FOCAL LASER ABLATION OF PROSTATE TUMORS
by Dan Sperling, MD Postate FLA is not to be confused with laser-based vaporization treatments for urethral constriction due to benign prostatic enlargement, such as Green Light Laser. Prostate FLA is ...
View ArticleProstate: Gleason score 6 Cancer?
Just looked at the Nutrition Action Health Letter (Sep 2013) published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Cover story is "To Treat or Not to Treat?". I just wanted to point out a couple ...
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I have been on this website for several months and it is amazing how many conditions, treatments, and cures that have been mentioned by using only initials. I am not a doctor, nor do I want to spend...
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Hi all been a while since I posted. Does anyone have helpful hints regarding depression? I know I should feel happy, as my treatment is slowing my cancer down, but I still feel this black cloud of...
View ArticleJohnsos & Johnson is awesome
Hats off to Johnson & Johnson patient assistance foundation! They helped me with my zytiga treatment, and I owe my life to them. Again hats off ...
View ArticleHow should a patient be monitored post FLA?
Since FLA, by design, removes only part of the prostate, what indicator should be used to measure success of the procedure over time? (Or alternatively, what constitutes chemical failure?) The PSA...
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There was a post a couple of days ago, with a list of all the terms and abbreviations that relate to prostate cancer and it's treatments. Can't find it. Can anyone point me back to it? Thanks Inkhorn ...
View ArticlePencil-beam proton therapy
I would like to hear from anyone who has had pencil-beam proton therapy for prostate cancer at the M D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. To my knowledge, this is the only university-based center that ...
View ArticleSurgery or radiation
I am 51 yrs old, no other health concerns. T1c prostate cancer, PSA=6, biopsy 3+4=7, 6 of 12 cores from biopsy positive, on both sides of prostate, lower lateral sides. My urologist/surgeon is...
View ArticleBrachytherapy vs IMRT
Recently diagnosed with PCa as Intermediate Risk (GL 7 (3+4)), age 60. Have chosen radiation therapy over surgery, and am seriously considering brachytherapy (at NY Upstate Medical), but it appears...
View ArticleUpdate list of 28 Treatment Choices
I have just updated my list of treatment choices and is now up to 28. Here is the link: http://www.inspire.com/groups/us-too-pro state-cancer/discussion/27-prostate-canc er-treatment-choices ...
View Article3D Mapping Biopsy
I'm diagnosed with single site, low fraction, Gleason 6 PC based on 12pt biopsy. Considering 3D Mapping Biopsy @ UofC in Denver, CO., which there may lead to focal cryotherapy. Any experience among you...
View ArticleDOES RADIATION FOLLOWING RP EVER WORK LONG TERM?
I HAD ROBOTIC RP 2/13/13, GLEASON 8, SV INVASION, FIRST PSA 0.4 5/6/13, SECOND PSA 0.6 8/20/13, RADIATION STARTED 10/21/13, 37 SESSIONS. DOES ANYONE EVER GO INTO REMISSION AND STAY THERE WITH THESE...
View ArticleMarijuana/Cannabis Treatment Revisited
On October 5, 2013, ChicagoAttorney posted “Medical Marijuana/Cannabis Treatment for Prostate Cancer”, where several citations were provided showing that cannabis is effective in treating prostate...
View ArticleLooking for MRI guided biopsy centers in Florida
I am 65 years old, was diagnosed with prostate cancer four years ago, with no discomfort of any kind. Have been under active surveillance all this time. Have had five TRUS biopsies and am not ready for...
View ArticleTestosterone Replacement Therapy after FLA
Does anyone have experience with TRT after having FLA? My Urologist is of the opinion that testosterone is like 'pouring gasoline on a fire'. Dr. Abraham Morgentaler has written a book called...
View Articlefocal ablation
The old discussion group on this topic was closed, so I have started a new one. I am very interested in this treatment (closest to me in Washington) would be Dr. Barqawi in Colorado) and am reading all...
View ArticleTOMORROW, 10/31: Webinar - Focal Therapy and HIFU for Prostate Cancer
See this link for complete information and how to register .... http://www.inspire.com/groups/us-too-pro state-cancer/discussion/focal-therapy-an d-hifu-for-prostate-cancer-cure-talk-pan el-show/ I...
View ArticleSalvage Radiotherapy with Low PSA post-surgery
I am 69 and had robotic radical prostatectomy in March, 2012. My PSA post-surgery at three months was 0.01. Six months later it was 0.03. In June, 2013 it had risen to 0.06 and as of 10/28/13 it has...
View ArticleFocal Brachytherapy a New Prostate Cancer Treatment
This patient underwent a mapping biopsy at Chicago Prostate Cancer Center, which determined cancer in one area on the prostate. Dr. Moran and patient discussed Focal Brachytherapy (radiation seed...
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