I am looking ahead in the next six months or so to be given radiation treatments to destroy the cancer. The procedure is quite delicate and I would like to check my doctors track record for this procedure and not from him but from public records but I do not know how to go about this process. I would be anxious to hear from anyone that does know. Thanks.
I want to research a doctors experience in the field of prostate cancer.I would like his standing in thisfield
Everyone gets auditted from someone these days so the information will be somewhere out there. Remember that this information has to be carefully interpreted eg some physicians select better cases to treat and may have better outcomes because of this. Ask your doc how many he's done and then just ahve faith. Numbers are just numbers at the end of the day and most people would actually be happier not knowing.
And radiotherapy instead of surgery suggests (atleast in the UK) non-curative treatment.
PS If you're friendly with a doctor I'd ask him for personal recommendations, he may even recommend someone if you're not on friendly terms. Remember doctors (should) get a broad level of experience and will have worked with at least a few local urologists/ radiologists. This route is much better than looking for statistics in my opinion
Friday, May 21, 2010
Women, how do you feel about men who suffer or died from prostate cancer?
Men, how do you feel about women who suffer or died from gynecological cancers (breast, ovary cancer, etc...)?
I'm not posting this in the "Health" section, because I know that medical staff or people into medicine see it the same way as any other diseases.
How about you?
Oh, and be sincere.
Don't limit yourself to pay lip service about this.
Furthermore, we all know that because of social prejudices, some diseases are more a motive of shame than others.
It's sad, but it's true.
Women, how do you feel about men who suffer or died from prostate cancer?
Men and women face cancer together. See what happened to Roberto when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Reply:it must be embarrassing to them but it's totally not their fault so i don't make a big thing of it, that would be too shallow.
Reply:I feel sympathy for the individual and their families. Beyond making yourself aware of family medical history, monthly self-exams and routine physicals, there is nothing really these people can do to prevent these specific diseases.
What exactly are you getting at?
Reply:What? How could there be shame to having any form of cancer? I don't understand exactly what you're asking here.
Reply:I feel the same way toward them as I would with anyone suffering from any form of cancer. If you feel that having prostate cancer is 'shameful' then its time for you grow up.
Reply:My father in law had prostate cancer and this makes me worry about my husband developing it. I read about ways to prevent this disease.Low carb is one way to prevent this. Oh and sex is a good preventative, so I make sure that I sex him a lot. I also encourage him to eat a low carb diet.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...
http://story.israelherald.com/index.php/...
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I'm not posting this in the "Health" section, because I know that medical staff or people into medicine see it the same way as any other diseases.
How about you?
Oh, and be sincere.
Don't limit yourself to pay lip service about this.
Furthermore, we all know that because of social prejudices, some diseases are more a motive of shame than others.
It's sad, but it's true.
Women, how do you feel about men who suffer or died from prostate cancer?
Men and women face cancer together. See what happened to Roberto when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Reply:it must be embarrassing to them but it's totally not their fault so i don't make a big thing of it, that would be too shallow.
Reply:I feel sympathy for the individual and their families. Beyond making yourself aware of family medical history, monthly self-exams and routine physicals, there is nothing really these people can do to prevent these specific diseases.
What exactly are you getting at?
Reply:What? How could there be shame to having any form of cancer? I don't understand exactly what you're asking here.
Reply:I feel the same way toward them as I would with anyone suffering from any form of cancer. If you feel that having prostate cancer is 'shameful' then its time for you grow up.
Reply:My father in law had prostate cancer and this makes me worry about my husband developing it. I read about ways to prevent this disease.Low carb is one way to prevent this. Oh and sex is a good preventative, so I make sure that I sex him a lot. I also encourage him to eat a low carb diet.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...
http://story.israelherald.com/index.php/...
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My dad in august and was 95 years old & had prostate cancer to, He went to hospitol & more below,?
Then after his Prosate cancer got worse, He had a Bad Ache, %26amp; he thought it was a Bad Back Acting up, %26amp; OK, heres My question, When he went to nusing home, He was Eating/ %26amp; all of a Sudden Refused to eat, He Was alert enough to Sign Papers Not to Put Tubes/ wires/ On him, Ok, heres My real question, My older sister, Told the Nursing Home to increase his Morphine, to take him faster, %26amp; it did, What if They didnt? We kissed him on His cheek, He said Thank you, Very Faint, He Screamed in pain, %26amp; i keep thinking of The gross things i seen, When will it pass? the best advice, support, Story, will be best answer,
My dad in august and was 95 years old %26amp; had prostate cancer to, He went to hospitol %26amp; more below,?
Chicky, I'm so sorry, that must have been horrible for you. Your sister was right in asking them to increase his morphine. I'm confident that it helped to control the pain he had, and from your description it was a great amount. Your thoughts about his last minutes will eventually become less active. I went through something similar with my mom, who passed away from cancer. Try to focus on the happy times you had with your dad. I do that with my mom. Depending on how you handle things, it may take a while, which will be difficult, but again, try to focus on the happy moments you had. It will make it easier.
Reply:I am so sorry about your dad. It is very hard to lose your father. I lost my dad and my father-in-law to prostate cancer. If he was 95 and had cancer he was probably in a lot of pain. The morphine was to help with that. It is not uncommon for people to "give up" with old age, cancer and going in to a nursing home. They have no more quality to their life. That is what happened with my folks. They both died at home but they still gave up at the end and wanted to die. If he didn't want any heroic measures taken then he had accepted what was going to happen. Both my folks had morphine to kill the pain but it didn't kill them. The cancer did. If he had not had the morphine he would have died in agony. It sounds to me like he was given as much care as possible. There comes a time when all you can do is make the person as comfortable as possible. It will take time for things to get better for you. You've been through a lot and you've lost a lot. Give yourself time to grieve and know that you did the very best you could, right up to the end, for you dad. Hugs and prayers for you.
Reply:Respect your fathers final request as you respected him in the past.
Reply:I could not say it any better than the three persons above me. They are right on target. You will get through it. May God bless and keep you.
My dad in august and was 95 years old %26amp; had prostate cancer to, He went to hospitol %26amp; more below,?
Chicky, I'm so sorry, that must have been horrible for you. Your sister was right in asking them to increase his morphine. I'm confident that it helped to control the pain he had, and from your description it was a great amount. Your thoughts about his last minutes will eventually become less active. I went through something similar with my mom, who passed away from cancer. Try to focus on the happy times you had with your dad. I do that with my mom. Depending on how you handle things, it may take a while, which will be difficult, but again, try to focus on the happy moments you had. It will make it easier.
Reply:I am so sorry about your dad. It is very hard to lose your father. I lost my dad and my father-in-law to prostate cancer. If he was 95 and had cancer he was probably in a lot of pain. The morphine was to help with that. It is not uncommon for people to "give up" with old age, cancer and going in to a nursing home. They have no more quality to their life. That is what happened with my folks. They both died at home but they still gave up at the end and wanted to die. If he didn't want any heroic measures taken then he had accepted what was going to happen. Both my folks had morphine to kill the pain but it didn't kill them. The cancer did. If he had not had the morphine he would have died in agony. It sounds to me like he was given as much care as possible. There comes a time when all you can do is make the person as comfortable as possible. It will take time for things to get better for you. You've been through a lot and you've lost a lot. Give yourself time to grieve and know that you did the very best you could, right up to the end, for you dad. Hugs and prayers for you.
Reply:Respect your fathers final request as you respected him in the past.
Reply:I could not say it any better than the three persons above me. They are right on target. You will get through it. May God bless and keep you.
Would like to hear results from anyone having robotic prostatectomy? Prostate Cancer removal.?
I would like to hear the outcome of any guys who have actually experienced robotic prostatectomy? Prostrate Cancer removal. No hype from hospital WebPages, I WANT THE TRUTH! How Old? Gleason Score? Recovery? Incontinence? **Erectile Dysfunction-how long and did you recover? Did you use anything for E.D. and did it work? Would you do this type surgery again? Thank you fellows, all info appreciated.
Would like to hear results from anyone having robotic prostatectomy? Prostate Cancer removal.?
YUP! Been there and done that. Bladder too. 74
Physical recovery, 2-3 months, better at 5-6
Mental, 3 years depression.
No incontinence. Stoma and pouch.
No worry about ED. Divorced before recovery. Alone now.
Gleason score? No knowledge of that.
Meds won't work. Implant or pump, (works), are choices.
It doesn't quit, desire. Check with your doc. Good Luck and God Bless.
Again? Hmmm, knowing what I knew after surgery?. Nope!
Don't take me seriously. It's every ones choice to make.
You're welcome to contact me. eejayi@ yahoo.
Reply:holy moly, do they stick a robot up ur doodle? I have a family history of prostate cancer, can't wait...
Would like to hear results from anyone having robotic prostatectomy? Prostate Cancer removal.?
YUP! Been there and done that. Bladder too. 74
Physical recovery, 2-3 months, better at 5-6
Mental, 3 years depression.
No incontinence. Stoma and pouch.
No worry about ED. Divorced before recovery. Alone now.
Gleason score? No knowledge of that.
Meds won't work. Implant or pump, (works), are choices.
It doesn't quit, desire. Check with your doc. Good Luck and God Bless.
Again? Hmmm, knowing what I knew after surgery?. Nope!
Don't take me seriously. It's every ones choice to make.
You're welcome to contact me. eejayi@ yahoo.
Reply:holy moly, do they stick a robot up ur doodle? I have a family history of prostate cancer, can't wait...
How much pain is there with Radation Treatments for Prostate Cancer?
How sick will this make you and how much pain will there be? What are the chances of the cancer comming back after radation treatment? I have a friend getting ready to under go 9 weeks of treatment.
How much pain is there with Radation Treatments for Prostate Cancer?
I am undergoing radiation for breast cancer at this time. Pretty easy. No pain. Doctor says it may make me tired as we progress through the treatments. The people I talk to that have gone or are going through this say the same. As for chance of reoccurence, your friend needs to discuss that with his doctor. Every person's cancer is different. Too many factors are involved to make a comment on what the chances are that it will come back or not.
Reply:I don't know my husband is on zoladex for it, post here someone will beable to help you
http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/forums...
Reply:The worst pain I experienced from radiation therapy was from having to lie in the same position for an hour during treatments. They made me as comfortable as possible, so it was hardly a problem.
At the end of treatment, there was some "sun burn" of the skin, and it was unpleasant, but not a big deal either. Radiation didn't make me sick at all. Just a little tired, as others have said.
Lazla
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Reply:Well since your friend is undergoing about 8 to 9 weeks of treatment I am making a few assumptions. I would assume that they are treating him using IMRT. IMRT is a specialized form of radiation that allows the physicians to "paint" the radiation in various intensities within the body. The physician is able to distribute a large amount, or a high dose to the tumor itself, and is then able to limit, or reduce the amount of radiation to normal organs and tissues with in the body.
The treatments themselves should only take about 15 minutes. This is more for the set up and position. The radiation is only one for about 30 seconds at a time. The most uncomfortable thing is going to be trying to hold still on a hard table during that amount of time. Other then that, the treatments themselves do not hurt. Your friend will not see or feel anything, just hear the buzzing of the machine.
After about 4 weeks, your friend may begin to experience some fatigue or tiredness. A nap will usually help alleviate that symptom. He may also experience a slight redness on his skin. If he begins to use lotion in those areas from day one, this will also limit that redness and keep the skin moist.
The only other thing that your friend may experience is some potential irritation when he needs to urinate. This is not experienced by all patients, but some do experience the symptom, but it usually subsides after 2 weeks from the end of treatment.
One last thing, if your friend is treated prone, or lying on his stomach, some places use a rectal balloon. This may get to be a bit irritating after 4 weeks into the treatments. Its more of a nuisance then anything. It is used by some physicians to get the rectum out of the treatment field. This way they can increase the dose to the tumor and limit the amount that the rectum receives.
If you have any further questions, you can email cancergeek@gmail.com.
Reply:I had seed implants 1/26/05 and had virtually no pain from it. I had a catheter in overnite that was uncomfortable but not as bad as I had expected. Started 6 weeks of external radiation 3 weeks later on 2/16/05 and had absolutely no pain from the radiation. The total external radiation experience at RCOG was truly a "radiation vacation" due to the support groups, educational seminars, fellowship, and social activities provided by RCOG.
How much pain is there with Radation Treatments for Prostate Cancer?
I am undergoing radiation for breast cancer at this time. Pretty easy. No pain. Doctor says it may make me tired as we progress through the treatments. The people I talk to that have gone or are going through this say the same. As for chance of reoccurence, your friend needs to discuss that with his doctor. Every person's cancer is different. Too many factors are involved to make a comment on what the chances are that it will come back or not.
Reply:I don't know my husband is on zoladex for it, post here someone will beable to help you
http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/forums...
Reply:The worst pain I experienced from radiation therapy was from having to lie in the same position for an hour during treatments. They made me as comfortable as possible, so it was hardly a problem.
At the end of treatment, there was some "sun burn" of the skin, and it was unpleasant, but not a big deal either. Radiation didn't make me sick at all. Just a little tired, as others have said.
Lazla
.
Reply:Well since your friend is undergoing about 8 to 9 weeks of treatment I am making a few assumptions. I would assume that they are treating him using IMRT. IMRT is a specialized form of radiation that allows the physicians to "paint" the radiation in various intensities within the body. The physician is able to distribute a large amount, or a high dose to the tumor itself, and is then able to limit, or reduce the amount of radiation to normal organs and tissues with in the body.
The treatments themselves should only take about 15 minutes. This is more for the set up and position. The radiation is only one for about 30 seconds at a time. The most uncomfortable thing is going to be trying to hold still on a hard table during that amount of time. Other then that, the treatments themselves do not hurt. Your friend will not see or feel anything, just hear the buzzing of the machine.
After about 4 weeks, your friend may begin to experience some fatigue or tiredness. A nap will usually help alleviate that symptom. He may also experience a slight redness on his skin. If he begins to use lotion in those areas from day one, this will also limit that redness and keep the skin moist.
The only other thing that your friend may experience is some potential irritation when he needs to urinate. This is not experienced by all patients, but some do experience the symptom, but it usually subsides after 2 weeks from the end of treatment.
One last thing, if your friend is treated prone, or lying on his stomach, some places use a rectal balloon. This may get to be a bit irritating after 4 weeks into the treatments. Its more of a nuisance then anything. It is used by some physicians to get the rectum out of the treatment field. This way they can increase the dose to the tumor and limit the amount that the rectum receives.
If you have any further questions, you can email cancergeek@gmail.com.
Reply:I had seed implants 1/26/05 and had virtually no pain from it. I had a catheter in overnite that was uncomfortable but not as bad as I had expected. Started 6 weeks of external radiation 3 weeks later on 2/16/05 and had absolutely no pain from the radiation. The total external radiation experience at RCOG was truly a "radiation vacation" due to the support groups, educational seminars, fellowship, and social activities provided by RCOG.
How to decide, surgery versus radiation for prostate cancer, which has least side effects?
PSA 6.25 and cancer rated 7
How to decide, surgery versus radiation for prostate cancer, which has least side effects?
Your Age, How fast the PSA got to 6.25 and other factors are involved. My PSA went from 1.5 to 4.5 in 6 months. Biops showed a Gleason of 4+4=8. I opted for surgery only because if they get it all quick it can't come back. Any other treatment is just that, treatment not removal. My PSA at 6 weeks PostOp was 0. Doctor said it has to stay 0 for 4 years to be considered cancer free. Side effects are different for each man. My surgery was in July 07 and last week I bowled a 283 game with a 707 set. Working full time, and only side effect is wondering what next? You can read a lot here:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro...
Reply:My dad had surgery back 8 years ago and so far no recurrence. I think someone he knew had the radiation and his came back. My dad also had some kind of hormone treatment, a little capsule placed under the skin a couple of month before surgery to shrink the prostate so it was easier for the surgeon to remove it all. His was caught early so that made a difference too. I hope you do well with what ever you decide.
Reply:i would go with sugery,
when my grandma had radiation
all it did was stop the growth and make her tired and miserable
good luck!
Reply:The decision to treat Prostate Cancer with Surgery or with Radiation Treaments is an individual choice. The decision should be made after a consultation with your Dr. and perhaps a second and even third opinion from another Urologist and a Radiologist. Each treatment option for Prostate Cancer carries risks of complications from the treatment and potential side-effects, the most common being incontinence and impotence. The degree of risk varies by treatment and the skill of the surgeon or radiologist.
Your Dr. should take the time to explain all the risks, side-effects, and benefits of each treatment option.
You mentioned that your psa is 6.25 and your cancer is rated
7. Do you mean you have a gleason score of 7? if so, it is important to know if it is 3+4=7 or 4+3=7. There is a difference. the lower number in front means the cancer is less aggressive and therefore easier to treat.
I was diagnosed in July. My PSA was 7.0 and my gleason score was 3+4=7. After researching all options I decided on robotic laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, which is a relatively new surgical procedure. I chose this treatment over the conventional surgery because there is less trauma to the body, there is less bleeding, and less risk of infection. Recovery time and discomfort (pain) is significantly less than the traditional prostatectomy. Also in the hands of a highly skilled surgeon (someone who has done hundreds of these)
there is a better chance of reducing side-effects.
Whatever you decide to do, make an informed choice. There are many treatment options available for Prostate Cancer, go with what feels good to you, don't let doctors or
other people pressure you into doing what they think is best.
Here are a few resources that may be of help to you in your research, I found them very helpful.
