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I want to research a doctors experience in the field of prostate cancer.I would like his standing in thisfield

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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

Women, how do you feel about men who suffer or died from prostate cancer?

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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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My dad in august and was 95 years old & had prostate cancer to, He went to hospitol & more below,?

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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.

Would like to hear results from anyone having robotic prostatectomy? Prostate Cancer removal.?

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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...

How much pain is there with Radation Treatments for Prostate Cancer?

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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 to decide, surgery versus radiation for prostate cancer, which has least side effects?

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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.

Should Hillary Do A 5K Run For Prostate Cancer?

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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

Who is the best doctor to treat prostate cancer in the United States?

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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

Has anyone had experience with HIFU for prostate cancer?

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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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What exactly is done when testing for prostate cancer?

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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.
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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.?

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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

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Would a endoscopy?? detect colon or prostate cancer? It showed the stomach and it was clear.?

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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.

What is the best treatment for prostate cancer?

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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

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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?

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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!

My dad has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer?

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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.

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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....?

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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.

Does PROSCAR an effective medicine for prostate cancer?

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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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I don't know anything about prostate cancer.....?

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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

My man has stage 3 prostate cancer even though the blood test was negative. how can that be?

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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.

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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?

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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.

Is there an increase in prostate cancer and men using erectile dysfunction medications (50-60 years old) ?

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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.

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My dad has stage 4 prostate cancer which has moved into the bone. what is stage 4?

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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..

What's the prognosis for prostate cancer that has spread to the liver?

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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.

During a prostate examination does the lab work(bood tests) Show whether a person has prostate Cancer or not?

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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/

How will I know if prostate cancer treatment has helped?

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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.
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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?

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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.

My father has Gleason 9 Prostate Cancer?

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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.

Is brachytherapy still helpful for a prostate cancer patient who has metastasized cancer cells?

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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.

What Are the sympyons of prostate cancer ?

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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

Is it true that husbands with prostate cancer can cause their wives to get breast cancer?

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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

A program you showed Prostate Cancer??

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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.

I m newly diagnosedof prostate cancer,can someone tell me about its treatments?

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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

European treatment centers for prostate cancer?

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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

What are good alternative treatments to prostate cancer?

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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.

My dad had prostate cancer 5 years ago, and although it was agressive, they completely removed it...?

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It seems that now (5 years later) his PSI levels are way up. Does anyone know of someone who has experienced this? If so, where did the cancer spread if any and what treatment did they use? Any articles, personal experience or related information would be very helpful. Thanks!

My dad had prostate cancer 5 years ago, and although it was agressive, they completely removed it...?
I suggest your father have his testicles removed ASAP. Your situation is deemed to turmoil. Having his balls removed the cancer will spread no further. These are your two options, His life, or his balls....this may be a thinker.
Reply:Your question needs to be answered by a urologist. This is not something that a lay person can give you any meaningful advice. Your Dad needs to be evaluated and depending on what is found

will determine what course of action to take. Do this NOW!
Reply:PSA, not PSI. Recurrence following prostate surgery happens perhaps 15-20% of the time. It means he still has cancer, and it must be treated. It needs prompt professional attention, as a recurrence will spread faster than the original cancer if untreated.

The first question is how extensive the cancer is. They will probably do a bone scan to see if it's metastasized into his skeletal system. They may do an ultrasound or MRI of the prostate bed as well.

It's possible that radiation treatment of the prostate bed may be appropriate follow up, maybe not. The alternative is hormone therapy: Unless the cancer is very advanced, it requires testosterone to grow. By reducing or eliminating his production of testosterone, the cancer may be stopped or slowed. As the idiot above mentions, oriechtomy (removal of the testicles) is one very radical approach to accomplishing this. More likely, they will put him on a combination of drugs designed to mimic castration. The effect of the drugs is reversible, unlike the operation. Diet is also important: limit meats, eat tomato products, brocolli, nuts. No refined sugars.

My suggestion is to visit one of the online help groups for more information:

www.yananow.net

www.ustoo.org

And do get him to a doctor soon.

etc.

My uncle has prostate cancer and the doctor said this could have been avoided if he had masturbated more often

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so, male masturbation is a good thing for the prostate, why is it considered so bad? Show me in the bible, the book, the chapter, and the verse, where it says 'thou shall not spank the monkey".

My uncle has prostate cancer and the doctor said this could have been avoided if he had masturbated more often
Well, there is only one passage, where God curses a man who "spilled his seed on the ground" but that was, contextually in reference to coitus interuptus..."pulling out"
Reply:Hey, it's like being burnt at the stake - it may be hell on the body, but it's good for the soul!
Reply::( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
Reply:I am not sure about prostrate cancer. or any thing about spanking a monkey. I do know Jacob was reprimanded for spilling his seed when with Leah.
Reply:If masturbation were really the cure for prostate cancer, no male would ever get it.

In reality, the cure for cancer is apricot seeds. Look it up.
Reply:looks like i'll be cancer free!!! well at least my prostate
Reply:though you're obviously being a smart ***, i've wondered something along these lines as well. if there is such a rise in prostate cancer, did those guys have too much sex? not enough sex? it is a valid question despite your idiocy.
Reply:I would suggest your uncle get a new sane doctor.

Maturbation prevents prostate cancer is idiocy run amok.

Almighty God would NEVER discourage anything that would be healthful or beneficial to mankind's body, mind, %26amp; soul which He made. As mankind's creator, I far prefer to trust Almighty God knows His creation far better than anyone.
Reply:Its not so much religously detered as it is a social taboo. Men who are married but no longer have sex are the most likely to have prostrate problems. Somehow pleasuring ones self while in a relationship has been related to cheating. Myself, I think women have known about this all along and conspire to kill their men to get out of the marriage.

Questions about prostate cancer?

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As my father was diagnosed with PC (75 yo, gleason 8, psa 11, stage T2b)I wanted to help him as he doesn't have any access to the Internet. After 2 months of searching I can now say that I'm quite good informed about the disease, the treatments etc. But I still have some critical questions: what is the turning point, after which this "mild" form of cancer turns into an agressive one and kills the patient? Does it happen after it escapes from the gland and causes metastases? Does it always escape from the capsule and treatment(any treatment) tries to keep it there as long as possible? I would very much appreciate if someone could answer these questions.

Questions about prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is one of the most "curable" forms of cancer. many men live for years with it. overall there is a disease free survival rate of 70-85% for 5 years and a 45-75% for 10 years. most men diagnosed with prostate cancer are over age 65 and have other health issues. many men will die WITH prostate cancer but not BECAUSE of prostate cancer.

the gleason score correlates closely with the prognosis.

a gleason score over 8 and staging of T3-T4 is considered advanced stage disease.

a gleason score of 8-10 is a moderately invasive cancer and more prone to metastisize. it is also usually faster growing than lower gleason score tumors. but the T2b means that the cancer is contained within the prostate and has not spread-and hopefully with treatment it won't. prostate cancer does not always escape from the capsule or metastisize. it does not suddenly turn aggressive and "kill" the patient.

The treatments are designed to kill the cancer cells. (except surgical removal of the prostate) It's not about trying to keep the cancer encapsulated but getting rid of it. cancer cells are mutations and as such any damage to them from treatments will disable them from reproducing. the healthy cells are effected by the treatments as well but because they are normal cells they can repair themselves and replicate. as the cancer cells die off, the healthy cells reproduce and take their place. usually after treatments, the persons psa will go way down. i don't know what type of treatment your father is having but i do know that they are all very effective. there have been a lot of studies on prostate cancer and it is one of the cancers that is understood better than some others. if the cancer metastisizes then it becomes more serious but as of now, your father does not have any mets-so that is a good thing.

i am a radiation therapist and about half my patients are being treated for prostate cancer with very good results. and by the way they all do not lose their manly manhood! hope this info helps. good-luck to you and your father.
Reply:Cancer occurs when cells of the prostate mutate and begin to multiply out of control. These cells may spread (metastasize) from the prostate to other parts of the body, especially the bones and lymph nodes. Further tests, such as X-rays and bone scans, may be performed to determine whether prostate cancer has spread.

The Gleason score 8 to 10 = undifferentiated.

Undifferentiated prostate cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, and ductal transitional carcinoma respond poorly to the usual control measures. Metastatic cancer has no cure; median life expectancy is 1 to 3 yr, although some patients live for many years.

Please note that I am not a medical professional.

Please see the web pages for more details on PSA and Prostate cancer.
Reply:if he is able to do the reverse hormone blockaide treatment, as long as it has not spread or metastased....then he won't need the radiation.

my dad had this hormone blockaide in 1996 and is still cancer free!!

there is a Doctor in Marina Del Rey , CA that does this treatment

one in Ventrua, CA

another in Beverly Hills or Century City.

and one is San Diego.

Contact the prostate cancer society group, they meet once a month and are "in the know" of the treatments.

and my dad is still has his manly manhood.

radiation would have killed that.

check into the reverse hormone blockaid treatment.

i will list the doctors i know of...later

but DO check into local prostate support group.

those guys know, and they have monthly meetings, and

know what doctors do what.

don't cut! it could spread.

do the hormone blockaid, for 14 months, and then see if psa is down, and remission should accurr.

best of luck blessings, and prayers.
Reply:Try Vitamin C therapy. A few years ago a cancer researcher came out with a paper saying that the best cancer and infection fighter as yet found was Interferon, but, at the time, it cost $15,000 a gram. The good part was that Interferon was a product of the natural breakdown of Vitamin C in your system. The FDA says that the RDA for Vit C is 64 mg a day, just enough to prevent scurvy. Linus Pauling, who got a Nobel Prize for his work with Vit C and a second Nobel Prize for organic chemistry, said 1000 mg a day as a minimum and 2000 mg a day if you are sick. On a personal note, I was sick twice a year, for 2 weeks at a time, for 20 years, and was flat on my back for at least a week each time. To this day the doctors have no idea what the problem was. After I gave up on the doctors I tried Vit C. I took enough to keep from being sick and just below too much to get diarrhea. It followed a bell curve over 2 weeks with a peak at 40,000 mg a day – about 300,000 over the 2 weeks. I was not sick for those 2 weeks and after a couple of years of that I have not been sick since. I did not dissolve my kidneys, as some doctors said would happen. I did not get any calcium build up or stones and did not dissolve my cones or solidify my joints. Try it, but drink a lot of water – Vit C is a natural diuretic.

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I have prostate cancer. My PSA has been 4.2+ for years. I finally had a biopsy 3 weeks ago and the results:?

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Tumor is Gleason's combined score 9. Focal high grade PIN. Cancer is either T-2 or T-3.

Therepy will be radiation, radioactive seeds and hormones.

What are survival rates?

Don't ask why biopsy wasn't been done sooner. I trusted doctors decisions. I am now 66.

I have prostate cancer. My PSA has been 4.2+ for years. I finally had a biopsy 3 weeks ago and the results:?
.I am now in my 4th year as a prostate cancer survivor.Originally Gleason 10+,PSA-9,T-4.Radical

prostectomy,two years hormone treatments,44 radiation

treatments.Current PSA .03-as it's been since the radiation treatments and hormone shots ceased.The survival rate is

getting better and better.I am soon to be 68.The hormones will give you hot flashes,the radiation will make you a bit

tired but I had mine on my lunch hour and survived.Best of luck-I'll keep you in my prayers,as so many did for me.

You will be fine,if it gets a little scarey find others who have gone through it and talk-it really helps.
Reply:Sorry to hear about your problem. Try this site

http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/
Reply:Don´t worry too much, I know lots of men that have had prostate cancer and... all of them are alive. Most of them are the same as they were before their treatments and some others were operated and they are just a bit different but... they really look the same to me as they used to.

Get a soon recovery.

Preventation for prostate cancer?

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about drug ,nutrition.... to prevent this cancer what do u know

Preventation for prostate cancer?
Nutrition, exercise, and a healthful way of life are the best known paths to avoid disease and maintain wellness. Since genetics does play a huge part in our susceptibility to disease there are tips and tricks that we can be mindful of in order to lower our risk.

Concerning Prostate Cancer: Limit or no red meat, fat, and processed foods; increase vegetable consumption; increase lycopene consumed from its natural food source (not supplement). Certain vitamins are thought to reduce the risk of Prostate Cancer. Still, others are believed to raise the risk. As with the prevention of most cancers, vitamins and minerals are best consumed from their natural plant/food source. The reason for this is that the chemical agent responsible for the protective response is not always known. For example, a diet rich in foods containing beta carotene have been shown to reduce lung cancer in smokers. However, beta carotene taken in supplement form may actually increase lung cancer in smokers by as much as 25%.

The following is a link to an interesting article from the American Cancer Society concerning Prostate Cancer:

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/conten...

There is some research indicating pharmaceuticals used to treat some prostate problems may prevent Prostatic cancer. The article listed above has more information concerning this drug. As you undoubtedly know, early detection is key.
Reply:I've heard soy is good.
Reply:Stay away from red meat eat more leafy green vegetables, maintain a healthy weight, stay active exercise, %26amp; get tested regularly.

Can multivitamins cause prostate cancer or ANY cancer at all?

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So ive read and heard on tv that taking multivitamins more than twicw a week can cause cancer????....i thought taking them was supposed to be good not bad??...Can someone clear this up for me please?

Can multivitamins cause prostate cancer or ANY cancer at all?
That depends on the type and quality of the supplements. Some supplements contain low grade ingredients which burden the body more than help it. Also if your body has heavy metals (and most people nowadays have) your system will not get all the nutrients it needs. Hence people take more and more supplements because they don't feel anything from taking there vitamins because the body is not coping with what's in it. Parasites also cause problems as they take all the nutrients before you get them.

