Monday, December 28, 2009

What exactly is prostate cancer

What exactly is prostate cancer?
i know what it is, and where the prostate gland are and stuff, but any extra detail would be helpful? i just need some background info? thanx very much in advance! xxx
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Try going to webmd.com. Search for prostate cancer and it will come up with symptoms, treatments, etc. Good luck.
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Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men. There are no warning signs of symptoms of early prostate cancer. Once a malignant tumor causes the prostate gland to swell significantly, or once cancer spreads beyond the prostate, the following symptoms may be present: * A frequent need to urinate, especially at night * Difficulty starting or stopping the urinary stream * A weak or interrupted urinary stream * A painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation * Blood in urine or semen Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer include: * Dull, incessant deep pain or stiffness in the pelvis, lower back, ribs or upper thighs; arthritic pain in the bones of those areas * Loss of weight and appetite * Fatigue * Nausea * Vomiting There are 4 stages of Prostate Cancer: T1 - Tumor is microscopic and confined to prostate but is undetectable by a digital rectal exam (DRE) or by ultrasound. Usually discovered by PSA tests or biopsies. T2 - Tumor is confined to prostate and can be detected by DRE or ultrasound. T3 / T4 - In stage T3, the cancer has spread to tissue adjacent to the prostate or to the seminal vesicles. In stage T4, tumors have spread to organs near the prostate, such as the bladder. N+ / M+ - Cancer has spread to pelvic lymph nodes (N+) or to lymph nodes, organs, or bones distant from the prostate (M+). Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer, and accounts for 9% of cancer-related deaths in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008, about 186,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. 30% of prostate cancers occur in men under age 65. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 35 will die of it. More than 2 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today.

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Prostate Cancer Bone Metastasis - Testosterone, DHEA Progesterone, Estriol Supplementation

Prostate Cancer Bone Metastasis - Testosterone, DHEA Progesterone, Estriol Supplementation?
There seem to be two views points on Testosterone and DHEA: (a) Testosterstone and DHEA Supplementation can worsen prostate cancer. (b) Testerstone harms only at less less than adequate levels (whose T levels are stuck in the middle - less than nomal but not minimal). Both in very low levels and at high levels these harmones will help in combating cancer. We know that in majority of cases Testosterone blockade helps control the disease. There is some anecdotal (http://www.mercola.com/1998/archive/natural_progesterone2.htm) evidence that Progesterone local application has benefitted advanced prostate metastasis. Has any research been done with Testosterone/DHEA Progesterone supplements on Advanced PCa persons. I am interested to know if anyone with advanced Prostate malignancy or breast malignancy on the bone has tried DHEA and/or Testosterone, Progesterone, Estriol supplementation and has perceived benefits. Accurate info will be of great relevance. Sammy
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For a fact, testosterone supplementation will worsen prostate cancer I donâ€™t know if DHEA supplementation or HGH injections will worsen prostate cancer. If anybody knows, I am interested in the answer myself. Please reply to this question. It is a good one. Reply to this posting and to allanbrandt@yahoo.com Androgen depravation using Lupron or castration is first line treatment of prostate cancer if it has spread, even if it has spread to the bone. If that is not enough, sometimes they will add a second line hormonal treatment such as high dose Ketoconazol to quickly lower your testosterone level to almost zero, but monitor weekly for liver damage using high dose Ketoconazol. (I learned this the hard way). Usually there is a response from the above treatments, but only temporarily. Estrogen based treatments such as Megace which contains progesterone, or DES which contains estrogen, are not effective treatments if prostate cancer is already in the bone. Estriol supplementation may be similar. Not effective but cant hurt. Prostate cancer hates all female hormones

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

I have all the symptoms of prostate cancer, but have a normal psa level. I am going broke. I cancer possible

I have all the symptoms of prostate cancer, but have a normal psa level. I am going broke. I cancer possible
I have trouble starting urinating. I have microscopic blood in my urine. I have trouble emptying my bladder. I have pain in my lower back and pelvis.
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Could just be an enlarged prostate, but if your doctor hasn't suggested that, it is time to change doctors. My husband had prostate cancer in 1992, he didn't have any symptons. His doctor found it in a routine exam. Please see another doctor.
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The swollen prostate with all your symptoms does not necessarily mean you have cancer. The blood bothers me though. Please go see a good Urologist. He will do a biopsy on your prostate and will treat the enlarged gland. I have had all your symptoms as do 50% of Men over the age of 50. Check out the blood thing though.
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Try a PETCT scan, could mean some $$$ but would ease your mind.
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If PSA level is normal then it is not a prostate cancer but maybe a kidney or bladder problem