Reply:I am sorry you are going through such a scary experience. I think SURGERY definitely. Surgery can REMOVE it where radiation most likely only shrinks it or attempts to stop the growth. If it is operable, you should consider it strongly. Best of Luck to you, you will be in my prayers tonight.
How to decide, surgery versus radiation for prostate cancer, which has least side effects?
Your Age, How fast the PSA got to 6.25 and other factors are involved. My PSA went from 1.5 to 4.5 in 6 months. Biops showed a Gleason of 4+4=8. I opted for surgery only because if they get it all quick it can't come back. Any other treatment is just that, treatment not removal. My PSA at 6 weeks PostOp was 0. Doctor said it has to stay 0 for 4 years to be considered cancer free. Side effects are different for each man. My surgery was in July 07 and last week I bowled a 283 game with a 707 set. Working full time, and only side effect is wondering what next? You can read a lot here:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro...
Reply:My dad had surgery back 8 years ago and so far no recurrence. I think someone he knew had the radiation and his came back. My dad also had some kind of hormone treatment, a little capsule placed under the skin a couple of month before surgery to shrink the prostate so it was easier for the surgeon to remove it all. His was caught early so that made a difference too. I hope you do well with what ever you decide.
Reply:i would go with sugery,
when my grandma had radiation
all it did was stop the growth and make her tired and miserable
good luck!
Reply:The decision to treat Prostate Cancer with Surgery or with Radiation Treaments is an individual choice. The decision should be made after a consultation with your Dr. and perhaps a second and even third opinion from another Urologist and a Radiologist. Each treatment option for Prostate Cancer carries risks of complications from the treatment and potential side-effects, the most common being incontinence and impotence. The degree of risk varies by treatment and the skill of the surgeon or radiologist.
Your Dr. should take the time to explain all the risks, side-effects, and benefits of each treatment option.
You mentioned that your psa is 6.25 and your cancer is rated
7. Do you mean you have a gleason score of 7? if so, it is important to know if it is 3+4=7 or 4+3=7. There is a difference. the lower number in front means the cancer is less aggressive and therefore easier to treat.
I was diagnosed in July. My PSA was 7.0 and my gleason score was 3+4=7. After researching all options I decided on robotic laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, which is a relatively new surgical procedure. I chose this treatment over the conventional surgery because there is less trauma to the body, there is less bleeding, and less risk of infection. Recovery time and discomfort (pain) is significantly less than the traditional prostatectomy. Also in the hands of a highly skilled surgeon (someone who has done hundreds of these)
there is a better chance of reducing side-effects.
Whatever you decide to do, make an informed choice. There are many treatment options available for Prostate Cancer, go with what feels good to you, don't let doctors or
other people pressure you into doing what they think is best.
Here are a few resources that may be of help to you in your research, I found them very helpful.
Reply:I am sorry you are going through such a scary experience. I think SURGERY definitely. Surgery can REMOVE it where radiation most likely only shrinks it or attempts to stop the growth. If it is operable, you should consider it strongly. Best of Luck to you, you will be in my prayers tonight.
Should Hillary Do A 5K Run For Prostate Cancer?
Or Should She Only Do It For Breast Cancer?
Should Hillary Do A 5K Run For Prostate Cancer?
I'd pay to see that! Those fat little legs couldn't run if a bear was chasing her! LOL
Reply:May be she can walk instead of run like the people in Miami who walked for prostate cancer awareness programs
Should Hillary Do A 5K Run For Prostate Cancer?
I'd pay to see that! Those fat little legs couldn't run if a bear was chasing her! LOL
Reply:May be she can walk instead of run like the people in Miami who walked for prostate cancer awareness programs
Who is the best doctor to treat prostate cancer in the United States?
Naturally I want to know who is best at the surgery to "remove" the cancer, but I would also like to know who can perform the surgery with the best outcome, ie least risk of impotence, incontinence, etc. Hopefully it's the same surgeon(s)!
Who is the best doctor to treat prostate cancer in the United States?
There are so many great doctors here and so many great cancer centers here. I have no idea where you are from but the United States is a very large place. It would be impossible to answer this question in a manner that would cover the entire United States. If I were you, I would contact the American Cancer Society and ask them if they can recommend someone. I know that there are specialist all over the place and some are much better than others. For instance I live in Florida and have traveled to Atlanta for 16 of my operations but mine were for Colon Rectal cancer and the side effects and all of the other problems that developed.
Contact the American Cancer Society and ask and if they can't help, then contact the Mayo Clinic. There are just so many places you can go.
Good Luck and God Bless You.
Reply:James Brooks of Stanford University Hospital is a great surgeon call his office and if he is too far away from where you live get a referral from him
Who is the best doctor to treat prostate cancer in the United States?
There are so many great doctors here and so many great cancer centers here. I have no idea where you are from but the United States is a very large place. It would be impossible to answer this question in a manner that would cover the entire United States. If I were you, I would contact the American Cancer Society and ask them if they can recommend someone. I know that there are specialist all over the place and some are much better than others. For instance I live in Florida and have traveled to Atlanta for 16 of my operations but mine were for Colon Rectal cancer and the side effects and all of the other problems that developed.
Contact the American Cancer Society and ask and if they can't help, then contact the Mayo Clinic. There are just so many places you can go.
Good Luck and God Bless You.
Reply:James Brooks of Stanford University Hospital is a great surgeon call his office and if he is too far away from where you live get a referral from him
Has anyone had experience with HIFU for prostate cancer?
cancer is stage T1c, Gleason 3+3 with two positive cores of 12.
Has anyone had experience with HIFU for prostate cancer?
HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) (sometimes HIFUS or FUS) is a highly precise medical procedure using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat and destroy pathogenic tissue.
This is typically under computerized MRI guidance, when it is sometimes called Magnetic Resonance guided Focused Ultrasound, often shortened to MRgFUS. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to identify tumors or fibroids in the body, before they are destroyed by the ultrasound. MRgFUS is currently used in the US, Israel, Europe, and Asia to treat uterine fibroids. Current clinical trials are underway, examining the possible use of the technique in the treatment of cancers of the brain, breast, liver, and bone.
It is a minimally invasive or non-invasive method to deposit acoustic energy into tissue. Applications of HIFU include tissue ablation (for tumor treatments, for example), hyperthermia treatments (low-level heating combined with radiation or chemotherapy), or the activation or enhanced delivery of drugs.
The Foundation for Focused Ultrasound Research is promoting research into medical uses of high intensity focused ultrasound.
Aiming
The ultrasound beam can be focused in these ways:-
Geometrically, for example with a lens or with a spherically curved transducer.
Electronically, by adjusting the relative phases of elements in an array of transducers (a "phased array"). By dynamically adjusting the electronic signals to the elements of a phased array, the beam can be steered to different locations, and aberrations due to tissue structures can be corrected.
How HIFUS works
As an acoustic wave propagates through the tissue, part of it is absorbed and converted to heat. With focused beams, a very small focus can be achieved deep in tissues. When hot enough, the tissue is thermally coagulated. By focusing at more than one place or by scanning the focus, a volume can be thermally ablated. At high enough acoustic intensities, cavitation (microbubbles forming and interacting with the ultrasound field) can occur. Microbubbles produced in the field oscillate and grow (due to factors including rectified diffusion), and eventually implode (inertial or transient cavitation). During inertial cavitation, very high temperatures inside the bubbles occur, and the collapse is associated with a shock wave and jets that can mechanically damage tissue. Because the onset of cavitation and the resulting tissue damage can be unpredictable, it has generally avoided in clinical applications. However, cavitation is currently being investigated as a means to enhance HIFU ablation and for other applications.
Method of use
In HIFU therapy, ultrasound beams are focused on diseased tissue, and due to the significant energy deposition at the focus, temperature within the tissue rises to 85° to 100°C, destroying the diseased tissue by coagulation necrosis. Each "shot" of the beams treats a precisely defined portion of the targeted tissue. The entire therapeutic target is treated by moving the applicator on its robotic arm in order to juxtapose multiple shots, according to a protocol designed by the physician. This technology can achieve precise "ablation" of diseased tissue, therefore being called HIFU surgery. Because it destroys the diseased tissue non-invasively, it is also known as "Non-invasive HIFU surgery". Anesthesia is not required. The treatment can be combined with radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Uses
Uterine fibroids
Development of this therapy significantly broadened the range of treatment options for patients suffering from uterine fibroids. HIFU treatment for uterine fibroids was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2005.[1] The cost of the treatment currently limits its more extensive use.
Cancer
HIFU has been successfully applied in treatment of cancer to destroy solid tumors of the bone, brain, breast, liver, pancreas, rectum, kidney, testes, prostate.[2] [3] A lot of the initial studies have been performed by F. Wu and coworkers at the Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. At this stage cancer treatments are still in the investigatory phases as there is a need to find more about their effectiveness.
The earliest widespread use of HIFU ablation was as a treatment for prostate cancer. Developed and refined by two companies in Europe and the United States, this treatment is administered through a trans-rectal probe and relies on heat developed by focusing ultrasound waves into the prostate to kill the tumor. Promising results approaching those of surgery have been reported in large series of prostate cancer patients. These treatments are performed under ultrasound imaging guidance, which allows for treatment planning and some minimal indication of the energy deposition. In addition, several thousand patients with different types of tumors have been treated in China with HIFU using ultrasound imaging-guided devices built by several different companies. Currently, one of these devices is undergoing clinical trials in Europe.
History
The first investigations of HIFU for non-invasive ablation were reported by Lynn et al in the early 1940's. Important early work was performed in the 1950's and 1960's by William and Francis Fry at the University of Illinois, culminating in clinical treatments of neurological disorders. Until recently, clinical trials of HIFU for ablation were few (although significant work in hyperthermia was performed with ultrasonic heating), perhaps due to the complexity of the treatments and the difficulty of targeting the beam noninvasively. With recent advances in medical imaging and ultrasound technology, interest in HIFU ablation of tumors has increased.
The first commercial HIFU machine, called the Ablatherm, was developed by the French company EDAP-TMS (NASDAQ: EDAP) and launched in Europe in 2001 after receiving CE approval, bringing a first medical validation of the technology for localized prostate cancer. Comprehensive studies by practitioners at more than one site using the device have demonstrated clinical efficacy at more than 8 years with limited occurrence of side effects. HIFU treatment of prostate cancer is currently an approved therapy in Europe, Canada, South Korea, Australia, and elsewhere. Clinical trials in the United States are expected to begin in 2006.
Advantages over other techniques
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is often considered a promising technology within the non-invasive or minimally invasive therapy segments of medical technology. HIFU’s capacity to generate in-depth precise tissue necrosis using an external applicator, with no effect on the surrounding structures, is unique. The history of using therapeutic ultrasound dates back to early in the 20th century. Technology has continually improved and additional clinical applications, both diagnostic and therapeutic, have become an integral part of medicine today.
An important difference between HIFU and many other forms of focused energy, such as radiation therapy or radio surgery, is that the passage of ultrasound energy through intervening tissue has no apparent cumulative effect on that tissue.
Discoveries during use
Currently, the only proven imaging method to accurately quantify the heating produced during HIFU in vivo is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). MRI also has superior soft tissue contrast and can image in any orientation, making it the state of the art for guiding HIFU treatments. Clinically, MRI-guided HIFU treatments have been tested for uterine fibroids, breast fibroadenomas, breast cancer, bone metastases, and liver tumors. Clinical trials of MRI-guided transcranial HIFU of brain tumors started in 2004. The largest number of patients treated with MRI-guided HIFU have been with uterine fibroids.
Ultrasound-guided HIFU treatments have been approved in Europe and Asia. MRI-guided treatments of uterine fibroids have been approved in Europe and Asia, and were granted FDA approval in the US in 2004.
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Has anyone had experience with HIFU for prostate cancer?
HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) (sometimes HIFUS or FUS) is a highly precise medical procedure using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat and destroy pathogenic tissue.
This is typically under computerized MRI guidance, when it is sometimes called Magnetic Resonance guided Focused Ultrasound, often shortened to MRgFUS. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to identify tumors or fibroids in the body, before they are destroyed by the ultrasound. MRgFUS is currently used in the US, Israel, Europe, and Asia to treat uterine fibroids. Current clinical trials are underway, examining the possible use of the technique in the treatment of cancers of the brain, breast, liver, and bone.
It is a minimally invasive or non-invasive method to deposit acoustic energy into tissue. Applications of HIFU include tissue ablation (for tumor treatments, for example), hyperthermia treatments (low-level heating combined with radiation or chemotherapy), or the activation or enhanced delivery of drugs.
The Foundation for Focused Ultrasound Research is promoting research into medical uses of high intensity focused ultrasound.
Aiming
The ultrasound beam can be focused in these ways:-
Geometrically, for example with a lens or with a spherically curved transducer.
Electronically, by adjusting the relative phases of elements in an array of transducers (a "phased array"). By dynamically adjusting the electronic signals to the elements of a phased array, the beam can be steered to different locations, and aberrations due to tissue structures can be corrected.
How HIFUS works
As an acoustic wave propagates through the tissue, part of it is absorbed and converted to heat. With focused beams, a very small focus can be achieved deep in tissues. When hot enough, the tissue is thermally coagulated. By focusing at more than one place or by scanning the focus, a volume can be thermally ablated. At high enough acoustic intensities, cavitation (microbubbles forming and interacting with the ultrasound field) can occur. Microbubbles produced in the field oscillate and grow (due to factors including rectified diffusion), and eventually implode (inertial or transient cavitation). During inertial cavitation, very high temperatures inside the bubbles occur, and the collapse is associated with a shock wave and jets that can mechanically damage tissue. Because the onset of cavitation and the resulting tissue damage can be unpredictable, it has generally avoided in clinical applications. However, cavitation is currently being investigated as a means to enhance HIFU ablation and for other applications.
Method of use
In HIFU therapy, ultrasound beams are focused on diseased tissue, and due to the significant energy deposition at the focus, temperature within the tissue rises to 85° to 100°C, destroying the diseased tissue by coagulation necrosis. Each "shot" of the beams treats a precisely defined portion of the targeted tissue. The entire therapeutic target is treated by moving the applicator on its robotic arm in order to juxtapose multiple shots, according to a protocol designed by the physician. This technology can achieve precise "ablation" of diseased tissue, therefore being called HIFU surgery. Because it destroys the diseased tissue non-invasively, it is also known as "Non-invasive HIFU surgery". Anesthesia is not required. The treatment can be combined with radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Uses
Uterine fibroids
Development of this therapy significantly broadened the range of treatment options for patients suffering from uterine fibroids. HIFU treatment for uterine fibroids was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2005.[1] The cost of the treatment currently limits its more extensive use.
Cancer
HIFU has been successfully applied in treatment of cancer to destroy solid tumors of the bone, brain, breast, liver, pancreas, rectum, kidney, testes, prostate.[2] [3] A lot of the initial studies have been performed by F. Wu and coworkers at the Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. At this stage cancer treatments are still in the investigatory phases as there is a need to find more about their effectiveness.
The earliest widespread use of HIFU ablation was as a treatment for prostate cancer. Developed and refined by two companies in Europe and the United States, this treatment is administered through a trans-rectal probe and relies on heat developed by focusing ultrasound waves into the prostate to kill the tumor. Promising results approaching those of surgery have been reported in large series of prostate cancer patients. These treatments are performed under ultrasound imaging guidance, which allows for treatment planning and some minimal indication of the energy deposition. In addition, several thousand patients with different types of tumors have been treated in China with HIFU using ultrasound imaging-guided devices built by several different companies. Currently, one of these devices is undergoing clinical trials in Europe.
History
The first investigations of HIFU for non-invasive ablation were reported by Lynn et al in the early 1940's. Important early work was performed in the 1950's and 1960's by William and Francis Fry at the University of Illinois, culminating in clinical treatments of neurological disorders. Until recently, clinical trials of HIFU for ablation were few (although significant work in hyperthermia was performed with ultrasonic heating), perhaps due to the complexity of the treatments and the difficulty of targeting the beam noninvasively. With recent advances in medical imaging and ultrasound technology, interest in HIFU ablation of tumors has increased.
The first commercial HIFU machine, called the Ablatherm, was developed by the French company EDAP-TMS (NASDAQ: EDAP) and launched in Europe in 2001 after receiving CE approval, bringing a first medical validation of the technology for localized prostate cancer. Comprehensive studies by practitioners at more than one site using the device have demonstrated clinical efficacy at more than 8 years with limited occurrence of side effects. HIFU treatment of prostate cancer is currently an approved therapy in Europe, Canada, South Korea, Australia, and elsewhere. Clinical trials in the United States are expected to begin in 2006.
Advantages over other techniques
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is often considered a promising technology within the non-invasive or minimally invasive therapy segments of medical technology. HIFU’s capacity to generate in-depth precise tissue necrosis using an external applicator, with no effect on the surrounding structures, is unique. The history of using therapeutic ultrasound dates back to early in the 20th century. Technology has continually improved and additional clinical applications, both diagnostic and therapeutic, have become an integral part of medicine today.
An important difference between HIFU and many other forms of focused energy, such as radiation therapy or radio surgery, is that the passage of ultrasound energy through intervening tissue has no apparent cumulative effect on that tissue.
Discoveries during use
Currently, the only proven imaging method to accurately quantify the heating produced during HIFU in vivo is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). MRI also has superior soft tissue contrast and can image in any orientation, making it the state of the art for guiding HIFU treatments. Clinically, MRI-guided HIFU treatments have been tested for uterine fibroids, breast fibroadenomas, breast cancer, bone metastases, and liver tumors. Clinical trials of MRI-guided transcranial HIFU of brain tumors started in 2004. The largest number of patients treated with MRI-guided HIFU have been with uterine fibroids.