If you are for example already high in Iron and you take supplements with Iron it can cause problems. Most people take supplements without knowing if they actually need them or if they overburden their body and causing problems down the line, like cancer and other long term illnesses.

The first step in any program before supplementation should be elimination of toxins and parasites. A clean body will be able to uptake and utilize supplements efficiently. Saving you money and headaches in the long run.
Reply:well yes taking to much multivitamins might cause something of the sort. but taking when directed is completely fine.
Reply:Takeing them is good i've been takeing them for decades.

My Father died of prostrate cancer but he never took any vitamins
Reply:There is absolutely no evidence to show or indicate that multivitamins cause any type of cancer. In fact they more that likely will help to avoid it. A goog one to take for overall health and well being is Nature's Way Alive~! multivites. With all the chemicals, preservatives and pesticides in our food supply, food has little nutritional value any more. So supplementing major antioxidants and nutrienst is crucial as is a decent diet and lifestyle.
Reply:sure any thing that's made in a factory could. they are full of carcinogens
Reply:It's the source of the vitamins. The natural ones are different than the ones made in the lab.

Plants are really complicated, and you can't just whip up the same thing in the lab.

For example one study showed that people that ate carrots had lower levels of cancer (including lung). They gave people synthetic beta carotene and their rate of cancer didn't just go up, but Tripled for smokers (over the control group that wasn't taking it.)

Another study showed that men who take synthetic vitamins are more likely to have prostate cancer.

Synthetic vitamines do not necessarily work in the same way natural ones do. Like people take 'Vitamin E', but there are 8 different kinds, and they do different things. Most pills are just one kind.
Reply:no an over loaded sack causes prostrate cancer.

a healthy sex life and never leaving it full to long is best protection.

prostrate cancer is natures way of saying you a waist of space and removing you from the equation.
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Does prostate cancer stop semen production?

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My man friend had the seed inplant of radiation for cancer. It worked. He is cured. He say he can no longer produce semen. Is this true?

Does prostate cancer stop semen production?
it might but chances are that it doesnt, because sperm is produced in the gonads by testosterone so it actually has very little to do with the prostate, now you do need a healthy prostate in order to ejaculate and get erect enough

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Prostate cancer. I was treated with seed implants in Sept 1994?

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I PRESENTLY HAVE NO PROBLEMS. MY PROSTATE IS SMALL AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING FLOMAX 4 MG. FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS. I QUIT TAKING THE FLOMAX FOUR DAYS AGO. I FEEL GREAT, NO PROBLEM URINATING, AND BLOOD PRESSURE REMAINS 125/70.

ARE THERE ANY REASONS I SHOULD TAKE FLOMAX?

I TAKE THE FOLLOWING MEDS:

TRELSTAR SHOT EVERY 90 DAYS

TENORMIN 50 MG PER DAY

VYTORIN 10/40 PER DAY

LOTRIN 5/20 ONE AM AND ONE PM

81 MG ASPIRIN

200 MG MAGESIUM

CENTRUM

1000 MG OMEGA 3

I AM 70 YEARS OLD AND FAIRLY ACTIVE, BUT NOT ATHLETIC. THANKS

Prostate cancer. I was treated with seed implants in Sept 1994?
Wouldn't that be a question for your doctor rather than a bunch of layman?
Reply:I would seriously investigate whether or not taking Centrum is a good idea with a history of cancer. There are substances in Centrum - albeit in small doses - which are known carcinogens. Check out www.centrumistoxic.com for more information.

Prostate Cancer? at Nineteen?

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Hello, I am Nineteen Years of Age. Forgive any crude language as I am not familiar with all relevant medical terminology.Recently I noticed a slight discomfort at my rear end. So I investiaged further and noticed that quite cleary extruding from the hole is what appears to be nerves....White/Purple four in total little tight clumps each of the four extruding from my anal hole (love to know the term please). Some of the time they are introverted but often are exterior. I have only just noticed this problem and incredibly concearned. As this is surely not normal or something that will pass? I have not had intercourse as of yet......My thoughts were either a type of cancer or an infection. If it is the latter then I have not used any sexual devices. Such as Di l do's etc......Please offer an educated or cautionate opinion. Do not attempt to scaremonger and say "Oh its defnitely serious" for example....

Prostate Cancer? at Nineteen?
Try not to worry too much....sounds as if you might have hemorrhoids.(piles)

A visit to the doctor will help as he/she can provide effective treatment, and of course it needs to be checked out by a professional .
Reply:You have hemorrhoids. Try Preparation H, available at the drugstore. Nothing to worry about, but they can hurt. They are basically blood vessels that have become inflamed and swollen, often caused by constipation. They're very common and may bleed. The blood will be bright red, not dark. Take a fiber tablet every day to help you keep from straining during a bowel movement.
Reply:This sounds like hemorrhoids. They are just dilated veins in the skin lining the rectum. You should see your doctor to be sure though. As for prostate cancer, young men do NOT get regular prostate cancer (adenocarcinoma). This is a disease of older men. There are some very rare sorts of cancer that can occur in that area in younger men, but this is highly unlikely to be the case here. Don't freak out, you are probably fine, but just get yourself examined by a doctor you trust.

Prostate Cancer Surgery?

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Please tell me your experiences and successes with ED after Prostate surgery. Does Viagra work? I would welcome any feedback from men and women.

Prostate Cancer Surgery?
In the hands of a skilled surgeon, an ordinary erection is still possible, if those two nerves are not damaged. And the trick is to choose a surgeon who does this surgery all the time. ( Had a girlfriend whose husband had to have that surgery. He went into USC or UCLA and interviewed several before he allowed one to do the surgery.... he was very insistant as to the surgeon's success rate..... And he was fine. ) It is my understanding that Viagra and similar medication are useless if the nerve(s) are cut.
Reply:In spite of what I was told by my urologist, the operation turned me into a eunuch.
Reply:My dad had the surgery in May. NO luck whatsoever with ED medications or the pump even though the doctor was careful not to sever the nerves. Good luck. oh, and he still has some urinary incontinence too.

There are two ways to have it done open or with a system called the Davinci. The recovery with the Davinci is faster, and you don't have to wear a catheter for as long a time because it is done laparoscopically.

My dad also has a friend who had it done several years ago with the open method, he claims he is fine without any problems.

If it is you or a loved one having the surgery I strongly recommend that you/he go to a therapist with whom you can discuss the possibility of never having sexual function again beforehand. This way he won't be taken by surprise. My dad expected he would have function after 3 months, because the doctor told him with the davinci he would most likely recover function within three months. I keep telling him the doctor also said it could take up to 1 year so give it time. But honestly I will feel very bad for him if he doesn't recover function once he hits that year mark. I think it would have been easier on him to have decided to have the surgery in spite of knowing that he would not regain function. So........bottom line is in my opinion prepare for the worst and expect the best.
Reply:None of the standard methods work.

But there are alternative natural cures.

For details of cancer and the cancer industry, and some links to sites with natural cures,. see this site.

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Anyone first with prostate cancer and then after 3 years gets probable prostate or bladder cancer?

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normal PSA but they still dont know if its from prostate bladder or urether.. help

Anyone first with prostate cancer and then after 3 years gets probable prostate or bladder cancer?
if this person had prostate cancer three years ago and was treated and now the doctors are suspecting it came back and is now in the bladder or urethera this is very common, it is known as metastasis (meaning the cancer has spread to this area) this is why people who have gone through cancer and had therapy must be rechecked on aregular basis. You cannot be diagnosed as cancer free until you have not had any forms of cancer for 7 years. from the time of no cancer being detected after treatment until the 7th year you are considered in remission meaning body has suppressed itself from developing more cancer. Remember cancer today is nolonger a death sentence as it was once known to be. Cancer is when a normal cell during multiplication and duplication process goes freaky and continues to multiply and duplicate in a rapid fashion,(basicly "Cells Gone Wild").
Reply:I would be interested in what type of treatment you had for your prostate cancer. If you possibly had radiation-then you probably have radiation cystitis. Having a normal PSA is in your favor-but doesn't mean it isn't prostate cancer. Also, have you been a long term smoker? Long term smokers get bladder cancer a great deal more than non smokers. Good luck with this-seems you need some time with your Urologist.

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What does prostate cancer feel like?

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I mean just in terms of general discomfort... not involving sticking hands up butts and feeling around.

See... I've got this interesting pain just a tiny bit northward of my groinal parts.... a rather inexplicable and temporary pain, but uncomfortable in an amusing sort of way regardless.

I know my family are rather prone to cancer... my mother's father and my own father both having died of it... and since one in three people die of cancer at some point, I wouldn't be surprised if I'd go the same way (unless I voluntarily end myself before that).

I'm just wondering if pains in that region could indicate cancer at all or whether its just something else. It didn't go away when I went for a p!ss... so its not bladder issues, I imagine...

Oh.... and no... I'm not going to see a doctor.

If it is cancer, I fully intend to just suffer it out to whatever end it may bring.

[Note to theists: life is not sacred... its an accident, and is fundamentally worthless, including mine.]

What does prostate cancer feel like?
well, even if you DO see a doctor, it's not like he can force you to receive treatment. i agree with you on the accidental, futile nature of life, but i figure, if i'm alive now, i might as well enjoy it as much as possible and have as fun and fulfilling a life as possible.

so if i were you, i'd go to the doctor. if it was something easily treatable that wouldn't infringe on my life (such as a daily pill or something), i'd take the treatment. if i found out it was cancer, i'd just refuse treatment and enjoy the remainder of my life as much as possible.

i'm sure you agree when i say i'd rather have 6 months of good, functional living and then die, as opposed to spending 5 years on chemo, and finally dying miserably.

oh, and to really answer your question, i'm sorry, i have no idea what prostate cancer feels like, though i hear that since it causes your prostate to swell, it usually causes difficulty urinating, very frequent urinating, or painful urinating.
Reply:prostate cancer is not generally uncomfortable...which is why it usually progresses quite a ways before anything is noticed at all, and then it is usually just something like a slow urinary stream, not pain.

And, if you truly think life is worthless, why bother to ask?
Reply:You probably wouldn't feel it at all if it was cancer. It sounds more like prostatis to me. It's totally curable with antibiotics....special ones for the prostate.

Why not go to the doc and get rid of the discomfort....it's only going to get worse if you don't.

PS...In reading your profile statment, you sound a lot like me...with many of the same beliefs and feelings.
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Reply:I think some of the signs of prostate cancer can be an elevated PSA and urinary problems. If you haven't had any trauma to the area recently, perhaps it could be a hernia. I truely hope you will see a doctor. These days prostate cancer is very treatable if caught early enough.

Can a man get prostate cancer at any age?

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I'm 23 and my right prostate as been swelling up a bit off and on for several months.. its gets about a half size bigger than my left... and here recently it appears to be a small lump coming and going inside of it.. to the point where you can feel it and move it around....

could i just have an enlarged prostate?

Can a man get prostate cancer at any age?
Yes a man can have prostate problems at any age. Just because it swells, it doesn't mean you have prostate cancer(by the way, you only have one).

Men are advised to have their prostate checked every year after they turn 40 but I have had to have mine checked since age 30. I was taking medication for pain and it eventually caused mine to swell. The only real problem I've had with it is difficult urination.

For the sake of your health, get on in to a doctor and have it checked.

Good luck
Reply:YES
Reply:go and see a doctor. you can get it at any age after puberty as far as i know.
Reply:Well in theory you can get almost anything at any age, though it's rare. You could have either one, but very unlikely. If you're unsure, just see a doctor.
Reply:well, for starters, you don't have a left and right prostate--are you referring to testicles instead (inside your scrotum)? The prostate gland is up inside your body--it's function is one of traffic control: when you're ready to ejaculate, it closes off the urethra from the bladder and allows the seminal fluid to pass instead. So, guess we need to establish exactly what you're talking about first.
Reply:First of all men only have one prostate. You would have a very hard time feeling your own prostate because it is contained internally (inside the body).

I'm guessing your talking about the testicles. Testicular cancer is rare, but it is the most common cancer affecting younger men. If there's a lump you should go see your doctor.
Reply:Maybe, but it is unlikely before your testes mature.

Sounds like you need to see a qualified physician.

Out of curiousity, how are you doing all this checking?

Or are you having some assistance?

I am in my fifties and my doc told me my prostrate is somewhat enlarged. She checked for lumps or bumps and didn't find any, so basically I got a clean bill or health. There is also the PSA (prostrate specific antigen) test which can be an indicator also. Get going dude, or you'll be in sad shape.
Reply:dude your prostate is somewhere up your ar$e and you only have the one. i think youre on about your balls. if you have any lumps that feel unusual then go the docs asap. I always wonder why people sit asking questions on yahoo answer when its a potentially serious situation. you can develop cancer at any age anywhere. a good mate of mine had testicular cancer and had to have one removed at twelve years old.
Reply:Excuse me that is your testicles not your prostate. The Prostate is inside the body and is not visible from the out side. You mite have Testicle strain from having to much ruff sex, or you could have a growth in the testicle sack. May be even a rupture. You need to have a Doctor check it out for you. Not us quicks on yahoo!

I am 12 years old. The hair on my scrotum is only growing on one side. Do I have Prostate cancer?

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i am just starting puberty and the hair on my "balls" is only growing on one side. I also hae to get up almost every night to urinate, and i sometimes get pelvis pain. do i have prostate cancer?

I am 12 years old. The hair on my scrotum is only growing on one side. Do I have Prostate cancer?
Cancer is very unlikely - more likely your body is just going through changes for puberty and your hormones have not yet levelled off. If you are very concerned, talk to your dad or a doctor, but I think it is just growing pains and such.