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Can someone who eigther Has 2nd stage prostate cancer or knows someone with this problem Please tell me a Good

Can someone who eigther Has 2nd stage prostate cancer or knows someone with this problem Please tell me a Good.?
Place to "ask questions" We have? A good Mens Health Chatroom / Forum would be kind of you if you know one ~Thank you~
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I have a brother just just had a testical removed because of cancer and he is doing fine thank you ..I want you to know that there are survivors out there that are more than we could imagine..I have done some reasearch and came up with this for you... www.chat.prosterate.org/files www.acscsn.org/forum

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Side effects of Channel TURP - Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Side effects of Channel TURP - Metastatic Prostate Cancer?
My father is 65 and has metastatic prostate cancer. He's taking calutide and zoladex monthly. Due to obstruction in urination for long time, we got his channel TURP surgery done last month. The urine flow was good for about 20 days. After that he felt slight decrease in urine flow. One morning suddenly there was full urine obstruction and we rushed him to hospital and got catheter inserted. Doctor said that his prostate tissues have obstructed the urine channel in just one month which is rather unusual. My question is: - Can cancer tissues grow so fast in just 1 month after channel TURP? Every doctor mentioned it's a relief for atleast few years. - Catheter went inside with lot of difficulty and is not a permanent relief. Should we go for direct insertion of tube in urine bladder? His gleason grade is 9. PSA is under 4 but showed slight increase from 1.96 to 2.4 approx.
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I'm not really sure, but maybe the obstruction could have been caused by scar tissue from the surgery.
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Please see the webpages for more details on Transurethral resection of the prostate. I am 69 years old and taking Alfuzosin hydrochloride (generic name) to shrink prostate gland. In some cases, TURP is not 100% successful and hence a second operation is done to remove the obstructive tissue.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

My grandpa has Prostate Cancer

My grandpa has Prostate Cancer?
i was just told that my grandpa has prostate cancer and is getting radiation therapy. i dont know anything about prostate cancer or how deadly it is. my grandpa is very healthy and in great shape. can someone please explain what all this means to me? thank you. so i guess my main question is, is he going to be ok?
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Prostate cancer is among the most curable cancers. Since he is gettnig radiation, and not chemo, its at an early stage. His chances of beating this cancer are close to 100%. The overall survival rate on prostate cancer is over 90%. Making it AMONG the most curable cancers. Check it out for yourself before you say my answer is wrong.
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... Well prostate cancer, is the worst according to men, maybe because, you know, they have to finger your butt all the time. And when some gay perverted doctor isn't paying with your rectum, you piss blood when you go to the bathroom. Prostate cancer is due to not having sex, and lack of masturbation. A lot of people are going to give me thumbs down because they'll think this answer is stupid and i'm making fun; expecting a hypocrite "oooh no ur grandpa iz gona b fine" answer, but i'm telling you how it is. Whatever happens though, i wish you, your grandfather and your whole family good luck and all the support I am able to give. Edit: Here's some higlights of the wikipedia prostate cancer page: Symptoms: "prostate cancer does cause symptoms (...) These include frequent urination, increased urination at night, difficulty starting and maintaining a steady stream of urine, blood in the urine, and painful urination (...) prostate cancer may also cause problems with sexual function and performance, such as difficulty achieving erection or painful ejaculation (...) Prostate cancer in the spine can also compress the spinal cord, causing leg weakness and urinary and fecal incontinence" Causes: "Unknown (...) The primary risk factors are age and family history. Prostate cancer is very uncommon in men younger than 45, but becomes more common with advancing age. The average age at the time of diagnosis is 70 (...) Genetic background may contribute to prostate cancer risk, as suggested by associations with race, family, and specific gene variants" Other: "Prostate cancer screening options include the digital rectal exam" --->more on this digital rectal exam: "The digital rectal examination is a relatively simple procedure. The patient undresses, then is placed in a position where the anus is accessible (lying on the side, squatting on the examination table, bent over the examination table, or lying down with feet in stirrups)." To the lady who answered, please go learn about your job, it'll save peoples lives.
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Prostate cancer is neither the most curable and nor is a single thing MightyGrinch said was correct. I have yet to meet a gay urologist and blood in urine has zip to do with the prostate. The older a man is the more likely he will live his normal life span and die of something else with prostate cancer. To give a more detailed answer we need to know his Gleason score, how many cores were positive, his age and PSA.