Ultrasound-guided HIFU treatments have been approved in Europe and Asia. MRI-guided treatments of uterine fibroids have been approved in Europe and Asia, and were granted FDA approval in the US in 2004.
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What exactly is done when testing for prostate cancer?
do you have to strip in front of the doctor? does the doctor have to manipulate your prostate?
What exactly is done when testing for prostate cancer?
the doctor can feel if your prostate is enlarged by feeling it thru your bum or he can do blood test
Reply:It is do by doing a simple blood test called a PSA. The doctor will examine the prostate to see if it is enlarged. It's not extremely unpleasant.
Reply:Yup the Dr sticks his finger up your butt or
you go to a proctologist that stick sumpthing up your butt till the RN sees a light in your mouth (colonostomy)
Reply:The doctor will put on a glove and stick his finger up your a*s...Just be careful if you feel both hands on your shoulders and something up your butt, it could get ugly...LOL
Reply:All the finger wave is IS a thrill for the DR.
Ask your self when was the last time the DR checked you??
what is the Dr going to compare it to??
stick one finger up your butt and search for a thing about the size of a small plum maybe a walnut. ???
PS;;; I had it done and I checked for myself later that's stupid
You can not rely on the PSA test anymore
you don't need to strip if your going to get a finger up your butt just your drawers.
Reply:http://menshealth.about.com/b/a/213604.h...
Reply:Yes, the doctor puts his finger up your butt and feels it and also does a blood test called a PSA
What exactly is done when testing for prostate cancer?
the doctor can feel if your prostate is enlarged by feeling it thru your bum or he can do blood test
Reply:It is do by doing a simple blood test called a PSA. The doctor will examine the prostate to see if it is enlarged. It's not extremely unpleasant.
Reply:Yup the Dr sticks his finger up your butt or
you go to a proctologist that stick sumpthing up your butt till the RN sees a light in your mouth (colonostomy)
Reply:The doctor will put on a glove and stick his finger up your a*s...Just be careful if you feel both hands on your shoulders and something up your butt, it could get ugly...LOL
Reply:All the finger wave is IS a thrill for the DR.
Ask your self when was the last time the DR checked you??
what is the Dr going to compare it to??
stick one finger up your butt and search for a thing about the size of a small plum maybe a walnut. ???
PS;;; I had it done and I checked for myself later that's stupid
You can not rely on the PSA test anymore
you don't need to strip if your going to get a finger up your butt just your drawers.
Reply:http://menshealth.about.com/b/a/213604.h...
Reply:Yes, the doctor puts his finger up your butt and feels it and also does a blood test called a PSA
What is the chance of having Prostate cancer come back after 9 years? He is also having the hip pain now.?
He had surgery 9 years ago and yesterday he was told it was back. I just want to know can they perform surgery again to get the cancer or is it to late for that? Please help!
What is the chance of having Prostate cancer come back after 9 years? He is also having the hip pain now.?
A patient is considered at risk and not cured until 10 years after removal of the cancer. I am in my 4th year after surgery and my doctors advise me to check every 6 months until the 10 year mark, at which time I would be considered cured.
The recurring cancer will be harder to fight, but not impossible. The hip issue is probably totally unrelated, but so that you know, hip replacement surgery is more dangerous than heart surgery because of the size of the open wound and the risk of infection.
For the cancer treatment the patient may have to isolate the cancerous areas and have targeted radiation, or begin kemotherapy and radiation together.
Please DO NOT allow this patient to take the herbal only route as suggested by the view above. There are NO clinical studies that prove natural healing works. Exhaust medical science first, then try everything as a last ditch effort.
I have two friends who died trying cure cancer naturally.
Reply:I know something that may help you very well. it is based around a rare botanical called a Mangosteen. it is grown in South East Asia and has many different medicinal benefits.
It is a Natural Alternative to Medication and has worked for thousands of not millions of people go here to
http://www.MyAsianSecret.com view all the information and make your opinion based on what you see and hear!
What is the chance of having Prostate cancer come back after 9 years? He is also having the hip pain now.?
A patient is considered at risk and not cured until 10 years after removal of the cancer. I am in my 4th year after surgery and my doctors advise me to check every 6 months until the 10 year mark, at which time I would be considered cured.
The recurring cancer will be harder to fight, but not impossible. The hip issue is probably totally unrelated, but so that you know, hip replacement surgery is more dangerous than heart surgery because of the size of the open wound and the risk of infection.
For the cancer treatment the patient may have to isolate the cancerous areas and have targeted radiation, or begin kemotherapy and radiation together.
Please DO NOT allow this patient to take the herbal only route as suggested by the view above. There are NO clinical studies that prove natural healing works. Exhaust medical science first, then try everything as a last ditch effort.
I have two friends who died trying cure cancer naturally.
Reply:I know something that may help you very well. it is based around a rare botanical called a Mangosteen. it is grown in South East Asia and has many different medicinal benefits.
It is a Natural Alternative to Medication and has worked for thousands of not millions of people go here to
http://www.MyAsianSecret.com view all the information and make your opinion based on what you see and hear!
Would a endoscopy?? detect colon or prostate cancer? It showed the stomach and it was clear.?
My brother in law has had bad stomach pain that moves into his back and they did find blood in his stool so did a test that goes through the nose %26amp; he was clear. I just want to know if that particular test checks for all posible cancer. He's seeing a gastroologist.??
Would a endoscopy?? detect colon or prostate cancer? It showed the stomach and it was clear.?
endoscopy is just for stomach and will detect for colon but not sure about prostate coz thats a different system in body.
Reply:He would need a colonoscopy to detect colon cancer. An MRI would give them a better picture of what's going on with him. Good luck to your brother in law.
Reply:An endoscopy only shows the top part of the digestive system, the esophagus and the stomach. It is mostly used to diagnose ulcers. If he has blood in the stool they should be doing a colonoscopy. That is the most conclusive test for lower intestinal problems.
Reply:From what you tell me, they had a look at his upper GI tract- esophagus, stomach, maybe even small intestine. This test would show esophageal cancers, stomach cancers and small intestine cancers.
He would have to have a colonoscopy (up the rectum) to determine if it was colon cancer.
Prostate cancer is not determined this way and is separate from the GI tract. If he had urinary problems (difficulty peeing, pain, burining, blood, urge) then look at the prostate.
Reply:to view the colon you would have to have a colonoscopy . this is when the Dr inserts a long tube with a camera into the rectum and advances it to view the whole colon. there is also a small camera in a pill that can be swallowed and when it is passed from the body is then analyzed.(not used very often)
Reply:he would need complete upper and lower GI as well as blood tests and tissue tests to be sure how sure are you of this doctor
Reply:Endoscopy looks at the throat and stomach mostly.
The gastroenterologist will probably want to do a sigmoidoscopy and/or colonoscopy for colon cancer/polyps (the first one you are awake and they put a small tube into your rectum and the second one you are asleep and they use a longer tube and can pinch off polyps)...If he is over 50, he should have a routine colonoscopy anyway. They recommend a baseline one for anyone over 50.
He could also do an Upper GI (barium) x-ray and a Lower GI (barium) x-ray...where you swallow barium for the first one and they put barium enema in you for the second one...
For prostate cancer, they usually do a blood test first for a marker in the blood called PSA or a new test called EPCA-2 .
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/new...
Also doctors can do a prostate exam, where they feel it through the rectum and have the person cough...He could go to a urologist if he is worried about his prostate.
Reply:He would need a colonoscopy to check his colon. For the prostate, he would need a blood test called a PSA, which can help detect prostate cancer.
Would a endoscopy?? detect colon or prostate cancer? It showed the stomach and it was clear.?
endoscopy is just for stomach and will detect for colon but not sure about prostate coz thats a different system in body.
Reply:He would need a colonoscopy to detect colon cancer. An MRI would give them a better picture of what's going on with him. Good luck to your brother in law.
Reply:An endoscopy only shows the top part of the digestive system, the esophagus and the stomach. It is mostly used to diagnose ulcers. If he has blood in the stool they should be doing a colonoscopy. That is the most conclusive test for lower intestinal problems.
Reply:From what you tell me, they had a look at his upper GI tract- esophagus, stomach, maybe even small intestine. This test would show esophageal cancers, stomach cancers and small intestine cancers.
He would have to have a colonoscopy (up the rectum) to determine if it was colon cancer.
Prostate cancer is not determined this way and is separate from the GI tract. If he had urinary problems (difficulty peeing, pain, burining, blood, urge) then look at the prostate.
Reply:to view the colon you would have to have a colonoscopy . this is when the Dr inserts a long tube with a camera into the rectum and advances it to view the whole colon. there is also a small camera in a pill that can be swallowed and when it is passed from the body is then analyzed.(not used very often)
Reply:he would need complete upper and lower GI as well as blood tests and tissue tests to be sure how sure are you of this doctor
Reply:Endoscopy looks at the throat and stomach mostly.
The gastroenterologist will probably want to do a sigmoidoscopy and/or colonoscopy for colon cancer/polyps (the first one you are awake and they put a small tube into your rectum and the second one you are asleep and they use a longer tube and can pinch off polyps)...If he is over 50, he should have a routine colonoscopy anyway. They recommend a baseline one for anyone over 50.
He could also do an Upper GI (barium) x-ray and a Lower GI (barium) x-ray...where you swallow barium for the first one and they put barium enema in you for the second one...
For prostate cancer, they usually do a blood test first for a marker in the blood called PSA or a new test called EPCA-2 .
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/new...
Also doctors can do a prostate exam, where they feel it through the rectum and have the person cough...He could go to a urologist if he is worried about his prostate.
Reply:He would need a colonoscopy to check his colon. For the prostate, he would need a blood test called a PSA, which can help detect prostate cancer.
What is the best treatment for prostate cancer?
My dad has stage 1 cancer, it's really small. What treatment has the least amount of side effects?
What is the best treatment for prostate cancer?
If it is on initial stage Best way to get it operated I f it is on next even after operation u may have to go for chemo .now there are certain injection in market that will hold good for chemo Though the injection is costly but will serve problem . the patient will not have any side effect like loosing hair , vomiting etc.Injection will have to take every 2 months consult your surgeon wish u peaceful speeedy recovery to your dad
AMEN
Reply:my dad does too its sad
Reply:that depends on alot of technical factors
Reply:Surgery and chemo. He'll need help with the chemo. I know I had it for breast cancer. I don't know if they radiate that area or not.
Reply:radiation therapy is the best.very good prognosis for stage 1
Reply:lots of tomato ketchup and garlic
if it gets to stage 2 research mistletoe which was developed by rudolph steiner 100 years ago
oh .... and lots of sex (lack of it caused the thing)
Reply:In most cases, especially with a non-aggressive form of prostate cancer, the best treatment is NO TREATMENT. Most men with prostate cancer die of another disease (e.g. heart disease) before the cancer can kill them. However, if the cancer is determined to be an aggressive form, some type of therapeutic intervention is warranted.
Best wishes for you father's health.
Reply:There are different options and though they all have side effects, he should look into radioactive implants. They are tiny seeds which do not harm those around him and seem to be better than the surgical resection and/ or radiation. He just needs to have a explanation of all the options and statistics. If he is older like 70 it progresses less quickly.
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What is the best treatment for prostate cancer?
If it is on initial stage Best way to get it operated I f it is on next even after operation u may have to go for chemo .now there are certain injection in market that will hold good for chemo Though the injection is costly but will serve problem . the patient will not have any side effect like loosing hair , vomiting etc.Injection will have to take every 2 months consult your surgeon wish u peaceful speeedy recovery to your dad
AMEN
Reply:my dad does too its sad
Reply:that depends on alot of technical factors
Reply:Surgery and chemo. He'll need help with the chemo. I know I had it for breast cancer. I don't know if they radiate that area or not.
Reply:radiation therapy is the best.very good prognosis for stage 1
Reply:lots of tomato ketchup and garlic
if it gets to stage 2 research mistletoe which was developed by rudolph steiner 100 years ago
oh .... and lots of sex (lack of it caused the thing)
Reply:In most cases, especially with a non-aggressive form of prostate cancer, the best treatment is NO TREATMENT. Most men with prostate cancer die of another disease (e.g. heart disease) before the cancer can kill them. However, if the cancer is determined to be an aggressive form, some type of therapeutic intervention is warranted.
Best wishes for you father's health.
Reply:There are different options and though they all have side effects, he should look into radioactive implants. They are tiny seeds which do not harm those around him and seem to be better than the surgical resection and/ or radiation. He just needs to have a explanation of all the options and statistics. If he is older like 70 it progresses less quickly.
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Does masturbation reduce the risk of prostate cancer?
I heard that the reason older men are more prone to prostate is because thats when they get sexually in active.
Does masturbation reduce the risk of prostate cancer?
That is a myth. Just like women get breast cancer, they don't get breast cancer because they didn't get enough sex.
Just cut off the testicles, after you produce children, you don't need them anymore anyway.
Reply:only in guys...
Reply:Better look into more serious materials on the subject.
Reply:I agree with the person who said to do more serious research. I don't think one has anything to do with the other.
Reply:no silly! little wineres and tiny nuts do that!
Does masturbation reduce the risk of prostate cancer?
That is a myth. Just like women get breast cancer, they don't get breast cancer because they didn't get enough sex.
Just cut off the testicles, after you produce children, you don't need them anymore anyway.
Reply:only in guys...
Reply:Better look into more serious materials on the subject.
Reply:I agree with the person who said to do more serious research. I don't think one has anything to do with the other.
Reply:no silly! little wineres and tiny nuts do that!
My dad has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer?
He just told us and he has already begun radiation treatment. He gets treatment thru the VA and his English is limited so he has told us he doesnt completely understand the diagnosis, just that it is in 5% of the prostate and that he was given treatment choices, radiation, surgery, or "wait and see" if it develops further. He is coming over so we can call the dr. together and get a clearer understanding. What are some questions that I can be asking? I know almost nothing about it.
My dad has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer?
Here's a cure for prostate cancer.
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
Reply:my grandfather was too let me show you.
these are the answers i got maybe they will help you. he is getting surgery tommorow.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:has it been staged, and if so what stage is it? whats the 5 year survival on that type of tumor? What are the side effects of the interventional treatments? What are the implications of wait and see, if it spreads?
Reply:If caught early there should not be a problem. Just ask the doctor how bad it is and what should be done to contain it. Usually in can be controlled in the early stages, and if necessary the whole prostate can be removed.
Reply:Well, let me tell you my father also had that problem. He was diagnosed when he was 70 and he died when he was 81 but from a heart attack. Not cancer. Prostate cancer is very slow going so most have a wait and see. My father was checked every year and just like the doctor said it was "very" slow so nothing was done. My father was not in any pain the 11 years he had it. I wish you and your father the best. Good luck.
Reply:Oh thats awful, I am so sorry . I can relate to this because it has happened in my family. I do know that this is a kind of cancer you dont want to "wait and see" this is the number one killer of cancers in older men. Please look on the line for research and questions. Just type in Prostrate Cancer and go to the web-site. It is pretty thorough. Good luck to your dad and the rest of your family going thru this awful thing..But remember early detection is on his side and even though you cant make his choice for him on how he wants to treat it, all information is a good source..find out all you can now, I hope everything works out for your family%26gt; Also it never hurts a thing to pray.
Reply:Your father has a very good chance to recover from this. I can't tell him which option to chose, that's a hard choice to make.
It's good he told you and your getting together with the doctor, this is the way to do it. More people should do it this way.
You can find out if surgery isn't better, why did he chose not to have surgery?
Wait and see, for what, I don't understand that one.
Ask the doctor about what will happen next as to it spreading, to his hips and thighs for instance. This happens quite often. To the bladder. Etc. The cat is out of the bad, your father has cancer, I don't want to be rude but you asked and, he has to know. What's the worst scenario and what's the ultimatum. I would want to know.
I hope I helped you, bless you.
Reply:prostate CA goes with age. first question is: how far is the spread, what are the other underlying tissues/organs involve.
the question of intervention should also be asked like, what are the chances if we operate, the chances if we submit for chemo, the chances if we give medicines.of course, all of the above will
have side-effects but the doctor is going to give you some options. PRAYER IS THE BEST MEDICINE.
Reply:im so sorry honey. first offgather infor from ever one who posts something for you get a notebook and start making notes. prostate cancer is very dangerous if detected in the later stages. its sounds like they got it fairly in the early stages. DO NOT DO NOT choose to wait and see. i cant belive the told him that one!! this is very serious and needs to start beeing treated IMEDIATLY.i would recomend going with radiation and also kimo theropy treatment to kill it if the cancer is still progressing than your last option should be surgery..... when a man has part or all of his prostate removed he can noo longer get a erection ect ect hope this helps you...... p.s dont you dare let him wait to see what happens tell him what he has isnt going to get beter on its own its going to rapidly get worse.my grandfathers prostate cancer was detected to late..... it spread from his prostate throughout his WHOLE BODY he passed away it made him so sick we all prayed together for god to end his suffering and except him. tell him thats what will happen.he dosent want to end up like that. and im sure he dosent want to make you go through it either. hey u can email me ill help u find recorces near where you live to help you guys ynohtnamranthony@aol.com
My dad has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer?
Here's a cure for prostate cancer.
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
Reply:my grandfather was too let me show you.
these are the answers i got maybe they will help you. he is getting surgery tommorow.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:has it been staged, and if so what stage is it? whats the 5 year survival on that type of tumor? What are the side effects of the interventional treatments? What are the implications of wait and see, if it spreads?
