Renovation stem cell Institute
Has any one checked out Dr. Lopez and the Renovation Stem Cell Institute in Mexico? What are your thoughts ...
View ArticlePD-1 prostate trials
Does anyone know of any PD-1 trials that are currently accepting applicants? I currently have bone mets and also mets in the liver. Thanks ...
View ArticleGleason 9, PSA 0.09
Now age 62, had open surgery 6 years ago and no other treatment. Negative margins. Have had ultra-sensitive PSA tests every 3 months since surgery. For 2 years PSA less than 0.01. Past 4 years there...
View ArticleMetastatic, which treatment do you suggest?
I would appreciate the views of the brotherhood as to what should come next: I am open to radiation, surgery, ADT, Triple blockade, and maybe even the trial being managed by my MO with three arms:...
View ArticleFLA AND PROSTATE SIZE
hi all , does anyone know if FLA can or does appreciably shrink the size of a very large prostate, 147.8 grams. Thanks.. Shepsil72 ...
View ArticlePSA Increasing 10 years after Sugery...what to do?
Hi folks. I'm fairly new to this site due to my recent diagnosis of PCa but I am actually writing because I have a question about one of my good friends that has been supporting me for the last few...
View Articledifferent between RP and Ck
Please kind anyone tell me the difference between Robotic surgery and Cyberknife ...
View ArticleProvenge with IPPI
My husband is going to start a new clinical trial combining Provenge with IPPI that is being done with UCSF. Just curious, has anyone gone through this trial? If not, what side effects, if any have you...
View ArticlePSA rise during Texotere Treatment
Hello Friends My husband just completed his 7th texotere treatment. His response was good up until his 6th treatment. His current psa after the 7th treatment went up to 234 from 215. At this point does...
View ArticleFrequency of PSA / Scans after recurrence
For PCa patients with recurrence what is the overall experience with frequency of PSA tests that your medical oncologist is suggesting? Also what scans are recommended and at what PSA break points?...
View ArticleAre there any good news stories on Salvage Radiation
I am told by my Oncologist and Radiation Oncologist that I should consider having Salvage radiation. I have read several stories on radiation therapy but there doesn't seem to be many stories of long ...
View Articlekrish
Hi everybody My Dad who is 80 years old was diagnosed with prostrate cancer in august 2013. The Urologist did Orchidectomy. His PSA leave dropped to 3 by April 2014 his spa started rising. He was put ...
View ArticleFOCAL LASER ABLATION LOCATIONS
Hi! I am newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, and I am exploring my options. My cancer is T1c, gleason score of 3 +3=6. My biopsy revealed 5% cancer in 1 of 6 core samples and my PSA was 4.14. My DRE ...
View ArticleNegative margins on failed surgery
It's coming on my 2nd year post surgery, post opp psa was. 0.60. I started adt at three months and then went on to IGRT 60gy 36 treatments. And continued HT for an additional. Two years ,last shot will...
View ArticleIMRT WITH HORMONES
HI THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE INFO, HUBBY IS 76. SAW HIS UROLIGST WHO SUGESTED SURGERY AFTER A PATHOLIGY REPORT OF 3+4=7 GLEASON. WITH 6 CORES ON THE LEFT ONLY. I SAID WANTED A SECOND OPINON. VERY...
View ArticleWhat is your PSA after radiation treatment?
I had IMRT with 36 months ADT, PSA while on ADT stabilized at <0.02 for 18 months, and now I am off on a Lupron holiday since mid October. My testosterone has risen to 206, and PSA is now 0.02 (lost...
View ArticleTurp with Pca
Hi again to y'all. I've been straddling the fence for a month or so and it is time to jump off to the radiation side or the surgery side. Problem is I have a urinary retention problem which precludes ...
View ArticleAnother opinion
Today hubby and I got a 4th opinion. Does he need hormones with IMRT? This Dr. says he sees no benefits adding hormones with a 3+3=6 Gleason Score. Did say he thought treatment should begin soon. This ...
View ArticleTransurethral Hyperthermia: My Positive Experience
I've chosen an alternative treatment of transurethral hyperthermia and would be interested in hearing the experiences of anyone else who has undergone similar treatments. History: After a biopsy in...
View ArticleLow cost blood tests
If you live in one of the states that has a Theranos lab / partner and have been paying for some tests on your own, you may want to consider Theranos. They guarantee to charge no more than 50% of the ...
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