Peace!
Reply:It sounds like you might have a UTI or something though so see the doc and let him check you out. The hair on one side is normal as you are still going through puberty.
Reply:YOU ARE JUST STARTING TO DEVELOP, I WOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT IT ..YOU COULD SEE A DOCTOR , TO SEE WHAT THEY SAY.
Reply:have NEVER heard of a 12 yo boy having prostate cancer...relax and let nature continue its journey....
Reply:Probably.
Reply:It's doubtful. I wouldn't be concerned about the hair not growing in evenly. 12 is pretty young. If the hair hasn't all grown in by 16+, then maybe worry - that is, if you care how even your scrotum hair is. lol

BUT... the pain and frequent urination could be signs of a problem... anything from a bladder infection to who knows what. I'd go see your doctor about that.
Reply:Are you serious or are you trying to be funny?

You clearly do not know the symptoms of prostate cancer because you don't have any of them. Do you even know what a prostate is?

The earliest case of prostate cancer I can find any documentation about is at age 27 and that's extremely early.
Reply:don't worry about the hair, you are entering puberty it will even out.

I don't think you have cancer, but to put your mind at ease, see your doctor about the pain in your pelvis.

most of all don't worry too much , can make things seem worse I'm sure you will be okay
Reply:i wouldn't worry....but if you want to talk to your doc
Reply:yes, you do. You will die. Maybe. one day.
Reply:Honey I doubt you have cancer but you need to tell your parents about the problems you are having. Besides the hair growth the other things can be serious like a urinary tract infection, bladder infection, or kidney infection. It is very important that you share this information with your mom or dad and get to a doctor. Any of those infections can cause pain and make you really sick if you don't get checked out. I know you may be embarrassed to tell them but it's not a big deal and they need to know.
Reply:No. During puberty, hair doesn't grow in evenly. Puberty doesn't go by a plan and it doesn't work in any sort of even pattern. Men generally don't have to worry about prostate cancer or get checks until their 40s. The best thing to do would be to ask your doctor but the likelihood is that there is nothing wrong with you.
Reply:Gross! You're too young to be on the internet! Play outside or something. Or get a job. As a hobo. Cause all hobos have prostate cancer.
Reply:When you start crapping in your pants cause you are trying to pee then I would worry about your prostate or in about 35 years.

As far as hair on one side of your balls only. That sounds mighty strange. Are you masturbating with only one hand. This could

be part of your problem. Most yound men don't know that you have to switch hands once in a while or you are going to end up

with all kinds of problems.

Suggestions of a great gift basket? its for my y grandpa who is on kemo for prostate cancer...?

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My grandpa is on kemo for prostate cancer. He's not nauseous and still has his appetite, but is diabetic- so sending sweets is out. He is so weak and tired- I live in NY and he's in Idaho- I can't be there to care for him but want to show him I still care so much- Do you have any thoughtful practical gift ideas?

I call weekly to talk and tell him I love him- I just want to give something tangible that can help him feel better...

i think i should give my grandma something too- she's going through soo much right now with him being sick... (they just had their 60th aniversary!)

Suggestions of a great gift basket? its for my y grandpa who is on kemo for prostate cancer...?
Be sure to know if he is on any special diet before you send food. For example, some chemo patients become neutropenic during treatment. This means the the white blood cell count is low, making it hard to fight infections. This happens because chemo can't tell the difference in bad cells and good, and sometimes kill the good as well.

During the time when the white blood count is low, most patients are forbidden to eat most fresh fruits and veggies. This is because the immune system can't fight the bacteria and pesticides as a person with normal blood counts can.

Washing them does not help because the skin of most fruits and veggies is pourous, allowing bacteria and pesticides to seep through the skin into the fruit it self.

IF this is the case with your grandpa, your docs would have went over this extremly well and your he would definatly know about. So, if you ask, he will be able to tell you.

Also, sometimes foods that you love can make you sick while you are on chemo. The treatment can change your taste bud making things not taste right, or make you very sensitive to smells. This smell sensitivity can make things smell horrible and make you nausuas.

So, just ask him if there are any foods he cant have or would rather not have.

Other things that would be good to give would be crossword puzzles or word searches if they are into that. Good way of making the time pass.
Reply:mixed fruits with cheese and crackers and diet pop
Reply:so very very sorry to hear about your grandpa. Maybe a couple of good books, pictures of the family,put together some old and recent pic's of the family including animals...that might help. Also, why don't you write him something special like how much he means to you and maybe bring up all the good times you guys had together. If he likes to draw, place paper,pens,markers,etc.....he might like that. If he can have fruit....a nice little basket would be nice.If I think of anything else i will write back. Good luck to you and your grandpa........everything will turn out ok....have faith sweetie...........
Reply:a fun idea would be to buy some old magazines (like a LIFE mag with his favorite old movie star on the cover or an important event to him) from when he was a young scrapper off of ebay that he can read and laugh and have memories about...or get some old movies that he can watch to take his mind off things.
Reply:flowers, fruits, maybe chocolate candy
Reply:I am sorry. You are already doing the most important thing which is talking with him. His diet is limited so gift baskets which usually have food in them would be very difficult. How about a balloon bouquet? It is cheerful. Or send the gift basket with your grandmother in mind so she can snack. Most good florists have fruit baskets. But a wonderful feel better card with a nice letter in it containing memories and why you love him, etc would be super too. It is a difficult time and they are lucky to have such a considerate granddaughter since most young people avoid this time and feel scared of it. But we will be there where they are someday because it ( old age) happens to everyone usually. That is wonderful they had a 60th anniversary
Reply:have you sent a resent picture of you? If not have a nice 8x10 taken and send it, they will both love it I'm sure. When you ask how Grandpa is doing be sure to ask Grandma too, sometimes we forget the care givers, and they are going through a lot too. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Reply:How about some movies (VHS, DVD) and some microwave popcorn.
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What will Pat Robertson give as God's reason that PM Olmert of Israel got prostate cancer?

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Since Robertson lets us know that God told him Ariel Sharon was being punished for the concessions over the occupied territories and that was why he had a stroke he must know why Olmert got prostate cancer right?

What will Pat Robertson give as God's reason that PM Olmert of Israel got prostate cancer?
Its common when you sit on top of that many nuclear missiles to contract prostate cancer .
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Reply:No.

What silliness is this?
Reply:Gay people have rights in Israel unlike in America.

What will Pat Robertson give as God's reason that PM Olmert of Israel got prostate cancer?

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Since Robertson lets us know that God told him Ariel Sharon was being punished for the concessions over the occupied territories and that was why he had a stroke he must know why Olmert got prostate cancer right?

What will Pat Robertson give as God's reason that PM Olmert of Israel got prostate cancer?
it's because he didn't kill more Lebanese and Palestinians to satisfy the blood thirst of their god.
Reply:Probably that it's a sign that all guys should get checked for prostate cancer.
Reply:who cares really
Reply:Something incredibly inane, I'm sure. That's his specialty.
Reply:Dietary?
Reply:He was too soft and merciful to the enemies of Satan (their god).

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How true that too much intake of vitamin A(as beta - carotene) boost the prostate cancer?

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According to the news paper i have read. Taking those vitamin containing (beta - carotene).Taking much of this will expose you to prostate nor lung cancer.Any reason that this can harm our physical health?

How true that too much intake of vitamin A(as beta - carotene) boost the prostate cancer?
Yes i heard this also, although the risk is significantly increased if you smoke.
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Soya Protein Isolate 25 gm daily with meal

Omega 3 fatty acids 1 softab daily with meals

Vitamin E [400 IU] 1 tablet daily with meals

Multivitamin/minerals 1 tablet daily with meals

Saw Palmetto 160 mg twice daily in

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Is it true if a man ejaculates more often, he lessens his risk of prostate cancer?

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I read this somewhere. They did a study, and men who ejaculate more often lessen their risk of prostate cancer. Anyone heard of this and how often do they have to ejaculate to lessen the risk?

Is it true if a man ejaculates more often, he lessens his risk of prostate cancer?
I have ejaculated at least once almost every day of my life since puberty, but I still got prostate cancer when I was 57. I'm 62 now and fully recovered but I'm still making sure that I have an orgasm almost every day, just in case! Seriously, ultra-frequent ejaculation may help, but I'm the living proof that it it's not a certain prevention.
Reply:I read somewhere that this is true, and he should ejaculate about twice a week.
Reply:you only need to ejaculate about once a month for that effect, if it was true my man would be just fine instead of taking flowmax, he has had 3 wives and lots of girlfriends and tons of lycopeen due to his itallian heritage and tomato sauce, and he still did the nasty by himself daily, drank red wine and everything else he thinks is good for him. all of that stuff is at best marginal help.
Reply:I don't know but I'm not taking the chance.
Reply:I'm not sure of how often they need to but I have heard that as well. So probably once a day to every other day....if not more.
Reply:All the studies I've read indicate that ejaculation reduces the chances of prostate cancer, but its all still percentages.

Heck - women under mid teens increase chances of certain reproductive cancer by having sex... yet semen in older (adult) women reduces chances of reproductive cancers...

Go figure - humans are designed to have sex... LOL...

Cool question - haven't seen an article on the subject in years...

-dh
Reply:i dont think so and there is no solid reference prostate cancer my be just coz of food but its better to ask a doctor
Reply:It cant be proven since any study would have to span over the course of many, many years. But in theory, by ejaculating often, it rids the reproductive system of toxins that build up. Some say these toxins can be a cause of prostate cancer.

Will it prevent prostate cancer? No. If this theory is true, it would only eliminate a single cause of the disease.
Reply:HOW EVER WROTE THAT ARE NOT GETTING A LOT OF SEX AT ALL

THINK ABOUT ALL THE OLD VIRGINS OUT THERE THEY DON'T HAVE CANCER
Reply:possible.
Reply:See the links below. The studies are listed.

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abs...

http://menshealth.about.com/cs/prostateh...
Reply:I have read that somewhere, they say it is true...

Hi im 16 and i have been urinating like every hour during daytime, and im scared i might have prostate cancer?

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im scared i might have prostate cancer im really scared someone please make me feel safe about this cuz my mom says she not take me to doctors cos it in my head but i just want to be safe so someone please help?!

Hi im 16 and i have been urinating like every hour during daytime, and im scared i might have prostate cancer?
prostate cancer in someone your age is rare, but it does happen. I would recommend seeing a doctor, frequent urinating can be a symptom of many things. You could have a bladder infection, diabetes, or a number of other things. I would recommend getting a complete physical.
Reply:Go to the doctor, its a sign of diabetes
Reply:You should go to the doctor, but don't freak. It could just be an infection.
Reply:You don't have cancer! Forget that. Besides, frequent urination is not a usual symptom of prostate cancer. That happens when you have an enlarged prostate.

Diabetes is a possibility, or an infection, so you do need to let a doctor check you out. Or maybe you're just drinking too much water. People get crazy about drinking water these days.
Reply:I am sure you don't have prostate cancer at your age. Being frightened and anxious can make you have to pee more often so try to relax a little. It's possible you have a bladder infection so you do need to go to the doctor. If you find you are more thirsty than usual it could indicate diabetes so, again, your mom does need to take you to the doctor for a check up.
Reply:Try drinking Cranberry Juice it will help clean your system out. I feel you need to see a doctor.

Hey Dr.s, Does not having sex very often after a vasectomy, promote prostate problems, like cancer?

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After having a vasectomy in 2000, I have had times where I have gone weeks or even months without sex. There have been times where I am urinating and have released an almost entire ejaculation's worth of semen. My question is, can this lead to prostate cancer? If so, please supply resources. My wife thinks that I am just trying to have sex more often, but I have shown her more than once that it is a real problem that can be very painful. I don't want any smart allec comments, I need some medical knowledge in this area.

Hey Dr.s, Does not having sex very often after a vasectomy, promote prostate problems, like cancer?
Vasectomy or frequency of sex has absolutely nothing to do with Prostate cancer. You are probably experiencing symptoms of Prostatitis -- a more common condition wherein your prostate gets inflamed. In this case, it is advisable to maintain regular sexual activity (once a day is the norm, depending on your age and overall state of health) inorder to eliminate those prostatic fluids you normally produce.

Going back to Prostate cancer, if you are at least 45 y/o, visit a urologist and have a digital rectal exam, and probably PSA testing (a blood test) if your doctor so decides.
Reply:I would suggest you call the surgeon who did your surgery and ask this question. Personally, I can't see a connection between having a vasectomy, sex and prostate issues. Celebate men do not have an increased risk of cancer of the prostate so you shouldn't either. This, however, does concern me... "There have been times where I am urinating and have released an almost entire ejaculation's worth of semen." From my understanding of how this whole thing works, this can't/shouldn't be happening together. How can you be sure it's semen in your urine and not an infection? How are you feeling otherwise? Do you have pain, fatigue? I think you need to see a doctor... really.

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How often does a man need to ejaculate in order to prevent prostate cancer?

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Some scientists say a man has a higher chance of having prostate cancer if he doesn'e ejaculate in a regular basis. So, how often does he need to ejaculate in order to stay healthy?

Also can a man ejaculate without having orgasm?

How often does a man need to ejaculate in order to prevent prostate cancer?
My doctor said that all men will get prostate cancer, some will die of it.
Reply:Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any surefire way to prevent cancer. However, where the prostate is concerned, the old addage of "use it or lose it" seems to hold true. Many reports have been written that suggest at least 3-5 orgasms with ejaculation per week can help maintain a healthy prostate.

