Saturday, July 28, 2012

My friend had radiation for prostate cancer, can he produce active sperm? Should I use birth control

My friend had radiation for prostate cancer, can he produce active sperm? Should I use birth control?

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i blieve all radiation makes u sterol
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Yes, depending on dose of radiation and how long he's been in treatment his sperm will most all suffer normal motility, or damage, in the event one were viable and fertilization occur ed would cause a very high probability of severe birth defects in the fetus. USE BIRTH CONTROL.
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Yes use birth control, radiation can cause all kinds of birth defects, and please discuss this with your family doctor.
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Encourage him to see a doc that can do lab work on his semen. Yes, he will have to ejaculate. Maybe they will let you help, but I am not sure.
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Radiation doesn't necessarily make you sterile... it could reduce his sperm count for sure.... it all depends on when his last treatment was. I would suggest using birth control for the reasons listed above, because the few 'swimmers' that are left could lead to a baby with serious birth defects.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Prostate Cancer Stage? did not detect in finger exam but in biopsy

Prostate Cancer Stage? did not detect in finger exam but in biopsy.?
my 68 year old dad had a biopsy and it came back posative for cancer. their gonna do more tests. but they didnt find it in the rectel finger exam. is it curable? im scared
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They will have no idea until they do more testing. Hopefully it is just in one location and has not spread.
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Prostate cancer is very common. Around half of all men in their 60's have it, although most will never know it or be bothered by it. By the time men are in their 80's, most will have it. This is known from autopsy studies of car crash victims, btw. Only about 3% of male deaths are from prostate cancer--this in spite of the fact that the lifetime risk of being diagnosed is 1 in 6. Caught early, the cure rate is nearly 100%, and the 5 year survival rate is nearly 100% whether or not the cancer is cured. This is because, compared to other cancers, prostate cancer is a turtle. You're going to need more information to estimate the likelihood of successful treatment--the Gleason score is the most important, followed by stage of disease and PSA history. See the guide on estimating the odds: http://www.ehow.com/how_5275952_estimate-prostate-cancer-cure-odds.html

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Friday, July 20, 2012

Radiation treatment for prostate cancer, pls read

radiation treatment for prostate cancer, pls read.?
My dad has prostate cancer and the cancer is too far gone for the "seeds" so the doctors are going to start him on hormone treatment and then after that radiation. Has anyone ever heard of or know of anyone that has went through the hormone and radiation treatment and been ok afterwards?
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The treatment will arrest the cancer and survival rates are excellent the next step would be surgical removal of prostate if necessary. The positive thing is that the cancer is contained and has not spread and has been diagnosed early enough to treat.Prostate cancer is very common in men in the fifty plus age group and often if contained within the prostate is left untreated and just watched but if symptoms become too unpleasant then initial treatment is hormones and / or radiation or in some cases radioactive seeds implanted.
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One of the guys I work wth is going through this at the moment. His biggest complaint is that the hormone treatment is making him gain weight and experience symptoms that in a woman would be described as "menopausal".
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I have a good friend who is a 33 year survivor of prostate cancer and he was treated with hormones and radiation. he was part of the first clinical trial.
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Hello, I had radiotherapy last year and as part of the treatment I am to continue with the hormone therapy for another year or so. Its an ongoing situation that I would obviously rather not be in, but as things stand I am definitely ok at the moment, but as you probably know PSA values need to be monitored for quite a while after treatment. So, in short I can say that, having had the treatment you describe I am ok!

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Monday, July 16, 2012

PROSTATE CANCER QUESTION

PROSTATE CANCER QUESTION !!!!!!?
Hi, someone that i know has the exact symptoms of prostate cancer and it runs in his family so he probably has prostate cancer. Does anyone know how fast prostate cancer spreads? He just started experiencing all the symptoms so does this mean the prostate cancer just developed? Also do you know how much the cost for surgery is without any medical insurance? Please take this question seriously, its very important to me thank you
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You're thinking too far ahead, first of all, he needs to go to the doctor to get tested for prostate cancer, it could be benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), in either case, he should take Proscar or Avodart to treat BPH and/or help prevent prostate cancer.
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Prostate cancer patients rarely have a problem with insurance as they are often on Medicare by the time they get it. LiT is correct he needs to start with his doctor and office visit and a PSA doesnâ€™t cost much.