Reply:If caught early there should not be a problem. Just ask the doctor how bad it is and what should be done to contain it. Usually in can be controlled in the early stages, and if necessary the whole prostate can be removed.
Reply:Well, let me tell you my father also had that problem. He was diagnosed when he was 70 and he died when he was 81 but from a heart attack. Not cancer. Prostate cancer is very slow going so most have a wait and see. My father was checked every year and just like the doctor said it was "very" slow so nothing was done. My father was not in any pain the 11 years he had it. I wish you and your father the best. Good luck.
Reply:Oh thats awful, I am so sorry . I can relate to this because it has happened in my family. I do know that this is a kind of cancer you dont want to "wait and see" this is the number one killer of cancers in older men. Please look on the line for research and questions. Just type in Prostrate Cancer and go to the web-site. It is pretty thorough. Good luck to your dad and the rest of your family going thru this awful thing..But remember early detection is on his side and even though you cant make his choice for him on how he wants to treat it, all information is a good source..find out all you can now, I hope everything works out for your family%26gt; Also it never hurts a thing to pray.
Reply:Your father has a very good chance to recover from this. I can't tell him which option to chose, that's a hard choice to make.
It's good he told you and your getting together with the doctor, this is the way to do it. More people should do it this way.
You can find out if surgery isn't better, why did he chose not to have surgery?
Wait and see, for what, I don't understand that one.
Ask the doctor about what will happen next as to it spreading, to his hips and thighs for instance. This happens quite often. To the bladder. Etc. The cat is out of the bad, your father has cancer, I don't want to be rude but you asked and, he has to know. What's the worst scenario and what's the ultimatum. I would want to know.
I hope I helped you, bless you.
Reply:prostate CA goes with age. first question is: how far is the spread, what are the other underlying tissues/organs involve.
the question of intervention should also be asked like, what are the chances if we operate, the chances if we submit for chemo, the chances if we give medicines.of course, all of the above will
have side-effects but the doctor is going to give you some options. PRAYER IS THE BEST MEDICINE.
Reply:im so sorry honey. first offgather infor from ever one who posts something for you get a notebook and start making notes. prostate cancer is very dangerous if detected in the later stages. its sounds like they got it fairly in the early stages. DO NOT DO NOT choose to wait and see. i cant belive the told him that one!! this is very serious and needs to start beeing treated IMEDIATLY.i would recomend going with radiation and also kimo theropy treatment to kill it if the cancer is still progressing than your last option should be surgery..... when a man has part or all of his prostate removed he can noo longer get a erection ect ect hope this helps you...... p.s dont you dare let him wait to see what happens tell him what he has isnt going to get beter on its own its going to rapidly get worse.my grandfathers prostate cancer was detected to late..... it spread from his prostate throughout his WHOLE BODY he passed away it made him so sick we all prayed together for god to end his suffering and except him. tell him thats what will happen.he dosent want to end up like that. and im sure he dosent want to make you go through it either. hey u can email me ill help u find recorces near where you live to help you guys ynohtnamranthony@aol.com
When you do a biopsy for prostate cancer....?
I heard that you don't feel it when they sting your prostate to get the biopsy sample since the region does not have any nerves, and thus there is no pain. Is this true?
When you do a biopsy for prostate cancer....?
That would not be true. The region is filled with tiny nerves and the prostate is very sensitive. They inject the prostate with something like Novocaine to dull the sensation before they begin. I had a biopsy a couple of months ago. They insert this ultrasound device into your rectum to help guide them in finding the exact location for the biopsy. they insert the biobsy needles, which are attached to a gun with a trigger. when they release the needle it snaps out really quickly and grabs the surrounding tissue. It isn't painful exactly, it feel more like being snapped with a rubber band. it gradually becomes more uncomfortable though, and by the 10th one I was ready for them to stop. They took twelve samples. The Dr. told me there might be a little blood in my urine for a few days and some blood in my semen for up to a week. There was a lot of blood! it freaked me out....but it did go away quickly. Other than that, it wasn't that bad,
Reply:There are several ways to do prostate biopsy.
It is done mostly through your rectum.
Most likely doctor will use local anasthetics and the procedure takes 30 mins.
You should not have much of the pain as thin needle is used.
Reply:No that is not true. Normally the Urologist will deaden the area with a local anesthetic. But a couple of times it may have pain. I had Prostate Cancer, and they took twelve cores for Biopsy.
Reply:1) Prostate biopsy painful or not?
There are two types of anesthesia when biopsy for prostate: a)Lidocaine gel inserted in the rectum and allowed to absorb, b) an injection of a lidocaine solution through the rectal wall and into the nerve bundles near the prostate. The placement of the injections was guided through the use of an ultrasound machine which helped the doctors see the correct location to make the injection.
The injection to be the more effective method, and one that had virtually no side effects. The gel absorbed in the rectum has more potential for side effects, such as discomfort ranging from mild to severe pain, profuse sweating and dizziness.
2) When you do a biopsy for prostate cancer?
The physician's diagnosis is based on biopsy result, so if your PSA stays high(%26gt;3), there are possibilities of positive biopsy but you have decide by yourself do it or not, and when.
When you do a biopsy for prostate cancer....?
That would not be true. The region is filled with tiny nerves and the prostate is very sensitive. They inject the prostate with something like Novocaine to dull the sensation before they begin. I had a biopsy a couple of months ago. They insert this ultrasound device into your rectum to help guide them in finding the exact location for the biopsy. they insert the biobsy needles, which are attached to a gun with a trigger. when they release the needle it snaps out really quickly and grabs the surrounding tissue. It isn't painful exactly, it feel more like being snapped with a rubber band. it gradually becomes more uncomfortable though, and by the 10th one I was ready for them to stop. They took twelve samples. The Dr. told me there might be a little blood in my urine for a few days and some blood in my semen for up to a week. There was a lot of blood! it freaked me out....but it did go away quickly. Other than that, it wasn't that bad,
Reply:There are several ways to do prostate biopsy.
It is done mostly through your rectum.
Most likely doctor will use local anasthetics and the procedure takes 30 mins.
You should not have much of the pain as thin needle is used.
Reply:No that is not true. Normally the Urologist will deaden the area with a local anesthetic. But a couple of times it may have pain. I had Prostate Cancer, and they took twelve cores for Biopsy.
Reply:1) Prostate biopsy painful or not?
There are two types of anesthesia when biopsy for prostate: a)Lidocaine gel inserted in the rectum and allowed to absorb, b) an injection of a lidocaine solution through the rectal wall and into the nerve bundles near the prostate. The placement of the injections was guided through the use of an ultrasound machine which helped the doctors see the correct location to make the injection.
The injection to be the more effective method, and one that had virtually no side effects. The gel absorbed in the rectum has more potential for side effects, such as discomfort ranging from mild to severe pain, profuse sweating and dizziness.
2) When you do a biopsy for prostate cancer?
The physician's diagnosis is based on biopsy result, so if your PSA stays high(%26gt;3), there are possibilities of positive biopsy but you have decide by yourself do it or not, and when.
Does PROSCAR an effective medicine for prostate cancer?
im a 60 yr old guy who has an enlarged prostate a few yrs back. now im having droplets of blood when i urinate. shall i continue its use?
Does PROSCAR an effective medicine for prostate cancer?
PROSCAR is Finasteride which prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss. Finasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Finasteride is also used to reduce hair loss due to male pattern baldness.
IT IS PRESCRIBED ONLY FOR TREATMENT OF ENLARGED PROSTATE AND BENIGN PROSTATE CANCER. It should be taken only on Medical supervision duly prescribed by the doctor, and should not be taken on your own. The Oncologist will assess your present position and if needed give it. Please consult him and do the needful. -
Reply:there are many prostate cancer treatments: Brachytherapy, freezing, DaVinci robot,.... Consult your doctor.
Reply:Time for another PSA test, and if indicated, a biopsy. Don't delay going to the doctor. I had NO symptoms and was still diagnosed with prostate cancer. There are no drug treatments that deal with the cancer directly. Brachytherapy and radiation is the treatment I opted for. It was easy and relatively painless, and I remain "fully functional". My treatment center: http://www.dattoli.com/
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Does PROSCAR an effective medicine for prostate cancer?
PROSCAR is Finasteride which prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss. Finasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Finasteride is also used to reduce hair loss due to male pattern baldness.
IT IS PRESCRIBED ONLY FOR TREATMENT OF ENLARGED PROSTATE AND BENIGN PROSTATE CANCER. It should be taken only on Medical supervision duly prescribed by the doctor, and should not be taken on your own. The Oncologist will assess your present position and if needed give it. Please consult him and do the needful. -
Reply:there are many prostate cancer treatments: Brachytherapy, freezing, DaVinci robot,.... Consult your doctor.
Reply:Time for another PSA test, and if indicated, a biopsy. Don't delay going to the doctor. I had NO symptoms and was still diagnosed with prostate cancer. There are no drug treatments that deal with the cancer directly. Brachytherapy and radiation is the treatment I opted for. It was easy and relatively painless, and I remain "fully functional". My treatment center: http://www.dattoli.com/
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I don't know anything about prostate cancer.....?
but a phone call from my mom just revealed that my dad's doctor "didn't like" the tests that were run last week on his prostate and wants to run more. He hasn't been diagnosed and apparantly it is very uncommon in men his age (he's only 47), but I just want to be a little more informed about it. Are there any doctors or nurses on here that are willing to share knowledge? Or are there any good websites that anyone knows of to give me information. Basically, I just want to know how serious it could be, how fast it advances, etc. I'm hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
I don't know anything about prostate cancer.....?
There are different stages of prostate cancer and the prognosis depends heavily on the stage of the cancer. Prostate cancer in general tends to be slow growing (though not always)--so if it is an early stage, the chances are good that your dad will be able to beat the cancer. There are lots of treatments for prostate cancer, so your dad will likely have lots of options. You will know more after a biopsy is performed. Good luck to your dad and to your family!
Reply:you can visit this web to know about prostate cancer
and it symptoms
Reply:Blacks in Africa don't get it but highest rate in world is among blacks in America. Men have a breast and can get breast cancer. Women cannot get prostate cancer. The more sunlight men get the less chance of having prostate problems. See this (bottom of webpage) on it. He should eat more fruits and vegetables and less dead animal (meat).
http://www.phifoundation.org/veg.html
We have helped people with it using a natural product. http://www.graviolaleaves.com
Reply:OK -- if he gets Prostate Cancer here's the cure:
4 tablespoons of lowfat organic cottage cheese
2 tablespoons of honey
2 1/2 tablespoons of organic flax oil
2 tablespoons of organic flax seeds ground up in some form
of coffee grinder.
mix this all together and eat 3 times per day.
Also, switch to juicing (all organics) apple, parsley, carrot and beets.
And that's it -- that's all he should eat for approx. 6 months if he wants to live.
Reply:He may have a biopsy which is an almost painless test to send some tissue to the pathologist. Then it will be examined and be either negative or positive. If positive it means it is Cancer. But there are grades of it and it is measured according to a Gleason Scale of cell involvement as well as Stage I II III IV. There are many types of treatment ranging from Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Brachytherapy which is insertion of tiny radioactive seeds, and Chemotherapy or a combination of those. It seems your father has a very conscientious Doctor who is taking good care of him. You shouldnt worry yet. And if he does possibly have that Cancer, he will get good care I am sure and can have a 2nd opinion consult if necessary. God Bless
I don't know anything about prostate cancer.....?
There are different stages of prostate cancer and the prognosis depends heavily on the stage of the cancer. Prostate cancer in general tends to be slow growing (though not always)--so if it is an early stage, the chances are good that your dad will be able to beat the cancer. There are lots of treatments for prostate cancer, so your dad will likely have lots of options. You will know more after a biopsy is performed. Good luck to your dad and to your family!
Reply:you can visit this web to know about prostate cancer
and it symptoms
Reply:Blacks in Africa don't get it but highest rate in world is among blacks in America. Men have a breast and can get breast cancer. Women cannot get prostate cancer. The more sunlight men get the less chance of having prostate problems. See this (bottom of webpage) on it. He should eat more fruits and vegetables and less dead animal (meat).
http://www.phifoundation.org/veg.html
We have helped people with it using a natural product. http://www.graviolaleaves.com
Reply:OK -- if he gets Prostate Cancer here's the cure:
4 tablespoons of lowfat organic cottage cheese
2 tablespoons of honey
2 1/2 tablespoons of organic flax oil
2 tablespoons of organic flax seeds ground up in some form
of coffee grinder.
mix this all together and eat 3 times per day.
Also, switch to juicing (all organics) apple, parsley, carrot and beets.
And that's it -- that's all he should eat for approx. 6 months if he wants to live.
Reply:He may have a biopsy which is an almost painless test to send some tissue to the pathologist. Then it will be examined and be either negative or positive. If positive it means it is Cancer. But there are grades of it and it is measured according to a Gleason Scale of cell involvement as well as Stage I II III IV. There are many types of treatment ranging from Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Brachytherapy which is insertion of tiny radioactive seeds, and Chemotherapy or a combination of those. It seems your father has a very conscientious Doctor who is taking good care of him. You shouldnt worry yet. And if he does possibly have that Cancer, he will get good care I am sure and can have a 2nd opinion consult if necessary. God Bless
My man has stage 3 prostate cancer even though the blood test was negative. how can that be?
he has been diagnosed just over 18months ago and are not sure how long he has. anybody got any info on this cancer?
My man has stage 3 prostate cancer even though the blood test was negative. how can that be?
PSA test results report the level of PSA detected in the blood. The test results are usually reported as nanograms of PSA per milliliter (ng/ml) of blood. In the past, most doctors considered PSA values below 4.0 ng/ml as normal. However, recent research found prostate cancer in men with PSA levels below 4.0 ng/ml (2). Many doctors are now using the following ranges, with some variation: 0 to 2.5 ng/ml is low: 2.6 to 10 ng/ml is slightly to moderately elevated: 10 to 19.9 ng/ml is moderately elevated: 20 ng/ml or more is significantly elevated. There is no specific normal or abnormal PSA level. However, the higher a man’s PSA level, the more likely it is that cancer is present. But because various factors can cause PSA levels to fluctuate, one abnormal PSA test does not necessarily indicate a need for other diagnostic tests. When PSA levels continue to rise over time, other tests may be needed. False negative test results (also called false negatives) occur when the PSA level is in the normal range even though prostate cancer is actually present. Most prostate cancers are slow-growing and may exist for decades before they are large enough to cause symptoms. Subsequent PSA tests may indicate a problem before the disease progresses significantly. Using the PSA test to screen men for prostate cancer is controversial because it is not yet known if this test actually saves lives. Moreover, it is not clear if the benefits of PSA screening outweigh the risks of follow-up diagnostic tests and cancer treatments.You state that your man has stage 3 prostate cancer. You may well be aware of the different stages, but if not I will state them here.- Stage 1: the cancer is very small and completely inside the prostate gland which feels normal when a rectal examination is done. Stage 2: the cancer is still inside the prostate gland, but is larger and a lump or hard area can be felt when a rectal examination is done. Stage 3: the cancer has broken through the covering of the prostate and may have grown into the seminal vesicles. Stage 4: the cancer has grown into the neck of the bladder, rectum or pelvic wall, or has spread to the lymph nodes or another part of the body. Sometimes these stages are called A - D (with A being Stage 1), particularly if you are being treated in North America where the system is called the Dukes-Jewett Staging System.
I add a link containing details of this subject –
http://patients.uptodate.com
/topic.asp?file=cancer/6435
I add a further link with information which you may find of interest
http://www.innovations-report.
com/html/reports/medicine_
health/report-42446.html
Hope this helps
Matador 89
Reply:You're welcome, glad to have been of help.
m.89 Report It
Reply:Did you try a search? Cancer is so vast a topic, doing your own research would be better.
Anyway, cancer can be hard to diagnose, and it can progress rapidly, slowly, can even fool the tests like any other disease.
Reply:There is always the chance of error in any diagnosis.
Check out this web page,
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/defaul...
Reply:I'm very sorry for you both.
The blood test tests for levels of PSA which usually show up high if there is any sign of disease. However this test is sometimes unreliable.
Read this site for more info.http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts...
Reply:The PSA can have false negatives, about 1-2% of the time. It is just a screening test. It sounds like he has had more testing done, such as biopsies, which are going to give you a more complete picture. See the sources below for more info on prostate cancer, although there is plenty more available on the web. I hope he does well.
Reply:Agree with some of the answers above. PSA, while it means prostate specific antigen, is really a very non-specific test, and it can be elevated in those who don't have cancer or be low in those who have cancer. Although people tend to think the "normal" range of PSA is below 4-4.5, there really is no "normal" for this test.
In terms of prognosis, stage 3 cancer is a more aggressive behaving prostate cancer, but also important to know is the PSA (low is good in this case) and the Gleason score which tells you the Grade of the tumor (usually from a biopsy or a radical prostatectomy). In general, prostate cancer is among the slower growing of all cancers...even in patients that are widely metatstatic (stage 4), there are still good treatments and the median survival is in the order of years. Good luck.
Reply:No, but i was dianosed with renal cell carcinoma(kidney cancer) strange thing was, my urine and my blood were clean. It only takes one tiny little cell to brake off and cause metastasis.
My man has stage 3 prostate cancer even though the blood test was negative. how can that be?