As for ejaculation without orgasm... I think "wet dreams" or nocturnal emissions would be the only normal circumstance.
Reply:there are not studies supporting this. at this point it is only theory, so no one would really have an answer for it. hopefully that theory is just that, because i have had a vasectomy. the tubes from the prostate are cut, so no amount of ejaculating does anything for my prostate.

i have heard of men ejaculating without orgasm, but i have never experienced it. i know it is possible.
Reply:I heard the other day that a couple should not go more than two weeks with out having sex, that the case then at least a man should ejaculate at least every two weeks by mean of wife, gf or self pleasure as long as it is done. Clean those pipes.
Reply:If he does it's not being done right.
Reply:According to recent medical research, men in their twenties who masturbate at least five times a week have a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer in later life. To answer your second question, it is possible to ejaculate without experiencing an orgasm. Similarly, it is also possible to have an orgasm without ejaculating.
Reply:My doctor told me once " three times a week, whether she needs it or not". He was only kidding, but I honestly don't think you can prevent ANYTHING. Be active and have fun. Don't forget your partner's needs as well.

Are you a man who is scared to see your doc about prostate cancer ?

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r u scared to c ur doc about prostate cancer, do you , or would you find the moment embarassing?

Are you a man who is scared to see your doc about prostate cancer ?
No i have seen the gp about my prostate in the past. I even had a day stay operation so a camera could be inserted into my waterworks, to check out the problem. That was okay but a bit sore after!!
Reply:Yes. My doctor is a woman, and I'm a little uncomfortable talking to her about that kind of thing, and I also don't want to offend her by going somewhere else. She's been a great doctor.

Also, her hands are really cold, and I don't want her to touch me down there!
Reply:The Big C is always a scary topic (Whether you are a male or female).

Yes I would find it embarrasing but I owe it to my family not to give up and die on them because I am embarrassed. If I suspected I had prostrate cancer I would see my Doc.
Reply:No...I don't have it, or any other major ailment to best of my knowledge, but have had psa test
Reply:No. It's best to keep it checked out. It's not embarrasing. For doctors it is a very routine examination.
Reply:Of course all men are fearful of contracting any cancers just as all women are fearful of breast cancer. These are among the most traumatic things that can happen in life and are life threatening. Going to a Dr with potential symptoms is a fearful thing to do but essential if it is to be faced and tackled.
Reply:Yeah, I don't want some man sticking his fingers up my batty.
Reply:Get it checked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two minutes of embarrasment and a blood test

How hard can that be?

What is a the ballpark psa score of someone who dies from prostate cancer?

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My dad has prostate cancer, and has for a long time. Recently his score jumped from 50 to 195, what is the high end of the psa scale? Everything I'm reading says 20 is high, do people die at 400, 800, 1000?"

What is a the ballpark psa score of someone who dies from prostate cancer?
My husband had surgery for prostate cancer and his PSA was only 5.2 but it had doubled in one year so they did a biopsy. They found cancer and did a radical prostatectomy. He is doing fine now. I've heard of people's PSA being 400, even 800 and over. They fact that your dad's score jumped so much is definitely a cause for concern. Is it possible they are using a different methodology for the tests? Some labs have different ways of testing. This might affect the test score somewhat. What has you dad done so far? Watchful waiting? Radiation? Surgery? There are probably options available to him. He needs to discuss these options with a qualified urologist that he trusts. My father-in-law had an extremely high PSA but he had some surgery that prolonged his life several years and he was an old man when he passed away. I know this is scary but there is probably things that the doctors can do to help him. My father-in-law had his testicals removed and there by cut off the testostrone that feeds the cancer. Radical surgery but it worked for him. There may be other less invasive methods they can do. Ask and research the internet. Keep the hope! Best wishes to you and your dad.
Reply:I don't think there is a correct answer to your question. Some people fight cancer better than others and it affects peoples bodies differently.

What do you think of the NHS denying Hifu to victims of prostate cancer?

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jht...

In the U.K., the NHS (National Health Services) has denied Hifu (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) to victims of prostate cancer.

The U-turn comes despite the research published last month in the European Journal of Urology which found that eight out of 10 men were healthy five years after being treated with Hifu.

What do you think of the NHS denying Hifu to victims of prostate cancer?
That seems like a scary and irrational way to save money. Sounds to me like if more men had that treatment to cure their cancer it would possibly save money on other therapies in the long run. Not to mention the benefits to quality of life.

Also, I like your new avatar! :)
Reply:I'm sure the Ministers (both of them) for Women didn't bat an eyelid, but what did the Minister for Men say? Nothing, because there isn't one. The fact that way more funding goes to breast cancer than prostate cancer sort of undermines the idea that there is a shadowy patriarchy running the world. After all, you would think their ***** would be the first thing the patriarchs would protect.

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"A man diagnosed with prostate cancer has only one-quarter of the cash spent on research into his disease compared to the amount devoted to a woman’s breast cancer. The wide discrepancy shows the scale of the discrimination against men. The two diseases kill similar numbers" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,...

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A passing thought: but the fact that we have 2 Ministers for Women and 0 for men (and a female monarch) further undermines the idea that Britain is ruled by patriarchy.
Reply:But, offering Hifu requires funding and this means that the money would have to come from the breast cancer program.

That NHS spends 50x more on women is a sacred cow.
Reply:This seems pretty counterproductive not to mention mercenary. Everyone deserves quality health care and it's much easier to keep people healthy by screening for these things before they get out of hand than letting things slide by the wayside and then trying to get a person healthy once they're already ill.
Reply:That is terrible. It makes you wonder if the NHS is too broke to pay for it.

The saddest part is that they only want to allow it for men who are in latter stages of the cancer (who may be too weak to respond to it), and deny it to men who are in the early stages of the cancer (who have the greater chances of surviving the cancer).

One thing about America, if you have the money to pay for it, you can get any type of treatment you want.
Reply:The treatment is still under the testing phase and any side effects are truly not known at this time. This is what happens when you allow government and bureaucrats make health decisions. A bureaucrat can keep his job while people are dying, but if they allow a treatment that later has side effects, they will be fired.
Reply:All medical treatments are potentially good or potentially bad - they all have potential side effects... no one knows until the system has been tried %26amp; tested.

B/C has long received considerably superior support (financially and otherwise) than any other form of cancer. The government know full well they are killing men but turn a blind eye.

I'm disgusted.
Reply:It's terrible, in the same way that women are denied the breast cancer drug. It's murder to deny people these drugs to save money.
Reply:fortunately there are other prostate cancer treatments

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I am looking for a natural treatment to decrease Testosterone levels for prostate cancer.?

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My father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because of his age, he is not a candidate for surgery. So his local Dr has started him on hormone therapy to decrease the levels of testosterone. He gave him a hormone shot to be repeated every 4 months, plus ordered a prescription which will costs over $500.00 per month. My father does not have prescription coverage with Medicare, only the VA covers medicine, but only if he sees a VA doctor, which is very far away. He, of course, is on a fixed income so he cannot afford $500 per month. We are making an appointment to go to the VA. In the meantime, does anyone know of any all natural supplement or treatment that can assist in the lowering of testosterone levels? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for a natural treatment to decrease Testosterone levels for prostate cancer.?
Your father's cancer may be very treatable depending on his Gleason score, PSA doubling rate and his general health. If your father is in good health (excepting the cancer), then hormone therapy may not be a good choice. It will make him feel tired, cause osteoporosis, and weaken him by causing him to lose lean muscle. You may get better value for your money by seeing a real prostate cancer doctor. That being said, here is an answer to your specific question.

There are several natural products on the market which claim to control prostate cancer (PC). Most of these lower testosterone somewhat. If your father has not had much androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), and he has a clear bone scan, then he might try one of these products. The best of these products Medpro's prostasol from Holland and Medpro's PC SPES are expensive and hard to get shipped to the US (each cost $105 for just 60 capsules and you must take 9 a day to begin with).

There are other cheaper prostasols sold by other companies (eg Dr Donsbach), but these are not as potent. They may work for your dad. There is a product Isoprost made by Pure Prescriptions. These cost $60-70 per 90 tablets. The daily dosage is 4 tablets per day; so you could get by with two bottles per month. Compliance would be an issue, since you must take the tablets at the right time of day and (I think) between meals.

Besides the "side effects" mentioned above, ADT is in general not a good idea because the PC cells generally adapt to a low testosterone environment and becomes untreatable. The herbal remedies often continue to work indefinitely: that is, the PC cells do NOT develop resistance.

It is hard to give you better advice, since you haven't included enough information about your father's case. If you want more information feel free to email me.

BTW, it is likely that a new prostate cancer vaccine PROVENGE which is likely to be approved by the FDA. May 15th is the review date. If your father has a cancer which expresses Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP), then he might try that. It is a one-time treatment which may help his immune system to recognize and eliminate some of his cancer cells.

Best of luck.

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Reply:I know of some medicines that help regulate hormone levels and lower testesterone levels, but mostly in women. Am not sure in cases of cancer as in your father. The medicines are Diane 35, Aldactone, Diamet, Fincar.

As far as costs are concerned, try a health insurance or try some medical loans. All d best, I wish ur dad luck with his health!
Reply:Your father should continue to take the prescription that his doctor has recommended. There are no real substitutes here. This is your fathers life and it is far more important than money. If he needs financial assistance there are other options he can pursue. Please check with the local American Cancer Society who can direct you:

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MLT/conten...

You can also contact Cancer Care who provide free online counseling through their social workers.

http://www.cancercare.org/

You can also ask for assistance directly through the pharmceutical companies who offer free prescriptions to those who cannot afford to pay:

http://www.rxassist.org/

Good luck.
Reply:You may want to take a look here:

http://www.dendreon.com/index

They are running a clinical trial for men with advanced prostate cancer. Hope this helps. Good luck to you and your father.
Reply:Hi. My father also have had prostate cancer. He takes Zell oxigen, Comitris, Zyflamend and Vitamin D. He also drinks 1l of green tea and 1l of pomegranate juice.

Medical doctors are astonishing!!!

They don't believe it. my father had 35 in psa and now is in 1,2
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Reply:I have no answers but my heart goes out to you and your Dad. I am so sorry to

hear about this. I pray that your Dad will be alright. We have been through cancer. God bless you.
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Reply:Hi. First, your doctor is focusing on testosterone levels because he can't tell you about the many natural things that really can help your father, even if he is aware of them and wants to, which may not be the case. He is locked into treating with prescription drugs by AMA policy, or face losing his license to practice medicine.

You need to look at the bigger picture and put testosterone on the back burner for a minute, because just regulating his testorone won't do diddly for getting rid of the cancer--and that is a possibility if you can think in the alternative medicine area.

Five hundred years ago, people said the world was flat. Today, people say that if the FDA and AMA haven't blessed something, it can't be real good. Well, here's something I know to be real AND good. It's a little different take on cancer treatment--

In 1990, I had Hodgkin's Lymphoma, stage 3-B, but I've survived. My doctors were great people, but they were limited to surgery, chemo and radiation by profitable AMA treatment policy. During the year in treatment, I started learning about alternative medicine. I'm a retired engineer, and this is what I've pieced together--our IMMUNE SYSTEMS become weakened by poor nutrition, lack of exercise and reduced oxygen. Once that happens, our body becomes vulnerable to common STRESSORS. Stressors can be environmental, like viruses, heavy metals, pesticides, food additives, electromagnetic waves or pollution. They can be internal things like emotional or job stress, or poisonous people in our lives. Aging is also a contributing factor. So this means:

WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM + STRESSORS = DISEASE (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.)

Our bodies have 60 trillion--yes, trillion--cells, and there are always some mutating into cancer cells, but a healthy immune system kills them before they have a chance to get a foothold in the body.

It takes a LONG time, usually, or a high level of stressors, to weaken the immune system to the point where it won't do its job, but once cancer has formed, it will generally spread rapidly.

THIS IS IMPORTANT! There are ways to BEAT cancer that are currently being used in Europe and around the world, and there are some great books on the subject. I know because I've read about 50 of them from cover to cover. Here's a list of the best ones. Some are out of print and getting hard to find--

"The Cure for All Cancers", ISBN 0963632825

"The Cure for All Advanced Cancers", ISBN 1890035165

"A Cancer Therapy", ISBN 0882681052

"Oxygen Therapies", ISBN 0962052701

"Hydrogen Peroxide--Medical Miracle", ISBN 1885236077

"The Natural Cure for Cancer--Germanium", ISBN 0533071410

"Killing Cancer", ISBN 0705000966

"Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want You to Know About", ISBN 0975599518

I know of people whose cancer has 'spontaneously remitted' (WENT AWAY for no known reason) AFTER they went on programs of herbs and nutrition to restart their immune systems.

You and your family must look out for yourselves to stand a chance of being healthy. This is not a joke, and I'm not selling anything--just trying to help.

I am using the things I learned in those books right now to fight off a second infestation of cancer. I've been at it for over a year now, and think I'm going to make it. Use what works for you, and pass on your success. Best of luck.

AMA AND FDA--

The American Medical Association (AMA) and the pharmaceutical companies control medical law and the FDA in this country with heavy lobbying and a revolving door policy. WHY would they want to do this? It's about the money. In 2006, medicine (doctors, hospitals, researchers and pharmaceutical firms) received 2.1 TRILLION dollars--15% of the total earnings (GNP 13.7 trillion) in the U.S. This is astounding! It means MILLIONS of people worked the whole year just to pay the nation's medical expenses!! That's totally astounding, and just too big to care about individuals.

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Reply:I know soy is good for alleviating the side effects of the hormone shots i.e., night sweats and hot flashes.

Could someone corroborate that abstinence of sex is a risk factor to prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:41:00.001-07:00

I remember reading that priests, monks etc showed a higher incidence of prostate cancer due to abstinence but I have not been able to find it again.

