July 26 in Chicago-FREE Conference for Patients
There is a free conference for patients, caregivers, general public, etc - Saturday, July 26th at Northwestern in Downtown Chicago. Free Parking and Free Lunch is also being offered. Don't miss it....
View ArticleEntirely selfish post
Interesting things going on. PSA this week was undetectable. Doctors told me they didn't think I'd be at this point given all of the health problems this past year. In fact, the surgeon told me they...
View ArticleWould you do it again?
On my Prostate Cancer Support Forum 182 men answered the following question: Knowing what you know today about surgery, what would you do if you could go back in time: 64% would choose surgery again 18...
View Articlehas anyone here tried the Prostaderm Patch for PBH symptoms?
Has anyone tried the Prostaderm Patch for BPH (enlarged prostate) symptoms? I currently take no drugs and have mild BPH symptoms ...
View ArticleProcrastination is the thief of time.......
Following a PCA diagnosis on 4th June 2014, I am now faced with uncertainty about treatment. Of course, this is a familiar situation for all men diagnosed with PCa regardless of the cancer stage....
View ArticlePolaris and Oncotype DX testing
Polaris and Oncotype DX testing: This coming Thursday I have an appointment with the Doctors at MGH to discuss the removal of my prostate. Currently my readings are Gleason scale of 6 with one core...
View ArticleGleason 9 diagnosis after 7 years of AS - what now?
G'day everyone, I was originally diagnosed in 2006 with a small volume Gleason 3+3 cancer. After an initial decision to go brachytherapy, this was discontinued because of my 80cc prostate volume. Then ...
View ArticleHas anyone had Greenlight Laser therapy for BPH?
Has anyone had greenlight laser therapy for BPH? Is there a forum here for that topic ...
View ArticleProton Beam Therapy cost
Hi Guys.. Please forgive me if this has been done before... I am a 66 year old healthy guy ( I thought ) I was diagnosed with PC last week .. PSA 12.3 12 core Biopsy 2 at 3+3=6 and 7 at 3+4=7 Prostate ...
View ArticlePAE (Prostatic Arterial Embolization) For BPH
Anyone has had this procedure for BPH. It is been offered on some academic medical centers. Apparently there are no side effects and is very effective. Nelson ...
View ArticleAdvice going into surgery?
I'm less than a week away from my date with da Vinci. I would love to have some advice from those of you who have gone through it. Any suggestions pre-op, post-op, day after, weeks after… Any questions...
View ArticleJohns Hopkin's Radiation
Has anyone received IMRT at this facility? How was your experiance? Also considering Proton Therapy but haven't choosen site. Radiolgist insists it isn't better, except for childhood cancers. My...
View ArticlePROSTATE CANCER, FOCAL LASER ABLATION PATIENTS
THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISCUSSION IS TO GATHER EXPERIENCES, from men who have ALREADY had MRI Guided Focal Laser Ablation and what their outcomes were. To help gather a report in addition to your...
View ArticleAdvance sling after radiation
I am 78. Had radiation for my prostate cancer 7 years ago. PSA constantly low since radiation. Since radiation I have had two laser TURPs because of urinary blockage. No problems after first TURP but ...
View ArticleFocal Treatment Options -HIFU, Cyro, Laser
I would like to hear from those who have had focal treatment for their prostate cancer. When, Where, Who, how much, and side effects to date. I have been on AS for 3 years and my 3+3=6 is now a 3+4...
View ArticleHow soon after surgery am I able to fly home?
Having Pca surgery at MD Anderson, was wondering how long I need to plan on being in Houston. Thanks!! Doug ...
View ArticleFocal Treatment found superior to RP for medium and high risk patients
New article just published in June. 10 year survival rates for patients treated with focal cryoablation is better than RP. Only TRUS biopsies used to identify PC http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10...
View ArticleProton beam treatment
After over a year of getting pushed and pulled between two mega cancer centers in Boston Mass, I will be starting proton treatment next week. I am part of that clinical trial to try and figure out if ...
View Articleprolong life means
Just came from dr appointment and he wants to start chemo. His comment is it has shown to prolong life a year. My question is when I hear/ read that is it one year from when? When you start chemo--when...
View ArticlePROSTATE CANCER, NEW TECHNOLOGY, OUR STORY
THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISCUSSION IS TO GATHER EXPERIENCES, from men who have chosen a New Path and already had a MRI Guided Focal Laser Ablation and what their outcomes were. That New Path would be...
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