboard.
Second point is that breast cancer is not limited to women and men can get it as well.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/defaul...
Reply:Stockman hit the nail on the head. Breast cancer funding through the private sector, i.e., Race For The Cure, has helped push the funding for breast cancer reearch ahead of prostate cancer research.
I wish there was a race or something for prostate cancer.
Reply:Read Tracey's answer thrice more times, and think about it hard.
Reply:Women make me wish I HAD cancer.
Reply:You aren't married, are you? If you lived with a woman you would know the answer. They never stop until they get their way while men keep their problems to themselves.
Reply:I think you are onto something diogenese_97's.
So speak up Men!
$550 million v. $80 million
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/articl...
Likewise, in Australia, breast cancer on average kills 2600 women each year
However,
http://www.prostate.org.au/pcfa-reso...n...
Prostate cancer kills 2,700 Australian men every year.
2600 women v. 2700 men. Yet the Australian Government, in 2004, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, provided $6.9 million in funding for research into breast Cancer. While the Australian Government, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, provided $2.5 million in funding for research into prostate cancer.
$6.9 m for women; $2.5 m for men.
Women receiving 3x more funding than men.
My question is WHY
Are men just not worth as much as women in our society?
Why is the federal government (US) spending 7x more on breast cancer research than prostate cancer, despite...
There is no reason nor excuse to have seven times more government spending on breast cancer than prostrate cancer. I know that the breast cancer charities have done an excellent job creating awareness and gathering funds. I applaud the work they have done.
I have yet seen a valid reason to support the biased spending.
Reply:The lobbyists for the different women's groups are very strong.
Reply:I believe it has more to do with 'catching up.' Women's health issues took a back seat for many decades - even drug studies didn't differentiate in their research. How come you didn't protest that?
EDIT: Only for the one who sent the hateful email - I'm not blonde, my avatar is - bright eyes.
Reply:Your reasoning is flawed. There are more women in the US than men so of course they are going to get more funding. And besides, women and minorities have long been subjected to lesser medical treatment so it is about time that the tables are turned.
Maybe women's health care gets more funding because women earn less than men. The government figures that the men can afford their expensive medical treatment because they make more money in the workplace.
Reply:as far as the percentages, those are flawed. if there were an equal number of men and womne, then you would have a point there, but since there are more women than men in the us, the percentages are not accurate reflections of each other.
as far as the rest of your question, I dont have a ready answer for you except that I have had 7 women in my life since I was 18 die of breast cancer, and no men getting prostate cancer.
Reply:Breast cancer is a lot deadlier than prostate cancer, which is highly curable/treatable if caught early. You're only using statistics of deaths...not the number of women who contract the disease, which is becoming epidemic in the western world. One in seven women will contract breast cancer during her life.
And your question, "Are men just not worth as much as women in our society?" is a little ironic.
10,000 years of paternalism and male domination, and they think in 30 years of almost-equality, they're "owed" something again. Unbelievable.
Reply:Well Dave first of all you and your homies should be getting together and making the public more aware instead of spending it in front of the keyboard.
Second point is that breast cancer is not limited to women and men can get it as well.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/defaul...
Reply:Stockman hit the nail on the head. Breast cancer funding through the private sector, i.e., Race For The Cure, has helped push the funding for breast cancer reearch ahead of prostate cancer research.
I wish there was a race or something for prostate cancer.
Reply:Read Tracey's answer thrice more times, and think about it hard.
Reply:Women make me wish I HAD cancer.
Reply:You aren't married, are you? If you lived with a woman you would know the answer. They never stop until they get their way while men keep their problems to themselves.
Reply:I think you are onto something diogenese_97's.
So speak up Men!
No masturbation leads to prostate cancer?
Have we actually proven that if males do not masturbate it will increase our chance of getting cancer? or have we proven that prostate cancer is reduced if we do masturbate?
No masturbation leads to prostate cancer?
I tend to agree with Mark the Nurse. I remembering reading a study that found decreased prostate cancer risks in association with more frequent ejaculations. However, I just did a quick search on Pubmed/Medline and could not find that study.
I did find a study by researchers with the National Cancer Institute and published in the April 7, 2004 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Here is what they concluded from the data they reviewed:
"Our results suggest that ejaculation frequency is not related to increased risk of prostate cancer."
Hope this was helpful. Best wishes.
Reply:you make me laugh
Reply:I think that theory was created by a man. You guys look for any excuse to masturbate.
Reply:Neither.
Reply:No but eating tomatos will help prevent prostate cancer
Reply:it is good for prostate cancer (lol)
Reply:Doesnt having a tug make u horny guys who cant get laid go blind? Or is that a rumour????
Reply:You don't need an excuse, just do it, you'll feel a lot better...
Reply:Masturbation is a perfectly natural thing. It does not cause cancer!
Reply:Yes the studies have been done, and there is a decreased risk of prostate cancer in men who have regular ejaculations. So maintain the equipment, and enjoy sexual health.
No masturbation leads to prostate cancer?
I tend to agree with Mark the Nurse. I remembering reading a study that found decreased prostate cancer risks in association with more frequent ejaculations. However, I just did a quick search on Pubmed/Medline and could not find that study.
I did find a study by researchers with the National Cancer Institute and published in the April 7, 2004 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Here is what they concluded from the data they reviewed:
"Our results suggest that ejaculation frequency is not related to increased risk of prostate cancer."
Hope this was helpful. Best wishes.
Reply:you make me laugh
Reply:I think that theory was created by a man. You guys look for any excuse to masturbate.
Reply:Neither.
Reply:No but eating tomatos will help prevent prostate cancer
Reply:it is good for prostate cancer (lol)
Reply:Doesnt having a tug make u horny guys who cant get laid go blind? Or is that a rumour????
Reply:You don't need an excuse, just do it, you'll feel a lot better...
Reply:Masturbation is a perfectly natural thing. It does not cause cancer!
Reply:Yes the studies have been done, and there is a decreased risk of prostate cancer in men who have regular ejaculations. So maintain the equipment, and enjoy sexual health.
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
I have a strong family history of prostate cancer (father %26amp; older brother). I am now over 65 and my PSA tests have remained at normal levels I have that test and a rectal exam by a urologist done annually. I've heard recently that pomegranate juice may be of value in treating men wiith prostate cancer whose cancer is still progressing despite radiation and/or hormonal therapy. What I'd like to know is this:
(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
tis a strong anti oxidant maybe one of the best all of the fruit and the juice is good for cancers and also the next maybe blueberries and almonds so eat maybe a handful ten a day and drink green tea and or regular tea and also red grapes and red wine in small amounts
Reply:Pomegranate juice is packed w/ antioxidants and so healthy--over time those antioxidants really do help fight off cancer--but don't drink POM because that tests on animals
gut luck
Reply:Go to herbdoc.com and learn how and what to use that will acually prevent prostate, colon and uterine cancers and to keep them at bay forever.
Reply:Try these sites--ourheartsdelight.com and prime-delight.com.
This stuff tastes good and works miracles!!
Reply:I haven't come across pomegranate juice in my research, but the pips in pomegranates could contain B17, which, would help tremendously.
Please spend some time studying this site to answer lots of questions,
This is an article worth reading for anyone who needs to be disabused of the belief that the orthodox cancer treatments with toxic chemo-"therapy" actually work. Since when is the destruction of one's immune system with toxic chemo and radiation therapeutic? And how does cutting out a part of the body solve a 'whole-body' problem? Something to ponder while reading the article.
The 5-year survival figures, (for orthodox treatment), not to be confused with the successful treatment of the disease, for the major cancers are:
stomach - 5 percent
trachea, bronchus and lung -5 percent
breast -50 percent
oesophagus -5 percent
large intestine - 22 percent
pancreas - 4 percent
liver - 2 percent
According to the government's own figures, around 2 percent of chemotherapy recipients are still alive after 5 years: the term 'alive' is used, here, in its literal sense: i.e. not yet clinically dead.
'Chemotherapy and radiotherapy will make the ancient method of drilling holes in a patient's head, to permit the escape of demons, look relatively advanced...the use of cobalt...effectively closes the door on cure.'17
The five year survival rates for the different onslaughts are: 11
Surgery - 22 percent
Radiotherapy -12 percent
Surgery/radiotherapy combined - 6 percent
Chemotherapy plus others - 2.5 percent
Chemotherapy alone - 1.6 percent
.none of which has stopped the cancer industry from carrying out the same procedures, day in, day out, for decades: with the same deadly, inevitable results.
'It is utter nonsense to claim that catching cancer symptoms early enough will increase the patient's chances of survival: not one scientist or study has proven that in any way. My studies have proved conclusively that untreated cancer victims live up to four times longer than treated individuals. If one has cancer and opts to do nothing at all, he will live longer and feel better than if he undergoes radiation, chemotherapy or surgery, other than used in immediate life-threatening situation.'
EAT:
Organically-grown, if possible, fruit, vegetables, peas, beans, rice: chemically-grown carrots are out. Non-organic cabbage, broccoli, sprouts, mushrooms etc. should be boiled for a couple of minutes in salted water, drained and rinsed, then cooked. Lettuce and similar foods which cannot be cleansed with this process or peeled should be home-grown or avoided.
Emphasise raw foods; whole grain breads; soya products: tofu, soymilk, miso.
Eat B17 foods regularly - seeds of apricot, peach, plum, cherry, apple; sprouted alfalfa, mung and wheat seeds; millet, lentils, watercress, lima beans, blackeye beans, broccoli, cabbage, buckwheat, linseed etc. (Hard seeds like peach and apricot should be broken open, and the soft inside eaten)
Garlic is the supreme plant from a physician's and a cook's point of view: eat it raw, cooked: grow it: use it as a medicine for everything from cancer and tuberculosis to coughs, colds, infections, high blood pressure, whooping cough, chemical/heavy metal/radiation detoxification etc., etc.
Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.
Cancer
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
how to grow pomegranate
(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
tis a strong anti oxidant maybe one of the best all of the fruit and the juice is good for cancers and also the next maybe blueberries and almonds so eat maybe a handful ten a day and drink green tea and or regular tea and also red grapes and red wine in small amounts
Reply:Pomegranate juice is packed w/ antioxidants and so healthy--over time those antioxidants really do help fight off cancer--but don't drink POM because that tests on animals
gut luck
Reply:Go to herbdoc.com and learn how and what to use that will acually prevent prostate, colon and uterine cancers and to keep them at bay forever.
Reply:Try these sites--ourheartsdelight.com and prime-delight.com.
This stuff tastes good and works miracles!!
Reply:I haven't come across pomegranate juice in my research, but the pips in pomegranates could contain B17, which, would help tremendously.
Please spend some time studying this site to answer lots of questions,
This is an article worth reading for anyone who needs to be disabused of the belief that the orthodox cancer treatments with toxic chemo-"therapy" actually work. Since when is the destruction of one's immune system with toxic chemo and radiation therapeutic? And how does cutting out a part of the body solve a 'whole-body' problem? Something to ponder while reading the article.
The 5-year survival figures, (for orthodox treatment), not to be confused with the successful treatment of the disease, for the major cancers are:
stomach - 5 percent
trachea, bronchus and lung -5 percent
breast -50 percent
oesophagus -5 percent
large intestine - 22 percent
pancreas - 4 percent
liver - 2 percent
According to the government's own figures, around 2 percent of chemotherapy recipients are still alive after 5 years: the term 'alive' is used, here, in its literal sense: i.e. not yet clinically dead.
'Chemotherapy and radiotherapy will make the ancient method of drilling holes in a patient's head, to permit the escape of demons, look relatively advanced...the use of cobalt...effectively closes the door on cure.'17
The five year survival rates for the different onslaughts are: 11
Surgery - 22 percent
Radiotherapy -12 percent
Surgery/radiotherapy combined - 6 percent
Chemotherapy plus others - 2.5 percent
Chemotherapy alone - 1.6 percent
.none of which has stopped the cancer industry from carrying out the same procedures, day in, day out, for decades: with the same deadly, inevitable results.
'It is utter nonsense to claim that catching cancer symptoms early enough will increase the patient's chances of survival: not one scientist or study has proven that in any way. My studies have proved conclusively that untreated cancer victims live up to four times longer than treated individuals. If one has cancer and opts to do nothing at all, he will live longer and feel better than if he undergoes radiation, chemotherapy or surgery, other than used in immediate life-threatening situation.'
EAT:
Organically-grown, if possible, fruit, vegetables, peas, beans, rice: chemically-grown carrots are out. Non-organic cabbage, broccoli, sprouts, mushrooms etc. should be boiled for a couple of minutes in salted water, drained and rinsed, then cooked. Lettuce and similar foods which cannot be cleansed with this process or peeled should be home-grown or avoided.
Emphasise raw foods; whole grain breads; soya products: tofu, soymilk, miso.
Eat B17 foods regularly - seeds of apricot, peach, plum, cherry, apple; sprouted alfalfa, mung and wheat seeds; millet, lentils, watercress, lima beans, blackeye beans, broccoli, cabbage, buckwheat, linseed etc. (Hard seeds like peach and apricot should be broken open, and the soft inside eaten)
Garlic is the supreme plant from a physician's and a cook's point of view: eat it raw, cooked: grow it: use it as a medicine for everything from cancer and tuberculosis to coughs, colds, infections, high blood pressure, whooping cough, chemical/heavy metal/radiation detoxification etc., etc.
Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.