PSA test results report the level of PSA detected in the blood. The test results are usually reported as nanograms of PSA per milliliter (ng/ml) of blood. In the past, most doctors considered PSA values below 4.0 ng/ml as normal. However, recent research found prostate cancer in men with PSA levels below 4.0 ng/ml (2). Many doctors are now using the following ranges, with some variation: 0 to 2.5 ng/ml is low: 2.6 to 10 ng/ml is slightly to moderately elevated: 10 to 19.9 ng/ml is moderately elevated: 20 ng/ml or more is significantly elevated. There is no specific normal or abnormal PSA level. However, the higher a man’s PSA level, the more likely it is that cancer is present. But because various factors can cause PSA levels to fluctuate, one abnormal PSA test does not necessarily indicate a need for other diagnostic tests. When PSA levels continue to rise over time, other tests may be needed. False negative test results (also called false negatives) occur when the PSA level is in the normal range even though prostate cancer is actually present. Most prostate cancers are slow-growing and may exist for decades before they are large enough to cause symptoms. Subsequent PSA tests may indicate a problem before the disease progresses significantly. Using the PSA test to screen men for prostate cancer is controversial because it is not yet known if this test actually saves lives. Moreover, it is not clear if the benefits of PSA screening outweigh the risks of follow-up diagnostic tests and cancer treatments.You state that your man has stage 3 prostate cancer. You may well be aware of the different stages, but if not I will state them here.- Stage 1: the cancer is very small and completely inside the prostate gland which feels normal when a rectal examination is done. Stage 2: the cancer is still inside the prostate gland, but is larger and a lump or hard area can be felt when a rectal examination is done. Stage 3: the cancer has broken through the covering of the prostate and may have grown into the seminal vesicles. Stage 4: the cancer has grown into the neck of the bladder, rectum or pelvic wall, or has spread to the lymph nodes or another part of the body. Sometimes these stages are called A - D (with A being Stage 1), particularly if you are being treated in North America where the system is called the Dukes-Jewett Staging System.
I add a link containing details of this subject –
http://patients.uptodate.com
/topic.asp?file=cancer/6435
I add a further link with information which you may find of interest
http://www.innovations-report.
com/html/reports/medicine_
health/report-42446.html
Hope this helps
Matador 89
Reply:You're welcome, glad to have been of help.
m.89 Report It
Reply:Did you try a search? Cancer is so vast a topic, doing your own research would be better.
Anyway, cancer can be hard to diagnose, and it can progress rapidly, slowly, can even fool the tests like any other disease.
Reply:There is always the chance of error in any diagnosis.
Check out this web page,
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/defaul...
Reply:I'm very sorry for you both.
The blood test tests for levels of PSA which usually show up high if there is any sign of disease. However this test is sometimes unreliable.
Read this site for more info.http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts...
Reply:The PSA can have false negatives, about 1-2% of the time. It is just a screening test. It sounds like he has had more testing done, such as biopsies, which are going to give you a more complete picture. See the sources below for more info on prostate cancer, although there is plenty more available on the web. I hope he does well.
Reply:Agree with some of the answers above. PSA, while it means prostate specific antigen, is really a very non-specific test, and it can be elevated in those who don't have cancer or be low in those who have cancer. Although people tend to think the "normal" range of PSA is below 4-4.5, there really is no "normal" for this test.
In terms of prognosis, stage 3 cancer is a more aggressive behaving prostate cancer, but also important to know is the PSA (low is good in this case) and the Gleason score which tells you the Grade of the tumor (usually from a biopsy or a radical prostatectomy). In general, prostate cancer is among the slower growing of all cancers...even in patients that are widely metatstatic (stage 4), there are still good treatments and the median survival is in the order of years. Good luck.
Reply:No, but i was dianosed with renal cell carcinoma(kidney cancer) strange thing was, my urine and my blood were clean. It only takes one tiny little cell to brake off and cause metastasis.
When shall a man develop prostate cancer?
Is it when he don't have sexual contact (or has not released his semen), don't masturbate, or is it when he is overly indulge in sexual act? I just want to know, just in case I have counseling with men. And I myself could make proper behavior on my sex life to avoid men's cancer.
When shall a man develop prostate cancer?
Neither. Most men develop it in their sixties or later. However, prostate cancer can develop in your 40s or earlier. If you suspect you have a problem, see a urologist for a PSA test.
Doctors agree, that if you avoid everything else, a man will most likely develop prostate cancer in old age. Don't worry about it - many such cancers are survivable, and in any case we all have to die sometime.
When shall a man develop prostate cancer?
Neither. Most men develop it in their sixties or later. However, prostate cancer can develop in your 40s or earlier. If you suspect you have a problem, see a urologist for a PSA test.
Doctors agree, that if you avoid everything else, a man will most likely develop prostate cancer in old age. Don't worry about it - many such cancers are survivable, and in any case we all have to die sometime.
Is there an increase in prostate cancer and men using erectile dysfunction medications (50-60 years old) ?
I met a spouse while at the doctor's with my husband. Both men had started using ED meds 5 years ago. I remember how many of female friends developed breast cancer when Dr. jumped on the HRT meds. Have there been any long-term studies of the use of ED meds?
Is there an increase in prostate cancer and men using erectile dysfunction medications (50-60 years old) ?
NO....there is no increase in the occurence of prostate cancer over the normal increase seen with aging.
Reply:No. Sex at least 4 times a week prevents the Cancer.
flowers baby
Is there an increase in prostate cancer and men using erectile dysfunction medications (50-60 years old) ?
NO....there is no increase in the occurence of prostate cancer over the normal increase seen with aging.
Reply:No. Sex at least 4 times a week prevents the Cancer.
flowers baby
My dad has stage 4 prostate cancer which has moved into the bone. what is stage 4?
he is 85 years old. he has had cancer for about 5 or 6 years. he just had the IV radiation but the pain is not going away. the doctor put him on vicadin. vicadin made him very sick and he was sent to the ER after he had a siesure. he also has alzhiemers. he eats very little and has gotten very weak. what can we expect from here on out?
My dad has stage 4 prostate cancer which has moved into the bone. what is stage 4?
Basically, stage four refers to a cancer that has spread. Try this site for more info on staging:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts...
I volunteer at a hospice unit, and obviously every person is different, but when you say he is not eating much and is weak, it sounds like his time may be near now. Spend as much time with him as you can. Maybe play his favourite music, read to him.
As a person nears death, he will not need to eat anymore, nor will he require fluids. He will become less responsive and his skin may or may not feel cold. His breathing may stop and start, which is normal but it often distresses the family. What he will need is mouth care, which means occasional, gentle swabbing of his mouth tissues with a moist swab or cloth. The last sense to go is hearing, so talk to your dad and let him know you are there. I hope this is the kind of info you were looking for.
Please remember to take care of yourself too: eat, go for a walk, try to sleep. And if you are not there when your dad passes, remember that that may be the way he wanted it. Some people actually wait until they are alone because they feel like it will hurt their loved ones to witness their death.
Reply:sad to say but he probaly will mostly die
Reply:Stage 4 is pretty serious. If I were you, I would talk to the hospital social worker or discharge coordinator about Hospice care for your Dad and a support group for you and the rest of the family. Be strong and spend as much time with your Dad as you can. Do your best to comfort him and let him know you love him.
Reply:I am so sorry you are having to experience this with your dad. Alzhiemers is bad enough without the added stress of cancer...
Stage 1: the cancer is very small and completely inside the prostate gland which feels normal when a rectal examination is done
Stage 2: the cancer is still inside the prostate gland, but is larger and a lump or hard area can be felt when a rectal examination is done
Stage 3: the cancer has broken through the covering of the prostate and may have grown into the seminal vesicles
Stage 4: the cancer has grown into the neck of the bladder, rectum or pelvic wall, or has spread to the lymph nodes or another part of the body
Reply:Stage
As with many other types of cancer, the outcome of prostate cancer depends on whether it has spread when it is diagnosed. In other words, the stage of your cancer.
Gleason grade or score
With prostate cancer, your prognosis also depends on how the cells look under the microscope. This is called the grade of your cancer. In prostate cancer, this is recorded as your Gleason score. A Gleason score of 2, 3 or 4 indicates a low grade prostate cancer that is likely to grow very slowly. A Gleason score of 5, 6 or 7 is an intermediate grade that will grow at a moderate rate. A Gleason score of 8 to 10 is a high grade cancer that is likely to grow relatively fast.
If your Gleason score is low and you are older or have early stage disease your doctor is likely to suggest watching and waiting (also called active monitoring) . This is because your cancer may not spread or cause any trouble. If you have a high Gleason score, are younger or have higher stage disease your doctor is more likely to suggest you have active treatment .
Stage 4
About 20 to 30 out of every 100 men (20 -30%) have cancer spread to another part of their body when they are diagnosed with prostate cancer. This advanced disease is called stage 4 prostate cancer. About 1 in 3 (30%) men with advanced prostate cancer will live for more than five years after diagnosis. On average, men in this situation can expect their cancer to respond to treatment for about 12 to 18 months. Average survival after that is about another two years.
Prayers to your Dad!!!
Reply:stage 4 usually indicates metastasis to lymph nodes, other organs, and bone.
# T4: Tumor is fixed or invades adjacent structures other than seminal vesicles: bladder neck, external sphincter, rectum, levator muscles, and/or pelvic wall
Reply:At this point there is nothing that can be done. Sorry sweetie.
Reply:this is very serious, my mother had cancer several times and the last time she got it, it was in the bone, She did what was called bonemarro transplant, I know I spelled it wrong. It did work but she was only in her 50's. Your father's age and other ailments will determine what the doctor's will recommend to you for treatment. But I can honestly tell you, your father will not be around for many more years no matter what course of action you decide to do. From what you described I wouldn't expect him to live long at all, I will pray for you and your father. I would also ask for morphine instead of vicadin. He might as well live in as little pain as necessary.
Reply:Hallo,
Stage 4 in cancer indicate bad prognosis. It means cancer cell spread outside prostate. Infilrate lymph nodes and metastasis to other organs. Mostly more than one.
I'm sorry to say, but there's no cure but symptomatic at this stage. Any medication given to your father only to relieve his pain.
Best to do is to spent your quality time together.
My pray for your father and you.
Reply:Stage 4 is the last stage before death. My heart goes out to you, Angela. Alzheimer's as well as cancer are so hard for a family to go through. My mother died of lung cancer, she was 92, that eventually metastasized and took her life. She passed while I was gone. I'd left the hospice to go home and shower and rest for a while. I missed the phone call. That was the way that she would have wanted it, though it took me several years to realize this. Bless you my dear.
He will sleep a lot. Don't get your fingers or anything too near his mouth, as he might clamp down and not let go. He will be able to hear you, so now is the time to talk with him, tell him stories and things you want him to know. You will notice his toes and feet will turn black when his time is nearing. Have the family come to say goodbye. I wish you the best on your journey. I am so sorry that you need to take it. Godspeed to him and God bless to you.
Reply:ill Pray your Dad to get well soon... i hope after this a few hours later or tomorrow.. your worried is no more..
My dad has stage 4 prostate cancer which has moved into the bone. what is stage 4?
Basically, stage four refers to a cancer that has spread. Try this site for more info on staging:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts...
I volunteer at a hospice unit, and obviously every person is different, but when you say he is not eating much and is weak, it sounds like his time may be near now. Spend as much time with him as you can. Maybe play his favourite music, read to him.
As a person nears death, he will not need to eat anymore, nor will he require fluids. He will become less responsive and his skin may or may not feel cold. His breathing may stop and start, which is normal but it often distresses the family. What he will need is mouth care, which means occasional, gentle swabbing of his mouth tissues with a moist swab or cloth. The last sense to go is hearing, so talk to your dad and let him know you are there. I hope this is the kind of info you were looking for.
Please remember to take care of yourself too: eat, go for a walk, try to sleep. And if you are not there when your dad passes, remember that that may be the way he wanted it. Some people actually wait until they are alone because they feel like it will hurt their loved ones to witness their death.
Reply:sad to say but he probaly will mostly die
Reply:Stage 4 is pretty serious. If I were you, I would talk to the hospital social worker or discharge coordinator about Hospice care for your Dad and a support group for you and the rest of the family. Be strong and spend as much time with your Dad as you can. Do your best to comfort him and let him know you love him.
Reply:I am so sorry you are having to experience this with your dad. Alzhiemers is bad enough without the added stress of cancer...
Stage 1: the cancer is very small and completely inside the prostate gland which feels normal when a rectal examination is done
Stage 2: the cancer is still inside the prostate gland, but is larger and a lump or hard area can be felt when a rectal examination is done
Stage 3: the cancer has broken through the covering of the prostate and may have grown into the seminal vesicles
Stage 4: the cancer has grown into the neck of the bladder, rectum or pelvic wall, or has spread to the lymph nodes or another part of the body
Reply:Stage
As with many other types of cancer, the outcome of prostate cancer depends on whether it has spread when it is diagnosed. In other words, the stage of your cancer.
Gleason grade or score
With prostate cancer, your prognosis also depends on how the cells look under the microscope. This is called the grade of your cancer. In prostate cancer, this is recorded as your Gleason score. A Gleason score of 2, 3 or 4 indicates a low grade prostate cancer that is likely to grow very slowly. A Gleason score of 5, 6 or 7 is an intermediate grade that will grow at a moderate rate. A Gleason score of 8 to 10 is a high grade cancer that is likely to grow relatively fast.
If your Gleason score is low and you are older or have early stage disease your doctor is likely to suggest watching and waiting (also called active monitoring) . This is because your cancer may not spread or cause any trouble. If you have a high Gleason score, are younger or have higher stage disease your doctor is more likely to suggest you have active treatment .
Stage 4
About 20 to 30 out of every 100 men (20 -30%) have cancer spread to another part of their body when they are diagnosed with prostate cancer. This advanced disease is called stage 4 prostate cancer. About 1 in 3 (30%) men with advanced prostate cancer will live for more than five years after diagnosis. On average, men in this situation can expect their cancer to respond to treatment for about 12 to 18 months. Average survival after that is about another two years.
Prayers to your Dad!!!
Reply:stage 4 usually indicates metastasis to lymph nodes, other organs, and bone.
# T4: Tumor is fixed or invades adjacent structures other than seminal vesicles: bladder neck, external sphincter, rectum, levator muscles, and/or pelvic wall
Reply:At this point there is nothing that can be done. Sorry sweetie.
Reply:this is very serious, my mother had cancer several times and the last time she got it, it was in the bone, She did what was called bonemarro transplant, I know I spelled it wrong. It did work but she was only in her 50's. Your father's age and other ailments will determine what the doctor's will recommend to you for treatment. But I can honestly tell you, your father will not be around for many more years no matter what course of action you decide to do. From what you described I wouldn't expect him to live long at all, I will pray for you and your father. I would also ask for morphine instead of vicadin. He might as well live in as little pain as necessary.
Reply:Hallo,
Stage 4 in cancer indicate bad prognosis. It means cancer cell spread outside prostate. Infilrate lymph nodes and metastasis to other organs. Mostly more than one.
I'm sorry to say, but there's no cure but symptomatic at this stage. Any medication given to your father only to relieve his pain.
Best to do is to spent your quality time together.
My pray for your father and you.
Reply:Stage 4 is the last stage before death. My heart goes out to you, Angela. Alzheimer's as well as cancer are so hard for a family to go through. My mother died of lung cancer, she was 92, that eventually metastasized and took her life. She passed while I was gone. I'd left the hospice to go home and shower and rest for a while. I missed the phone call. That was the way that she would have wanted it, though it took me several years to realize this. Bless you my dear.
He will sleep a lot. Don't get your fingers or anything too near his mouth, as he might clamp down and not let go. He will be able to hear you, so now is the time to talk with him, tell him stories and things you want him to know. You will notice his toes and feet will turn black when his time is nearing. Have the family come to say goodbye. I wish you the best on your journey. I am so sorry that you need to take it. Godspeed to him and God bless to you.
Reply:ill Pray your Dad to get well soon... i hope after this a few hours later or tomorrow.. your worried is no more..
What's the prognosis for prostate cancer that has spread to the liver?
68 year old man in otherwise good health, midway through chemo intended to deal with this issue, cancer has metastasized.
What's the prognosis for prostate cancer that has spread to the liver?
Probably not good if it has spread to the liver.
Reply:cancer at any stage has a risk of a poor prognosis,,,.... the issue that it has metastasized makes things a bit grim, but there is still hope. trust you oncologist. they know better than anyone... live each day as if it were your last and have faith.. My best to you and you are in my prayers.
Reply:stadium 4, but hope this would not stop you from having your chemo.
Get through to it, wish you success.
I´ll pray for you.
What's the prognosis for prostate cancer that has spread to the liver?
Probably not good if it has spread to the liver.
Reply:cancer at any stage has a risk of a poor prognosis,,,.... the issue that it has metastasized makes things a bit grim, but there is still hope. trust you oncologist. they know better than anyone... live each day as if it were your last and have faith.. My best to you and you are in my prayers.
Reply:stadium 4, but hope this would not stop you from having your chemo.
Get through to it, wish you success.
I´ll pray for you.
During a prostate examination does the lab work(bood tests) Show whether a person has prostate Cancer or not?
And also, will these tests reveal any other types of cancer that may be in a person's system?
During a prostate examination does the lab work(bood tests) Show whether a person has prostate Cancer or not?
the lab test detects the level of specific prostate antigens in your blood. a higher level-over 3- indicates there may be a problem.and no, it is not for any other kind of cancer.
Reply:No you will need to get a BIOPSY done I had two done. Report It
Reply:to my understanding, a prostate exam is done specifically to find out if you have prostate cancer (or anything else wrong with the prostate)
just a prostate exam wont show if you have cancer anywhere else in the body though.
