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Things like noscapine and pomegranate juice may be a little off topic, you are right. Perhaps more on topic would be Dr Stamey's article in which he points out all men will get prostate cancer if they live long enough - but only 226 of 100,000 death…
Dr Stamey addressed this some time ago in a speech titled 'End of the PSA Era'. He noted if men live long enough they all get prostate cancer - but only 226 of 100,000 deaths over age 65 are related to it. The PSA test was suspended for men over age…
ScienceDaily (Dec. 21, 2008) — A study published December 18 in the December issue of the European medical journal Anticancer Research demonstrates that an ingredient used in a common cough suppressant may be useful in treating advanced prostate can…
The recently published US and European reports http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400572/Give-Up-on-PSA-Tests.html serve to confirm Dr Stamey's statements a few years ago: "The bad news is we all get prostate cancer - the good news is only 226 of 100,00…
Men who choose not to have immediate conventional treatment have very few forums to discuss their minority position, known as Active Surveillance or Watchful Waiting. This can be the forum they are looking for
FYI: Recent studies show that screenings for prostate cancer may not reduce death rates and may also lead to unnecessary treatment. A medical researcher discusses the latest findings:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june09/prostate_03-19.…
A place to discuss the pros and cons of the different approaches to dealing with low risk prostate cancer
I agree the 'endorsement' of polymva' is to be ignored completely. When searching for Dr Stamey's article I should have found better posting. Eventually there will be a better marker for PC than PSA, until then one can only look at what the most exp…
Apparently we'll all get prostate cancer if we live long enough - the bad news. The good news - only 226 of 100,000 deaths over age 65 will be related to prostate cancer. Best to do a whole lot of reading before making major decisions: http://www.po…
I don't know if you are aware of the this or not, but thought I'd pass it along: http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20060705/pomegranate-slows-prostate-cancer
It seems to work for many, best wishes...
The bad news is - we all get prostate cancer if we live long enough. The good news is - of 100,000 deaths over age 65 only 226 are related to prostate cancer. I'd suggest studying the subject before making a decision: http://biohermit.wordpress.com/…
I read the article also: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,499884,00.html I recall several years ago men were being told to mention to doctors if they were using this drug because it would cause PSA numbers to be lower. I was never asked by a doct…
It is my understanding that Noscapine has always been an OTC drug in the US, it has been an ingredient of cough syrup for 50 years and its anti-cancer quality known for 20 years. Since it is a 'natural substance' it can't be patented thus no money t…
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- Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer?
- No
- What brings you to the New Prostate Cancer InfoLink social network?
- Dr Stamey's interview "End of the PSA Era" (online)
- Would you help us grow the network? Would you tell others about it?
- Yes
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- **My thoughts** Recent US & European studies confirm Dr Stamey's previous report. They indicate 48 men have to be treated to show 'possible' benefit in one. Since only 226 deaths out of 100,000 over age 65 are related to prostate cancer - although we all get it if we live long enough - treatment seems to be more about money than health.
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- At 7:24pm on March 8, 2009,
Steve Z said…
- Your reference to Dr. Stamey's interview says that you're the kind of guy I'd hoped to interest with this group.
The PSA era has saved lives but at a great human cost. My take is that low morbidity treatments that are currently under clinical trial (after being offered for the last few years quietly) may be men's best hope for enough of a cure to make PCa no longer a threat to their longevity or quality of life. My mantra is low risk treatment for low risk disease.
The prevailing attitude of this network seems to be all or nothing - RP or surveillance. I've never seen radiation as an answer, but see focal cryo or HIFU as logical ways to deal with early stage PCa.
Please wade into the discussions. There are too few of us - most follow the herd.
- At 9:39am on March 1, 2009,
E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott said…
- Hey Colby ... When Tom Stamey (who I knew pretty well) published that article in 2004, I sent him an e-mail that said I was glad to see he was still able to drive his colleagues to distraction. He just sent me a :O) back.
I do find it interesting that another 5 years later, we are finally beginning to accept the idea that there is no such thing as a "normal" PSA.
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