Cancer
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
how to grow pomegranate
Why is the federal government (US) spending 7x more on breast cancer research than prostate cancer, despite...
...the fact that about 9 percent more men in the US develop prostate cancer than women develop breast cancer.
$550 million v. $80 million
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/articl...
Likewise, in Australia, breast cancer on average kills 2600 women each year
However,
http://www.prostate.org.au/pcfa-reso...n...
Prostate cancer kills 2,700 Australian men every year.
2600 women v. 2700 men. Yet the Australian Government, in 2004, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, provided $6.9 million in funding for research into breast Cancer. While the Australian Government, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, provided $2.5 million in funding for research into prostate cancer.
$6.9 m for women; $2.5 m for men.
Women receiving 3x more funding than men.
My question is WHY
Are men just not worth as much as women?
Why is the federal government (US) spending 7x more on breast cancer research than prostate cancer, despite...
Very good question! We should ask our congressmen, senators if anyone know these statistics. Why men are invisible? Write to your congressmen, senators and tell them
they should do something about it.
Reply:Umm..... probably because it's "lady's first"
Reply:he might be doing it because breast cancer can kill a woman faster then prostate can kill a man but it is very wrong for him to be doing that for women and not men but maybe hes trying to find something for prostate cancer that he can spend just as much money on well maybe not but i dont know
Reply:Let me give a different colour to your opinion.
Breast cancer is most common among white women
Prostrate cancer is most common among Afro American men.
What says bro!!!
Reply:If your statistics are correct, I suspect it's because prostate cancer has really just begun to be discussed openly in the mainstream.
We should be spending more money on health and education and welfare (housing, etc - general welfare of our people, not WELFARE handout is my point!) and less on flexing muscles.
Just my point of view.
Reply:Okay first of all, men have a test it's called the PSA it cost a fortune to come up with this little test to detect prostate cancer. Millions and millions were spent in research way before they even thought about breast cancer. It's only been in the last several years that we women have been demanding more research to come up with a blood test or something of that sort to detect breast cancer early on. Susan G. Koman's sister got it all kicked off when she made a promise to her sister that she would do what ever it took to find a cure for breast cancer. Plus prostate cancers is a very slow growing cancer and most men don't die of it. I'm not sure your stats are right, at least not here in the US. I for one can tell you I sure wish it was as easy as taking a blood test and if that came out high you would know. It's still very hard to detect breast cancer.
Reply:Why are you saying that the US government is spending 7x more on breast cancer research than on prostate research and then you give examples of deaths in Australia? What is the purpose of this? The number of breast cancer deaths is Australia doesn't even come close to the number of deaths in the US.
$550 million v. $80 million
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/articl...
Likewise, in Australia, breast cancer on average kills 2600 women each year
However,
http://www.prostate.org.au/pcfa-reso...n...
Prostate cancer kills 2,700 Australian men every year.
2600 women v. 2700 men. Yet the Australian Government, in 2004, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, provided $6.9 million in funding for research into breast Cancer. While the Australian Government, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, provided $2.5 million in funding for research into prostate cancer.
$6.9 m for women; $2.5 m for men.
Women receiving 3x more funding than men.
My question is WHY
Are men just not worth as much as women?
Why is the federal government (US) spending 7x more on breast cancer research than prostate cancer, despite...
Very good question! We should ask our congressmen, senators if anyone know these statistics. Why men are invisible? Write to your congressmen, senators and tell them
they should do something about it.
Reply:Umm..... probably because it's "lady's first"
Reply:he might be doing it because breast cancer can kill a woman faster then prostate can kill a man but it is very wrong for him to be doing that for women and not men but maybe hes trying to find something for prostate cancer that he can spend just as much money on well maybe not but i dont know
Reply:Let me give a different colour to your opinion.
Breast cancer is most common among white women
Prostrate cancer is most common among Afro American men.
What says bro!!!
Reply:If your statistics are correct, I suspect it's because prostate cancer has really just begun to be discussed openly in the mainstream.
We should be spending more money on health and education and welfare (housing, etc - general welfare of our people, not WELFARE handout is my point!) and less on flexing muscles.
Just my point of view.
Reply:Okay first of all, men have a test it's called the PSA it cost a fortune to come up with this little test to detect prostate cancer. Millions and millions were spent in research way before they even thought about breast cancer. It's only been in the last several years that we women have been demanding more research to come up with a blood test or something of that sort to detect breast cancer early on. Susan G. Koman's sister got it all kicked off when she made a promise to her sister that she would do what ever it took to find a cure for breast cancer. Plus prostate cancers is a very slow growing cancer and most men don't die of it. I'm not sure your stats are right, at least not here in the US. I for one can tell you I sure wish it was as easy as taking a blood test and if that came out high you would know. It's still very hard to detect breast cancer.
Reply:Why are you saying that the US government is spending 7x more on breast cancer research than on prostate research and then you give examples of deaths in Australia? What is the purpose of this? The number of breast cancer deaths is Australia doesn't even come close to the number of deaths in the US.
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
I have a strong family history of prostate cancer (father %26amp; older brother). I am now over 65 and my PSA tests have remained at normal levels I have that test and a rectal exam by a urologist done annually. I've heard recently that pomegranate juice may be of value in treating men wiith prostate cancer whose cancer is still progressing despite radiation and/or hormonal therapy. What I'd like to know is this:
(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
Why don't you ask your doctor? Most of the men (boys) who answer questions here are too young to even think of prostate cancer! They are more obsessed about sex!
I think this pomegranate juice theory is relatively new, and no real studies have been done. Your best bet is to keep on having the PSA tests regularly. You are at the age where it is very important to do this.
I have no idea whether the juice would interfere with the PSA test or not. Again, ask your doctor. And just because there has been a lot of prostate cancer in your family, doesn't guarantee you will get it. Just keep having those tests! If you should get it, treatment is so much better these days than it was years ago.
Good luck!
Reply:Here's one definition of pomegranae juice, but there's no mention of curing cancer.
Pomegranate Fruit
The exotic red pomenengrante fruit is another exemplification of how fruits and vegetables are incredibly rich sources of healing constituents including antioxidant compounds and pigments. The juice of the pomegrante fruit is exceptionally rich in polyphenol compounds which act as potent antioxidants in the body that intrinsically target the arteries. Recent studies with pomegranante juice have demonstrated that the constitueunts it delivers helped to prevent artierial plaque formation and significantly reduces the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. The latter affect has been attributed to the observation that pomegranante increased the levels of the enzyme paraoxonase, which has been found to break down oxidized cholesterol.
Reply:Nope a recent study failed to produce any evidence it did any good at all for any medical malady
Reply:I haven't come across pomegranate juice in my research, but the pips in pomegranates could contain B17, which, would help tremendously.
Please spend some time studying this site to answer lots of questions,
This is an article worth reading for anyone who needs to be disabused of the belief that the orthodox cancer treatments with toxic chemo-"therapy" actually work. Since when is the destruction of one's immune system with toxic chemo and radiation therapeutic? And how does cutting out a part of the body solve a 'whole-body' problem? Something to ponder while reading the article.
The 5-year survival figures, (for orthodox treatment), not to be confused with the successful treatment of the disease, for the major cancers are:
stomach - 5 percent
trachea, bronchus and lung -5 percent
breast -50 percent
oesophagus -5 percent
large intestine - 22 percent
pancreas - 4 percent
liver - 2 percent
According to the government's own figures, around 2 percent of chemotherapy recipients are still alive after 5 years: the term 'alive' is used, here, in its literal sense: i.e. not yet clinically dead.
'Chemotherapy and radiotherapy will make the ancient method of drilling holes in a patient's head, to permit the escape of demons, look relatively advanced...the use of cobalt...effectively closes the door on cure.'17
The five year survival rates for the different onslaughts are: 11
Surgery - 22 percent
Radiotherapy -12 percent
Surgery/radiotherapy combined - 6 percent
Chemotherapy plus others - 2.5 percent
Chemotherapy alone - 1.6 percent
.none of which has stopped the cancer industry from carrying out the same procedures, day in, day out, for decades: with the same deadly, inevitable results.
'It is utter nonsense to claim that catching cancer symptoms early enough will increase the patient's chances of survival: not one scientist or study has proven that in any way. My studies have proved conclusively that untreated cancer victims live up to four times longer than treated individuals. If one has cancer and opts to do nothing at all, he will live longer and feel better than if he undergoes radiation, chemotherapy or surgery, other than used in immediate life-threatening situation.'
EAT:
Organically-grown, if possible, fruit, vegetables, peas, beans, rice: chemically-grown carrots are out. Non-organic cabbage, broccoli, sprouts, mushrooms etc. should be boiled for a couple of minutes in salted water, drained and rinsed, then cooked. Lettuce and similar foods which cannot be cleansed with this process or peeled should be home-grown or avoided.
Emphasise raw foods; whole grain breads; soya products: tofu, soymilk, miso.
Eat B17 foods regularly - seeds of apricot, peach, plum, cherry, apple; sprouted alfalfa, mung and wheat seeds; millet, lentils, watercress, lima beans, blackeye beans, broccoli, cabbage, buckwheat, linseed etc. (Hard seeds like peach and apricot should be broken open, and the soft inside eaten)
Garlic is the supreme plant from a physician's and a cook's point of view: eat it raw, cooked: grow it: use it as a medicine for everything from cancer and tuberculosis to coughs, colds, infections, high blood pressure, whooping cough, chemical/heavy metal/radiation detoxification etc., etc.
Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.
Cancer
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
Why don't you ask your doctor? Most of the men (boys) who answer questions here are too young to even think of prostate cancer! They are more obsessed about sex!
I think this pomegranate juice theory is relatively new, and no real studies have been done. Your best bet is to keep on having the PSA tests regularly. You are at the age where it is very important to do this.
I have no idea whether the juice would interfere with the PSA test or not. Again, ask your doctor. And just because there has been a lot of prostate cancer in your family, doesn't guarantee you will get it. Just keep having those tests! If you should get it, treatment is so much better these days than it was years ago.
Good luck!
Reply:Here's one definition of pomegranae juice, but there's no mention of curing cancer.
Pomegranate Fruit
The exotic red pomenengrante fruit is another exemplification of how fruits and vegetables are incredibly rich sources of healing constituents including antioxidant compounds and pigments. The juice of the pomegrante fruit is exceptionally rich in polyphenol compounds which act as potent antioxidants in the body that intrinsically target the arteries. Recent studies with pomegranante juice have demonstrated that the constitueunts it delivers helped to prevent artierial plaque formation and significantly reduces the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. The latter affect has been attributed to the observation that pomegranante increased the levels of the enzyme paraoxonase, which has been found to break down oxidized cholesterol.
Reply:Nope a recent study failed to produce any evidence it did any good at all for any medical malady
Reply:I haven't come across pomegranate juice in my research, but the pips in pomegranates could contain B17, which, would help tremendously.
Please spend some time studying this site to answer lots of questions,
This is an article worth reading for anyone who needs to be disabused of the belief that the orthodox cancer treatments with toxic chemo-"therapy" actually work. Since when is the destruction of one's immune system with toxic chemo and radiation therapeutic? And how does cutting out a part of the body solve a 'whole-body' problem? Something to ponder while reading the article.
The 5-year survival figures, (for orthodox treatment), not to be confused with the successful treatment of the disease, for the major cancers are:
stomach - 5 percent
trachea, bronchus and lung -5 percent
breast -50 percent
oesophagus -5 percent
large intestine - 22 percent
pancreas - 4 percent
liver - 2 percent
According to the government's own figures, around 2 percent of chemotherapy recipients are still alive after 5 years: the term 'alive' is used, here, in its literal sense: i.e. not yet clinically dead.
'Chemotherapy and radiotherapy will make the ancient method of drilling holes in a patient's head, to permit the escape of demons, look relatively advanced...the use of cobalt...effectively closes the door on cure.'17
The five year survival rates for the different onslaughts are: 11
Surgery - 22 percent
Radiotherapy -12 percent
Surgery/radiotherapy combined - 6 percent
Chemotherapy plus others - 2.5 percent
Chemotherapy alone - 1.6 percent
.none of which has stopped the cancer industry from carrying out the same procedures, day in, day out, for decades: with the same deadly, inevitable results.
'It is utter nonsense to claim that catching cancer symptoms early enough will increase the patient's chances of survival: not one scientist or study has proven that in any way. My studies have proved conclusively that untreated cancer victims live up to four times longer than treated individuals. If one has cancer and opts to do nothing at all, he will live longer and feel better than if he undergoes radiation, chemotherapy or surgery, other than used in immediate life-threatening situation.'
EAT:
Organically-grown, if possible, fruit, vegetables, peas, beans, rice: chemically-grown carrots are out. Non-organic cabbage, broccoli, sprouts, mushrooms etc. should be boiled for a couple of minutes in salted water, drained and rinsed, then cooked. Lettuce and similar foods which cannot be cleansed with this process or peeled should be home-grown or avoided.
Emphasise raw foods; whole grain breads; soya products: tofu, soymilk, miso.
Eat B17 foods regularly - seeds of apricot, peach, plum, cherry, apple; sprouted alfalfa, mung and wheat seeds; millet, lentils, watercress, lima beans, blackeye beans, broccoli, cabbage, buckwheat, linseed etc. (Hard seeds like peach and apricot should be broken open, and the soft inside eaten)
Garlic is the supreme plant from a physician's and a cook's point of view: eat it raw, cooked: grow it: use it as a medicine for everything from cancer and tuberculosis to coughs, colds, infections, high blood pressure, whooping cough, chemical/heavy metal/radiation detoxification etc., etc.
Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.
Cancer
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
Is Anybody Cure From Prostate CanCer?
my father is patient of bone metasis and prostate cancer..may anybody here got cure from cancer?? if yes thaen pls help me
Is Anybody Cure From Prostate CanCer?
Sorry but prostate cancer with bone metastasis is not curable, however it is treatable. I know a man who had stage four prostate cancer who was able to return to work driving a log truck after treatment with taxol. I've lost track of him so not sure how he is doing now but he had already lived much longer than the Drs had originally thought would be possible.
Here are some web pages that may be of some help. Good luck to your father.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3197.h...
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/gui...
Also, no amount of supplements of any brand will cure prostate cancer. Also, the suggestion made in one answer that your father admit he caused his own prostate cancer is plain nuts.
Reply:my aunts husband has been cured, I know it can be tough it is even tougher with your own father...but there is hope...i know a woman and she has got cancer almost in her entire body, they even removed her spleen...but now she is feeling better...if god want...
Reply:Yes. See Dr. Dean Ornish's findings in regard to prostate cancer here - http://www.rd.com/content/dr-dean-ornish... . Then check out http://www.hacres.com , http://www.cancertutor.com , http://www.pcrm.org and Dr. Lorraine Day's video "Drugs Never Cure Disease." The steps that most of these people recommend are:
1) 75-90% raw diet, fresh juices a large part of that for extra nutrion, needs to be vegetarian to do any good
2) Water (10 glasses a day)
3) Exercise.
4) Sunshine.
5) Eliminating waste (at least 2 BMs a day), organic coffee enemas can help cleanse and remove toxins
6) Fresh air/oxygen
7) Getting rid of toxins (flouride, drugs, caffeine, olestra/oleine, msg, saccharin) in your diet, elimination of smoking, any refined products (sugar and flour are big ones)
8) Sleep.
9) Removing stress. Right, you have to quit your job to properly heal.
10) No traveling.
11) Conviction to stay on the plan.
12) Stay positive. No TV, newspaper - they're negative. No more research on this stressful site. Pick your plan and do it 100%.
13) Admit you caused the disease, now do something about it.
14) Spend time with the Lord. Approach this with a clean heart, you can't have sin in your life and succeed. Your releationship with God will grow as a result of your sickness.
An ND or some chiropractors can recommend and sell you supplements (Standard Process are the best I know) that will help as well.
Is Anybody Cure From Prostate CanCer?
Sorry but prostate cancer with bone metastasis is not curable, however it is treatable. I know a man who had stage four prostate cancer who was able to return to work driving a log truck after treatment with taxol. I've lost track of him so not sure how he is doing now but he had already lived much longer than the Drs had originally thought would be possible.
Here are some web pages that may be of some help. Good luck to your father.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3197.h...
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/gui...
Also, no amount of supplements of any brand will cure prostate cancer. Also, the suggestion made in one answer that your father admit he caused his own prostate cancer is plain nuts.
Reply:my aunts husband has been cured, I know it can be tough it is even tougher with your own father...but there is hope...i know a woman and she has got cancer almost in her entire body, they even removed her spleen...but now she is feeling better...if god want...
Reply:Yes. See Dr. Dean Ornish's findings in regard to prostate cancer here - http://www.rd.com/content/dr-dean-ornish... . Then check out http://www.hacres.com , http://www.cancertutor.com , http://www.pcrm.org and Dr. Lorraine Day's video "Drugs Never Cure Disease." The steps that most of these people recommend are:
1) 75-90% raw diet, fresh juices a large part of that for extra nutrion, needs to be vegetarian to do any good
2) Water (10 glasses a day)
3) Exercise.
4) Sunshine.
5) Eliminating waste (at least 2 BMs a day), organic coffee enemas can help cleanse and remove toxins
6) Fresh air/oxygen
7) Getting rid of toxins (flouride, drugs, caffeine, olestra/oleine, msg, saccharin) in your diet, elimination of smoking, any refined products (sugar and flour are big ones)
8) Sleep.
9) Removing stress. Right, you have to quit your job to properly heal.
10) No traveling.
11) Conviction to stay on the plan.
12) Stay positive. No TV, newspaper - they're negative. No more research on this stressful site. Pick your plan and do it 100%.
13) Admit you caused the disease, now do something about it.
14) Spend time with the Lord. Approach this with a clean heart, you can't have sin in your life and succeed. Your releationship with God will grow as a result of your sickness.
An ND or some chiropractors can recommend and sell you supplements (Standard Process are the best I know) that will help as well.
HOW DOES PROSTATE CANCER AFFECT THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEm?
I AM DOING A RESEARCH PROJECT AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW PROSTATE CANCER AFFECTS/INTERFERES THE FUNCTION WITH THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
HOW DOES PROSTATE CANCER AFFECT THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEm?
Symptoms
Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include:
Difficulties starting and stopping urination
Pain or a burning sensation when passing urine
Urinating more often than usual, particularly at night
The feeling that the bladder can’t be fully emptied
Dribbling urine
Blood in the urine or semen
Pain during ejaculation.
All of these symptoms can also be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer. You should discuss them with your doctor.
The cause is unknown
The exact causes of prostate cancer are unknown. However, the chance of getting prostate cancer increases:
As you get older
If you have a father or brother who had prostate cancer. The risk becomes greater if they were diagnosed at an early age.
Reply:It depends on the extent of the cancer and what kind of treatment is required but here is an article on sexual dysfunction related to prostate cancer:http://www.scienceblog.com/community/old...
Reply:It is basically a disease of older men who no longer can produce active sperm. So in affect is does not change fertility.
lilycare
HOW DOES PROSTATE CANCER AFFECT THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEm?
Symptoms
Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include:
Difficulties starting and stopping urination
Pain or a burning sensation when passing urine
Urinating more often than usual, particularly at night
The feeling that the bladder can’t be fully emptied
Dribbling urine
Blood in the urine or semen
Pain during ejaculation.
All of these symptoms can also be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer. You should discuss them with your doctor.
The cause is unknown
The exact causes of prostate cancer are unknown. However, the chance of getting prostate cancer increases:
As you get older
If you have a father or brother who had prostate cancer. The risk becomes greater if they were diagnosed at an early age.
Reply:It depends on the extent of the cancer and what kind of treatment is required but here is an article on sexual dysfunction related to prostate cancer:http://www.scienceblog.com/community/old...
Reply:It is basically a disease of older men who no longer can produce active sperm. So in affect is does not change fertility.
lilycare
Very agressive prostate cancer?
My brother just got diagnosed with a very agressive prostate cancer. I was not at the appt. my mother was so I have limited info. It is T3 maybe T4, they are starting him on hormone therapy than chemo and Friday we talk to someone about getting him in a clinical trial. My mother said the docters act optimistic I think that they will regardless even if you are terminal. I believe my brother is on his way out and this is salvage therapy. They don't put people in clinical trials if there is another potential way to cure you. Anyone who could provide me with some personal experience or medical professional with some insight would be appreciated.
Thanks
Very agressive prostate cancer?
The only knowledge I have is that if the cancer is contained
completely in the prostate the prognosis is good.This was
the circumstance when I had mine removed 3 yrs ago. So
far so good, my PSA readings have been zilch. My daughter
was in a clinical trial with her lung cancer and had good
results. Clinic trial means something they think will work
but hasn't been tested enough to put on the market. These
products have a pretty decent batting average from what
I've read.
Reply:I had prostate cancer and so did a friend of mine. I don't know your PSA scores. Mine was 7.4 (not bad). My friends was over 17.
I opted for radiation therapy.
My friends was so far advanced they had to use radiation and Theraseed.
I don't think clinical trials means there is not much hope.
His biggest concern is whether or not is has spread to his lymph nodes. That is a major concern.
If given an option between radiation and Theraseed the cure rate is about equal. Somewhere near 97%.
Another option is prostate removal, if necessary. That seems pretty radical though.
A lot depends on the location of the cancer. If it is on the outside of the protate it is likely to spread much faster..
With radiation he should suffer no ill effects other than temporary loss of pubic hair (not a problem).
If they do breast radiation (to provent breast enlargement) he may experience some soreness similar to burning (whjch it is). Other than that. . .
Theraseed causes swelling, frequent, urgent, urination. But is quite effective and requires only one office visit whereas radiation requires going in 5 days a week for about 6 weeks.
Good luck.
Thanks
Very agressive prostate cancer?
The only knowledge I have is that if the cancer is contained
completely in the prostate the prognosis is good.This was
the circumstance when I had mine removed 3 yrs ago. So
far so good, my PSA readings have been zilch. My daughter
was in a clinical trial with her lung cancer and had good
results. Clinic trial means something they think will work
but hasn't been tested enough to put on the market. These
products have a pretty decent batting average from what
I've read.
Reply:I had prostate cancer and so did a friend of mine. I don't know your PSA scores. Mine was 7.4 (not bad). My friends was over 17.
I opted for radiation therapy.
My friends was so far advanced they had to use radiation and Theraseed.
I don't think clinical trials means there is not much hope.
His biggest concern is whether or not is has spread to his lymph nodes. That is a major concern.
If given an option between radiation and Theraseed the cure rate is about equal. Somewhere near 97%.
Another option is prostate removal, if necessary. That seems pretty radical though.
A lot depends on the location of the cancer. If it is on the outside of the protate it is likely to spread much faster..
With radiation he should suffer no ill effects other than temporary loss of pubic hair (not a problem).
If they do breast radiation (to provent breast enlargement) he may experience some soreness similar to burning (whjch it is). Other than that. . .
Theraseed causes swelling, frequent, urgent, urination. But is quite effective and requires only one office visit whereas radiation requires going in 5 days a week for about 6 weeks.
Good luck.
Macrocytosis and prostate cancer?
Why some patients with prostate cancer develop a mild anemia with macrocytosis
Macrocytosis and prostate cancer?
"Macrocytosis" is a term used to describe the appearance of the red blood cells under the microscope. It means that the red cells are larger than they should be, and it usually means that there is some factors that interfere with normal red blood cell production. Macrocytosis is seen with anemias - like the anemia of B12 deficiency and folic acid deficiency, as well as other conditions that do not involve the bone marrow directly - such as liver disease, alcoholism, or certain toxin exposures. In cancers that spread to the bone, the presence of the cancer cells in the bone marrow can cause red blood cells to be macrocytic.
As far as prostate cancer specifically, it depends on what treatments are being used...radiation can affect the bone marrow and cause the red blood cells to develop abonrmally and be macrocytic. Other than radiation therapy or chemotherapy used for treating the prostate cancer, I don't know of any other reason for a person with prostate cancer to have macrocytic anemia.
Reply:That's a medical question. I did not develope that.
However, at the same time, my ex was out, most of the time. IDivorced before full recovery. I was in a deep depression for three years. Bad eating habits. Could be a cause.
flower
Macrocytosis and prostate cancer?
"Macrocytosis" is a term used to describe the appearance of the red blood cells under the microscope. It means that the red cells are larger than they should be, and it usually means that there is some factors that interfere with normal red blood cell production. Macrocytosis is seen with anemias - like the anemia of B12 deficiency and folic acid deficiency, as well as other conditions that do not involve the bone marrow directly - such as liver disease, alcoholism, or certain toxin exposures. In cancers that spread to the bone, the presence of the cancer cells in the bone marrow can cause red blood cells to be macrocytic.
As far as prostate cancer specifically, it depends on what treatments are being used...radiation can affect the bone marrow and cause the red blood cells to develop abonrmally and be macrocytic. Other than radiation therapy or chemotherapy used for treating the prostate cancer, I don't know of any other reason for a person with prostate cancer to have macrocytic anemia.
Reply:That's a medical question. I did not develope that.
However, at the same time, my ex was out, most of the time. IDivorced before full recovery. I was in a deep depression for three years. Bad eating habits. Could be a cause.
flower
Phase 2 Prostate cancer anyone have information??
My father was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. The doctor said he's in Phase 2. We're gonna get the surgery in 6 weeks. I want to know how long I can expect to still have him around. Because the doctors aren't being very helpful.
Phase 2 Prostate cancer anyone have information??
You do not specify whether your father has been involved in a clinical trial. There are usually two phases, I will explain - evaluation of new drug treatments for cancer involves a series of clinical trials. Phase I trials are designed to assess tolerance to a drug, and to investigate pharmacokinetics; such trials are usually conducted on patients with advanced cancer of any type for whom there is no known effective treatment. Phase II trials are usually cancer-site-specific and ask whether there is sufficient evidence of activity for further evaluation of the new treatment; the outcome measure is usually tumor response (or shrinkage), and establishment of the RECIST criteria has facilitated uniformity in determination of response for patients with different types of cancer. If this is not the case, I shall discuss prostate cancer in the later stages, here, it can spread locally into the surrounding tissue or the nearby lymph nodes, called the pelvic nodes. The cancer then can spread even farther (metastasize) to other areas of the body. The doctor on a rectal examination can sometimes detect local spread into the surrounding tissues. That is, the physician can feel a hard, fixed (not moveable) tumour extending from and beyond the gland. Prostate cancer usually metastasizes first to the lower spine or the pelvic bones (the bones connecting the lower spine to the hips), thereby causing back or pelvic pain. The cancer can then spread to the liver and lungs. Metastases (areas to which the cancer has spread) to the liver can cause pain in the abdomen and jaundice (yellow colour of the skin) in rare instances. Metastases to the lungs can cause chest pain and coughing. You state that you are expecting him to be admitted for surgery in a few weeks time. To be certain about this condition, you would be advised to write down what you want to know, and consult the oncologist or specialist involved, and ask about your specific questions. I suggest that you write them down because, all too often, when confronted with the specialist one or more items may be forgotten and only remembered after the meeting is over.