Could someone corroborate that abstinence of sex is a risk factor to prostate cancer?
This is one of those times where it doesn't pay to wait for all the evidence to be in. As long as ejaculation doesn't hurt you, keep doing it in the hopes that it may prevent bad things.
Reply:"Some investigators have suggested that sexual abstinence may contribute to prostate cancer risk, but there is no consistent evidence to support this contention despite multiple studies in the past 30 years"

See link in source.

Is it permisable or wise to donate blood while your are being treated for prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:41:00.000-07:00

I have prostate cancer and my treatment is: Hormone Therapy and External Beam Radiation. Is my blood OK to use for what ever purposes blood banks use it?

I can't help any other way at the moment and wish to continue helping others. Prior to my cancer I would do volunteer work. Now I am too tired to do the physical work I used to do. Even driving my car has been too much.

Is it permisable or wise to donate blood while your are being treated for prostate cancer?
Blood banks must follow Food %26amp; Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. Contact your area blood bank with this question.

Regarding the use of donated blood: By FDA regulations, if you are paid to donate plasma (this process is called plasmapheresis), this plasma is not transfused into human beings. The companies you donate to will sell the plasma to research companies and drug manufacturers.

You do not mention how long you have been receiving your radiation therapy. Your oncologist should be able to instruct you regarding fatigue--what causes it, how long it will last, what can be done to address it so you may become active again. You are a very unselfish, empathetic person to be still thinking of others in your own times of hardship--bless you.

Please talk to your oncologist. I hope your cancer is treated successfully!
Reply:No you can't because of your medication and treatment.
Reply:No you shouldn't be giving blood. Take it easy a while and concentrate on your own healing. You best serve others when you are ina better position to do so.
Reply:After radiation for breast cancer, my local blood bank permanently deferred me from giving blood. I don't know if it was because of the cancer or the radiation, but they just aren't interested in my O- anymore. Sorry.
Reply:Usually the criteria for donating blood is that the donar should be fit and healthy. As you are having treatment for cancer i would not think that it would be advisable at present .You have been helping others in the past by doing voluntary work and now you need to look after yourself.When you are well again i am sure there is lots of ways you can still help others and lead a full filling life.Good luck with your treatment.
Reply:It is not ok to donate because of the treatments you are having. Your blood counts are probably below normal, probably anemic. On that count alone you won't be able to donate.
Reply:Bless you for wanting to help, Arthur, but blood donation isn't the way to do it. I had cancer and chemo (no radiation) and was told I couldn't donate blood any more (ever) because of the cancer. It's a tricky disease and you can never be positive there aren't a few cancer cells in your blood.

Radiation is notorious for making you tired. I'm sure your doc is checking your blood regularly....white cells and red cells and such. There are meds you can try if they get too low. I used to drink the Ensure protein drinks every day to help with nutrition when I was too tired to cook.

I think this is a time when you can concentrate on yourself and getting better. The faster you get better, the faster you can get back to volunteering!
Reply:The Red Cross used to call me all the time to donate because I am B+, which is rare. However, when I told them that I was being treated for breast cancer, they stopped calling. They told me 5-7 years before I can donate again. Cancer cells can pass through the blood.

Suggestions of a great gift basket? My grandpa is on kemo for prostate cancer.?

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What are the odds that an orchiectomy will reduce the size of the prostate if you have prostate cancer at 87?

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I have had prostate cancer for years, now all of a sudden a new urologist says I need my testicles removed to slow the growth. Unless it will reduce the size of the prostate and allow me to urinate without a catheter, why shouldn't I just stick with the injections if it accomplishes the same thing chemically? Is there any benefit to surgery that is worth the pain and risk?

What are the odds that an orchiectomy will reduce the size of the prostate if you have prostate cancer at 87?
i'd get another opinion.

Should partners have unprotected sex if the man is diagnosed with prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

My husband found out recently that he has Prostate Cancer. we are now using comdoms because the semen comes from that area and the semen vecicle gland. What about oral sex, and not using a comdom before he found out?

Should partners have unprotected sex if the man is diagnosed with prostate cancer?
Cancer is a cellular disease and not an infectious one. Check with your doctor but there shouldn't be any concern. Besides if there was a danger of transmission via sex I think your husband's oncologist would have mentioned it to you.
Reply:Oral Sex if he is performing on you is safe. You can get yourself examined to eliminate all doubts.
Reply:I agree with iraq51 and can't add any more, but it gives me 2 points!

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Reply:No need. You cannot 'catch' cancer from someone.

The patient has found cyst of lymph nodes in the prostate, this can be called that he has a prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:39:00.001-07:00

my father is 73yrs. old, he visit to the doctor for annual check up now the doctor found out ( ultrasound ) that his prostate has lymph nodes, now is there a possibility that this become a prostate cancer?

The patient has found cyst of lymph nodes in the prostate, this can be called that he has a prostate cancer?
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Reply:Human have many lymph nodes in our body, include in the area around prostate.

Lymph node enlargement can be early sign of cancer, but also can be sign of infection.

No one here can tell you if it is cancer or not.

Your father's doctor will have to perform biopsy to diagnosed your father.

Good luck.

How do I lower my testosterone level to slow the growth of prostate cancer?

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I presently have prostate cancer and have been treated with 120 radio active iodine seeds imbedded in my prostate gland. I do not want to follw up with hormone therapy but want to lower my testosterone level via vitamins or herb therpy. My PSA after the seed procedure was at 1.29 but a year and a half later has risen to 1.78.

How do I lower my testosterone level to slow the growth of prostate cancer?
If you really want to avoid the therapy - then I would see a naturopath - don't screw around with remedies you read on the web. This is your life you're talking about. I am all for homeopathic, herbal and naturopathic remedies, but most of them I talk to (who are any good) believe that combination therapy is a good thing. You might be able to follow up with hormone therapy - but take something homeopathic or naturopathic to help with the side effects or to help cleanse your body (just make sure it doesn't interact with your therapy) Some herbs and remedies can actually counteract certain treatments - so see a professional. I know - seeing a classical homeopath can work wonders. My sister shrank her cancerous tumour in her breast (before surgery) to a third of its size - through one dose of a remedy. I used a homeopathic vet for my cat too - and her tumour went down to next to nothing as well. But remember - they all help each other. Good luck.
Reply:I grind up hulled pumpkin seeds into a meal and mix into cereal daily, 2 tbsp or so.

I realize this is more preventive than curative, however.

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Reply:You should be aware of the product Zyflamend by New Chapter which was determined by Columbia University to cause apoptosis in prostate cancer cell lines. This product is composed of spice grade herbs like Tumeric, Ginger and Green Tea, but has a special potency associated with what's known as "supercritical extraction," a carbon dioxide driven extraction process which takes 250 lbs of herb to make 1 pound of extract; it also pulls out - at low temperature and high pressure - all of the plant's active constituents: water, alcohol and fat soluble phytonutrients. I would also take the product Prostate 5lx by the same company, because it contains high levels of beta-sitosterol, which binds up with the enzyme that transforms testosterone into its toxic, prostate swelling metabolite: dihydrotestosterone. Furthermore, pick up a copy of Dr. Aron Katz's "Prostate Health." He is the foremost urologist today who is showing people both conventional and alternative ways to manage prostate issues. Good luck.
Reply:1. PSA is a cancer marker, but less important than before. 2. what type of ca you had? metastases ? 3. how much testosterone you have ? no vitamines %26amp;herbs reduce it 4. some help : zn, urgenin ,zabar flowers, antioxidants etc zachi
Reply:got limu if not go to jamesvandusen.originallimu.com and study up on it i know it will help it helps with a lot of other things such as stress hi p blood perisher and pains in your body it wont heal thou it also helps on weight any More info go to james46vandusen@yahoo.com and ill be glad to help
Reply:You have been given quite a bit of poor advice here. If you try to self treat yourself for prostate cancer you will be making a serious mistake. Your slight rise in PSA is not really significant and is something that needs to be discussed with your urologist or oncologist anyways and not on Yahoo answers. Suggest you join and read the ACOR prostate cancer list at http://ppml.acor.org/ or access sci.med.prostate.cancer on Usenet accessed through your newsreader or Google groups.
Reply:You don't say what your age is, so I don't know but here goes. The most definitive way to lower your hormone levels is an orchiectomy - castration. I work in a hospital and have seen this used for men in the Amish community who do not wish to pursue chemo or other therapies they consider extreme. It is an option you could look into, anyway.
Reply:the answer is glyconutrients. Info on my blog.

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It is true that long-term sexual abstinence may cause prostate cancer?

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In most cases, urologists says that sexual abstinence has no negative effects, because the body has the ability to reabsorb the exceeding seminal fluid, and sometimes it is expelled through 'wet dreams'. Some oriental practitioners even teach us that ejaculation is not good for health and weakens the body, and developed some techniques to avoid ejaculation during sexual stimulation. However, many articles suggests that holding the seminal fluid in the body is unhealthy, and may lead even to cancer prostate. It is true?

It is true that long-term sexual abstinence may cause prostate cancer?
I'm not sure it will leads to cancer. But your prostate needs the exercise for sure....
Reply:sounds like some of the old wives tales I grew up with,like "I'll never achieve an erection if I don't have sex before I'm 18",ask your doctor,but it sounds untrue to me
Reply:That why people can masturbate. You got to try it sometime. It not sex with a partner but is sex with yourself. It sometimes can be fun. Got to try it yourself sometime. No health risks of doing this either. Masturbation an all natural thing for people to do.

Is there any evidence that Middle Eastern men have less Prostate cancer than Western men?

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A fellow co-worker, formerly of Bagdad, Iraq, at an engineering firm I use to work for, once told me that because they squat to pee as part of their culture, that they have very few cases of Prostate cancer in their country. Is there any medical evidence to back this up. Give references. Jeeveswantstoknow...- Curious.

Is there any evidence that Middle Eastern men have less Prostate cancer than Western men?
hi i am from egypt(arabian too) and i am biologist anyway prostate cancer infect men who watch porn too much without having sex or jerking off. so it is recommend after watching porn and for arabs and most islamic countries porngraghy is illegal so men and women donot watch porn .they only have sex( off course married people only) so infection will be much lesser than countries which porn is legal.AND SQUAT TO PEE NOT IN OUR CULTURE.

Many people said that hot peppers can prevent or cure prostate cancer?

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If it is true, the prostate cancer rate in mexico would be very low? Is there any medical research to back it up?

Many people said that hot peppers can prevent or cure prostate cancer?
Capsaicin in Hot Peppers May Prove Useful, Lab Tests Show
Reply:No. Don't be naive.
Reply:well they don't have cancer as much as we do over here.
Reply:I recently read something about some anti carcinogenic compounds found in hot peppers that seem to indicate that they inhibit prostate cancer...don't know if this is the capsaicin or what..or if this was observed at a very high dose....good question though
Reply:http://www.newsfactor.com/news/Red-Hot-C...

Check out this link.
Reply:The ingredient that you are talking about in peppers is called Capsacin. I am not sure what it's benifits are reguarding prostate cancer, but alot of people take Capsacin supplements. Personally having lost my grandfather to prostate cancer, I wish more men were aware of prostate health.
Reply:I started to rail against this as another bogus silly story, but apparently there may be something to it:

http://health.dailynewscentral.com/conte...

(at least for mice with prostate cancer!)

Eat them 'cos they taste good!
Reply:Let me tell you about hot peppers. I had a chicken tika masala last night and asked for it to be a little more spicy than normal. (They aren't usually spicy) They chopped up a pepper (chili) and chucked it in there. I puked my ring up all night long. AND, my prostrate, well, we'll just have to see. Incidentally, They normally eat jalapenos in Mexico and chili peppers in India. Are there any data showing comparisons in prostrate cancer rates between the two countries?
Reply:yeah you got to shove em us ya ****

How long does someone have to live if they have prostate cancer?

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my husband has prostate cancer and wont get it fixed i was wondering how long he has to live

How long does someone have to live if they have prostate cancer?
There is no reason to die from prostate cancer. Your husband is fearful and/or selfish. Brachytherapy and radiation is the treatment I opted for. It was easy and relatively painless, and I am fully functional now. I expect to live for another 50 years. My treatment center: http://www.dattoli.com/
Reply:There is no way of knowing for sure. It can be a few month's to a few years.
Reply:If he is not going for the treatment, then it will depend on how healthy he was to start with and how lucky he was. My brother-in-law was only given a couple of months. Both his sons had time to impregnate their wives and deliver grandchildren before he died. I think he went almost 18 months.
Reply:It depends on how soon it is recognized. If biopsies confirm that the cancer hasn't spread from the prostate gland, than there is an excellent chance for recovery with either surgery or various forms of radiation or even freezing the gland. It the cancer has metastasized, then chemo and hormone therapy may be an option. If it has metastasized to the bone, then if could be a matter of weeks or months, depending on when you first realized the extent of the cancer.
Reply:How foolish of him and how sad for you. It is done every day and the survival rate is great! He has to speak to his Dr. again. Try to make him realize what he is doing, not just to himself, but the whole family.
Reply:It varies from person to person. It all depends on what stage of cancer he is in.
Reply:prostate cancer is the easiest cancer to cure - there must be a psychological reason he does not want to go through treatment Please sit down and talk with him or have him talk with someone professionally- it seems he has a death wish almost. call the American cancer society at 18002272345 get some info on prostate cancer let him read it let him see what the treatment is - has he talked to his doctor about the treatment- find out what is bothering him and try to assure him of it please- with this type of cancer if caught in time he does not need to die
Reply:My father has prostate cancer and his prognosis was BAD when he was first diagnosed (his PSA was 250 and it had already metastasized to his bones). However, he underwent hormone therapy (Lupron shots and Casodex) and he lived the next seven and a half years relatively healthy. Unfortunately, in Sept. of this year we learned the cancer has spread farther and he is in his final days, however, he FAR outlived everyone's expectations.

