"Thank you Dave and Christian.....I appreciate it. Sounds like some good advice.
Sheldon"
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"Even though my PBRT was 7years ago my urgency/ burn urination occurred around 10 days in but resolved itself with short RX 40 mg daily of Flomax less than 45 days. My Doc advised it can take 30 days just to make a difference…"
Christian Ellefson commented on E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott's group Proton-beam radiation therapy (PBRT)"Sheldon,
MDA advised me to take cranberry juice. I don't like it very much, but when I started having a little bit of irritation, it worked like a charm. Irritation only started for me in week 7. Many of the guys didn't…"
Sheldon Hays commented on E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott's group Proton-beam radiation therapy (PBRT)"Thanks Mike....I'll do that."
"The group known as Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, has been promoting a form of combination radiotherapy (brachytherapy + external beam radiation therapy) for years. They refer to and promote this technique as "ProstRcision". They also…"
"Dear Sheldon:
Selected patients may receive treatment with a drug like tamulosin (Flomax) to shrink the prostate when they start radiation therapy in order to minimize risk for increased frequency and other symptoms of prostate enlargement…"
Robert B Nichols left a comment for E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott"Thank you for the welcome. I'm obviously new to this whole thing. Had a follow-up MRI in Dec. and a scheduled 2nd biopsy scheduled for early Feb. The MRI showed 2 PIRADS 5 lesions. One was where the biopsy showed previously and the 2nd…"
Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
A place to discuss radiation therapy in general (IMRT, IGRT, brachytherapy, wide field, etc.), outcomes, side effects, equipment, finding an radiation oncologist experienced in treating prostate cancer, etc, etc
The CyberKnife Therapy Forum
CyberKnife therapy is a form of radiation treatment that is becoming more popular for the treatment of low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Here's a space to share experiences and gain information -- along with physicians who use it.
Sheldon Hays commented on E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott's group Proton-beam radiation therapy (PBRT)"I am starting Proton Therapy in 9 days. The info given me by the treating center alerts me to the fact that I may experience increased frequency of urination and burning about 2-3 weeks after start of treatment. And to notify the staff…"
"Welcome Ronald.
Do you really have prostate cancer? This would be EXTREMELY rare in a man of your age. If you do, please provide some details because you will almost certainly need early treatment."
"Welcome Robert.
It sounds as though you have a low-risk form of prostate cancer that may be being simply monitored because it is unlikely to be clinically significant (i.e., it is very unlikely to metastasize or lead to your demise). Is that…"
"Welcome Kathy.
So what you are going to need to learn and understand will -- to a significant extent -- depend on the precise details of your husband's diagnosis and how he decides to be treated (if immediate treatment is even necessary).
It…"
"Welcome Lloyd.
At 76 years of age if you have a very low-, low-, or favorable intermediate-risk form of prostate cancer, you should do well on active surveillance.
Your urologist should probably confirm you biopsy status by giving you an…"
Diane Winston left a comment for Schnauzerluv"Hello, my husband also has prostate cancer (diagnosed 6.5 years ago). We live in western WA also. Diane is not my name ... reading about all the treatment options is overwhelming. I am an MD anesthesiologist and my husband was 57…"
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Does one wait for cancer to present itself or begin Androgen therapy 34 Replies
Please see my stats for details on my recurrent cancer. After more than 4 PET scans at the Mayo in 2017, my oncologist said I should wait until my PSA has risen to 8 before getting another scan because the cancer remained undetectable. Then in…Continue
Started by Tom Full. Last reply by Tom Full on Wednesday.
Long term side effects 2 Replies
Hello All. 4yrs ask my dad was diagnosed and treated for Prostate cancer (surgery), current PSA status is 0.0. But as a side effect it seems he is very bothered by being constipated to a point where sometimes hell just a have a small meal for the…Continue
Started by Dev. Last reply by E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott Jan 3.
Recently Discovered High PSA - Looking for Houston locals who have experienced Prostate Cancer
I was recently told my PSA level jumped very high. My PCP recommended I see a urologist. I've now visited 2 and will need to get a biopsy. I'm looking for individuals in the Houston area that can help make recommendations or help direct me. I…Continue
Started by Carl Dec 27, 2019.
How aggressive are these numbers? 20 Replies
My PSA was <0.1 in March 2011, <0.1 in September 2011, 0.1 in March 2012, <0.2 in May 2012 (tested by GP), and 0.3 in August 2012 (again tested by the same GP). How aggressive is that increase?Continue
Started by Arthur Rollins. Last reply by Arthur Rollins Dec 27, 2019.
Dry Mouth Syndrome 3 Replies
I have fairly recently experienced dry mouth. Google say a common cause of this malady is medications.There can be little doubt but that I am now and have been on a protocol which contains a large number of anticancer agents and supplements ala Dr.…Continue
Started by Don Oberlin. Last reply by Don Oberlin Dec 2, 2019.
Post RP Surgery feedback 3 Replies
SO, the Prostate has now been removed and I am in first week of recovery with a catheter. I have a question about how many other men have large swelling of the scrotum. It's now larger than a large grapefruit, and I am keep it on a towel stack and…Continue
Started by Jim Fink. Last reply by Tom Full Nov 22, 2019.
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