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

My friend has some of prostate signs ,all i want to know what are the basic signs for this cancer

my friend has some of prostate signs ,all i want to know what are the basic signs for this cancer?
prostate cancer
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ohh!! sorry about that ,,hope u recover so soon u can find value information in this article http://articles.onlineweblibrary.com/Art/8191/293/Resveratrol-and-Cancer---Keep-Your-Eyes-Open.html hope it will satisfied
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there often are no early signs of prostate cancer. the best screening is a rectal exam and digital exam of the prostate. PAS (prostatic acid phosphatase) is a blood test that may also be helpful in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
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i dont know but u can see this video and it's response i think it will be useful http://www.mytopclip.com/videos/37052/Prostate-Cancer-Study-Findings

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

My grandpa age 91 prostate cancer

my grandpa age 91 prostate cancer?
he is now in icu and they are doing a ton of test two times his blood count went down as low as a 5 and he had to get a blood transfusion my dad said it might be prostate cancer that has spread to his lymph nodes and he is coughing up blood. but still I have no answers yet. im upset that he might be dying and we are really really close does anyone have answers or advise.
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Coughing up blood might not be related to having prostate cancer. If he is on a blood thinner of any kind, it could possibly be related to that. At age 91, most physicians do not recommend aggressive treatment for prostate cancer because it is usually a slow-growing cancer. His present condition that put him in the ICU is probably more dangerous than the prostate cancer right now.
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Sorry to hear about your grandpa, nobody will know anything until the test results come back. I pray that everything is alright. Do you realize how blessed you are to have your grandpa? You know 91 years old is a very very long time, I lost both parents before either one was 45. I think you need to be thanking God for the time He has allowed you to get to know your grandpa. I will pray for your grandpa & your family. Know that God's will, will be done, Remember God does not make any mistakes.Be Strong & have faith.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Flax seed oil increases the risk of prostate cancer

Flax seed oil increases the risk of prostate cancer?

Cancer - 5 Answers
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Your avatar appears to be female. So... are you trolling? Flax seed oil contains phytoestrogens, albeit in limited amounts. These compounds reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
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Same question - troll? I have prostate cancer and it's not amusing. Flax seed oil is beneficial in many ways to cancer sufferers.
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What a silly question but to answer. I don't have a prostate, but it's very healthy so I'm sure it does not. I take flax seed oil pills with omegas and lignans and vitamin d with calcium everyday for health. I have brain cancer and anything I can do in addition to my treatments, I'm all for.
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Their are many products out there will help to keep the risk lower(prostate,arthritis etc). The chemical companies use natural stuff then add chemicals in to the product.The chemicals is where the money is made, not a great deal in the natural products. Like food these days some have poisons etc. Natural and fresh is best
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No,better use natural seeds,they are cheap,red coloured small seeds shining,you can make its plant If we have to be healthy ,we have to follow many health rules regarding food, nutrition ,vitamins diet Â¦.. -following all the rules is very difficult ,may be even impossible. Generally we do mistake about one or the other rule of health. This will naturally lead to some or the other disease. Hence ,when we get a disease, if we find out why we got that disease, which of our mistakes is responsible for that disease ,then ,if we stop that mistake ,that itself will benefit us by reducing the disease, stopping the progress of the disease. Therefore ,regarding your question ,first we have to know ,whether the reason for getting the disease is found out or no -You know that you can send e mail messages to me through this yahoo answers section ,by clicking the word E mail visible after opening my profile

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Sunday, July 1, 2012

Can you get cancer though sex if your huby has prostate cancer

can you get cancer though sex if your huby has prostate cancer?

Cancer - 8 Answers
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No, cancer is not a transferrable or contagious illness. Cancer occurs when cells in the body mutate due to problems during cell replication/growth; cancer cells cannot "infect" other cells.
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Cancer is not contagious. It is caused by abnormal cell growth in the person who has the cancer. There is a genetic link with family though.
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ha ha ha. thats a really funny question. lol....................
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No. An example of a "contagious" (viral-caused) cancer is Burkitt's Lymphoma. However, cancer is generally not contagious. Thus, you have nothing to worry about. Bottom line: You cannot contract cancer from your husband, because prostate cancer is not contagious.
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No. First of all, you don't have a prostate. Secondly, if any tumor cells make it into your body, they are foreign invaders and your immune system will quickly destroy them. Third, cancer cells are individualized. No need at all to worry.
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That's a good question and I'm giving you a star. I've wondered about that too, if it's possible to pass cells thru the seminal fluids. I hope you get some answers that are helpful along with links as well.
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No, not at all. No type of cancer is contagious, the process occurs in your own body. It happens when the DNA of a cell becomes damaged or changed for some reason thus producing "mutations" that affect normal cell growth and division. When this happens cells don't die when they should and new cells form when the body doesn't need them. It is these "out of control" cells that form a "mass of tissue," a tumor.
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The good news is no, you would not get cancer!

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