Reply:Kindof.... the blood test for prostate cancer measures the level of "psa", prostate specific antigen. If it's very high or increasing, that's an indication that prostate cancer is present. This test does not detect other cancers. The "good" news about prostate cancer is that it's very slow growing. In older men, it's often not even treated.
Reply:Specifically, the blood test done for prostate exam does not tell absolutely that there is cancer.
The PSA quotient reading simply gives a clue to Urologist to look further. Especially if there is a sharp increase in the PSA reading from last time or if the present test abnormally high. Even the digital exam of the prostate will not be conclusive, but biopsys are the best method and will be ordered should PSA and physical exam indicate a need for them.
Reply:They usually cannot tell if you have prostate cancer in a definite way. The psa test will tell if you need further exams. If your psa has gone up from the level of your last exam it might be a warning sign. Try this website, it has more info:
http://www.psa-rising.com/
During a prostate examination does the lab work(bood tests) Show whether a person has prostate Cancer or not?
the lab test detects the level of specific prostate antigens in your blood. a higher level-over 3- indicates there may be a problem.and no, it is not for any other kind of cancer.
Reply:No you will need to get a BIOPSY done I had two done. Report It
Reply:to my understanding, a prostate exam is done specifically to find out if you have prostate cancer (or anything else wrong with the prostate)
just a prostate exam wont show if you have cancer anywhere else in the body though.
Reply:Kindof.... the blood test for prostate cancer measures the level of "psa", prostate specific antigen. If it's very high or increasing, that's an indication that prostate cancer is present. This test does not detect other cancers. The "good" news about prostate cancer is that it's very slow growing. In older men, it's often not even treated.
Reply:Specifically, the blood test done for prostate exam does not tell absolutely that there is cancer.
The PSA quotient reading simply gives a clue to Urologist to look further. Especially if there is a sharp increase in the PSA reading from last time or if the present test abnormally high. Even the digital exam of the prostate will not be conclusive, but biopsys are the best method and will be ordered should PSA and physical exam indicate a need for them.
Reply:They usually cannot tell if you have prostate cancer in a definite way. The psa test will tell if you need further exams. If your psa has gone up from the level of your last exam it might be a warning sign. Try this website, it has more info:
http://www.psa-rising.com/
How will I know if prostate cancer treatment has helped?
I have had 41 external beam radiation treatments, 25 full pelvic treatments and 16 "Boost" treatments aimed at the prostate only. I am receiving hormone therapy also that requires one shot every three months. So far I have had two treatments.
When I was first diagnosed, my Urologist said three hormone treatments was all I could have as more would cause brittle bones. Now, this same doctor says I may have to take these shots for the rest of my life. When I asked how I would know if treatments have helped, he replied six months after I'm off the hormones a PSA test would tell. Now that's really a Catch 22.
Has anyone experianced these same treatments and what are your results?
How will I know if prostate cancer treatment has helped?
Let me see if I can help you a bit. After your third hormone treatment, you will go off for 6 months, retest the PSA, %26amp; then if your PSA is low enough, you can stay off the hormone therapy %26amp; just get the PSA rechecked in 3-6 month intervals for life. When the PSA levels rise again, then the Dr. will discuss the possibility of going back on the hormone shots. An eventual tolerance to the hormone therapy will develop down the road, that is why you are on for a certain amount of months %26amp; then off.
This hormone therapy does cause Osteoporosis. I would highly suggest adding a good Calcium supplement along with Vitamin D to combat this inevitable side effect. My father was on this therapy on %26amp; off for 8 years %26amp; suffered from this along with hot flashes %26amp; uncontrollable sweating, weight gain, bone pain,%26amp; a host of other things. He chose to eventually go off because of the side effects. The decision comes down to an individual choice of what you wish your quality of life to be %26amp; how controllable your case may be.
If I were you, I would suggest getting a 2nd opinion on your treatment plan. Looking back on my Father's care, that is something we didn't do, that I wish we had done!. We followed his Urologist's hormone therapy plan %26amp; didn't try any alternative therapies. I am unsure with your Gleason numbers why they didn't decide on surgery after your radiation. If you have a Cancer Institue in your state, I would start there to get an appointment with a specialist in Prostate Cancer. If you don't have one, ask your Radiologist who he would recommend. I would also suggest seeing if you qualify for any investigational drug studies being conducted with Prostate Cancer specialists in your area.
The hormone therapy companies got in trouble a few years back for bribing Dr's with kickbacks to keep patients on these shots %26amp; they settled it for a record 875 million $$$$$!!! So, I am always suspect of motives.
Anyway, as far as helpful sites, I suggest www.mdanderson.org %26amp; then just type in prostate cancer. I think that is a great resource %26amp; they have an 800 number you can call for advice.
My prayers are with you %26amp; I hope that I have been of some help! Be strong in your fight ! God Bless!
ADDITIONAL QUESTION: My husband just brought up this morning, if surgery isn't an option what about Radioactive Implant(seeding).?
In our past research we found that a diet with limited dairy is best.. If you have milk make sure it is hormone free. Also, if you can buy hormone free meat %26amp; eggs that is key. The more you limit your outside hormone influences the morre control you will have in your cancer. I know I mentioned Vit. D %26amp; calcium earlier, but no matter what increase your intake of those. If you can get at least an hour a day of sunshine along with taking Vitamin D3 (3 Capsules a day, for a total intake of 15,000 IU) that is as important in treating the cancer as much as helping in the bone loss. I would get the D3 from a health food store in your area. Thorne makes a good brand called D-5000. In addition, take 3000 mg of Calcium Citrate daily.( capsules are easiest to take) If you have any bone pain, take MSM capsules 3000 mg twice daily. You can get this anywhere %26amp; any brand is fine (inexpensive) New studies have found Lycopene 10 mg. twice a day is extremely beneficial in fighting the cancer cells. EGCG (Green tea extract....decaffinated) 200 mg. twice a day. Try %26amp; not drink soda pop as it will pull calcium from your system. Also the aspartame in diet drinks can create toxicity enhancing cancer cell growth. If you have any more questions please email me, my husband is a Dr. %26amp; I spent the last 12 years researching everything I could to help my Dad during his fight.
NOTE: DO NOT TAKE MUTIPLE VITAMINS containing SELENIUM or CADMIUM because a new study in Britain shows these may ne linked to Prostate Cancer.
INSURANCE: Your insurance will pay for whatever treatment your Dr. deems necessary to eradicate the cancer. If you have problems or questions with insurance coverage contact your treatment hospital %26amp; ask for the Patient Advocate for assistance %26amp; advice.
Reply:Welcome to the uncertain world of cancer treatment. You do know that there is no cure for cancer, only treatment that might lead to remission and eventually after a long passage of time . . cure. Malignant cells have the ability to lay dormant in the body and reappear after an undetermined amount of time. Thus, you may need to stay vigilant for the rest of your life.
Sounds like you need to have a serious discussion with your doctor. Here are some sites with information about prostate cancer. It might also help you to get in touch with others who have this disease:
Prostate Cancer Foundation
http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/
NCI: Prostate Cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types...
Medline Plus: Prostate Cancer
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prost...
NCCN: Prostate Cancer Treatment Guidelines
http://www.nccn.org/patients/patient_gls...
NCCN: Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology - Prostate Cancer
http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physic...
Best to you.
Reply:Your search ends at below site. Have a look at it. It will definitely help you out
http://lnk.in/56um
Reply:The PSA test can show if the cancer has returned because it would be higher than normal.
See on reg check ups after 50 you get the PSA level checked if it is higher than normal you could get more tests.
If you have cancer then you get the treatments which should bring the PSA level back down to normal. (or at least closer to normal.)
The doctor will compare your PSA to your previous PSA levels and "normal" levels. This will determine if the cancer has returned.
The hormone therapy will lower the testosterone in you body which is directly linked to the prostate. The lower the testosternone the better.
But because the hormone therapy will lower the testosterone the PSA level isn't acurate until your body is doing it on its own with out the help of hormones.
Radiation treatments can also affect the PSA level, but the doctor shoudl know this and would take that into consideration when checking the PSA level.
Reply:Well this is a very good question. I will do my best to answer this for you since this is my area of expertise. I do not know your case or stage, but according to what you have told me, I can make a few assumptions and try to answer as best as possible.
1. Considering you had 25 full pelvic treatments I am going to make an assumption that you were intermediate in your staging. This means that you may have had some extracapular extension of your cancer outside the prostate. This would be the reason for having had full pelvi irradiation.
2. With the 16 smaller shots, or boosts, this is to take the dose up in the tumor area and decrease the normal tissues. 50Gy is a typical dose for any microscopic disease. The reason for the boost is to take the cancerous area to a higher overall dose and to provide more cell kills to the cancer.
3. Hormone therapy is an adjunct that will also help to decrease any cancer and to help with the radiation in fighting the disease as well.
4. A psa will tell the doctors how you are doing. The reason for waiting 6 months after your last shot is because the efficacy of the shot is about 3 months. In orer to have it entirely out of your system, and allow your hormones to return to a normal state, you need an additional 3 months. At this time they will be able to take a blood sample and let you know how you are doing based off of your PSA levels.
5. You can also ask your physician for a bone scan. This will also be able to see if there any metastic lesions forming anyplace else in your body.
6. You could also ask your physician if he thinks it might be a good idea to have a PET/CT done. He might say that it is a high cost exam and that your insurance won't pay for it. You can tell him if he refers you to a facility that is enrolled in the National Pet Registry that they will cover the cost of any diagnosis of cancer....so now you can have him order the test. This will also be able to detect any potential of spread to other places in your body.
7. You could also ask your physician if a CT Scan would help at all. Of course, after radiation, you have to wait about 6 months in order to allow your body to return to normal as well internally. Radiation continues to work at the cellular level for up to 4-6 weeks after your treatment depending on what dose you were treated up to.
The most important thing is to remember to ask your physician questions. If you are not satisfied, then ask another physician. You should be able to ask your urologist, if he is not willing to help, then go to your radiation oncologist.
Also....do not ever let anyone tell you that you can not be cured. Prostate cancer is a very curable and treatable disease. It is not a death sentence. Continue to go to your check ups, ask plenty of questions, and really communicate with your physician.
Good luck and congrats on being a cancer survivor.
Reply:Arthur R,
As you are aware,I,too,have had 41 radiation treatments. I've also had 2 1/2 years of hormone treatments, the last of which was 2 years ago.My cancer had spread so my prostate was removed. Since stopping the hormone treatments I have grown hair(everywhere),my breast's have stopped growing and my latest PSA was .06,which is terrific.Your Urologist,has indeed,raised the "Catch 22" flag.Your PSA will indicate whether the treatment is working but stopping them may not be an option.My Urologists tells me that if(or when) the test results show an upward movement
I will probably have to start them again.Given my original prognosis,I consider myself very lucky.I suppose it is best for you to remember that the hormone treatments have been proven to prolong life expectancy by many,many years.That,along with your radiation treatments,probably means that you and I will be at heavens' gates together------ at 103 years old! Thinking of you as always.
P.S.
My Gleason score was 9.7 before surgery.Why the
"no removal" decision?
wall flower
When I was first diagnosed, my Urologist said three hormone treatments was all I could have as more would cause brittle bones. Now, this same doctor says I may have to take these shots for the rest of my life. When I asked how I would know if treatments have helped, he replied six months after I'm off the hormones a PSA test would tell. Now that's really a Catch 22.
Has anyone experianced these same treatments and what are your results?
How will I know if prostate cancer treatment has helped?
Let me see if I can help you a bit. After your third hormone treatment, you will go off for 6 months, retest the PSA, %26amp; then if your PSA is low enough, you can stay off the hormone therapy %26amp; just get the PSA rechecked in 3-6 month intervals for life. When the PSA levels rise again, then the Dr. will discuss the possibility of going back on the hormone shots. An eventual tolerance to the hormone therapy will develop down the road, that is why you are on for a certain amount of months %26amp; then off.
This hormone therapy does cause Osteoporosis. I would highly suggest adding a good Calcium supplement along with Vitamin D to combat this inevitable side effect. My father was on this therapy on %26amp; off for 8 years %26amp; suffered from this along with hot flashes %26amp; uncontrollable sweating, weight gain, bone pain,%26amp; a host of other things. He chose to eventually go off because of the side effects. The decision comes down to an individual choice of what you wish your quality of life to be %26amp; how controllable your case may be.
If I were you, I would suggest getting a 2nd opinion on your treatment plan. Looking back on my Father's care, that is something we didn't do, that I wish we had done!. We followed his Urologist's hormone therapy plan %26amp; didn't try any alternative therapies. I am unsure with your Gleason numbers why they didn't decide on surgery after your radiation. If you have a Cancer Institue in your state, I would start there to get an appointment with a specialist in Prostate Cancer. If you don't have one, ask your Radiologist who he would recommend. I would also suggest seeing if you qualify for any investigational drug studies being conducted with Prostate Cancer specialists in your area.
The hormone therapy companies got in trouble a few years back for bribing Dr's with kickbacks to keep patients on these shots %26amp; they settled it for a record 875 million $$$$$!!! So, I am always suspect of motives.
Anyway, as far as helpful sites, I suggest www.mdanderson.org %26amp; then just type in prostate cancer. I think that is a great resource %26amp; they have an 800 number you can call for advice.
My prayers are with you %26amp; I hope that I have been of some help! Be strong in your fight ! God Bless!
ADDITIONAL QUESTION: My husband just brought up this morning, if surgery isn't an option what about Radioactive Implant(seeding).?
In our past research we found that a diet with limited dairy is best.. If you have milk make sure it is hormone free. Also, if you can buy hormone free meat %26amp; eggs that is key. The more you limit your outside hormone influences the morre control you will have in your cancer. I know I mentioned Vit. D %26amp; calcium earlier, but no matter what increase your intake of those. If you can get at least an hour a day of sunshine along with taking Vitamin D3 (3 Capsules a day, for a total intake of 15,000 IU) that is as important in treating the cancer as much as helping in the bone loss. I would get the D3 from a health food store in your area. Thorne makes a good brand called D-5000. In addition, take 3000 mg of Calcium Citrate daily.( capsules are easiest to take) If you have any bone pain, take MSM capsules 3000 mg twice daily. You can get this anywhere %26amp; any brand is fine (inexpensive) New studies have found Lycopene 10 mg. twice a day is extremely beneficial in fighting the cancer cells. EGCG (Green tea extract....decaffinated) 200 mg. twice a day. Try %26amp; not drink soda pop as it will pull calcium from your system. Also the aspartame in diet drinks can create toxicity enhancing cancer cell growth. If you have any more questions please email me, my husband is a Dr. %26amp; I spent the last 12 years researching everything I could to help my Dad during his fight.
NOTE: DO NOT TAKE MUTIPLE VITAMINS containing SELENIUM or CADMIUM because a new study in Britain shows these may ne linked to Prostate Cancer.
INSURANCE: Your insurance will pay for whatever treatment your Dr. deems necessary to eradicate the cancer. If you have problems or questions with insurance coverage contact your treatment hospital %26amp; ask for the Patient Advocate for assistance %26amp; advice.
Reply:Welcome to the uncertain world of cancer treatment. You do know that there is no cure for cancer, only treatment that might lead to remission and eventually after a long passage of time . . cure. Malignant cells have the ability to lay dormant in the body and reappear after an undetermined amount of time. Thus, you may need to stay vigilant for the rest of your life.
Sounds like you need to have a serious discussion with your doctor. Here are some sites with information about prostate cancer. It might also help you to get in touch with others who have this disease:
Prostate Cancer Foundation
http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/
NCI: Prostate Cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types...
Medline Plus: Prostate Cancer
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prost...
NCCN: Prostate Cancer Treatment Guidelines
http://www.nccn.org/patients/patient_gls...
NCCN: Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology - Prostate Cancer
http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physic...
Best to you.
Reply:Your search ends at below site. Have a look at it. It will definitely help you out
http://lnk.in/56um
Reply:The PSA test can show if the cancer has returned because it would be higher than normal.
See on reg check ups after 50 you get the PSA level checked if it is higher than normal you could get more tests.
If you have cancer then you get the treatments which should bring the PSA level back down to normal. (or at least closer to normal.)
The doctor will compare your PSA to your previous PSA levels and "normal" levels. This will determine if the cancer has returned.
The hormone therapy will lower the testosterone in you body which is directly linked to the prostate. The lower the testosternone the better.
But because the hormone therapy will lower the testosterone the PSA level isn't acurate until your body is doing it on its own with out the help of hormones.
Radiation treatments can also affect the PSA level, but the doctor shoudl know this and would take that into consideration when checking the PSA level.
Reply:Well this is a very good question. I will do my best to answer this for you since this is my area of expertise. I do not know your case or stage, but according to what you have told me, I can make a few assumptions and try to answer as best as possible.
1. Considering you had 25 full pelvic treatments I am going to make an assumption that you were intermediate in your staging. This means that you may have had some extracapular extension of your cancer outside the prostate. This would be the reason for having had full pelvi irradiation.
2. With the 16 smaller shots, or boosts, this is to take the dose up in the tumor area and decrease the normal tissues. 50Gy is a typical dose for any microscopic disease. The reason for the boost is to take the cancerous area to a higher overall dose and to provide more cell kills to the cancer.
3. Hormone therapy is an adjunct that will also help to decrease any cancer and to help with the radiation in fighting the disease as well.