Hope this helps
Matador 89
Reply:That's a very big question. And no one can answer it.
I highly suggest you spend all the quality time with him regardless of the outcome. Starting now.
Most phase II's are removable, and long life remains. Still, love him all you can. You will never regret it.
Reply:Phase two is a relatively early discovery and is not dramatic news. How old is your father, the older one is, the slower is the rate of spread of the disease. Are you in the UK because 6 weeks is an awful long time to have to wait for a cancer operation. Doctors are not clairvoyants and cannot give you longevity forecasts but, if he is over seventy and at phase 2, I would say his life span may yet be several years, if he is older he may probably die of something else first. Do keep yours and his spirits up because, despondency is a trauma for the body that can only reduce his natural immunities and this is deleterious. Hope I have helped you. Good Luck to the whole family !
Reply:If your father's physician can't take the time to describe what Phase 2 means in relationship to your dad's prostate cancer then you may need to seek another physician. You should be able to get all of your questions answered in a timely manner and with a great deal of respect and understanding. I wouldn't venture to guess what your dad's expected outcome will be without a great deal more information but I will tell you to google prostate cancer and you will be overwhelmed with information. Good luck and God bless!
Phase 2 Prostate cancer anyone have information??
You do not specify whether your father has been involved in a clinical trial. There are usually two phases, I will explain - evaluation of new drug treatments for cancer involves a series of clinical trials. Phase I trials are designed to assess tolerance to a drug, and to investigate pharmacokinetics; such trials are usually conducted on patients with advanced cancer of any type for whom there is no known effective treatment. Phase II trials are usually cancer-site-specific and ask whether there is sufficient evidence of activity for further evaluation of the new treatment; the outcome measure is usually tumor response (or shrinkage), and establishment of the RECIST criteria has facilitated uniformity in determination of response for patients with different types of cancer. If this is not the case, I shall discuss prostate cancer in the later stages, here, it can spread locally into the surrounding tissue or the nearby lymph nodes, called the pelvic nodes. The cancer then can spread even farther (metastasize) to other areas of the body. The doctor on a rectal examination can sometimes detect local spread into the surrounding tissues. That is, the physician can feel a hard, fixed (not moveable) tumour extending from and beyond the gland. Prostate cancer usually metastasizes first to the lower spine or the pelvic bones (the bones connecting the lower spine to the hips), thereby causing back or pelvic pain. The cancer can then spread to the liver and lungs. Metastases (areas to which the cancer has spread) to the liver can cause pain in the abdomen and jaundice (yellow colour of the skin) in rare instances. Metastases to the lungs can cause chest pain and coughing. You state that you are expecting him to be admitted for surgery in a few weeks time. To be certain about this condition, you would be advised to write down what you want to know, and consult the oncologist or specialist involved, and ask about your specific questions. I suggest that you write them down because, all too often, when confronted with the specialist one or more items may be forgotten and only remembered after the meeting is over.
Hope this helps
Matador 89
Reply:That's a very big question. And no one can answer it.
I highly suggest you spend all the quality time with him regardless of the outcome. Starting now.
Most phase II's are removable, and long life remains. Still, love him all you can. You will never regret it.
Reply:Phase two is a relatively early discovery and is not dramatic news. How old is your father, the older one is, the slower is the rate of spread of the disease. Are you in the UK because 6 weeks is an awful long time to have to wait for a cancer operation. Doctors are not clairvoyants and cannot give you longevity forecasts but, if he is over seventy and at phase 2, I would say his life span may yet be several years, if he is older he may probably die of something else first. Do keep yours and his spirits up because, despondency is a trauma for the body that can only reduce his natural immunities and this is deleterious. Hope I have helped you. Good Luck to the whole family !
Reply:If your father's physician can't take the time to describe what Phase 2 means in relationship to your dad's prostate cancer then you may need to seek another physician. You should be able to get all of your questions answered in a timely manner and with a great deal of respect and understanding. I wouldn't venture to guess what your dad's expected outcome will be without a great deal more information but I will tell you to google prostate cancer and you will be overwhelmed with information. Good luck and God bless!
What is prostate cancer??
I have question to you
What is prostate cancer is ??
And how it can happen??
I found this site http://prostatecancersymptoms.info
It Is useful one but i need more informations
Can you help?
What is prostate cancer??
Prostate cancer is cancer of the small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid, the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
For many men a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be frightening, not only because of the threat to their lives, but because of the threat to their sexuality. In fact, the possible consequences of treatment for prostate cancer — which include bladder control problems and erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence — can be a great concern for some men.
If prostate cancer is detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland — you have a better chance of successful treatment with minimal or short-term side effects. Successful treatment of cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland is more difficult. But treatments exist that can help control prostate cancer.
Cancer is a group of abnormal cells that grow more rapidly than normal cells and that refuse to die. Cancer cells also have the ability to invade and destroy normal tissues, either by growing directly into surrounding structures or after traveling to another part of your body through your bloodstream or lymph system. Microscopic cancer cells develop into small clusters that continue to grow, becoming more densely packed and hard.
The prostate gland is the small, walnut-shaped gland that surrounds the bottom portion ("neck") of a male's bladder and about the first inch of the urinary tube (urethra), the channel that drains urine from the bladder. It's located behind the pubic bone and in front of the rectum. The prostate's primary function is to produce seminal fluid, the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. But if left untreated, prostate cancer can begin to invade tissues and cause damage, and it may spread to others areas of your body where it can cause significant harm. Some forms of prostate cancer are aggressive and can spread quickly to other parts of your body.
What causes prostate cancer and why some types behave differently are unknown. Research suggests that a combination of factors may play a role, including heredity, ethnicity, hormones, diet and the environment.
You can get more details from several web sites. Now you can get authentic informations from the following website -
Reply:Your prostate is found in the rectum. Men 25+ should have an exam once a year.
Reply:your prostate is not in your rectum, but is felt through the rectal wall it is a gland shaped like a donut that surrounds the urethra of a male.sometimes when men age they will have problems voiding due to the prostate enlarging and squeezing the urethra. in this case the prostate can either be removed or reduced with surgery.there are also meds that will help reduce the size of an enlarged prostate
Reply:Only men can get prostate cancer. The prostate is a small gland connected to the male urinary tract. If you are a male, there is a simple blood test to determine if you are at high risk for prostate cancer. If you have a high PSA level further tests are necessary.
If caught early this cancer is very treatable ... with good outcomes.
If you are a male with any of those symptoms listed on that site ... see your doctor!!! NOW
Reply:Prostate cancer is cancer of the gland that is located on both sides of the urethra tube. You should have a blood test called A PSA. If high, you need to have a biopsy done. If you do have cancer, it is a slow growing cancer. I had my prostate removed by a very good Urologist, and all of the cancer was removed. I am cancer free. I get a PSA test every 6 months to insure that my cancer has not metathesised.
Reply:Check the link below.
Reply:look here
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read this
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What is prostate cancer is ??
And how it can happen??
I found this site http://prostatecancersymptoms.info
It Is useful one but i need more informations
Can you help?
What is prostate cancer??
Prostate cancer is cancer of the small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid, the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
For many men a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be frightening, not only because of the threat to their lives, but because of the threat to their sexuality. In fact, the possible consequences of treatment for prostate cancer — which include bladder control problems and erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence — can be a great concern for some men.
If prostate cancer is detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland — you have a better chance of successful treatment with minimal or short-term side effects. Successful treatment of cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland is more difficult. But treatments exist that can help control prostate cancer.
Cancer is a group of abnormal cells that grow more rapidly than normal cells and that refuse to die. Cancer cells also have the ability to invade and destroy normal tissues, either by growing directly into surrounding structures or after traveling to another part of your body through your bloodstream or lymph system. Microscopic cancer cells develop into small clusters that continue to grow, becoming more densely packed and hard.
The prostate gland is the small, walnut-shaped gland that surrounds the bottom portion ("neck") of a male's bladder and about the first inch of the urinary tube (urethra), the channel that drains urine from the bladder. It's located behind the pubic bone and in front of the rectum. The prostate's primary function is to produce seminal fluid, the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. But if left untreated, prostate cancer can begin to invade tissues and cause damage, and it may spread to others areas of your body where it can cause significant harm. Some forms of prostate cancer are aggressive and can spread quickly to other parts of your body.
What causes prostate cancer and why some types behave differently are unknown. Research suggests that a combination of factors may play a role, including heredity, ethnicity, hormones, diet and the environment.
You can get more details from several web sites. Now you can get authentic informations from the following website -
Reply:Your prostate is found in the rectum. Men 25+ should have an exam once a year.
Reply:your prostate is not in your rectum, but is felt through the rectal wall it is a gland shaped like a donut that surrounds the urethra of a male.sometimes when men age they will have problems voiding due to the prostate enlarging and squeezing the urethra. in this case the prostate can either be removed or reduced with surgery.there are also meds that will help reduce the size of an enlarged prostate
Reply:Only men can get prostate cancer. The prostate is a small gland connected to the male urinary tract. If you are a male, there is a simple blood test to determine if you are at high risk for prostate cancer. If you have a high PSA level further tests are necessary.
If caught early this cancer is very treatable ... with good outcomes.
If you are a male with any of those symptoms listed on that site ... see your doctor!!! NOW
Reply:Prostate cancer is cancer of the gland that is located on both sides of the urethra tube. You should have a blood test called A PSA. If high, you need to have a biopsy done. If you do have cancer, it is a slow growing cancer. I had my prostate removed by a very good Urologist, and all of the cancer was removed. I am cancer free. I get a PSA test every 6 months to insure that my cancer has not metathesised.
Reply:Check the link below.
Reply:look here
http://blog.generic-pills.name/prostate-...
and
read this
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What is prostate cancer?
What is prostate cancer? plz be as detailed as you can
What is prostate cancer?
"Prostate Cancer is a malignant growth of the glandular cells of the prostate. Our body is composed of billions of cells; they are the smallest unit in the body. Normally, each cell functions for a while, then dies and is replaced in an organized manner. This results in the appropriate number of cells being present to carry out necessary cell functions. Sometimes there can be an uncontrolled replacement of cells, leaving the cells unable to organize as they did before. Such abnormal growth of cells is called a tumor. Tumors may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Cancer is abnormal cell growth and disorder such that "cancer cells" can grow without the normal controls and limits. A malignancy is a cancerous growth that has the potential to spread and cause damage to other tissues of the body or death. Cancers can spread locally into surrounding tissues, or cancer cells can break away from the tumor and enter body fluids, such as blood and lymph, and spread to other parts of the body. Lymph is an almost clear fluid that drains waste from cells. This fluid travels in vessels to the lymph nodes, small bean-shaped structures that filter unwanted substances, such as cancer cells and bacteria, out of the fluid. Lymph nodes may become filled with cancer cells.
As with most cancers, prostate cancer is not contagious."
Reply:It's cancer of the prostate
Reply:The prostate gland is a male organ situated below the bladder. In males past puberty, it produces a fluid that is a major constitutent of semen. Prostatic fluid is stored in the seminal vesicles, which inject it into the urethra at ejaculation. The urethra passes through the prostate gland.
Cancer ("carcinoma") is the uncontrolled growth of rogue cells.
Adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland occurs when cells in a man's prostate gland become abnormal and poorly differentiated. Adenocarcinoma is the typical prostate cancer, although there are other types of cancer, much rarer, that also manifest themselves in the prostate gland. (Properly speaking, these other cancers should be called "small-cell cancer of the prostate" or "neuroendocrine cancer of the prostate" or something else, rather than "prostate cancer". All of them are quite rare.)
When cancerous prostate cells migrate to another location, such as a lymph gland, bone, or lung, the cancer is still prostate cancer -- not lymphatic cancer, bone cancer, or lung cancer. Even if prostate cancer spreads (metastasizes) to the lungs, it looks and acts like prostate cancer, not like lung cancer.
Prostate cancer is the slowest-growing type of cancer, and one of the commonest (in men). Most men who live long enough will eventually develop prostate cancer; but most of them will die of something else before the cancer grows large enough to kill them.
In the United States, about 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, and about 20,000 men die of it.
As a rule of thumb, a tumor consisting of a billion cancer cells is large enough to detect. If the cell population doubles another ten times, reaching a trillion cancer cells, it's too much for the body and the patient dies. A very slow-growing ("indolent") form of prostate cancer might double every two years, and thus might take 20 years from detectability to death if left untreated.
Normal prostate glands secrete many chemicals. Among them is PSA (prostate-specific antigen). Because no other organ secretes it in any appreciable quantity, PSA is an excellent indicator of how many prostate cells a man has. For this reason, the U.S. recommends PSA tests for all men starting at age 50 (younger if the man's race or genes predispose him to higher risk). If PSA levels are abnormal, it sometimes indicates cancer; if PSA levels climb at a higher-than-normal rate, it can indicate cancer progression.