Now, my girlfriend's father was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the same time as my father, it had not spread, he had surgery to remove it and he is healthy as a horse and cancer free.
Reply:Prostate cancer is fairly slow growing in it's early stages, dependingon how old he is and how advanced it was when he was first diagnosed he may still have many years left. A few have been known to live out their lives not knowing they had prostate cancer. Having said that, it is very curable so he'd benifit a great amount from having treatment (but of course you already know that). His health care team may have a better chance of convincing him to give treatment a try. If there's a particular type of treament he's worried about he probably doesn't even need to go though it as there are lots of different methods of curing prostate cancer. The one thing i would say is that, if the cancer becomes very advanced, it's going to cause him a lot more pain and suffering than any treament will do so, in my opinion, he's far better off being treated than suffering at the end.

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Does robotic laproscopy show much better results than conventional laproscopy for treating prostate cancer ?

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My dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and we are trying to determine which is a better method for prostate removal. Some have said robotic is better while others have said that you are not gauranteed that you will get an expereinced surgeon since robotic tends to be simpler for the surgeon and a lower skilled one can operate

Does robotic laproscopy show much better results than conventional laproscopy for treating prostate cancer ?
I was diagnosed a little over a month ago with prostate cancer. Everything I've read and everyone I've talked with has said that the method of surgery is not nearly as important as the skill of the surgeon performing it. Robotic hasn't been around nearly as long as open, so there are fewer people who have the experience. The surgeon I chose uses both the robot and laparoscopic and does about 100 prostatectomies a year. This is the minimum that Dr. Walsh (see below) recommends.

So don't let the marketing hype get to you. Talk to lots of people, take your time (assuming your Dad was diagnosed in early stage) and find somebody who knows what they're doing and has done it a lot.

BTW, a great question to ask a surgeon when you're talking with them about what their experience is, "What are you doing differently now than you did six months to a year ago?" The pompous will be offended. The competent will be delighted.
Reply:Sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis. I am sure your family is going through a difficult time right now. There is so much information about treatments for prostate cancer that the options can be overwhelming. The first thing I would recommend for your Dad is that he get a second opinion. Open Radical Prostatectomy and Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy are basically the same procedure.

Radical Prostatectomy is the surgical procedure whereby the entire prostate is removed, as well as the seminal vesicles, the section of the urethra that passes through the prostate, the ends of the vas deferens, and a portion of the bladder neck. After the prostate and surrounding structures are removed, the bladder is then reattached to the remainin urethra. A catheter is placed through the penis into the bladder before the stitches that attach the bladder to the urethra are tied down. The catheter allows urine to drain while the bladder and the urethra heal together.

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a newer procedure where there are several small abdominal incisions as opposed to the longer midline incision. The discomfort is less and the recovery is quicker with this approach. Also there is less bleeding so no need for blood transfusions, less

scarring, less chance of infection with the laparoscopic approach. Recovery is quicker because there is less trauma to the body.

The Robotic surgery has the best outcome with a highly skilled surgeon performing the procedure. Because it is so complex there is a high learning curve to be proficient at it.

The best results are associated with surgeons who have done many robotic surgeries. If your Dad chooses this approach find a surgeon who has done hundreds of these surgeries and not just a few.

Here is a website that may be of more help:

http://www.yananow.net/

"You Are Not Alone" is a cancer survivors website with many treatment options and stories from cancer survivors about their experiences with the various treatments available.

I hope this helps!

Has any study shown that the hormone Zoladex completely wipes out Prostate cancer?

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I am 65 with Stage IV prostate cancer that doctors said is aggressive and has metastasized to the lumbar bone. I was given up to two years to take Zoladex hormone shot every three months to suppress the cancer. After that, the next recommended treatment is chemotherapy.

Any comments the on basic question or the recommended treatment?

Has any study shown that the hormone Zoladex completely wipes out Prostate cancer?
I am 67 and have had Prostate Cancer. My doctor has a very high success rate here in Chicago. He is an Oncologist as well as a Urologist. Operations and "Seeds" don't seem to wotk too well. His treatments do. I wish there was some way to communicate. He is really very good. He cured me.
Reply:I give up. Here's Zorro whose posting looks promising but could be actually misleading? He does not answer follow up querries about his disease, doctor or treatment. What am I to make of it? Report It

What U.S. Doctor's have the Highest Success Rate for Removal of Prostate Cancer?

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I'm interested in obtaining information on the best doctor's in America who deal with the surgical removal of prostate cancer. Mainly, who or where to find the top doctor's in the field or which doctors have the highest sucess rate in treating prostate cancer.

What U.S. Doctor's have the Highest Success Rate for Removal of Prostate Cancer?
You need to research one place to start is Johns Hopkins. There are many other excellent cancer centers such as Memorial Sloan Kettering in NY, MD Andersen Center in TX, Duke University.... Also after the cancer is removed it will need to be treated using either radiation or chemotherapy. If chemo is necesassary a good place to search for clinical trials is oncolink. Do a google on oncolink it is through the Univ. of PA and it is updated with all the latest trials.... Good luck and I hope I have helped you....
Reply:your avatar looks like Pete Wentz Report It

Reply:Check out John's Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, MD Specifically Dr Ben Carson
Reply:Actually, I would go to the American Cancer Society's webpage and see what info that might have. If they have a support number, you could also try that. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a competant treating physician; however, if you are uncomfortable with their choice, I'd simply Google the term prostate cancer or prostate cancer programs and see what hospitals come up that have specific programs for treating it. I live in AL and I know UAB has a great cancer program, but there isn't neccesarily going to be just one doc that is the best to treat it always. It depends on the cancer.

If only slightly more (relatively speaking) women die of breast cancer than men die of prostate cancer...?

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... then why is it that government spends almost twice as much funding breast cancer research than prostate cancer research?

And don't tell me that it's because women have two breasts, because it only takes one to kill you. (I wouldn't have to make this demand if it weren't for the fact that I anticipate this very comment.)

If only slightly more (relatively speaking) women die of breast cancer than men die of prostate cancer...?
The truth is that women who advocate for breast cancer are far more organized than men have been for prostate cancer research. It is not just prostate cancer or mens cancer that has been harmed by the media hype surrounding breast cancer . . children and young adults have also had cancer research funding cut. There really is no way to make the political machine fair for all types of cancers. Research dollars are limited and the people with the loudest voice and the best organization will get the prize. It is not fair, but life is not fair. All I can say to you is that at least there is some research being done for prostate cancer . . I have a son with a rare abdominal sarcoma and there is no research being done for his disease at all. I really do not expect there to be any either and the best we can do is support a general research on all sarcoma . . of which there is little funding. The sarcoma community has been organizing and hopefully will find a louder voice:

2007 Team Sarcoma Initiative

http://liddyshriversarcomainitiative.org...

If you feel strongly about Prostate cancer research you should join a group to have your voice heard too.

Best to you.
Reply:Because most women check their breasts....when is too late.
Reply:Cancer mortality is improving faster among men, with drops in death rates of 2.6 percent a year compared with 1.8 percent a year for women

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21299632/

I guess because more women die of it than men

and many foods will can eat help both prostate and breast cancer.

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Where can i find out if gulf war has prostate cancer problems?

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advanced prostate cancer from gulf war 1991

Where can i find out if gulf war has prostate cancer problems?
A lot of Gulf War vets are having cancer and DNA problems. Check my links:
Reply:You need to find out, I believe you are soldier or you was soldier, go to the Veteran Hospital for check up. Ask the Pentagon, where they used the chemical weapons by the gulf war in 1991.

I know there was so many problems with the soldiers and their healths. First they didn't publish all that, and after so many was sick came all in the public. There must be also some maps, where the soldiers and which units was located by the war. I hope I can help you little bit. Good luck.

Can you still have children and be firtile after prostate cancer?

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If you get prostate cancer twice, and had half the left testical removed each time (So he is only left with the right), is a man still fertile? If so is there reduced chance of fathering children etc?

Can you still have children and be firtile after prostate cancer?
My neighbor father a second child after testicle cancer and treatment. It is his! Shocked everyone.
Reply:Actually, yes. Lance Armstrong (the famous American Tour de France winner) fathered a child this way.

Does anyone know if doxycycline is used to treat prostate cancer?

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not to sure on this one but i searched the web and couldnt find anything out on there is doxycycline used to treat prostate cancer?

Does anyone know if doxycycline is used to treat prostate cancer?
Effects of doxycycline on human prostate cancer cells in vitro.Fife RS, Sledge GW Jr, Roth BJ, Proctor C.

Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in older

men and the major cause of death from prostate cancer is metastatic disease. The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a significant role in the growth, invasion and metastasis of many tumors, including those of the prostate. We previously demonstrated that doxycycline, a synthetic tetracycline, inhibits MMPs and cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in several cancer cell lines. We also demonstrated that in an in vivo model of metastatic breast cancer in athymic mice doxycycline inhibits tumor size and regrowth after resection. In the present study, gelatinolytic activity in the human prostate cancer cell line, LNCaP, was suppressed and significant inhibition of cell growth occurred after exposure to 5 or 10 microg/ml of doxycycline, while cell growth was normal in untreated cells. Radioisotope incorporation into proteins was reduced by doxycycline. DNA fragmentation, consistent with apoptosis, was demonstrated in cells treated with doxycycline. These data suggest that doxycycline may have potential utility in the management of prostate cancer.

PMID: 9619856 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query...

So, treatment no, but as was stated above...................

These data suggest that doxycycline may have potential utility in the management of prostate cancer.
Reply:Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; acne; infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems; and anthrax (after inhalational exposure). It is also used to prevent malaria. Doxycycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Reply:There is no current evidence outside of laboratory studies and clinical trials that doxycycline is useful in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is an antibiotic, and as such, could possibly be used to treat infections of the prostate. More standard treatments of prostate cancer include surgery or radiation, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy.

Why do African American men lead the world in prostate cancer?

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They have the highest prostate cancer of any ethnic group in the world, how is that possible?

Why do African American men lead the world in prostate cancer?
I think that overall if you examined the demographics of the African-American you would find that their overall income level is low and that few have access to decent health insurance. Combine a low income (which usually means an unhealthy diet) and no health insurance (which equates to lack of early detection for diseases such as prostate cancer)and you find a propensity for certain social groups to be more prone to certain diseases. It's sad that in this rich nation there are people who are surviving without basic necessities.
Reply:b/c, maybe the soul food isn't all that good for them
Reply:Probably due to inactivity %26amp; bad diet
Reply:by not eating properly. and not going to the doctor regularly.
Reply:I don't have any word for this question.
Reply:Because they have small weiners
Reply:A European studies shows that men who have larger penises have bigger possibility to have a prostate cancer. So relate this to you and you will have the answer.

SORRY, BUT THAT IS A FACT.

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Is it possible to younger age to have a prostate cancer?

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im 20 yrs old and im experiencing a burning sensation when i urinate. i think this is a symptom of a prostate cancer

Is it possible to younger age to have a prostate cancer?
It sounds more like a urinary tract infection to me. And it won't go away by itself. You have to get antibiotics from your doctor, and be sure to take them all, even though you feel better. If prostate cancer runs in your family, you might want to have it checked out. But 20 yrs old sounds very young. Most men don't start getting symptoms till well after 50. The main symptom is not being to empty your bladder, and having a very weak stream.
Reply:probably not cancer, but an infection
Reply:Go to the doctor, just to be safe.

It is highly unlikely, but possible. My friend's ex-boyfriend had it in his late teens.

Good luck.
Reply:more like an std or kidney infection, though a baby can be born with any kind of cancer, you need to see a doctor,
Reply:anything is possible
Reply:yes it is,believe or not 20 -35 year olds get prostate cancer quite often,it's not an older persons problem but you may just have a U.T.I.......try some penicillin but go to a doctor
Reply:YOU NEED TO SEE A SPECIALIST

PROSTATE IN REAL IT DOESN'T HAVE AGE

IS LIKE ANY CANCER

YOU CAN FIND CANCER EVEN IN KIDS

Cancer don't makes exceptions!!!!!
Reply:it is possible , everybody who has prostate can have prostate cancer

but urine problems can be caused by urethra, urin bladder...sympthoms of cancer are different
Reply:It's theoretically possible but, extremely unlikely. I did some research on youngest diagnosed prostate cancer case. I found one at 27 years of age. So, I doubt you have it. More likely a urinary tract infection.

I doubt they'd do a PSA test for someone that young. More likely a DRE (digital rectal exam..... yes, it is exact as it sounds).
Reply:You're never to young for cancer. My advice is go see a urologist and have your PSA reading done.

PSA testing saves lives!
Reply:only a doctor can tell you for sure

Is it true if you're masterbating , that you're fighting off prostate cancer ? true or false , please answer !

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in a recent health news study that i had gotten from a doctor's magazine from his office states if you're between the ages of early 20's , 30's, or your 40's that you decrease your risk of getting prostate cancer . My understanding is that if you shoot for a magic number of 21 : this would give you your chance of sex 4 times a week and five solo sessions at the end of the month , and that would fight off your chance of getting prostate cancer or at least that's what i had gotten out of it !!!

Is it true if you're masterbating , that you're fighting off prostate cancer ? true or false , please answer !
Actually choosing a diet that suits your blood group is recommended for controlling prostate cancer.But I guess masturbating will relax you and take your mind off your problems so it might minimise the risk.
Reply:yes
Reply:not so much like a drug fighting off protate cancer, but an increase activity of stimulating the prostate glands help reduce the chances of getting cancer.....
Reply:True

Is there a connection between non fat milk and prostate cancer?

