"Dear Arist:
Even patient groups can set up registry studies with relatively small amounts of money and some good advice. They aren't perfect but at least they can offer some guidance."
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"Dear Mike..
The problem .. Pharma can only make money
with a patent.. but plants you cannot have a patent ..
so no big trials .. it is sad
Regards ARIST"
"Dear Arist:
It is certainly true that there is some evidence of anticancer activity of artemisinin in vivo and in vitro (see here). My point was only that there is no evidence (that I am aware of) of clinical efficacy of this and similar agents in…"
"Dear Phillip:
First and foremost, no single PSA test 6 weeks after surgery is going to be able to give you an absolute indication that you still have or don't have cancer. That can only be determined over time. In fact, Many urologists…"
"56 is my age 12 out of 14 cores positive Phone cord 3+4 all the rest 3+3 margin showed clear tesla three MRI showed clear one tumour 0.9 cm x 0.9 encapsulated bone scan clear CT scan clear had surgery in October robotic final results on pathology…"
"Dear Phillip:
When it comes to a new diagnosis of prostate cancer, the Devil is always in the details. If you can tell us some or (best of all) all of the following, then we will be able to give you some much better input on what your options are in…"
"Hi Thomas. I note that you are 68 years of age.
What was your PSA level prior to your surgery? And what was your Gleason score based on your post-surgical pathology report? If you can tell use this information, the first thing we can offer you is…"
"Hi Pete. Thanks for your feedback.
Obviously every patient has to come to his own decisions about appropriate treatment -- with relevant guidance from his doctor(s), and I am certainly not criticizing yours.
Just wanted to make sure you were well…"
"For readers of your comment about Artemisia annua (sometimes known here in America as "sweet wormwood" and its extracts, see here on Wikipedia. I know of no definitive scientific evidence (at this time) that use of this herb or its…"
"Mike - thanks for your input. FYI - my Gleason score is 8 - no cancer in lymph nodes. I've consulted with radiation (IMRT & Proton). My Urologist recommended IMRT or surgery - equal outcomes. I'm over 70 but in…"
"I will post your link in my facebook group :
"ARTEMISIA ANNUA und..""
"Hi .. I'm fine .. and very critic to the schoolmedcin - treatments. But a few like the surgery are helplng. I try to inhibit the growth of my cancer cells with an ethanolic extract of AREMISIA ANNUA.
I am eager to read a lot in your…"
"I think he meant there was a possibility the cancer had already moved out of the treated area (i.e. that's why the radiation hadn't reduced the number to below detectable levels.) Thanks! I'll heed your advice on the Lupron."
"Wilkommen Arist. Wie getz?
Ich kann leider nur ein bisschen Deutsch.
Are your doctors planning for you to have additional treatment after the surgery, such as radiation therapy?"
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BCR with slightly lower PSA after 7 Weeks radiation 7 Replies
Hi guys, just looking for some advice. Had robotic removal in June 2018. PSA undetectable til Feb 2020 when it peaked at 0.22. Had seven weeks of radiation an 2 Luperon (?) injections. PSA now at 0.10 but still there. Just looking for any experience…Continue
Started by Mike B. Last reply by Mike B Nov 23.
Does one wait for cancer to present itself or begin Androgen therapy 53 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 E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott Nov 16.
Does Infolink notify participants of new posts/discussions and new comments on older posts? 4 Replies
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psa 8 Replies
MIKE,it's been just over 2 years since I completed salvage radiation.My PSA has been. <0.01 until yesterday it was 0.01 I assume to be cancer free the PSA number should. zero out to 0.00?What's your opinion on the small increase? ShareContinue
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Salvestrols Against Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer 490 Replies
Salvestrols have been discovered by the same scientists that discovered Abiraterone, hailed as the new wonder drug for the treatment of advanced metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer. Salvestrols work beyond Abiraterone to treat cancer by a…Continue
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Lupron withdrawal? 2 Replies
Does anyone know whether there are lupron withdrawal symptoms? I'm at end of a six month treatment and getting the impression that I'm getting more symptoms, particularly hot flashes, than usual. Will there be uncomfortable endocrine system…Continue
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