Treatments for prostate cancer include the following:
1. Active surveillance: Stay aware of the disease, watch for symptoms, and track changes in PSA.
2. Nutrition: (Some foods and supplements are said to slow the growth of prostate cancer.)
3. HIFU: Destroy the prostate with high-intensity focused ultrasound. Not yet approved by the FDA in the U.S.
4. Hormone therapy: Starve prostate-cancer cells by depriving them of DPH, a metabolite of testosterone.
5. Cryotherapy: Destroy the prostate by freezing.
6. Brachytherapy: Destroy the prostate with radioactive implants.
7. External radiation: Destroy the prostate gland with beams of radiation.
8. Lumpectomy: Excise only a well-defined tumor from the prostate, keep the remainder intact.
9. Prostatectomy: Surgically remove the entire prostate gland.
Of the treatments noted above, 1 and 2 can be combined with any other therapy. When a patient first opts for a therapy that removes or destroys prostate tissue (3 through 9), this is called the "primary" therapy; if further treatment is started or continued afterwards, it is called "secondary" therapy.
A very typical course of screening, diagnosis, and treatment might look like this:
0a. A young man needs no screening till age 40 or 50.
0b. Routine digital rectal exams (DRE) and PSA tests every few years disclose nothing abnormal.
0c. At age 55, a PSA test discloses a reason to suspect cancer. Patient is referred to a urologist for workup.
0d. Imaging tests and/or DRE provide further reason for suspicion, and a biopsy is scheduled.
0e. The biopsy confirms a cancer. From the samples, an estimate is made of the cancer's grade (aggressiveness) and stage (progression thus far).
The patient has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. For the rest of his life, he should stay aware of his PSA level.
1. In a low-grade cancer, a patient might choose active surveillance for several years, while improving his diet and exercise and getting regular PSA tests.
2. If the cancer grows, or is more aggressive, a patient will typically opt either for surgery (to excise the prostate and allow it to be examined pathologically; radiation remains available as a secondary treatment if the cancer returns) or for primary radiation therapy (to destroy the prostate through radiation; but post-radiation surgery is usually not feasible).
A patient whose prostate has been excised or destroyed almost always retains/regains continence and usually retains/regains potency. However, because he lacks a prostate gland, he no longer produces prostatic fluid and is no longer capable of fathering children without extraordinary measures.
In most cases, prostatectomy or radiation is "successful"; this means that the cancer becomes undetectable and remains undetectable for ten years. However, because prostate cancer grows so slowly, even a successful treatment does not mean the man is free from any risk of recurrence.
3. If the cancer returns (as shown by a PSA level of greater than 0.2), further treatment is usually advised, often consisting of radiation combined with hormone therapy.
4. Because of the many promising therapies now in the pipeline, undergoing clinical trials, if a man diagnosed this year with prostate cancer can keep it at bay for another decade or so, chances are good that he can continue to control it using new drug therapies that won't be available until 2015 or 2020 or later.
What with the slow-growing nature of the cancer, the relative ease of early detection, and the many treatment modalities, most men can survive 15 to 50 years after their initial diagnosis, so long as they receive proper care.
What is prostate cancer?
"Prostate Cancer is a malignant growth of the glandular cells of the prostate. Our body is composed of billions of cells; they are the smallest unit in the body. Normally, each cell functions for a while, then dies and is replaced in an organized manner. This results in the appropriate number of cells being present to carry out necessary cell functions. Sometimes there can be an uncontrolled replacement of cells, leaving the cells unable to organize as they did before. Such abnormal growth of cells is called a tumor. Tumors may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Cancer is abnormal cell growth and disorder such that "cancer cells" can grow without the normal controls and limits. A malignancy is a cancerous growth that has the potential to spread and cause damage to other tissues of the body or death. Cancers can spread locally into surrounding tissues, or cancer cells can break away from the tumor and enter body fluids, such as blood and lymph, and spread to other parts of the body. Lymph is an almost clear fluid that drains waste from cells. This fluid travels in vessels to the lymph nodes, small bean-shaped structures that filter unwanted substances, such as cancer cells and bacteria, out of the fluid. Lymph nodes may become filled with cancer cells.
As with most cancers, prostate cancer is not contagious."
Reply:It's cancer of the prostate
Reply:The prostate gland is a male organ situated below the bladder. In males past puberty, it produces a fluid that is a major constitutent of semen. Prostatic fluid is stored in the seminal vesicles, which inject it into the urethra at ejaculation. The urethra passes through the prostate gland.
Cancer ("carcinoma") is the uncontrolled growth of rogue cells.
Adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland occurs when cells in a man's prostate gland become abnormal and poorly differentiated. Adenocarcinoma is the typical prostate cancer, although there are other types of cancer, much rarer, that also manifest themselves in the prostate gland. (Properly speaking, these other cancers should be called "small-cell cancer of the prostate" or "neuroendocrine cancer of the prostate" or something else, rather than "prostate cancer". All of them are quite rare.)
When cancerous prostate cells migrate to another location, such as a lymph gland, bone, or lung, the cancer is still prostate cancer -- not lymphatic cancer, bone cancer, or lung cancer. Even if prostate cancer spreads (metastasizes) to the lungs, it looks and acts like prostate cancer, not like lung cancer.
Prostate cancer is the slowest-growing type of cancer, and one of the commonest (in men). Most men who live long enough will eventually develop prostate cancer; but most of them will die of something else before the cancer grows large enough to kill them.
In the United States, about 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, and about 20,000 men die of it.
As a rule of thumb, a tumor consisting of a billion cancer cells is large enough to detect. If the cell population doubles another ten times, reaching a trillion cancer cells, it's too much for the body and the patient dies. A very slow-growing ("indolent") form of prostate cancer might double every two years, and thus might take 20 years from detectability to death if left untreated.
Normal prostate glands secrete many chemicals. Among them is PSA (prostate-specific antigen). Because no other organ secretes it in any appreciable quantity, PSA is an excellent indicator of how many prostate cells a man has. For this reason, the U.S. recommends PSA tests for all men starting at age 50 (younger if the man's race or genes predispose him to higher risk). If PSA levels are abnormal, it sometimes indicates cancer; if PSA levels climb at a higher-than-normal rate, it can indicate cancer progression.
Treatments for prostate cancer include the following:
1. Active surveillance: Stay aware of the disease, watch for symptoms, and track changes in PSA.
2. Nutrition: (Some foods and supplements are said to slow the growth of prostate cancer.)
3. HIFU: Destroy the prostate with high-intensity focused ultrasound. Not yet approved by the FDA in the U.S.
4. Hormone therapy: Starve prostate-cancer cells by depriving them of DPH, a metabolite of testosterone.
5. Cryotherapy: Destroy the prostate by freezing.
6. Brachytherapy: Destroy the prostate with radioactive implants.
7. External radiation: Destroy the prostate gland with beams of radiation.
8. Lumpectomy: Excise only a well-defined tumor from the prostate, keep the remainder intact.
9. Prostatectomy: Surgically remove the entire prostate gland.
Of the treatments noted above, 1 and 2 can be combined with any other therapy. When a patient first opts for a therapy that removes or destroys prostate tissue (3 through 9), this is called the "primary" therapy; if further treatment is started or continued afterwards, it is called "secondary" therapy.
A very typical course of screening, diagnosis, and treatment might look like this:
0a. A young man needs no screening till age 40 or 50.
0b. Routine digital rectal exams (DRE) and PSA tests every few years disclose nothing abnormal.
0c. At age 55, a PSA test discloses a reason to suspect cancer. Patient is referred to a urologist for workup.
0d. Imaging tests and/or DRE provide further reason for suspicion, and a biopsy is scheduled.
0e. The biopsy confirms a cancer. From the samples, an estimate is made of the cancer's grade (aggressiveness) and stage (progression thus far).
The patient has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. For the rest of his life, he should stay aware of his PSA level.
1. In a low-grade cancer, a patient might choose active surveillance for several years, while improving his diet and exercise and getting regular PSA tests.
2. If the cancer grows, or is more aggressive, a patient will typically opt either for surgery (to excise the prostate and allow it to be examined pathologically; radiation remains available as a secondary treatment if the cancer returns) or for primary radiation therapy (to destroy the prostate through radiation; but post-radiation surgery is usually not feasible).
A patient whose prostate has been excised or destroyed almost always retains/regains continence and usually retains/regains potency. However, because he lacks a prostate gland, he no longer produces prostatic fluid and is no longer capable of fathering children without extraordinary measures.
In most cases, prostatectomy or radiation is "successful"; this means that the cancer becomes undetectable and remains undetectable for ten years. However, because prostate cancer grows so slowly, even a successful treatment does not mean the man is free from any risk of recurrence.
3. If the cancer returns (as shown by a PSA level of greater than 0.2), further treatment is usually advised, often consisting of radiation combined with hormone therapy.
4. Because of the many promising therapies now in the pipeline, undergoing clinical trials, if a man diagnosed this year with prostate cancer can keep it at bay for another decade or so, chances are good that he can continue to control it using new drug therapies that won't be available until 2015 or 2020 or later.
What with the slow-growing nature of the cancer, the relative ease of early detection, and the many treatment modalities, most men can survive 15 to 50 years after their initial diagnosis, so long as they receive proper care.
Which candidate successfully got increased funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma? Clinton or Obama?
Increased research funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma at the National Institutes of Health?
Which candidate successfully got increased funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma? Clinton or Obama?
Clinton
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Which candidate successfully got increased funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma? Clinton or Obama?
Clinton
Reply:I'll answer your propaganda with Guess which one made THE TOP TEN MOST CORRUPT POLITICIANS LIST on Judicial Watch?? Answer: Both did and both are still keeping there ratings. Hillary has the #1 spot Obama has #8 Making the top ten most corrupt is quite a achievement because the list shows any corruption of ALL Politicians Republican and Democrats. THE TOP 10!!! But Liberals care less about corruption . If you eliminate ALL Political Corruption you would be eliminating All the Liberal Democrat Party! A very good idea indeed!
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What are the causes of prostate cancer?
My friend Dad died of prostate cancer, he told me that the attending doctor told him that the cause of prostate cancer is over sex or under sex. Is this correct? They're twelve in the family.
What are the causes of prostate cancer?
It continues to amaze and irritate me that these kinds of stories appear so frequently among lay people. Maybe the comment by the physician was said in jest, or the patient didn't quite catch the context of the statement that was uttered by the physician. Or just maybe the physician was having a bad day, month, year, or life.
At any rate, if that statement was made, it is, in my humble opinion, irresponsible, at the least.
Physicians are trained to be non-judgemental, but they are only human too.
The cause of any cancer is a combination of factors which, at the level of the molecular machinery of a cell, cause that cell to begin to divide uncontrollably. Errors appear in the DNA (genes) of the cell and it just becomes a cell that "can't say no" to continuously divide. Thus, a tumor forms and as the tumor grows larger, more errors occur, and the behavior of the cells is no longer helpful to the person, but harmful.
When we understand that each of our bodies is made up of trillions of cells, yes, thousands of billions, it is a wonder that more cells do not become tumors than do.
The body has mechanisms for dealing with these abnormal cells, but for reasons still unknown completely, these mechanisms allow the tumor to progress.
The more rapidly a cell type divides normally in the body, the more often those cell types become cancerous.
Thus, in women there is a relatively high incidence of breast cancer, and in men, prostate cancer.
There are many factors that are associated with a higher incidence of cancer in certain ethnic groups, but as to the certain cause of one individual's cancer, medical science is simply not sophisticated enough to make that determination yet. It may never get to that level of sophistication.
So, take good care of your body, it is the only one you will get in your lifetime. And the same goes for me and for any other person.
There was a very special man who lived in the Holy Land 2000 years ago who stated in his language:
"MODERATION IN ALL THINGS"
That remains the best advice, I believe, for all of us.
Reply:its gentic....
Reply:Ageing.
Reply:I read a doctors report that said all men will get prostate cancer if they live long enough. I think we need a cure.
What are the causes of prostate cancer?
It continues to amaze and irritate me that these kinds of stories appear so frequently among lay people. Maybe the comment by the physician was said in jest, or the patient didn't quite catch the context of the statement that was uttered by the physician. Or just maybe the physician was having a bad day, month, year, or life.
At any rate, if that statement was made, it is, in my humble opinion, irresponsible, at the least.
Physicians are trained to be non-judgemental, but they are only human too.
The cause of any cancer is a combination of factors which, at the level of the molecular machinery of a cell, cause that cell to begin to divide uncontrollably. Errors appear in the DNA (genes) of the cell and it just becomes a cell that "can't say no" to continuously divide. Thus, a tumor forms and as the tumor grows larger, more errors occur, and the behavior of the cells is no longer helpful to the person, but harmful.
When we understand that each of our bodies is made up of trillions of cells, yes, thousands of billions, it is a wonder that more cells do not become tumors than do.
The body has mechanisms for dealing with these abnormal cells, but for reasons still unknown completely, these mechanisms allow the tumor to progress.
The more rapidly a cell type divides normally in the body, the more often those cell types become cancerous.
Thus, in women there is a relatively high incidence of breast cancer, and in men, prostate cancer.
There are many factors that are associated with a higher incidence of cancer in certain ethnic groups, but as to the certain cause of one individual's cancer, medical science is simply not sophisticated enough to make that determination yet. It may never get to that level of sophistication.