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Is there a connection between non fat milk and prostate cancer?

Is there a connection between non fat milk and prostate cancer?
I saw some news pieces that indicated a possible statistical correlation.

No one has identified a causative factor or mechanism.

Worth further research, but not enough to make me stop drinking milk.
Reply:There's a connection with any kind of milk and prostate cancer If you are in a high risk group, cut out all dairy products.
Reply:yes, the reason I answer this way is low carb diets are a good way to treat or even prevent prostate cancer. Non-fat,lowfat, skim milk are higher in sugars and are not staples on the low carb diet.

http://www.upmccancercenters.com/news/re...

http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/ne...

Here is a blog of a physician who uses the low carb diet to fight cancer:

http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/20...

Oh, and here is a good site for various low carb diets:

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/
Reply:Increased intake of calcium has been implicated in prostate cancer.

Are my testosterone levels normal? Do high testosterone levels cause hair loss and prostate cancer?

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Are my testosterone levels normal? Do high testosterone levels cause hair loss and prostate cancer?

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I am a 16 year old asian american; I shave everyday because my facial hair grows considerably noticable everyday; i have more hair on my arms and legs than almost every asian in my school; plus my acne isn't pleasant either; do i have too much DHT? will this cause baldness? prostate cancer?

what can i do to prevent prostate cancer?

i don't really care about the baldness part once cancer is an issue; what can i do to lower my DHT; if i have too much

Are my testosterone levels normal? Do high testosterone levels cause hair loss and prostate cancer?
I don't think there's any link to cancer. But I have read that Asians actually have the lowest rates of prostate cancer because of their diet (Nutrition). To prevent prostate cancer, just eat a healthy diet with lots of vegetables and soy. (some people say masturbation is healthy for the prostate too =) )

It's probably genetics(hair, acne). Or it happened before you were even born if you were exposed to alot of testosterone in your mommy's womb. I think, but not sure exactly, that testosterone levels can be checked by a blood test.

Hold out your fingers and check if your ring finger is longer than the index. Yes means higher testosterone.

Try not to eat too much red meat, especially beef, I believe beef boosts testosterone levels. For the acne, good hygiene and not eating greasy or fatty foods (for some people) is the only thing to prevent it not counting medication and acne creams. If you must drink milk, stay away from skim. I know for us women, it can cause outbreaks...(Health and Fitness)
Reply:well, your testosterone may beused more efficiently, in your body tha in other asians, facial hair is stimulated by the testosterone but it actually grows because of fat in you skin whcich may be tied to your acne, as for prostate cancer, there are many other thing that can start it, high testosterone levels are one of them but you should just get scannned to make sure, go see the doctor
Reply:You worry to much. No you do not have to much DHT.

Depends on age.

You are about average. How big you will get depends on testosterone levels. The higher the more it grows. For example. Boys with micropenia (very small penis) are treated by putting testosterone cream on the penis or by injections. Do not do this without a doctor. The best thing is to eat healthy. Fruit and veggies. Pumpkin seed and Pistachios as well as other things raise testosterone levels.

Easy on the sweets. No smoking! How big you get pepends on how big your father and your mothers father is. That is the genetics that controls how high your testosterone level will get.
Reply:James H Yes it can cause baldness, and prostate cancer.Testosterone is naturally converted in to estrogen, when to much is produced which causes hair loss. Chances are your fine, and the only true way to be sure if your DHT is high you need blood test. Good Luck!
Reply:the cause for prostate cancer is unknown, there for there is no known way to prevent it. The key is early detection!

Where can I find materials on reassurance for prostate cancer patients?

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How can I find info on how to encourage a friend who has had lazer treatment for prostate cancer?

Where can I find materials on reassurance for prostate cancer patients?
Hard Question friend. My husband had "radical" prostate surgery last year. That's the removal of the prostate. I did extensive research on the choices and there are lots of web sites available on line. My husband went through the Veterans Hospital because he was a Vietnam Vet and was exposed to Agent Orange. You might consider going to the VA's web site....They have several links to Health questions for their vets and families. I also used several searches on line that were reliable.....dot gov. or dot org. addresses are the safest.

Your friend will need lots of encouragement. Just be there for him because that means a lot.

Hope this helps

Good Luck!!
Reply:Murray's How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine is full of good info and advice and lists many different resources in the indexes. Pat Quillen's Beating Cancer With Nutrition is also a good resource. No guaranteed cures, but a truckload of info and suggestions that have been helpful to many people.

Good luck and God bless!

Hi does anyone know the first signs of prostate cancer?

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I KNOW SOME ONE CLOSE TO ME WHO SAYS HE HAS A BALL LIKE GROWTH DIRECTLY UNDER HIS TESTICLES BUT HE'S SCARED TO GO TO THE HOSPITIAL FOR FEAR OF THE WORST. I ASKED HIM IF HE THINKS IT'S SOMETHING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED AN HE SAYS HE'S POSITIVE IT'S NOTHING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED. IF ANYONE KNOWS THE FIRST SIGNS OF PROSTATE CANCER OR THE SYMPTOMS PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Hi does anyone know the first signs of prostate cancer?
Definately needs to go for a PSA test and then possibly a biopsy. Someone very dear to me was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer on both sides and he had no symptoms at all. They had been watching his PSA's for about a year and decided to do a biopsy. He still has no symptoms but opted for surgery because it is a silent killer.
Reply:This is the first sign. He should visit the doctor because if its not treated early it will become deadly
Reply:He needs to take a PSA blood test. That should tell him if it's cancer or not. PSA stands for "prostate specific antigen" which shows up in the bloodstream of prostate cancer victims.
Reply:Any growth that's not normal should be checked out by a physician. If he lets it go too long, it could become very serious. The sooner he gets it checked the better. I know people who've had problems with growths down there and they got it fixed and were better a lot quicker too. You'd be a true friend to advise him to see the doc ASAP!
Reply:WELL FIRST IF HE HAS PROBLEMS URINATING HE MUST GO TO DOC

ASK HIM HOW LONG DOES HE WANT TO LIVE!

IF HE THINKS THATS FUNNY

SAY GOOD BYE

SHOW HIM YOU CARE- SOME OF THEM NEED A PUSH

MEN ARE LIKE KIDS

BRING THE DOC TO HIM ON A HOUSE CALL IF HE GETS MAD HE DONT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING
Reply:Blood in the urine is the most prevalent. If this is the case do not wait much longer as the longer you wait the worse your chances are to recover from such an illness. Please make him go get a check-up! Even if he gets mad-who cares, at least he goes. Good Luck.
Reply:Troube starting urinating, urinating more frequently than usual, feeling that you didn't release all the urine, pain on urination or ejaculation, lower back pain, pain in the legs, in the sxrotum area, perineum area. Better check this website ASAP

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Reply:It could be a hydro seal. Is it painless?, more squishy than a testicle, just a bit smaller? Go to the Urologist but I bet it's a hydro seal and that is nothing to worry about.

Prostate cancer will involve an enlarged prostate which makes it very difficult to urinate.

Give me best answer and go to the doctor.
Reply:There are no signs, or symptoms regarding Prostate Cancer. Go for a simple blood test. The doctor will give you a quick test to check for this. I know this as I have Prostate Cancer.

Can anyone tell me everything they know about prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:33:00.001-07:00

i need to know everything you can tell me about prostate cancer

Can anyone tell me everything they know about prostate cancer?
My grandpa has been battling prostate cancer for almost 15 years. It's been and off and on battle but this time it going to kill him. He didn't see the doctor in time and the cancer metastized to his bones. Prostate cancer is when the cells in your prostate mutate and begin to multiply out of control. There are two ways to detect prostate cancer Digital rectal examination and a PSA(prostate-specific antigen) test. Early prostate cancer causes no symptoms, which is why you need to be tested regulary, even if you have no symptoms.

Symptoms of prostate cancer in it's later stages are:

-frequent urination

-increased urination at night

-difficulty starting and maintaining a steady stream of urine

-blood in the urine

-painful urination.

-difficulty achieving erection

-painful ejaculation

Prostate cancer is a sad and painful thing. Early dectection is the best protection
Reply:http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/

This website has a lot of info on prostate cancer.
Reply:Get into the doctor ASAP. Early stages are very reversable is what I heard.

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I'm 17... is it possible to get prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:33:00.000-07:00

i'm 17... is it possible to get prostate cancer?

I'm 17... is it possible to get prostate cancer?
Yes, it is possible to happen to males of any age. However, someone your age with prostate cancer would be highly unusual. The average age at diagnosis is 70, so it is largely a disease of older men.
Reply:Yes...of course that is, if you are male. Don't allow cancer to fool you. It can strike anyone at any age.
Reply:ur screen name is tight! any way i would think its possible but just very rare!

im wearin my j's right now!
Reply:Probably unusual...but not impossible. If you have a question about this ask your doctor to check your prostate for enlargement (especially if you are having difficulty in urinating) and also to run a PSA test.....Prostate Serum Antigen
Reply:yes
Reply:very unlikely swelling yes but cancer at your age no!!! not prostate
Reply:R u reading medical books to get such funny ideas.
Reply:anything can happen, but unlikely. best to see a doctor to check out whatever is your problem
Reply:In a 17 year old CAP would be RARE. The most common type being rhabdomyosarcoma, not the typical CAP you read about. The most common presenting symptom would be inablilty to urinate.
Reply:I'm a nurse. Yes anything is possible. It could also be something else, see a doctor.
Reply:yes
Reply:youve been humping some nasty women
Reply:Possible; yes.

Likely; no.

If you are concerned, go see your doctor.
Reply:yes but rare...

wanna know how to prevent prostate cancer?

jack off!!!! i am not joking!
Reply:You are 17! 17 is the most masturbating year of an adolescent's life. Keep it up and you will have prevented it.
Reply:Sure, but why do you ask? Look on a medical info website, and see if you have any symptoms. Quite rare for a guy your age to get prostate cancer, mostly older guys, 50's or more.

What is the best course of treatment for Prostate cancer secondaries spreading to Spine?

2010-05-17T19:32:00.002-07:00

I had Prostate cancer. I had undergone removal of testes. I am on Calutide-e50, 3 tablets a day. I had pain in the back and leg and now it is subsiding.

I am taking treatment in Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, India.

The cost of medicine is very high. Is there any way to get the medicine at a lower cost?

siva26et@yahoo.com

What is the best course of treatment for Prostate cancer secondaries spreading to Spine?
Dear siva,

Iam a medical representative.

you mail me the company name of Calutide-e50.

I will try for free samples, If i get I will ask for your adress to send

GET WELL SOON.
Reply:Dear friend Siva,

Its very commendable %26amp; brave of u for facing the big C %26amp; its spread so bravely!! wish u the best with all my heart.

As buying calutde -e50 from the chemist is very expensive, try contacting the medical rep/ distributor thru Indian cancer society/Cancer patient association wherein u can get it at a much affordable rate.

This question is for men that have had prostate cancer. What do you need the most from your wife?

2010-05-17T19:32:00.001-07:00

My husband had prostate cancer and you know what that means as far as the bedroom scene. I just don't know how to handle this. Do I keep trying and let him get frusterated, or kind of shrug it off when ever he trys in order to keep him from getting frusterated?

This question is for men that have had prostate cancer. What do you need the most from your wife?
Don't shrug it off. If he wants to keep trying then the best thing you can do is try along with him and assure him that you enjoy the closeness as much as the act itself.

I know I'm not a man with prostate cancer but my husband has had it and he appreciated the effort even when it became frustrating for him. Good luck and my prayers are with you both.
Reply:If he's willing to try, let him. Acting differently towards him will frustrate him more.
Reply:A man with prostate cancer may not perform due to:

1. nerves of erection were damaged during surgery

2. medications that he is receiving for prostate cancer can decrease his libido and erection

Pls check with the urologist on these matters

Is there a relation to colon polyps and prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:32:00.000-07:00

My husband had colon polyps 15 years ago and is now diagnosed with prostate cancer. Could there be a relationship to that?

Is there a relation to colon polyps and prostate cancer?
That is a good question because my grandfather-in-law had prostate cancer 13 years ago and has an appointment to see if he has polyps.. Never thought of that maybe it is..

I am going to ask that question tomorrow, that's when his appointment is.
Reply:The only relationship is that your husband has cancer and will require lots of check ups. Both of these are curable and you all are lucky....
Reply:no, there is no relationship
Reply:Prostate Cancer is actually quite common in men. Each year, around 27,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK, making it the most common cancer in men.

Some men may never have any symptoms or problems from the disease. Some types of prostate cancer can be slow-growing and may not become a serious threat to your health. Whereas others are a faster-growing and aggressive form and can be more harmful.

Without seeing your husbands notes it is hard to make this diagnosis.