4. A psa will tell the doctors how you are doing. The reason for waiting 6 months after your last shot is because the efficacy of the shot is about 3 months. In orer to have it entirely out of your system, and allow your hormones to return to a normal state, you need an additional 3 months. At this time they will be able to take a blood sample and let you know how you are doing based off of your PSA levels.
5. You can also ask your physician for a bone scan. This will also be able to see if there any metastic lesions forming anyplace else in your body.
6. You could also ask your physician if he thinks it might be a good idea to have a PET/CT done. He might say that it is a high cost exam and that your insurance won't pay for it. You can tell him if he refers you to a facility that is enrolled in the National Pet Registry that they will cover the cost of any diagnosis of cancer....so now you can have him order the test. This will also be able to detect any potential of spread to other places in your body.
7. You could also ask your physician if a CT Scan would help at all. Of course, after radiation, you have to wait about 6 months in order to allow your body to return to normal as well internally. Radiation continues to work at the cellular level for up to 4-6 weeks after your treatment depending on what dose you were treated up to.
The most important thing is to remember to ask your physician questions. If you are not satisfied, then ask another physician. You should be able to ask your urologist, if he is not willing to help, then go to your radiation oncologist.
Also....do not ever let anyone tell you that you can not be cured. Prostate cancer is a very curable and treatable disease. It is not a death sentence. Continue to go to your check ups, ask plenty of questions, and really communicate with your physician.
Good luck and congrats on being a cancer survivor.
Reply:Arthur R,
As you are aware,I,too,have had 41 radiation treatments. I've also had 2 1/2 years of hormone treatments, the last of which was 2 years ago.My cancer had spread so my prostate was removed. Since stopping the hormone treatments I have grown hair(everywhere),my breast's have stopped growing and my latest PSA was .06,which is terrific.Your Urologist,has indeed,raised the "Catch 22" flag.Your PSA will indicate whether the treatment is working but stopping them may not be an option.My Urologists tells me that if(or when) the test results show an upward movement
I will probably have to start them again.Given my original prognosis,I consider myself very lucky.I suppose it is best for you to remember that the hormone treatments have been proven to prolong life expectancy by many,many years.That,along with your radiation treatments,probably means that you and I will be at heavens' gates together------ at 103 years old! Thinking of you as always.
P.S.
My Gleason score was 9.7 before surgery.Why the
"no removal" decision?
wall flower
Is it possible to have prostate cancer at 19?
I'm 19 and for a year I've been having horrible sharp prostate pain that comes and goes every few days
Is it possible to have prostate cancer at 19?
of course its possible, but not likely. you should've told your doctor before now. hopefully it's nothing to worry serious.
Reply:have you been playing the skin flute a little too much?
Reply:I hope not, most of the time pain is due to some psychological/spiritual kinda problem
Reply:get it checked....do not wait for answers on here when you are dealing with your health
Reply:anything is possible if you just believe.
Reply:It does happen but very rare. See a doc and get checked out.
Reply:yes im sorry
Reply:could be, do you have any family history of that? but it could be other things, maybe a peri anal infection? search it
Reply:Call your doctor and ask him if the pains are nothing or something. If it's been for a year, they might be something, but maybe not something that bad. It is possible to get cancer at any age, but just call your doctor to get an appointment soon. good luck! feel better! :)
Reply:Yes, see your doc. Don't wait.
Reply:It is possible, but not probable. If there is any cancer in your family line especially prostate cancer in men - your chances are higher. You really should get checked out by a doc to find out what is happening. If you're sexually active you could have contracted some horrendous disease. There are any # of things that could cause this - but you should get checked out as there are many things that can get worse or turn into something more if you don't nip it in the bud. Your chances are really good of a full recovery from prostate cancer if it is detected early. There is a high likelihood of death if you wait until the pain is killing you to address it and it is in fact prostate cancer!
Reply:It's possible, or you could have something called prostititus, which is swelling of the prostate. My boyfriend has this, and he has found that alcohol and smoking aggravates this, so he did the obvious. He still gets pains after ejaculating, but not nearly as much. Please see a doctor, my father had surgery for prostate cancer and just completed radiation treatments. Nineteen seems too young, though
Reply:Yes you can get it at any age. Are you having problems urinating? as in hard to start the flow and stops during the flow? do you feel like you need to pee all the time? If yes then you may have a prostate problem. This may only be an infection (I had this about 1 year ago). If that's all it is then it is only a case of giving you a course of drugs. Best to get it checked out, that way if it is something more serious the earlier you get it checked out the more they can do to help you.
Is it possible to have prostate cancer at 19?
of course its possible, but not likely. you should've told your doctor before now. hopefully it's nothing to worry serious.
Reply:have you been playing the skin flute a little too much?
Reply:I hope not, most of the time pain is due to some psychological/spiritual kinda problem
Reply:get it checked....do not wait for answers on here when you are dealing with your health
Reply:anything is possible if you just believe.
Reply:It does happen but very rare. See a doc and get checked out.
Reply:yes im sorry
Reply:could be, do you have any family history of that? but it could be other things, maybe a peri anal infection? search it
Reply:Call your doctor and ask him if the pains are nothing or something. If it's been for a year, they might be something, but maybe not something that bad. It is possible to get cancer at any age, but just call your doctor to get an appointment soon. good luck! feel better! :)
Reply:Yes, see your doc. Don't wait.
Reply:It is possible, but not probable. If there is any cancer in your family line especially prostate cancer in men - your chances are higher. You really should get checked out by a doc to find out what is happening. If you're sexually active you could have contracted some horrendous disease. There are any # of things that could cause this - but you should get checked out as there are many things that can get worse or turn into something more if you don't nip it in the bud. Your chances are really good of a full recovery from prostate cancer if it is detected early. There is a high likelihood of death if you wait until the pain is killing you to address it and it is in fact prostate cancer!
Reply:It's possible, or you could have something called prostititus, which is swelling of the prostate. My boyfriend has this, and he has found that alcohol and smoking aggravates this, so he did the obvious. He still gets pains after ejaculating, but not nearly as much. Please see a doctor, my father had surgery for prostate cancer and just completed radiation treatments. Nineteen seems too young, though
Reply:Yes you can get it at any age. Are you having problems urinating? as in hard to start the flow and stops during the flow? do you feel like you need to pee all the time? If yes then you may have a prostate problem. This may only be an infection (I had this about 1 year ago). If that's all it is then it is only a case of giving you a course of drugs. Best to get it checked out, that way if it is something more serious the earlier you get it checked out the more they can do to help you.
My father has Gleason 9 Prostate Cancer?
He just had surgury to remove the prostate. In a couple of weeks he will start Radiation Treatments. Has any one been throu this?
My father has Gleason 9 Prostate Cancer?
The Gleason scale goes from 2 to 10, with 2 being most survivable, and 10 being least survivable. See the link below for more info.
Basically, the higher the score, the more likely the cancer will metastasize; but if so far it has not done so, the removal of the prostate, plus the radiation treatment, gives him a good chance of survival.
Although the treatment itself is very hard to bear, he'll need to keep a positive attitude - and to do that he'll need his family's support. Keep thinking good thoughts!
Reply:You may want to read "How To Prevent And Treat Cancer With Natural Medicine" by Mike Murray. It has a lot of good advice on how to make radiation and chemo treatments more bearable and effective, and also lists many resources helpful to cancer patients and their families. Good luck and God Bless.
My father has Gleason 9 Prostate Cancer?
The Gleason scale goes from 2 to 10, with 2 being most survivable, and 10 being least survivable. See the link below for more info.
Basically, the higher the score, the more likely the cancer will metastasize; but if so far it has not done so, the removal of the prostate, plus the radiation treatment, gives him a good chance of survival.
Although the treatment itself is very hard to bear, he'll need to keep a positive attitude - and to do that he'll need his family's support. Keep thinking good thoughts!
Reply:You may want to read "How To Prevent And Treat Cancer With Natural Medicine" by Mike Murray. It has a lot of good advice on how to make radiation and chemo treatments more bearable and effective, and also lists many resources helpful to cancer patients and their families. Good luck and God Bless.
Is brachytherapy still helpful for a prostate cancer patient who has metastasized cancer cells?
the cancer cells spread in the patient's body, is seed brachytherapy applicable in the patient's case?or do you have any suggestions?thank you.
Is brachytherapy still helpful for a prostate cancer patient who has metastasized cancer cells?
I would not suggest someone have a prostate seed implant if they already had systemic disease. Assuming the metastatic disease is prostate cancer the patient would need more attention to the symptomatic mets.
Reply:Not really no, brachytherapy is very localised becaused it's treating the tumour from the inside so if it's already spread the radioactive seeds will have no effect on the mets because they will be too distant to recieve enough dose i'm afraid.
Is brachytherapy still helpful for a prostate cancer patient who has metastasized cancer cells?
I would not suggest someone have a prostate seed implant if they already had systemic disease. Assuming the metastatic disease is prostate cancer the patient would need more attention to the symptomatic mets.
Reply:Not really no, brachytherapy is very localised becaused it's treating the tumour from the inside so if it's already spread the radioactive seeds will have no effect on the mets because they will be too distant to recieve enough dose i'm afraid.
What Are the sympyons of prostate cancer ?
or inlarged prostate,
What Are the sympyons of prostate cancer ?
There are no symptoms specific to Prostate Cancer. Mine was found during a routine blood work test for cholesterol. My doctor told me my PSA had jumped up. I asked what is that. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Its what the prostate emits into the blood to indicate that it is having a problem. It could be anything from an infection to in my case, cancer. Further test are needed to find out what caused it. In my case they did 12 biopsies. 1 of the 12 were positive. Once the cancer is found the tumor is rated on a Gleason Scale of 1 to 10. 1 being you’ll probably die of something else first, 10 it was nice knowing you. Mine was an 8. I wasn’t ready to go yet. I had it removed. I never had any symptoms or urinary problems. If your having problems, see a doctor. Made a believer out of me.
Reply:In FLE, they taught us to do regular checks of the testes by basically rubbing them to check for any bumps or abnormalities. These checks should be performed once a month, to form a benchmark. If one testicle changes size, that may also be a symptom. It helps to remember which is bigger to start with, although I never could.
Reply:Try a web search for "prostate cancer" + symptoms.
Reply:difficult to urinate and pain-- i think is 2 of the symptoms you should go on yahoo search to find out is it prostrate? and enlarged
peach fruit
What Are the sympyons of prostate cancer ?
There are no symptoms specific to Prostate Cancer. Mine was found during a routine blood work test for cholesterol. My doctor told me my PSA had jumped up. I asked what is that. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Its what the prostate emits into the blood to indicate that it is having a problem. It could be anything from an infection to in my case, cancer. Further test are needed to find out what caused it. In my case they did 12 biopsies. 1 of the 12 were positive. Once the cancer is found the tumor is rated on a Gleason Scale of 1 to 10. 1 being you’ll probably die of something else first, 10 it was nice knowing you. Mine was an 8. I wasn’t ready to go yet. I had it removed. I never had any symptoms or urinary problems. If your having problems, see a doctor. Made a believer out of me.
Reply:In FLE, they taught us to do regular checks of the testes by basically rubbing them to check for any bumps or abnormalities. These checks should be performed once a month, to form a benchmark. If one testicle changes size, that may also be a symptom. It helps to remember which is bigger to start with, although I never could.
Reply:Try a web search for "prostate cancer" + symptoms.
Reply:difficult to urinate and pain-- i think is 2 of the symptoms you should go on yahoo search to find out is it prostrate? and enlarged
peach fruit
Is it true that husbands with prostate cancer can cause their wives to get breast cancer?
I was told this by my mother. She said that it happens through sexual contact and wasn't for sure if there was a way for this to happen, kind of like cervical cancer is caused by sexual contact with men when women get older.
Is it true that husbands with prostate cancer can cause their wives to get breast cancer?
Where do you hear such nonsense, your mother? Are you serious, of course not.
Cancer isnt one illness, its a collective name for a multitude of illnesses.
Reply:Uh.....NO! And not all cervical cancer is caused by sexual contact. It is called HPV (a sexually transmitted disease) that will lead to cervical cancer!
Reply:That is a load of bovine excrement!
Cancer is not contagious and prostate and breast cancer are completely different. Your mother doesn't know what she is talking about
Reply:I think you should ask someone that knows about this stuff. I ain't never heard that it could happen.
Reply:Never heard of such a thing. And I am quite sure All of Us would have by now. Every TV station has something going about "prostate cancer", many celebrates have died from it and brought this to World Attention. So if you could get "cancer" from having "sex" with a man who has "prostate cancer", DON'T YOU THINK THE WORLD WOULD KNOW THAT. Your mother has something else on her Agenda. Now go check it out for yourself and call the Cancer Society.
Reply:No. cancer is not something like bacteria or a virus. Numerous things cause it.
The closest thing I can think of that represents this is men getting cancer gives their wives more stress which makes them more likely to get cancer. But they still need the pre-disposition.
Reply:Absolutely NOT TRUE! Your mother needs to be educated about cancer. Tell her to go to the www.cancer.org (American Cancer Society ) and get the facts!
Reply:Cancer is not a communicable or transmittable disease. So if men happen to have prostate cancer and have sexual contact with women, it will NOT cause breast cancer. There are many factors that causes cancer (hereditary, environment) but it is not communicable or transmittable by direct or indirect contact.
Reply:Absolutely not. It is not possible to 'catch' any form of cancer by any means.
Reply:That is the biggest load of Bovine Scathology I ever heard! Your mother needs to go back to school. Cancer is not contagious. Human Papillovirus is and can lead to cervical cancer according to recent studies. There is absolutely now way that having sex with a man who has prostate cancer can give you cervical cancer.
Reply:Cancer is not an STD, so the answer is no.
Reply:CANCER IS NOT SPREAD FROM PERSON TO PERSON...
Reply:i would have your mother checked for partial retardation cuz she seems to lack any common sense
Is it true that husbands with prostate cancer can cause their wives to get breast cancer?
Where do you hear such nonsense, your mother? Are you serious, of course not.
Cancer isnt one illness, its a collective name for a multitude of illnesses.
Reply:Uh.....NO! And not all cervical cancer is caused by sexual contact. It is called HPV (a sexually transmitted disease) that will lead to cervical cancer!
Reply:That is a load of bovine excrement!
Cancer is not contagious and prostate and breast cancer are completely different. Your mother doesn't know what she is talking about
Reply:I think you should ask someone that knows about this stuff. I ain't never heard that it could happen.
Reply:Never heard of such a thing. And I am quite sure All of Us would have by now. Every TV station has something going about "prostate cancer", many celebrates have died from it and brought this to World Attention. So if you could get "cancer" from having "sex" with a man who has "prostate cancer", DON'T YOU THINK THE WORLD WOULD KNOW THAT. Your mother has something else on her Agenda. Now go check it out for yourself and call the Cancer Society.
Reply:No. cancer is not something like bacteria or a virus. Numerous things cause it.
The closest thing I can think of that represents this is men getting cancer gives their wives more stress which makes them more likely to get cancer. But they still need the pre-disposition.
Reply:Absolutely NOT TRUE! Your mother needs to be educated about cancer. Tell her to go to the www.cancer.org (American Cancer Society ) and get the facts!
Reply:Cancer is not a communicable or transmittable disease. So if men happen to have prostate cancer and have sexual contact with women, it will NOT cause breast cancer. There are many factors that causes cancer (hereditary, environment) but it is not communicable or transmittable by direct or indirect contact.
Reply:Absolutely not. It is not possible to 'catch' any form of cancer by any means.
Reply:That is the biggest load of Bovine Scathology I ever heard! Your mother needs to go back to school. Cancer is not contagious. Human Papillovirus is and can lead to cervical cancer according to recent studies. There is absolutely now way that having sex with a man who has prostate cancer can give you cervical cancer.
Reply:Cancer is not an STD, so the answer is no.
Reply:CANCER IS NOT SPREAD FROM PERSON TO PERSON...
Reply:i would have your mother checked for partial retardation cuz she seems to lack any common sense
A program you showed Prostate Cancer??
You aired a show about Prosate Cancer, a better way of getting it treated!!!
It showed a Black men, duing the Procedure. They were using Seeds. But in a new way??
I think I saw ii on Jan 24 07. I need to get this infromation on this topic!!
A program you showed Prostate Cancer??
It's called Brachytherapy. The seeds are radio activated and implanted into the prostate with needles. The amount of seeds and radiation depend on the size of the prostate. It is an outpatient procedure and you can usually resume normal activity within a few days (after soreness). It seems to have a very good result. Check with your urologist about the procedure or make an appointment with a Radiation Oncologist to discuss the procedure. They will be able to tell you what your options are in your area.
It showed a Black men, duing the Procedure. They were using Seeds. But in a new way??
I think I saw ii on Jan 24 07. I need to get this infromation on this topic!!
A program you showed Prostate Cancer??
It's called Brachytherapy. The seeds are radio activated and implanted into the prostate with needles. The amount of seeds and radiation depend on the size of the prostate. It is an outpatient procedure and you can usually resume normal activity within a few days (after soreness). It seems to have a very good result. Check with your urologist about the procedure or make an appointment with a Radiation Oncologist to discuss the procedure. They will be able to tell you what your options are in your area.
I m newly diagnosedof prostate cancer,can someone tell me about its treatments?
the cancer is on an early stage
I m newly diagnosedof prostate cancer,can someone tell me about its treatments?
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 05-1576) has important information about prostate* cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men in this country. Only skin cancer is more common. Out of every three men who are diagnosed with cancer each year, one is diagnosed with prostate cancer.
You will read about possible causes, screening, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. You will also find ideas about how to cope with the disease.