So, take good care of your body, it is the only one you will get in your lifetime. And the same goes for me and for any other person.
There was a very special man who lived in the Holy Land 2000 years ago who stated in his language:
"MODERATION IN ALL THINGS"
That remains the best advice, I believe, for all of us.
Reply:its gentic....
Reply:Ageing.
Reply:I read a doctors report that said all men will get prostate cancer if they live long enough. I think we need a cure.
Couple dealing with prostate cancer?
my husband has prostate cancer for about a year now he is very affraid but will not talk about and will not let me help him. he will not let me go with him to the doctors office. i care for my husband very much and i love him very much i tell him all the time we have been married for 19 years now he tells me that he want a divorce and he says that we are seperated with out me even knowing but he still comes when he wants to so i may see him once out of a two week period he also says that he does not love me any more but i know he does he is very affraide and also confused ever since he was diagnose with his cancer he will not go for counseling at least not with me question is ...........how can i get my husband back to me.
Couple dealing with prostate cancer?
Oh boy. Sounds like he's having a mid life crisis as well.
Prostate cancer is far far from a death sentence. In fact most men will develop it in some form in their lives and most of them will never even have any symptoms.
You might also consider that this may not be the only health or other issue that he has. He may be hiding something else.
All you can do is try to open any possible lines of communication. Be very careful to not put any pressure on him in the process as he sounds like he's at the breaking point already. In other words try hard to push your own needs and concerns aside. That's going to be hard I know. Maybe try writing him a letter or email?
Good luck.
Reply:Wow this is a tough question.....Can you set him down and let him know that you are just as scared for him as he is..And you really would like to be a part of what is going on.? It almost sounds as if he thinks that if he left you then if he dies you wont be as hurt.......That in someway he is saving you.....Not so sure....sorry
Reply:There is no a whole lot you can do but try to talk calmly and rationally about it. Prostate cancer is ot necessarily a death sentence, but it is if nothing is done about it. I saw a friend of mine father die a horrible death because he did not get the prostate cancer treated. Men can get all out of shape because they think they are going to lose their manhood, but my understanding is this is not always the case. Try to convince him you are trying to help so he can live a long normal life. As I have read on several occasions most men die with prostate cancer not from it.
Reply:First: See what you can find out about nutritional support. Garlic is a natural antibiotic, blueberries fight cancer, as does vitamin C (you can take up to 3000mg of C daily), in divided doses, etc...
Go online and see what you can find out about him incorporating a healthy diet and good multi-vitamin with mineral into his daily routine.
Your man's immune system is failing. Ultimately, the body will strive to regain health.
He needs a minimum of 8 hours sleep every night.
He needs to not allow himself stress in his life.
He needs to boost his endorphin and seratonin levels, which helps support the immune system. In english: He needs to laugh.
Help him to find his balance, his karma, his center. Meditation helps. Visualization helps. He needs to envision himself as healthy.
I've had two cancerous tumors removed, about 5 years apart. When people would ask how I was I'd say, "Well, other than the cancer, I'm perfectly healthy."
To date, 4 years since the last one, I'm perfectly healthy.
Also research Pau d'Arco. Have him discuss it with his doctor. Pau d'Arco inhibits tumors. There are a host of other "tumor inhibiting" herbs...I liked this one.
And he may want to consider doing a de-tox, de-toxification where you try to eliminate as much of the "negative" toxins and stuff your body stores. You can pick up a bottle of de-tox at GNC or Wal Mart, most any pharmacy will carry it, and you don't need an Rx.
Usually a de tox will consist of a group of roots and herbs like Red Clover Leaf, Burdock Root and Ginger, to name a few.
Once he decides he's going to start the bottle, and you only need to do this Once, then he wants to consider incorporating a bland and soft diet, so he's not taxing his kidneys, liver and digestive system. He needs to drink more than 8 glasses of water every day, to help with eliminating toxins. And he needs to do this until he finishes the bottle. Then go full swing into your nutritional support. Eat healthy meals, incorporate your vitamins and minerals and herbs and Garlic. (I find Ginger to be Too Strong, but if he likes it, he can eat ginger in his diet.)
As far as your personal relationship with him goes, cancer is incredibly personal....you face your own mortality, you want to protect the ones you love, you shake in your boots, and you turn your face to God.
He isn't going to be able to focus on you right now. Let him come. Learn how to give him a good back rub. Make sure you have this information printed out for him. Serve a nutritious, cancer-fighting meal.
Give him some tools for survival.
Rent a comedy. See to it that he gets his dose of laughter while he's there, ...and when he wants to go, tell him you love him, everything is going to be just fine, and you will wait for him. (Remember those stress levels, bring them down.)
Check out the link below for starters.....
I wish you luck, Nubia,
God bless you and yours, dear...
Couple dealing with prostate cancer?
Oh boy. Sounds like he's having a mid life crisis as well.
Prostate cancer is far far from a death sentence. In fact most men will develop it in some form in their lives and most of them will never even have any symptoms.
You might also consider that this may not be the only health or other issue that he has. He may be hiding something else.
All you can do is try to open any possible lines of communication. Be very careful to not put any pressure on him in the process as he sounds like he's at the breaking point already. In other words try hard to push your own needs and concerns aside. That's going to be hard I know. Maybe try writing him a letter or email?
Good luck.
Reply:Wow this is a tough question.....Can you set him down and let him know that you are just as scared for him as he is..And you really would like to be a part of what is going on.? It almost sounds as if he thinks that if he left you then if he dies you wont be as hurt.......That in someway he is saving you.....Not so sure....sorry
Reply:There is no a whole lot you can do but try to talk calmly and rationally about it. Prostate cancer is ot necessarily a death sentence, but it is if nothing is done about it. I saw a friend of mine father die a horrible death because he did not get the prostate cancer treated. Men can get all out of shape because they think they are going to lose their manhood, but my understanding is this is not always the case. Try to convince him you are trying to help so he can live a long normal life. As I have read on several occasions most men die with prostate cancer not from it.
Reply:First: See what you can find out about nutritional support. Garlic is a natural antibiotic, blueberries fight cancer, as does vitamin C (you can take up to 3000mg of C daily), in divided doses, etc...
Go online and see what you can find out about him incorporating a healthy diet and good multi-vitamin with mineral into his daily routine.
Your man's immune system is failing. Ultimately, the body will strive to regain health.
He needs a minimum of 8 hours sleep every night.
He needs to not allow himself stress in his life.
He needs to boost his endorphin and seratonin levels, which helps support the immune system. In english: He needs to laugh.
Help him to find his balance, his karma, his center. Meditation helps. Visualization helps. He needs to envision himself as healthy.
I've had two cancerous tumors removed, about 5 years apart. When people would ask how I was I'd say, "Well, other than the cancer, I'm perfectly healthy."
To date, 4 years since the last one, I'm perfectly healthy.
Also research Pau d'Arco. Have him discuss it with his doctor. Pau d'Arco inhibits tumors. There are a host of other "tumor inhibiting" herbs...I liked this one.
And he may want to consider doing a de-tox, de-toxification where you try to eliminate as much of the "negative" toxins and stuff your body stores. You can pick up a bottle of de-tox at GNC or Wal Mart, most any pharmacy will carry it, and you don't need an Rx.
Usually a de tox will consist of a group of roots and herbs like Red Clover Leaf, Burdock Root and Ginger, to name a few.
Once he decides he's going to start the bottle, and you only need to do this Once, then he wants to consider incorporating a bland and soft diet, so he's not taxing his kidneys, liver and digestive system. He needs to drink more than 8 glasses of water every day, to help with eliminating toxins. And he needs to do this until he finishes the bottle. Then go full swing into your nutritional support. Eat healthy meals, incorporate your vitamins and minerals and herbs and Garlic. (I find Ginger to be Too Strong, but if he likes it, he can eat ginger in his diet.)
As far as your personal relationship with him goes, cancer is incredibly personal....you face your own mortality, you want to protect the ones you love, you shake in your boots, and you turn your face to God.
He isn't going to be able to focus on you right now. Let him come. Learn how to give him a good back rub. Make sure you have this information printed out for him. Serve a nutritious, cancer-fighting meal.
Give him some tools for survival.
Rent a comedy. See to it that he gets his dose of laughter while he's there, ...and when he wants to go, tell him you love him, everything is going to be just fine, and you will wait for him. (Remember those stress levels, bring them down.)
Check out the link below for starters.....
I wish you luck, Nubia,
God bless you and yours, dear...
Serious question. Hope Dr. sees this. I have prostate cancer?
i was diagnoised with Prostate cancer 18 months ago. i had an biopsy done and out of 12 biops only 1 cancer cell showed up. I have recentely lost my urologist due to insurance. He explained everything too me and for forty-five minutes I listened along with two of my children. After all was said and done I decided on the "wait %26amp; watch". He said something else may kill me before my prostate cancer. He said if a male lives long enough he will have "prostate cancer".
Now to the new Doctor, a Navy Dr. that I am not thrilled about. First of he does not believe in the "Wait %26amp; watch" theory. In December he wants to do another biopsy regardless what my PSA level reads. My PSA was 5.2 last examination, and anything over 4.0 you should have a biopsy.
This Navy Doctor does not believe in the "watch %26amp; wait". He wants to do another biopsy regardless what my PSA level is
Should I go see my original Urologist even though I want be covered with Insurace; i.e. just for a second opinion.
Serious question. Hope Dr. sees this. I have prostate cancer?
I didn't understand your question, however frequent PSA is recommended for close follow up of your case.....
Reply:If you feel more comfortable with this urologist and want to pay the money, then by all means go. However, your new doctor is taking a more proactive approach to your health. It's worth it to do biopsies, especially since you do have the prostate cancer to begin with. Some doctors, especially older ones shy away from tests and procedures to save patients time and money and stress. However, this is not the best approach for many people. Give this new doctor a chance, he does things differently and that could end up saving your life. Better safe than sorry.
Reply:The decision what to do is yours, not your doctor's. You can try to impose this kind of status with your current doctor. Or you can try to find a doctor who believes in the "Wait %26amp; watch" approach and accepts your current insurance.
Reply:I am assuming the VA urologist is the one who told you to do another biopsy. I think I would seek a 3rd opinoin and then decide. You may be eligible for seed plant radiation depending on what your MD says.
I am a cancer RN and I would hate for you to leave your prostate troubles to "wait and watch". Prostate cancer is nothing to mess around with. Take your biopsy result to a 3rd urologist and also speak with an Oncologist and decide how you want to proceed and dont wast any more time.
5 is a high PSA, but not the highest I have ever seen. I think the navy doctor is trying to protect you from cancer spreading.
Reply:the wait and see method could be you wait and see it spread real quick. have the biopsy done just to be sure.
Reply:Once you're diagnosed with prostrate cancer.
What's the point for another second opinion and more biopsies? Doctors are notorious for that.
That's all you need to add to your psychological stress. More tests, more probings, more biopsies and more sticks. The first biopsy is good enough and the test of PSA levels.;for monitoring.
Now, you want to know what intervention are they going to take. You should go back to the Navy dr. Getting treatment from a military hospital is good as they are more radical. You don't want somebody to p@ssy foot around for a diagnosis like that. You might need surgical intervention AND chemotherapy to arrest any spread.
If there was only 1 cancer cell, that's a good prognosis. All you need is radiation therapy to attack and reduce it. Regardless, you should be in the care of an oncologist, who specializes in cancer. If the oncologist determines that the cancer is advanced , he might recommend surgery. You might have to have that prostrate surgically removed and still go for a round of chemothrapy to be on the safe side.
I know of a lot of patients surviving from prostrate cancer after the surgery. You have to regulate your diet. No more diet hgh in animal fat or red meat. If your cancer was early detected as your case sounds.; you have a good chance of having the cancer arrested. But you shouldn't waste any more time.
I strongly urge you to go to the navy dr. and lay your cards on the table. He sounds like the guy for you .Ask him to refer you to a surgeon.and an oncologist. Even if the oncologist requests another biopsy. At least you are in the right hands. A word of caution, biopsy as well as surgery tend to cause metastasis. So you need that chemotherapy to avoid metastasis as it's on a systemic basis. . Radiation is good if the cancer is contained and hasn't spread as you can't radiate the whole body. Urologists and all internists for that matter tend to be more conservative. You don't want to apply the "wait and watch " theory for Ca. Time is of the essence. Don't let them play russian roulette with your life.
You are bound to incur more expenses along the way. So stick with the one with insurance.You don't really need the added stress. Try to maintain a positive attitude. Don't give up on yourself.
When my mother was diagnosed with cancer, this Dr. suggested liver biopsy. I said no,it's painful. He says it's not. Okay, try it on yourself., I said.
All of this advice, I'm giving you are derived from my long years of experience as a professional nurse. And also from my personal experience. Usually, the doctors don't discuss
to you, the patient, the full details. Some of them are new and inexperienced. And nurses like me, interact with the patients on a daily basis. So we are more aware of the medical as well as the reality and practical aspects.
Try to pray to God. I'll keep you in my prayers. Pls let me know how it goes. I hope you make the right decision.
Homeopathic and holistic approach to medicine is good but not for cancer.
Reply:Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.