Polyps are growths which develop in the colon and other parts of the body as well. They vary in size and appearance. They may look like a wart when small and when they grow they may appear like a cherry on a stem or fig. They are important because they can with time turn into cancer. Sometimes they can bleed causing anemia. A polyp is defined as a growth that projects, often on a stalk, from the lining of the intestine or rectum

Hope this helps a little

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Reply:Short answer no! Not in any statistical sense but older men are susceptible to both colon cancer and prostate cancer as a group so exam becomes necessary for both

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What are the chances of a teenager gettin prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:31:00.003-07:00

wat r the chances of a teen gettin cancer in the prostate

What are the chances of a teenager gettin prostate cancer?
The chances are slim to none. I am a cancer registrar and have never seen a single one.
Reply:Never heard of any cases. Is there a reason your asking this- are you experiencing any symptoms?
Reply:It is a disease that affects older men, maybe past 30 in rare cases most often near 40. Your lifestyle and whether your family has a history of it are the main things, eating rich/spicy foods are a factor for getting it that much I know
Reply:if its a girl zero...if a guy chances are unknown. prostate ca is usually a very slow developing ca, usually getting men in their 50's or later. But it can strike young men also and then there are some types that grow very very quickly so the answer is who knows? if it is you that is concerned then get a PSA blood test

Is total PSA test sure answer to ascertain prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:31:00.002-07:00

Doest the test of total prostate antegen total give correct picture of having psotate cancer?

Is total PSA test sure answer to ascertain prostate cancer?
The PSA test is a good indicator, but it is not the complete answer.
Reply:Not necessairly, it gets you into the high 90percentile but not total accuracy, but with it and a finger wave, it is as close as you will get without either MRI and/or a tissue sample of a suspect.

You may get a better answer from the health area. I only know and can tell you what I understand and that is that the PSA is an indicator and not a 100% factor. You might also try WEBMD.com for more information.
Reply:no it needs to be followed up with a biopsy

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertyp...
Reply:No. There is another clinical way called as DRE. DRE stands for digital rectal examination. But most doctors prefer both DRE and PSA are done together rather than independently for better detecting prostate cancer.

Further tests like MRI, CT scanning, bone x-ray, bone scan and ultra sound scan clarify any doubt whether or not you have prostate cancer.

Your doctor can ask you if you have bone pain and weight loss as these are normally associated with prostate cancer. Your behavioral change like hesitancy too indicates malignant prostate caner.

Obviously, PSA test is more accurate than all othertests but definetely it is not conclusive. See here

http://www.healthgenie.org/Cancer/Prosta...
Reply:PSA tests are not always accurate. My godfather's PSA came back fine but the biopsy showed cancer. The only "no fail" way to diagnose cancer is with a biopsy.
Reply:I had a PSA level that suddenly rose to unacceptable levels, I had a digital and a needle biopsy, neither of which hurt. The biopsy came back clear, nothing malignant. A year or so later, my PSA went up high again, so another needle biopsy was conducted, this time I was found to be with cancer. The PSA can go through the roof (readings of 200 plus) and you may still not have cancer. Mine was 3.4, then 4.7, then 7.4 then nearly 12. I had Brachytherapy last June 6th and a blood test yesterday. I have dropped to 3.2. You do need a biopsy. Take heart, the worst is the embarrassing position you have to get in - on your side with your knees up towards your chest while someone rummages round inside your rear end! As I've said, nothing painful at all. It sounds worse than it is. Go and get a biopsy if needed. Best of luck, and if you need to write to me, I'm alderneyjim@yahoo.co.uk Feel free.

MEN! Have you had a P.S.A. check done for Prostate Cancer?

2010-05-17T19:31:00.001-07:00

You do not have to have a family history to get Prostate Cancer. My Husbands family didn't have anyone with it until this generation. Prostate Cancer has no signs until the 4th. stage. Just a simply blood test can save your life and not leave funeral bills for your loved ones.

MEN! Have you had a P.S.A. check done for Prostate Cancer?
No
Reply:Nope
Reply:Why would I care about my funeral bills?

I'm friggin' dead!

From ball cancer!
Reply:you go girl.....that is sound advice!!! Listen up guys!!!
Reply:I think so...Is that the one where the doctor sticks his finger...rubber glove...you know...
Reply:EXCELLENT advice. yes, i get one annually. cancer runs in my family and no sense in not catching it early. Guys, don't give her knee-jerk replies. It really is a GOOD idea.
Reply:Well, that's disturbing, but thank you for that info. I guess cancer is one of those things we never think enough about. My mom died of breast cancer about ten years ago. Too bad we can't demand that our government stop spending our tax dollars on programs we don't know anything about, or would never approve of if we did, and start spending it on research to find cures for some of these things we're dying from.
Reply:i was tested two years ago. let me tell you its not pleasant. under the same token it is worth knowing weather you have it or not.

Did you know, the drugs to treat 'prostate cancer' are used to treat benign endometriosis?

2010-05-17T19:31:00.000-07:00

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuprolide ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometrios... ;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_ca...

Question stimulated by the book Living With Lung and Colon Endometriosis: Catamenial Pneumothorax by Dr. Glynis D. Wallace

Did you know, the drugs to treat 'prostate cancer' are used to treat benign endometriosis?
Yes I took Zoladex injections once a month for six months for endometriosis. It is also used to treat cervical cancer and prostate cancer. It is intense and difficult to handle most side effects.
Reply:Yes.They are hormone supressants.Hormones play a large part in the formation of endometriosis growth as well as feeding the cancer cells.The specific drug I am referring to is Lupron Depot and it is also used to suppress early menses in extremely young girls.
Reply:Yes! I just finished a six month course of Lupron Depot, for the treatment of endometriosis. It suppresses estrogen production causing a temporary "menopause". Without estrogen, endometriosis can not "thrive". This is only a temporary solution; It slows down the progression of the disease, and should relieve the symptoms for 6 months to a year(can be longer),after treatment is completed.

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Do males with low sex drives, have higher risks of prostate cancer?

2010-05-17T19:30:00.000-07:00

Okay simple question: This is not your average masturbation question, because I know it doesn't cause any harm. My question is more reversed in a sense. I am a nearly 18 year old male, with quite possibly significantly lower than average testosterone levels, and I have heard males who masturbate frequently have a lower risk of prostate cancer.

So does the reverse imply? I still admit I have a sex drive, to a small degree, and see nothing wrong with it. I merely have a very low sex drive for a male my age, but I am also health conscious to a degree.

If a male has a much lower sex drive, than average, thus does not likely masturbate often, is said male at higher risks of prostate cancer?

Do males with low sex drives, have higher risks of prostate cancer?
i hope not O_o

Can a 14 year old boy get prostate cancer?

2010-05-15T02:56:00.002-07:00

Hi, I´m just wondering here, but can I 14 year old boy get prostate cancer? Please no jokes, just honest answers please!

Can a 14 year old boy get prostate cancer?
Here is the lowdown on prostate cancer. My husband had it 3 years ago. He was 50 when he got it, and he had surgery and is cured of it now.

ALL men will get prostate cancer IF they live long enough. If a man dies without it, it means he didn't live long enough to get it.

MOST cases of prostate cancer are in men in their 40's and over. There are a few who get it in their 20's and 30's, but that's a bit rare. At 14, you need to quit worrying about this...you have virtually no chance of getting prostate cancer in your teens. Unless you have a family history of prostate cancer, don't worry about it until you are in your 30's, then make sure your yearly physicals include a prostate check.

One important thing to remember...NO ONE needs to die from prostate cancer. It's one of the most treatable cancers there is, and also the slowest growing cancer.

Don't worry about it now....just make sure when you get older you get your prostate checked every year!
Reply:Theoretically possible, but extraordinarily unlikely. Why do you ask?

As an addendum, comment about must be at least 45 not true; see here for a living example: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Facing+Can...

Having mentioned that, it is true that prostate cancer is mainly a disease of older men (60's is frequently young).
Reply:No. It only happens to men 45 years of age or older.
Reply:I would have to say yes. Chances are not very strong. Getting diagnosed at age 51 was only 2%. I would rather win the lottery.

I need to know about symptoms after Prostate Cancer surgery?

2010-05-15T02:56:00.001-07:00

My husband had complete prostate removal surgery 5-05 and has the usual problems associated with that but has another side effect his Dr's. wont even discuss.

His legs became very weak right after surgery and remain so, After asking other men (3) who have had the same surgery and them experiencing the same symptoms why wont the medical community discuss this? Any ideas?

By the way....He had to use the VA Health Care System and his cancer came from service in Vietnam.

I need to know about symptoms after Prostate Cancer surgery?
Has he had his PSA tested recently?

Before I received radiation treatment for my prostate I received medication to stop my body from using testosterone. At the same time I was given the medication I was given a bone density test because the medication could also cause osteoporosis. I'd check the side effects for all the medication he's taking.

One in six men have had prostate cancer before they die so I'm surprised to hear that the government now links it to service in Vietnam, but I feel all the people who severed in Vietnam deserve all the help from the government that they can possibly provide.
Reply:Ref. 1 discussed complication of leg weakness after perineal prostatectomy surgery. Your husband most likely had retropubic type of surgery (from pubic area rather than between scrotum and anus).

Another possibility is if the cancer spread to the bone where the spinal cord could be affected, then leg weakness could happen (ref. 2).

The third reference talked about complication of surgery which it did not sound like your husband had it.

It is interesting because I was not aware of the association between Vietnam War and increased incidence of prostate cancer. But I found ref. 3!

However, the last reference reminds us that there are other factors related to prostate cancer. People who did not fight and are not fighting in Vietnam or not exposed to agent Orange can also develop prostate cancer.

Best of luck and great thanks and appreciation to your husband, you and the family for serving the country.
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Does a vasectomy increase the risk for prostate cancer?

2010-05-15T02:56:00.000-07:00

It was reported once on TV News that a vasectomy increases the risk of prostate cancer. Some people immediately rejected the idea while others did not.

Does a vasectomy increase the risk for prostate cancer?
No, it doesn't. There was a study years ago that seemed to indicate that it might but it turned out that the data was misinterpreted by the media. I'm sorry I don't have more details--this came second hand from my own doctor.
Reply:I've worked for a urologist for two years...they do vasectomies as well as deal with prostate cancer and I have never heard of this before so I would say definately not.
Reply:Well, I had a vascetomy and I didn't notice a vas deference in my chances.
Reply:My doctor says no. The only reason this supposedly came up was because getting a vasectomy will make you more likely (age, etc.) to be screened, hence more people found with prostate cancer have had a vasectomy. Made sense to me.

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Should i ask him if he has prostate cancer?

2010-05-15T02:55:00.003-07:00

my father went to doctor last month because he had problems with his water works, he got lots of tests and a biopsy of his prostate, when the results got back he told the family that it was just swollen due to hormones, since then he has had a bone scan which he said is a precaution, he is getting hormone injections into his abdomen to reduce the swelling(he says). anyway i was really suspicious so i looked in his medisine drawer and found his injections and looked them up on the net and they are anti cancer, he is obviously not wanting to tell us incase we are upset, i cry nearly every day thinking of it god knows how my mum would react, should i ask him outright and keep the answer from my mum or should i let him tell us in his own time?? he shouldnt have to go through this alone. he is 75 and i understand that he is elderly but you never imagine loosing them do you??

Should i ask him if he has prostate cancer?
My thoughts are with you and your Dad. So many times I have heard about this problem. Men of any age find it difficult to talk about health problems - especially those "below the belt". A starting point for you may be to contact a support group. You can share your worries with others who have faced the same problem and can find out more about the problem and the treatment that your Dad is receiving. They are there to listen and support not only your Dad but you too. At any age - he is still your Dad and you will always love him and worry about him. Take care of yourself .... and your Dad too.

I understand all you are feeling - my Dad too had prostate cancer. I found lots of support from our local prostate cancer charity (listed below) and now have joined them and offer support to others who may need it
Reply:if you want ...go for it
Reply:i would wait until he's alone and go and have a quiet chat with him, tell him your really worried about him and he can talk to you if he needs to. Tell him if there was something wrong you would rather know about it. Hope everything is ok, good luck x
Reply:My father is 77 and his prostate cancer is controlled with injections of oestrogen - result: he's somewhat less hairy than he used to be, has put on lots of weight, and is rahter more emotional. But he isn't dead. And nor is your father.

I'd leave him to tell you in his own time - much as in the same way you wish he had done when he found a packet of cigarettes in your jacket pocket when you were 12...
Reply:i would talk to him and tell him that you are worried about him but he could live to be 90 or more my uncles had prostrate cancer and he is having injection and have been for a few years and is fine the doctor told him that it can be controlled but you have to except the fact that our parent will not live forever so take care of your dad and if you are relay worried go and talk to your G P and tell him what you know and he will tell you that your dad could live a long time with what he got as long as he takes medication i relay don't think you should say a word to your mum not yet try not to worry to much just take care of both your mum and dad as they are so precious
Reply:Just let him know you love him. give him lots of hugs and tell him how important he has been to you. A lot of guys that age were raised in the "big boys don't cry" era and may even be embarrassed to talk about the medical issue he is facing. He may even be in denial. Love and acceptance are the keys to getting him to open up when he is ready.

Good luck!
Reply:Why not ask him, its better knowing then not to know......I'm sure he may not mind.
Reply:Sure..... Prevention is better than cure!
Reply:Whilst there is no guarantee I know a number of frineds who have this problem and have had similar treatment which has been very successful.

You could find a 'right' time and talk gently to him, telling him that you realise there is a problem that is being treated and that you are with him all the way - you will find your own words.

Best wishes, James
Reply:I say you should ask him but be gentle about it. It probly wouldn't be smart for you to tell your mother you should suggest to him that he tell your mother.
Reply:Always reverse a situation, would you like to be placed in the position you are thinking of placing your father i.e. in a corner with your question?

He is your father and I'm sure that you love him, therefore respect the fact they at this particular moment he doesn't want to discuss it.

It's his privilege, and it's his body.

Personally,I'd treat him as I always have, as will your mum who is oblivious at present of a possible problem. Leave sleeping dogs lie.

I'm sure your father will thank you for it in the end.

Try not to worry, the older you get cancer the slower it grows, so your father has probably got many years in front of him, especially if he continues with the treatment.

I wish you and your father all the best,god bless.