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Friday, December 4, 2009

my dad has prostate cancer they want to do cryotherapy

my dad has prostate cancer they want to do cryotherapy?
they said no sergery because he had colan cancer they said he could have radiation or cryotherapy thats were they freeze the prostate has anybody heard of this and how well did it work his colan cancer is gone and his gleason score was 6 with a few 7's he is over 70
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3539.htm http://www.prostate-cancer-institute.com/prostate-cancer-treatment/cryosurgery.html http://www.prostate-cancer.com/cryotherapy/treatment-description/prostate-cryotherapy-description.html
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The goal of cryotherapy is to eradicate prostate cancer by freezing the prostate gland. The doctor inserts needles into the prostate gland through the perineum, the area between the scrotum and anus. The needles produce very cold temperatures. Freezing destroys the entire prostate, including any cancerous tissue within it. Although the technique hasn't been around as long as surgery (it began in the 1990s), its success rate is approximately the same as surgery and radiation.
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Yea it is a newer process but it works well...
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Well prostate cancer hits 8 out of 10 men in a life time. Prostate cancer is usually a slow growing cancer unless the Gleason score is high. This score measures how fast the prostate cancer will grow. You did not state if your dad colon cancer is in remission or still active. I do not understand why they will not do surgery on your dad unless he is older than 65 and the Gleason score is low. Radiation therapy daily for 6-8 weeks usually kills or really slows down the cancer but then again it all depends on how advanced the colon cancer is. Radiation sometimes affects the colon area. Cryotherapy can work and studies do show it will slow down the prostate cancer. Have your father ask for a second opinion. And if you can follow up with some more information about your dad. This way you can get more information on his cancer. Also you can go to prostate cancer in the Internet and look up all the different treatments for prostate cancer. Good luck to you. My dad had his prostate removed and is cancer free 2 years later and counting. So I know what you are going threw right now...

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Food to cure prostate cancer

food to cure prostate cancer?
i have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer - it is in its early stages. I have been researching the different options from do nothing to surgery. Does any one know of a certain diet or food that will cure this naturally?
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Dude, do not screw with herbal remedies for prostrate cancer. It is very curable if treated quickly. I have seen too many patients come in ate up with cancer who could have beaten it early if they would have sought treatment. See a doctor....
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It isnâ€™t possible to cure any kind of cancer by yourself. If it were that simple no one would have cancer as we would know how to cure it. Make your decisions based on the information given to you by your doctor and seek other opinions. You have ample time as prostate cancer is usually slow growing.
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Jane Plant diet she has wrote a book, if you join this message board members will tell you all you need to know http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/forums/default.asp http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prostate-Cancer-Understand-Overcome-Prostrate/dp/075351298X/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227204950&sr=8-5
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There are no foods or diets that will cure any cancer, I'm sorry. I know how you feel, when I was diagnosed with cancer I was desperate to find an alternative to conventional treatment; there is none. Anyone who tells you you can cure cancer through diet is deluded, or lying, or after your money. Jane Plant has been mentioned; she is a professor of geology, not medicine, and she claims to have cured her breast cancer by excluding dairy products. I remember when I first read her book - I felt smug because I'm a vegan - no animal products at all, so no dairy - and here was another disease my wonderful diet was protecting me from. I was somewhat less smug when I reread it 6 months later, having just been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Moreover Prof. Plant does NOT recommend refusing conventional treatment. And in fact she was undergoing a course of chemotherapy when she had her Eureka! moment and stopped eating dairy. She then put her tumour shrinking down to a week without dairy rather than the chemotherapy. I know which I put it down to. If dairy was responsible for breast and prostate cancer, as Plant claims, I'd still have two breasts.

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