Cancer
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
Reply:Have you checked to see if there is another Navy doctor you can go see for a second opinion? It's very important to be comfortable with the response you recieve from the doctor. We were given 10 minutes with a urologist and then fought to get approval to see a second one. The second one spent an hour with us and answered all our questions. Then we had another fight to get approval for the second urologist to do the surgery. There are several books out there that can give you enough information that you will know what kinds of questions to ask. Also I would suggest you go online to the American Cancer Society. There is a lot of help there. Good luck
Reply:If you have a diagnosis of Prostate Cancer, it doesn't matter if there was cancer in only 1 out of 12 cores of biopsy, it's still cancer. Therefore, there really is no reason for you to repeat a biopsy. The next step is either expectant management, surgery, or radiation therapy.
However, regardless of what people say, there is often no straight, cut-and-dry answer as to what to do in prostate cancer treatments.
Not having more information on your history, for now I'll make the assumption that your prostate cancer was detected because of a slightly high level of PSA with a normal prostate exam and the biopsies you had were positive. This means you have a clinical Stage I cancer. Given your PSA level, it is pretty unlikely that your cancer has spread else where (especially if your prostate exam did not reveal any nodules. It might be a little different if the exam was positive.) The other important info to know about is the Gleason Score of your prostate cancer. If it's 7 or below, it's a low-intermediate grade, if 8 or greater, then high grade, and the aggressiveness of the cancer is higher.
It is important to look at all of the prognostic indicators of your disease in order to have the best idea of whether your cancer is an aggressive one that is dangerous, or a more benign one less likely to cause problems. Staging, PSA, and Gleason Scores together will help the physician to make a diagnosis. For instance, if all of the clinical information suggest good prognostic disease, and if you are otherwise well, Watch-%26amp;-Wait (aka expectant management), may be a very reasonable approach. The decision regarding what to do, ultimately comes down to you: are you someone who is ok to live with cancer, or are you someone who can't stand it and need it to be treated as aggressively as possible?
One thing patients sometimes forget is that if you go to a specialist, you'll get what he/she has to "sell." Remember, cancer treatment, especially prostate cancer, requires a multi-disciplinary approach. You might consider getting an opinion from someone besides a urologist. Seek the advise of a medical oncologist, who is not vested in doing surgery or giving you radiation, and may be able to give you additional information.
Now to the new Doctor, a Navy Dr. that I am not thrilled about. First of he does not believe in the "Wait %26amp; watch" theory. In December he wants to do another biopsy regardless what my PSA level reads. My PSA was 5.2 last examination, and anything over 4.0 you should have a biopsy.
This Navy Doctor does not believe in the "watch %26amp; wait". He wants to do another biopsy regardless what my PSA level is
Should I go see my original Urologist even though I want be covered with Insurace; i.e. just for a second opinion.
Serious question. Hope Dr. sees this. I have prostate cancer?
I didn't understand your question, however frequent PSA is recommended for close follow up of your case.....
Reply:If you feel more comfortable with this urologist and want to pay the money, then by all means go. However, your new doctor is taking a more proactive approach to your health. It's worth it to do biopsies, especially since you do have the prostate cancer to begin with. Some doctors, especially older ones shy away from tests and procedures to save patients time and money and stress. However, this is not the best approach for many people. Give this new doctor a chance, he does things differently and that could end up saving your life. Better safe than sorry.
Reply:The decision what to do is yours, not your doctor's. You can try to impose this kind of status with your current doctor. Or you can try to find a doctor who believes in the "Wait %26amp; watch" approach and accepts your current insurance.
Reply:I am assuming the VA urologist is the one who told you to do another biopsy. I think I would seek a 3rd opinoin and then decide. You may be eligible for seed plant radiation depending on what your MD says.
I am a cancer RN and I would hate for you to leave your prostate troubles to "wait and watch". Prostate cancer is nothing to mess around with. Take your biopsy result to a 3rd urologist and also speak with an Oncologist and decide how you want to proceed and dont wast any more time.
5 is a high PSA, but not the highest I have ever seen. I think the navy doctor is trying to protect you from cancer spreading.
Reply:the wait and see method could be you wait and see it spread real quick. have the biopsy done just to be sure.
Reply:Once you're diagnosed with prostrate cancer.
What's the point for another second opinion and more biopsies? Doctors are notorious for that.
That's all you need to add to your psychological stress. More tests, more probings, more biopsies and more sticks. The first biopsy is good enough and the test of PSA levels.;for monitoring.
Now, you want to know what intervention are they going to take. You should go back to the Navy dr. Getting treatment from a military hospital is good as they are more radical. You don't want somebody to p@ssy foot around for a diagnosis like that. You might need surgical intervention AND chemotherapy to arrest any spread.
If there was only 1 cancer cell, that's a good prognosis. All you need is radiation therapy to attack and reduce it. Regardless, you should be in the care of an oncologist, who specializes in cancer. If the oncologist determines that the cancer is advanced , he might recommend surgery. You might have to have that prostrate surgically removed and still go for a round of chemothrapy to be on the safe side.
I know of a lot of patients surviving from prostrate cancer after the surgery. You have to regulate your diet. No more diet hgh in animal fat or red meat. If your cancer was early detected as your case sounds.; you have a good chance of having the cancer arrested. But you shouldn't waste any more time.
I strongly urge you to go to the navy dr. and lay your cards on the table. He sounds like the guy for you .Ask him to refer you to a surgeon.and an oncologist. Even if the oncologist requests another biopsy. At least you are in the right hands. A word of caution, biopsy as well as surgery tend to cause metastasis. So you need that chemotherapy to avoid metastasis as it's on a systemic basis. . Radiation is good if the cancer is contained and hasn't spread as you can't radiate the whole body. Urologists and all internists for that matter tend to be more conservative. You don't want to apply the "wait and watch " theory for Ca. Time is of the essence. Don't let them play russian roulette with your life.
You are bound to incur more expenses along the way. So stick with the one with insurance.You don't really need the added stress. Try to maintain a positive attitude. Don't give up on yourself.
When my mother was diagnosed with cancer, this Dr. suggested liver biopsy. I said no,it's painful. He says it's not. Okay, try it on yourself., I said.
All of this advice, I'm giving you are derived from my long years of experience as a professional nurse. And also from my personal experience. Usually, the doctors don't discuss
to you, the patient, the full details. Some of them are new and inexperienced. And nurses like me, interact with the patients on a daily basis. So we are more aware of the medical as well as the reality and practical aspects.
Try to pray to God. I'll keep you in my prayers. Pls let me know how it goes. I hope you make the right decision.
Homeopathic and holistic approach to medicine is good but not for cancer.
Reply:Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.
Cancer
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
Reply:Have you checked to see if there is another Navy doctor you can go see for a second opinion? It's very important to be comfortable with the response you recieve from the doctor. We were given 10 minutes with a urologist and then fought to get approval to see a second one. The second one spent an hour with us and answered all our questions. Then we had another fight to get approval for the second urologist to do the surgery. There are several books out there that can give you enough information that you will know what kinds of questions to ask. Also I would suggest you go online to the American Cancer Society. There is a lot of help there. Good luck
Reply:If you have a diagnosis of Prostate Cancer, it doesn't matter if there was cancer in only 1 out of 12 cores of biopsy, it's still cancer. Therefore, there really is no reason for you to repeat a biopsy. The next step is either expectant management, surgery, or radiation therapy.
However, regardless of what people say, there is often no straight, cut-and-dry answer as to what to do in prostate cancer treatments.
Not having more information on your history, for now I'll make the assumption that your prostate cancer was detected because of a slightly high level of PSA with a normal prostate exam and the biopsies you had were positive. This means you have a clinical Stage I cancer. Given your PSA level, it is pretty unlikely that your cancer has spread else where (especially if your prostate exam did not reveal any nodules. It might be a little different if the exam was positive.) The other important info to know about is the Gleason Score of your prostate cancer. If it's 7 or below, it's a low-intermediate grade, if 8 or greater, then high grade, and the aggressiveness of the cancer is higher.
It is important to look at all of the prognostic indicators of your disease in order to have the best idea of whether your cancer is an aggressive one that is dangerous, or a more benign one less likely to cause problems. Staging, PSA, and Gleason Scores together will help the physician to make a diagnosis. For instance, if all of the clinical information suggest good prognostic disease, and if you are otherwise well, Watch-%26amp;-Wait (aka expectant management), may be a very reasonable approach. The decision regarding what to do, ultimately comes down to you: are you someone who is ok to live with cancer, or are you someone who can't stand it and need it to be treated as aggressively as possible?
One thing patients sometimes forget is that if you go to a specialist, you'll get what he/she has to "sell." Remember, cancer treatment, especially prostate cancer, requires a multi-disciplinary approach. You might consider getting an opinion from someone besides a urologist. Seek the advise of a medical oncologist, who is not vested in doing surgery or giving you radiation, and may be able to give you additional information.
Is Ovarian Cancer to a woman as Prostate Cancer is to a man? If so, R insurance co guilty of discrimination?
I've been told that Ovarian Cancer is to a woman as Prostate Cancer is to a man. If that is true, then I think that my health insurance company is guilty of discrimination. But I am not an authority that can make that judgement. I am wondering if it would be worth my time to start a lawsuit against any big health insurance company for this issue. I do not have the money for something like that and would need a really good attorney that would be willing to do this for free. Any suggestions? (PS. I've been having pains in the lower groin area and no doctor that I've been to has said anything about O.C. except one that said the test is not covered. I think it is the CA-125 test.)
Is Ovarian Cancer to a woman as Prostate Cancer is to a man? If so, R insurance co guilty of discrimination?
The first diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer is a GYN exam with rectal. Sometimes the mass can be felt that way. Insurance covers this test. Next, a CT scan should be done. This will give a clear view of tissue and disclose any masses. This test is covered by insurance also. You can have a vaginal ultrasound-covered also. All these tests are covered IF there is a possibility of OC. Do you have bloating, extra gas, pressure in the lower abdomen and pelvis? Do you have fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss although your abdomen is distended, pain in your back or leg?
The CA125 is just another diagnostic tool-Although ovrian cancer usually causes a high CA125, other conditions can also. Sometimes there is only a small elevation. This test should be the last step-not the first. If you have not had the other tests I listed and are experiencing the symptoms I mentioned, don't waste time worrying about a lawsuit-take all the other steps first. Sorry this answer is so long but I have been there in re to ovarian cancer. The CA125 was done AFTER all the other diagnostic tools were used. Please let me know what happens.
Reply:Women won a lawsuit against the insurance companies when Viagra came out. Birth control was always concidered 'optional' and wasn't covered, but insurance companies were willing to pay for the viagra even though it is contraindicated for the people who really need it. If you can find a pro bono lawyer, go for it!
Reply:You need better health insurance, probably just cost you more.
Reply:I don't know for sure - I heard some time ago that breast cancer is to a woman as prostate cancer is to a man because of the high incidence of both. Check with the insurance company, not the doctor as he may be wrong. You don't want to start a lawsuit and then find out that the test was covered.
Reply:Women are different and men are different. Ovarian cancer is different and Prostrate cancer is different. I the insurance company make discrimination like this they can be sued. I request you to read the terms and condition of the insurance policy and see what are the diseases it is covered and they cover Pre-existing and determined diseases. Because insurance charges are different for the covers provided by them.
I had heart problem and took insurance mentioning this fact and issued the policy without excluding heart ailments. Subsequently I had heart bypass surgery and when I submitted my Claim the insurance company refused to Honor it saying it was pre-existing. I filed a law suit and got the full money.
So the terms of the policy are very important. After going through the same you can take up legally.
Reply:Try the links in http://www.hot8sites.com/cancer/
Reply:The accuracy of the CA-125 test has been in question for quite a long time. People can have false positives or vice versa. Unfortunately there isn't a single accurate blood test to confirm or deny a woman has ovarian cancer. Ultrasound, MRI, CT Scans or PET Scans may be able to rule out presence of a tumor.
You could have something such as cystic ovaries or endometriosis.
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Is Ovarian Cancer to a woman as Prostate Cancer is to a man? If so, R insurance co guilty of discrimination?
The first diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer is a GYN exam with rectal. Sometimes the mass can be felt that way. Insurance covers this test. Next, a CT scan should be done. This will give a clear view of tissue and disclose any masses. This test is covered by insurance also. You can have a vaginal ultrasound-covered also. All these tests are covered IF there is a possibility of OC. Do you have bloating, extra gas, pressure in the lower abdomen and pelvis? Do you have fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss although your abdomen is distended, pain in your back or leg?
The CA125 is just another diagnostic tool-Although ovrian cancer usually causes a high CA125, other conditions can also. Sometimes there is only a small elevation. This test should be the last step-not the first. If you have not had the other tests I listed and are experiencing the symptoms I mentioned, don't waste time worrying about a lawsuit-take all the other steps first. Sorry this answer is so long but I have been there in re to ovarian cancer. The CA125 was done AFTER all the other diagnostic tools were used. Please let me know what happens.
Reply:Women won a lawsuit against the insurance companies when Viagra came out. Birth control was always concidered 'optional' and wasn't covered, but insurance companies were willing to pay for the viagra even though it is contraindicated for the people who really need it. If you can find a pro bono lawyer, go for it!
Reply:You need better health insurance, probably just cost you more.
Reply:I don't know for sure - I heard some time ago that breast cancer is to a woman as prostate cancer is to a man because of the high incidence of both. Check with the insurance company, not the doctor as he may be wrong. You don't want to start a lawsuit and then find out that the test was covered.
