Forum: Prostate Cancer Forum

I just found this forum. I had HIFU done in Mexico in 2008. So far the procedure has been a success; I get prostate exams every 6 months. PSA >.1,...

Last week we went to the urologist and he did an exam, found nothing - then said just for giggles, do a PSA test. My husband did and it came back at...

My consultant surgeon is dead against Brachy for 55 year olds, saying that it is an old man's treatment. I am seeing a radiologist next week. I...

I wanted to discuss a situation that is unique to me, and see what thoughts people have on it. First, some background. I am 56 yrs old. I was...

seattle prostate institue at swedish, 1101 madison; i got a measurement for seed implantation, wasn't totally satisfied, as doctor had trouble...

This posting/blog will be one of several new experiences for me. So I guess it's time to learn how to post. I'm going to try to maintain a blog for...

My father is 92. 20 years ago he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had his prostate removed. Has been fine since. About 6 months ago, his PSA...

If anybody feels like sharing, what do you pay for your ED meds? Supposedly, I'm getting the "formulary" price from my insurer for Staxyn (the...

I'll admit I am a bit of a worrier in most circumstances, but this worries me a great deal. My father was recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer,...

Hi. I'm 39 years old. No symptoms. My doc did a psa on me as part of starting therapy for low testosterone. (testosterone was 230) At any rate, my...

My husband is 68yo, and having a prostate cancer in T3a stage. We want to try this alternative treatment, UKRAIN for him... Had read here n there...

Well I 'm on the other side as of Tuesday 11am, had a rough few days, Tuesday night after surgery I very nauseated from the anesthesia, could not...

I had surgery 7 weeks ago, also on methadone withdrawal for back pain. I have the urge to go to the bathroom all of the time. Is this normal? ...

Has anyone experience severe vertigo following their RRP? My husband has his on 6/20. He was hospitalized longer than usual due to a prolonged...

[/B][/B]i am from india (gujarat),my uncle is of 56 with dignose prostate cancer, PSA @733, gleason's score 4 +5 = 9, seen also in spinal bone in...

I just had a (what my doctor calls) a saturation biopsy done yesterday. This involved going to the hospital and under general anesthesia, a 30+...

Please help if you can! I was floored when I found out 3 weeks ago after a prostate biopsy that I do actually have prostate cancer especially...

I had my cath removed 2 weeks ago yesterday. This morning I noticed a strange sensation in my penis. It was almost like it was vibrating. It didn't...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else has or knows anyone who has been diagnosed with penile cancer, I would like to hear their stories, this is...

About 30 hours out of Davinci surgery now. Outside of belly bloating, feel pretty good. Hope to become another success story in beating this thing. ...

After extensive radiation of a prostate fossa-derived tumor surrounding my bladder (Dec/Jan 2012), my latest PSA reading was (to me at least)...

Waiting for my results of the biopsy I was trying to convince myself I was cancer free and then to find out I have cancer. A 43 years old healthy man...

I got my final pathology report last Thursday, and was bummed out by the results. While it could have been worse, I was hoping for better. I had...

I had IMRT and spent a couple of years with no increase in PSA and then all of a sudden the doubling rate has increased. I suspect one of the...

Hi, I'm new here. I've lost a lady friend who had stomach cancer, and has another friend who still suffers from stomach cancer. A few months ago I...

Hi All - Was just diagnosed on 4/26 (a day after my 65th Bday - sheesh). Path report showed cancer in 2 of 12 samples ( G6 - 3+3 / 5% and 15%). ...

Hello, I am a new member, 53 years old and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Gleason 6 (3+3), PSA 4.7, Stage T1c, cancer positive on only...

I'm almost 4 months post brachytherapy, and have just recently been able to go from the 2x FloMax daily down to 1x with no apparent problems. I had...

There is a lot of detail so I don't want to write too much. I had my surgery 2/27/12 and I feeling pretting good. On April 4 I went to the urologist...

I am postponing imrt arc external beam radiation till September. I am 65 with a psa of 6.0 Gleason of 6 one core out of 12 which is 10 pct. I have no...

Is it normal to go every couple of hours and have a very weak stream after cath removal? I had my catherter removed yesterday and going seemed to...

Dear Forum I've tried posting this at another forum, but I didn't get much response. If I am posting this in the wrong place please let me...

Well; the wait is finally over. Tomorrow is my surgery. I am on a clear liquid diet today. Jello, broth, and juice. Yummy! I just took 4 Dulcolax...

For my first post I want to try and describe my odd situation and my PCa DX. I am 57, and since the age of 5 I have had severe Juvenile Rheumatoid...

Though still in trial stages, it seems that a "new" vaccine, ProstVac, may be the ticket for me. I had a prostatectomy four years ago. While the...

Hi, I too am newly diagnosed. I had no symptoms regarding urination etc. I had a PSA of 5.7 in January which was up from 4.3 three months prior. I...

I am 13 months post op Di Vinci prostatectomy. 100% ED. Tryed the pills and the vac pump with no results. I see the uro tomorrow. Any suggestions...

I am interested in finding out if anyone is willing to share their own experience with IMRT with the Calypso Beacon system. I watched Rick Dancer's...

Hi, diagnosed in Oct, PSA 4.0 Gleason 6, 1 core of 12 less than 1%. Went to Loma Linda in So. Cal. for Proton Radiation evaluation seemed best option...

I know that I had an MRI scan to check if there are any mets in the bones, but can it also tell us about the state of the PCa in the prostate???

Had surgery on Monday morning. Today I'm getting the cystogram and hopefully removing the catheter. It's been a rough week. The 1st night home I...

Hi all, just wanted to know if anyone else suffers with back pain? I always suffer with this prior and since diagnosis (in 2011) at the moment...

Hi all , It's been a few months since my biopsy and posting to the site , Doc said he wanted prostate to heal first before taking it out. I am...

I am scheduled for surgery on the 27th of February. I feel like I don't know what to expect immediately after coming home. I know that a catheter...

New research shows that Carvacrol results in almost complete apopotosis of prostate cancer cells. Has anyone tried any of the Oregano products/ Some...

I get my first shot in a week. Post-LRRP PSA was .1. My doctor says not everyone has the same side effects. She says some patients had no effect on...

I had a seed implant 4.5 years ago. I suffered with burning rectum and urinary tract for about 2 years then the rectum burning stopped but the...

Was wondering how cyberknife differs from external radiation and how long are each treatment and how many treatments. If anyone has this information....

Well, hi everyone I wrote my dad's history before, right now I have a new question. In the patholory report no seminal and lymph node invasion but a...

Hi everyone. I am on here seeking reassurance I guess as I don't know where else to go. I don't have cancer but my 38 year brother had/has prostrate...