Scientists are studying prostate cancer to find out more about its causes. And they are looking for better ways to treat it.
NCI provides information about cancer, including the publications mentioned in this booklet. You can order these materials by telephone or on the Internet. You can also read them online and print your own copy.
Telephone (1-800-4-CANCER): Information Specialists at NCI's Cancer Information Service can answer your questions about cancer. They also can send you NCI booklets, fact sheets, and other materials.
Internet (http://www.cancer.gov): You can use NCI's Web site to find a wide range of up-to-date information. For example, you can find many NCI booklets and fact sheets at http://www.cancer.gov/publications. People in the United States and its territories may use this Web site to order printed copies. This Web site also explains how people outside the United States can mail or fax their requests for NCI booklets.
You can ask questions online and get help right away from Information Specialists through LiveHelp at http://www.cancer.gov/cis.
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Remeber prostate cancer is 97% curable when caught early like yours. These web sites have more detailed info on treatments as they can be complex. Before you have a radical treatment I would suggest you get a second opinion just as another point of referance. There are some new treatments that are less complicated but you will need input from a dr to decide exactly what is right for you
Reply:since it is early stage, physicians can choose to observe the disease progression. And if it causes any symptomatic problems such as micturation, impotence, doctors may choose to radiate the prostate. If you are not a good candidate for radiation, then they may choose to go with radical prostatectomy only if you want them too. But there are risks with surgery. Last treatment is androgen ablation with either orchioectomy or drugs.
Reply:SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT MY FRIEND IS GOING TO HAVE THAT TEST TODAY SO I WAS WORRIED AND I WENT ON YAHOO AND LOOKED UP SOME INFORMATION GO TO YAHOO AND PUT IN PROSTATE CANCER GOOD LUCK
Reply:there is some kind of food can help you if it is on early stage, of course besides medical treatments. Eating a lot of fish, grapes(the little black ones), and the noni fruit ( i dont know if in your country you can find it, it is special for cancer.)
Reply:I was diagnosed at 51 and had surgery. I'm now 55. Since then I have been mentoring patients from U.C.Irvine Medical Center.
I would be glad to correspond with you or talk to you by phone if you want someone to talk to.
Contact me at thewhytehouse@yahoo.com
I m newly diagnosedof prostate cancer,can someone tell me about its treatments?
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 05-1576) has important information about prostate* cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men in this country. Only skin cancer is more common. Out of every three men who are diagnosed with cancer each year, one is diagnosed with prostate cancer.
You will read about possible causes, screening, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. You will also find ideas about how to cope with the disease.
Scientists are studying prostate cancer to find out more about its causes. And they are looking for better ways to treat it.
NCI provides information about cancer, including the publications mentioned in this booklet. You can order these materials by telephone or on the Internet. You can also read them online and print your own copy.
Telephone (1-800-4-CANCER): Information Specialists at NCI's Cancer Information Service can answer your questions about cancer. They also can send you NCI booklets, fact sheets, and other materials.
Internet (http://www.cancer.gov): You can use NCI's Web site to find a wide range of up-to-date information. For example, you can find many NCI booklets and fact sheets at http://www.cancer.gov/publications. People in the United States and its territories may use this Web site to order printed copies. This Web site also explains how people outside the United States can mail or fax their requests for NCI booklets.
You can ask questions online and get help right away from Information Specialists through LiveHelp at http://www.cancer.gov/cis.
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Remeber prostate cancer is 97% curable when caught early like yours. These web sites have more detailed info on treatments as they can be complex. Before you have a radical treatment I would suggest you get a second opinion just as another point of referance. There are some new treatments that are less complicated but you will need input from a dr to decide exactly what is right for you
Reply:since it is early stage, physicians can choose to observe the disease progression. And if it causes any symptomatic problems such as micturation, impotence, doctors may choose to radiate the prostate. If you are not a good candidate for radiation, then they may choose to go with radical prostatectomy only if you want them too. But there are risks with surgery. Last treatment is androgen ablation with either orchioectomy or drugs.
Reply:SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT MY FRIEND IS GOING TO HAVE THAT TEST TODAY SO I WAS WORRIED AND I WENT ON YAHOO AND LOOKED UP SOME INFORMATION GO TO YAHOO AND PUT IN PROSTATE CANCER GOOD LUCK
Reply:there is some kind of food can help you if it is on early stage, of course besides medical treatments. Eating a lot of fish, grapes(the little black ones), and the noni fruit ( i dont know if in your country you can find it, it is special for cancer.)
Reply:I was diagnosed at 51 and had surgery. I'm now 55. Since then I have been mentoring patients from U.C.Irvine Medical Center.
I would be glad to correspond with you or talk to you by phone if you want someone to talk to.
Contact me at thewhytehouse@yahoo.com
European treatment centers for prostate cancer?
Can anyone recommend me a treatment centre in Europe (Germany or Austria or Swiss preferably) that specialises in prostate brachytherapy. My father had external radiotherapy but we would like second opinion from urologist and radiation oncologist. Can be private, payment is not problematic
European treatment centers for prostate cancer?
I would consider a hospital of the Hirlanden Group in Switzerland. They do have an excellent reputation.
http://www.hirslanden.ch
Reply:You may be able to find one through the link below;
wallflower
European treatment centers for prostate cancer?
I would consider a hospital of the Hirlanden Group in Switzerland. They do have an excellent reputation.
http://www.hirslanden.ch
Reply:You may be able to find one through the link below;
wallflower
What are good alternative treatments to prostate cancer?
My friend who is a Physician's Assistant just found out he has prsotate cancer, and is looking into alternative treatments. Any suggestions?
What are good alternative treatments to prostate cancer?
depends on the stage ??
gleason score 6 i think is good caught early
so i know pts that have done well with hormonal therapy
its a shot on your fanny every 4 mos with psa and prostate exams ....
or a radical prostatectomy hmm how old is he???
he should have a bone scan and ct done to make sure it didnt spread
good luck!!!
Reply:There are different ways of treatments. This depends on what stage the cancer is in.
In any case, it may depends on what the doc has to say.
Needless, provide the support and be positive.
Reply:I would have thought a physician's assistant might possibly have known better than to look to alternative cancer 'treatments'.
In this context 'alternative' means 'unproven and untested'. If a medicine has been proven to work, it is no longer alternative medicine, it is just medicine.
Sadly wherever there is cancer there are ruthless charlatans waiting to part vulnerable and desperate people from their money in exchange for ineffective and sometimes dangerous 'treatments'.
There are also, of course, well-meaning and kind people who pass on information about 'alternative treatments' they have heard of, usually from unsubstantiated anecdote. These people, though kind, are ill-informed and invariably have no experience of cancer.
Conventional treatments are far from perfect, but we know - because they have been rigourously tested and proven in double-blind clinical trials - that they save many lives and prolong many, many more.
If your friend experiments with alternative treatments he will be investing money, hope and - most dangerous of all - time in ineffective scams while his cancer remains untreated.
People will probably recommend diets; I once thought my organic vegan diet, rich in fruit, veg and juices, and my healthy lifestyle would protect me against cancer. It didn't; nor did it cure me.
If your friend is tempted by any particular 'alternative treatment', he (or you) should do a search on http://www.quackwatch.org/ for the facts.
Reply:If they worked, "alternative" treatments wouldn't be alternative any more, would they? They would be tested, approved, and absorbed into the gamut of mainstream treatments.
I am appalled to hear that someone working as a Physician's Assistant has failed to grasp this most fundamental division between treatments that actually work and treatments that may or may not work...
Reply:I dont think this would be considered an alternative treatment, but I can tell you from experience.. the very best and easiest treatment. I had prostate cancer 3 years ago. I was treated with Proton Radiation at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda California. Proton Radiation is very different from conventional radiation in that it has little and usually no side affects..I was not sick one single day during my treatments, all my male plumbing still works just like when I was 30... Proton Radiation has no side effects because it delivers 90% off the energy for treatment exactly to the specific area being treated... It is released at that point.. Therefore, no surrounding tissue or organs are damaged... The cure rate is about 90% the same or I think a little better than other treatments available..
There is a website called Proton Bob that has much more information about Proton Radiation.. Please read it..and especially read the section of Testimonials from former Proton Radiation patients. Loma Linda University Medical Center pioneered Proton Radiation in this country about 17 years ago and because of their great success, other hospitals in this country are beginning to offer it finally. MD Anderson in Houston, a hospital in Mass( at Harvard I think), one in Indiana and one in Florida that I know of.. The Proton Bob website tells you where it is available. Many Doctors do not recommend it yet.. some just dont know about it, some still consider it experimental and others just flat have a vested interest problem in sending patients else where for treatments... uhhh they dont make any money!!! When all treatments are considered, I believe Proton Radiation is a no brainer decision, no side effects and a cure rate as good or better than other options!! Funny lots of Doctors wont recommend it for their patients, but when I was at Loma Linda having my treatmets, there were sure lots of doctors and other people in the medical fields out there having the treatments for thier Prostate cancer... If you have any questions, feel free to email me or i will also visit on the phone... best of luck... ohh my psa is point one nine thats.19... just be sure and have him check into Proton Radiaton before he decides on any other treatment,.... I think its the only way to go!! One other thing, there is a new book out called YOU CAN BEAT PROSTATE CANCER... by Robert J. Marckini, a prostate cancer survivor he out lines all treatments available and gives the pros and cons.. your friend probably already knows them, but its a great book for any one with prostate cancer... Mr. Marckini had Proton Radiation several years ago.. Every patient who has had Proton Radiation is completely sold on it.. at least, all I have ever met.. Having my treatments was like being on a 3 month vacation in California ..was great. Again be sure you and your friend read the Proton Bob website.. youll see what Im talking about!!!..........Just had to add this.. I read one of the answers above from the fellow who had surgery, chem and radiotherapy..... There is absolutely no need for any of that when Proton Radiation is available.. sorry to write so much.. but since I have already been through it, it just upsets me to see any one go through all of that when its not necessary at all.. As you know those are exactly the treatments that most Urologist are going to try to convince you to take.. My first Urologist wanted me to take Lupron for 10 years.. told me I could live 10 more years.. I had a PSA of 4.5 and a gleason of 8 ..how ridiculicious.. my spelling isnt good and my puter cuts of if i spell check ...sorry here it comes mispelling and all!!
Reply:A good diet of vegetables and fruits can help.
Blueberry and pomegranate juices can slow the cancer.
Biobran and Zyflamend are great against prostate cancer.
THe first one stimulate the imune sistem and the second inhibits cox-2 and supress cancer cells.
Best whishes
Reply:Anybody who is recommending herbs, chants, or crystals is an idiot.
I just had prostate cancer - the treatment depends on the age of the patient. Here's what I learned:
In old folks, they give them hormonal shots to slow the tumor (the thought being that surgery will make their life worse, and they will die of something else before the slow cancer gets them)
For older folks 60-70's or so who may not tolerate surgery, they use radiation, either seeds or beam. This cures the cancer, at least for awhile. Be aware of the side effects - burns, etc. Also be aware of the incidence of recurrence - there's a lot of data out there!
I had mine removed (I'm 55). The latest in surgery is the DiVinci robot - no large incision, and I was discharged 36 hours after surgery and fully recovered after 4 weeks, other than retraining my plumbing. The robot surgery spares the critical nerves for "man land", it just numbs them for a bit.
My cancer was completely confined to the gland, so the incidence of this coming back is slim indeed. Your PA friend should find an experience urologist who can guide him. I consulted several to ensure the accuracy of the information
Reply:I have an alternative suggestion that is all natural and is full of vitamins %26amp; mangosteen. If you are interested in learning more, send me an email.
Ingrid.
What are good alternative treatments to prostate cancer?
depends on the stage ??
gleason score 6 i think is good caught early
so i know pts that have done well with hormonal therapy
its a shot on your fanny every 4 mos with psa and prostate exams ....
or a radical prostatectomy hmm how old is he???
he should have a bone scan and ct done to make sure it didnt spread
good luck!!!
Reply:There are different ways of treatments. This depends on what stage the cancer is in.
In any case, it may depends on what the doc has to say.
Needless, provide the support and be positive.
Reply:I would have thought a physician's assistant might possibly have known better than to look to alternative cancer 'treatments'.
In this context 'alternative' means 'unproven and untested'. If a medicine has been proven to work, it is no longer alternative medicine, it is just medicine.
Sadly wherever there is cancer there are ruthless charlatans waiting to part vulnerable and desperate people from their money in exchange for ineffective and sometimes dangerous 'treatments'.
There are also, of course, well-meaning and kind people who pass on information about 'alternative treatments' they have heard of, usually from unsubstantiated anecdote. These people, though kind, are ill-informed and invariably have no experience of cancer.
Conventional treatments are far from perfect, but we know - because they have been rigourously tested and proven in double-blind clinical trials - that they save many lives and prolong many, many more.
If your friend experiments with alternative treatments he will be investing money, hope and - most dangerous of all - time in ineffective scams while his cancer remains untreated.
People will probably recommend diets; I once thought my organic vegan diet, rich in fruit, veg and juices, and my healthy lifestyle would protect me against cancer. It didn't; nor did it cure me.
If your friend is tempted by any particular 'alternative treatment', he (or you) should do a search on http://www.quackwatch.org/ for the facts.
Reply:If they worked, "alternative" treatments wouldn't be alternative any more, would they? They would be tested, approved, and absorbed into the gamut of mainstream treatments.
I am appalled to hear that someone working as a Physician's Assistant has failed to grasp this most fundamental division between treatments that actually work and treatments that may or may not work...
Reply:I dont think this would be considered an alternative treatment, but I can tell you from experience.. the very best and easiest treatment. I had prostate cancer 3 years ago. I was treated with Proton Radiation at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda California. Proton Radiation is very different from conventional radiation in that it has little and usually no side affects..I was not sick one single day during my treatments, all my male plumbing still works just like when I was 30... Proton Radiation has no side effects because it delivers 90% off the energy for treatment exactly to the specific area being treated... It is released at that point.. Therefore, no surrounding tissue or organs are damaged... The cure rate is about 90% the same or I think a little better than other treatments available..
There is a website called Proton Bob that has much more information about Proton Radiation.. Please read it..and especially read the section of Testimonials from former Proton Radiation patients. Loma Linda University Medical Center pioneered Proton Radiation in this country about 17 years ago and because of their great success, other hospitals in this country are beginning to offer it finally. MD Anderson in Houston, a hospital in Mass( at Harvard I think), one in Indiana and one in Florida that I know of.. The Proton Bob website tells you where it is available. Many Doctors do not recommend it yet.. some just dont know about it, some still consider it experimental and others just flat have a vested interest problem in sending patients else where for treatments... uhhh they dont make any money!!! When all treatments are considered, I believe Proton Radiation is a no brainer decision, no side effects and a cure rate as good or better than other options!! Funny lots of Doctors wont recommend it for their patients, but when I was at Loma Linda having my treatmets, there were sure lots of doctors and other people in the medical fields out there having the treatments for thier Prostate cancer... If you have any questions, feel free to email me or i will also visit on the phone... best of luck... ohh my psa is point one nine thats.19... just be sure and have him check into Proton Radiaton before he decides on any other treatment,.... I think its the only way to go!! One other thing, there is a new book out called YOU CAN BEAT PROSTATE CANCER... by Robert J. Marckini, a prostate cancer survivor he out lines all treatments available and gives the pros and cons.. your friend probably already knows them, but its a great book for any one with prostate cancer... Mr. Marckini had Proton Radiation several years ago.. Every patient who has had Proton Radiation is completely sold on it.. at least, all I have ever met.. Having my treatments was like being on a 3 month vacation in California ..was great. Again be sure you and your friend read the Proton Bob website.. youll see what Im talking about!!!..........Just had to add this.. I read one of the answers above from the fellow who had surgery, chem and radiotherapy..... There is absolutely no need for any of that when Proton Radiation is available.. sorry to write so much.. but since I have already been through it, it just upsets me to see any one go through all of that when its not necessary at all.. As you know those are exactly the treatments that most Urologist are going to try to convince you to take.. My first Urologist wanted me to take Lupron for 10 years.. told me I could live 10 more years.. I had a PSA of 4.5 and a gleason of 8 ..how ridiculicious.. my spelling isnt good and my puter cuts of if i spell check ...sorry here it comes mispelling and all!!
Reply:A good diet of vegetables and fruits can help.
Blueberry and pomegranate juices can slow the cancer.
Biobran and Zyflamend are great against prostate cancer.
THe first one stimulate the imune sistem and the second inhibits cox-2 and supress cancer cells.
Best whishes
Reply:Anybody who is recommending herbs, chants, or crystals is an idiot.
I just had prostate cancer - the treatment depends on the age of the patient. Here's what I learned:
In old folks, they give them hormonal shots to slow the tumor (the thought being that surgery will make their life worse, and they will die of something else before the slow cancer gets them)
For older folks 60-70's or so who may not tolerate surgery, they use radiation, either seeds or beam. This cures the cancer, at least for awhile. Be aware of the side effects - burns, etc. Also be aware of the incidence of recurrence - there's a lot of data out there!
I had mine removed (I'm 55). The latest in surgery is the DiVinci robot - no large incision, and I was discharged 36 hours after surgery and fully recovered after 4 weeks, other than retraining my plumbing. The robot surgery spares the critical nerves for "man land", it just numbs them for a bit.
My cancer was completely confined to the gland, so the incidence of this coming back is slim indeed. Your PA friend should find an experience urologist who can guide him. I consulted several to ensure the accuracy of the information
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