Reply:Women are different and men are different. Ovarian cancer is different and Prostrate cancer is different. I the insurance company make discrimination like this they can be sued. I request you to read the terms and condition of the insurance policy and see what are the diseases it is covered and they cover Pre-existing and determined diseases. Because insurance charges are different for the covers provided by them.
I had heart problem and took insurance mentioning this fact and issued the policy without excluding heart ailments. Subsequently I had heart bypass surgery and when I submitted my Claim the insurance company refused to Honor it saying it was pre-existing. I filed a law suit and got the full money.
So the terms of the policy are very important. After going through the same you can take up legally.
Reply:Try the links in http://www.hot8sites.com/cancer/
Reply:The accuracy of the CA-125 test has been in question for quite a long time. People can have false positives or vice versa. Unfortunately there isn't a single accurate blood test to confirm or deny a woman has ovarian cancer. Ultrasound, MRI, CT Scans or PET Scans may be able to rule out presence of a tumor.
You could have something such as cystic ovaries or endometriosis.
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Who can tell me something about prostate cancer?
i have a friend who has something wrong with his prostate ,the doctor told him that he might have prostate cancer , he needs to check further .what are symptoms of prostate cancer ?
Who can tell me something about prostate cancer?
The only true symptoms of prostate cancer are and elevated PSA test. An enlarged prostate itself if not always cancer. That could be benign prostatic hypertrophy aka an enlarged prostate. My dad has prostate cancer plus I am a nurse so if you have more questions just ask.
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Reply:The prostate is a gland that encircles a mans urethra like a doughnut. When it is enlarged- from either a tumor, or "benign prostate hypertrophy or BPH" (an enlarged prostate that is not cancerous) the most obvious symptom is difficulty completely emptying the bladder. He may get up through the night to pee, and might have trouble peeing even though he feels like he has to go.
Without a further workup it is not possible to tell if it's cancer or BPH.
Who can tell me something about prostate cancer?
The only true symptoms of prostate cancer are and elevated PSA test. An enlarged prostate itself if not always cancer. That could be benign prostatic hypertrophy aka an enlarged prostate. My dad has prostate cancer plus I am a nurse so if you have more questions just ask.
Reply:i can tell you this, it tastes gorgeous.
Reply:The prostate is a gland that encircles a mans urethra like a doughnut. When it is enlarged- from either a tumor, or "benign prostate hypertrophy or BPH" (an enlarged prostate that is not cancerous) the most obvious symptom is difficulty completely emptying the bladder. He may get up through the night to pee, and might have trouble peeing even though he feels like he has to go.
Without a further workup it is not possible to tell if it's cancer or BPH.
If you Have Prostate Cancer or have a family member with it will Hillary Tell you this?
Fewer than 20% of Americans with Prostate cancer will die of it
but under National healthcare and it ignoring the Poor and the OLD
57% of Brits with Prstate Cancer will die
50% of French
50% of Germans
25% Canadian
Because they DO NOT treat it!
Will Hillary care really save you?
If you Have Prostate Cancer or have a family member with it will Hillary Tell you this?
Yes, I'm sure George W. Bush is out there telling people of their prostate cancer.
Reply:I guess she is not likely to care. But it leads me to a question: when Penis Clinton was investigated by a special panel about lying under oath while being questioned by Paula Jones' lawyers and about his relationship with Tonica Blairinsky, excuse me, I mean Monica Lewinsky, he seemed to be deliberately drinking so that soon he was able to convince the panel that he had to go to the toilet. So does this behavior lead to prostate cancer?
Reply:Again you provide data with no source and expect us to simply believe it.
This time I notice that you exclude Aust and NZ - is that because they do it better than we do this time?
And again since the health systems in these countries vary drastically to sum them up as "national healthcare" is demonstrative of sublime ignorance or an intention to mislead - I will let you decide which.
but under National healthcare and it ignoring the Poor and the OLD
57% of Brits with Prstate Cancer will die
50% of French
50% of Germans
25% Canadian
Because they DO NOT treat it!
Will Hillary care really save you?
If you Have Prostate Cancer or have a family member with it will Hillary Tell you this?
Yes, I'm sure George W. Bush is out there telling people of their prostate cancer.
Reply:I guess she is not likely to care. But it leads me to a question: when Penis Clinton was investigated by a special panel about lying under oath while being questioned by Paula Jones' lawyers and about his relationship with Tonica Blairinsky, excuse me, I mean Monica Lewinsky, he seemed to be deliberately drinking so that soon he was able to convince the panel that he had to go to the toilet. So does this behavior lead to prostate cancer?
Reply:Again you provide data with no source and expect us to simply believe it.
This time I notice that you exclude Aust and NZ - is that because they do it better than we do this time?
And again since the health systems in these countries vary drastically to sum them up as "national healthcare" is demonstrative of sublime ignorance or an intention to mislead - I will let you decide which.
Need to know about Prostate Cancer?
I have this friend, who is only 34, he has Chronic Infection of the Prostate. I learned from my brother that it could turn into cancer. I wanted to know how long can a man live with prostate cancer?
Need to know about Prostate Cancer?
Hello,
as one of the previous answerers has mentioned it DOES sound like your friend has "chronic prostatitis" - which is an inflammation of the prostate. This may or may not be related to an infection of the prostate, and is quite different from cancer. There are some people who believe that chronic prostatits increases your risk of prostate cancer although it is not really clear that this is the case. If there is an increased risk of prostate cancer with chronic prostatits, then this increase is very small.
It should also be noted, that even if your friend's chronic prostatitis results in him having cancer, at age 34, it will be many years before this even begins to occur. Prostate cancer is a cancer that is related to age. Only about 5% of 50 year old males have prostate cancer but by age 80 about 80% of men will have it. The vast majority of these men have absolutely NO difficulties from this cancer and will never know that they have it. (They will die with the disease, but not OF the disease.)
Finally to answer your question: Once a man is known to have prostate cancer, how long can he live? The vast majority of the time the answer is MANY, MANY years. Patients who have their cancers detected either via the blood test (PSA) or from the digital rectal examination rarely die from prostate cancer in the long run. In fact, it is not even clear that these cancers even need treatment! - although most of these men will choose to received some form of treatment. For those whose cancer comes back after treatment (and this is only about 10-15% of these low-risk men), it will typically return ~5-10 years AFTER they are treated. Once it returns, and if it is not cureable, the men will typically die of their disease anywhere from 5-10 years following this! So for men whose cancers are detected early, the vast majority can be cured (or do not need treatment!), and those whose cancers are not cured will still live 10-20 years.
There are a smaller proportion of men, who present with more advanced cancers (higher PSA levels, or spread of the tumour at diagnosis) whose cancers will tend to spread more rapidly, and may die more quickly of the disease. This does not apply to your friend (who does not even have cancer), but even in these cases, patients will still typically live anywhere form 3-10 years with the disease.
Hope this helps with your question.
Reply:personally I would look it up in google or Yahoo! so that you get true information.
I'll look it up for u and give you the URL.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=22510
Reply:Prostate cancer is usually adenocarcinoma. Symptoms are rare until urethral obstruction occurs. Diagnosis is suggested by digital rectal examination or prostate-specific antigen measurement and confirmed by biopsy. Prognosis for most patients with prostate cancer, especially when it is localized or regional, is very good; more men die with prostate cancer than of it. Treatment is with prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or, for some elderly patients, watchful waiting.
Reply:Ablation.
Reply:It sounds like you're talking about prostatitis, which is not prostate cancer. Two completely different problems. As for symptoms of prostate cancer, in the early stages, there are no symptoms of prostate cancer. This is why early detection is done with PSA and physical exam.
Reply:Try this link:
www.psa-rising.com
Infection and cancer are two different things.
Need to know about Prostate Cancer?
Hello,
as one of the previous answerers has mentioned it DOES sound like your friend has "chronic prostatitis" - which is an inflammation of the prostate. This may or may not be related to an infection of the prostate, and is quite different from cancer. There are some people who believe that chronic prostatits increases your risk of prostate cancer although it is not really clear that this is the case. If there is an increased risk of prostate cancer with chronic prostatits, then this increase is very small.
It should also be noted, that even if your friend's chronic prostatitis results in him having cancer, at age 34, it will be many years before this even begins to occur. Prostate cancer is a cancer that is related to age. Only about 5% of 50 year old males have prostate cancer but by age 80 about 80% of men will have it. The vast majority of these men have absolutely NO difficulties from this cancer and will never know that they have it. (They will die with the disease, but not OF the disease.)
Finally to answer your question: Once a man is known to have prostate cancer, how long can he live? The vast majority of the time the answer is MANY, MANY years. Patients who have their cancers detected either via the blood test (PSA) or from the digital rectal examination rarely die from prostate cancer in the long run. In fact, it is not even clear that these cancers even need treatment! - although most of these men will choose to received some form of treatment. For those whose cancer comes back after treatment (and this is only about 10-15% of these low-risk men), it will typically return ~5-10 years AFTER they are treated. Once it returns, and if it is not cureable, the men will typically die of their disease anywhere from 5-10 years following this! So for men whose cancers are detected early, the vast majority can be cured (or do not need treatment!), and those whose cancers are not cured will still live 10-20 years.
There are a smaller proportion of men, who present with more advanced cancers (higher PSA levels, or spread of the tumour at diagnosis) whose cancers will tend to spread more rapidly, and may die more quickly of the disease. This does not apply to your friend (who does not even have cancer), but even in these cases, patients will still typically live anywhere form 3-10 years with the disease.
Hope this helps with your question.
Reply:personally I would look it up in google or Yahoo! so that you get true information.
I'll look it up for u and give you the URL.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=22510
Reply:Prostate cancer is usually adenocarcinoma. Symptoms are rare until urethral obstruction occurs. Diagnosis is suggested by digital rectal examination or prostate-specific antigen measurement and confirmed by biopsy. Prognosis for most patients with prostate cancer, especially when it is localized or regional, is very good; more men die with prostate cancer than of it. Treatment is with prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or, for some elderly patients, watchful waiting.
Reply:Ablation.
Reply:It sounds like you're talking about prostatitis, which is not prostate cancer. Two completely different problems. As for symptoms of prostate cancer, in the early stages, there are no symptoms of prostate cancer. This is why early detection is done with PSA and physical exam.
Reply:Try this link:
www.psa-rising.com
Infection and cancer are two different things.
Is prostate massage the best way to prevent prostate cancer ?
My father died of complications in his prostate. Currently I am experiencing some difficulty in urinating, no pain but I have to sometimes force the urine out. I am also experinecing waking up at night at an average of 2 to 3 times to urinate. What are ways to alleviate my problem and prevent development into prostate cancer or similar ailment ?
Is prostate massage the best way to prevent prostate cancer ?
SEE A DOCTOR! This is not a normal condition, and with the history in your family, you should get it checked out.
Reply:Please, go see a doctor. This is the only solution. It may save your life. There is nothing to be ashamed or worried about. Just go.
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Is prostate massage the best way to prevent prostate cancer ?
SEE A DOCTOR! This is not a normal condition, and with the history in your family, you should get it checked out.
Reply:Please, go see a doctor. This is the only solution. It may save your life. There is nothing to be ashamed or worried about. Just go.
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I will develope prostate cancer :S?
Hello
I'm 22 years old male, i was using testosterone as treatment for couple of months for nonsexual reasons, then i notice that I was going to the bath too much and i wake while i'm sleeping to pee many times, then i know that I have prostate cancer but i wasn't notice it because I'm young and it shows now because i was using testosterone from outside, ok then i stopped taking testosterone and my prostate got back to the normal condition so now i know that mybody will develop this damn thing in the future what can i do to prevent it?!!! should i use DHT Blockers for the rest of my life, and if yes how is that going to effect my sexual life since DHT is the most powerful androgen hormone ?
I will develope prostate cancer :S?
The best thing you can do at this point is drink and eat anything with tomatoes. Sliced tomatoes, tomato juice, V8, Snappy tom, Clamato juice. Tomatoes has something in it that reduces the risk of getting prostate cancer. You can also ask your doctor for a PSA test. This is a blood test. Other than this, I think you worry to much. If it isn't hard to urinate, you have no issues. Only when this gets difficult do you need to worry. Also a doctor can give you a Prx that reduces the size of your prostate gland way before its time for surgury. Hope you feel better soon.
Reply:Whoa.
See a doc, dude.
That's hardcore.
I'm 22 years old male, i was using testosterone as treatment for couple of months for nonsexual reasons, then i notice that I was going to the bath too much and i wake while i'm sleeping to pee many times, then i know that I have prostate cancer but i wasn't notice it because I'm young and it shows now because i was using testosterone from outside, ok then i stopped taking testosterone and my prostate got back to the normal condition so now i know that mybody will develop this damn thing in the future what can i do to prevent it?!!! should i use DHT Blockers for the rest of my life, and if yes how is that going to effect my sexual life since DHT is the most powerful androgen hormone ?
I will develope prostate cancer :S?
The best thing you can do at this point is drink and eat anything with tomatoes. Sliced tomatoes, tomato juice, V8, Snappy tom, Clamato juice. Tomatoes has something in it that reduces the risk of getting prostate cancer. You can also ask your doctor for a PSA test. This is a blood test. Other than this, I think you worry to much. If it isn't hard to urinate, you have no issues. Only when this gets difficult do you need to worry. Also a doctor can give you a Prx that reduces the size of your prostate gland way before its time for surgury. Hope you feel better soon.
Reply:Whoa.
See a doc, dude.
That's hardcore.
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