Friday, October 8, 2010

What are the causes of Prostate cancer

What are the causes of Prostate cancer?

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We do not know what causes any cancer. This is a big part of what makes it so difficult to find cures for them.
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there are many things that are known or found to cause cancer or be carcinogenic but no one or two things in particular can pinpoint the exact cause of prostate cancer which is normally found in men over 50.
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An important risk factor is age; more than 70 percent of men diagnosed with this disease are over the age of 65. African American men have a substantially higher risk of prostate cancer than white men, including Hispanic men. In addition, dramatic differences in the incidence of prostate cancer are seen in different populations around the world. Genetic factors appear to play a role in prostate cancer development, particularly among families in which the diagnosis is made in men under age 60. The risk of prostate cancer rises with the number of close relatives who have the disease. Some evidence suggests that dietary factors may increase or decrease the risk of prostate cancer.

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Monday, October 4, 2010

prostate cancer what if your prostate cancer spreads to your spine

prostate cancer what if your prostate cancer spreads to your spine?

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then youll have cancer in your spine.
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Once cancer spreads or metastasizes to another location (like the spine) the prognosis is not as good and the cancer becomes more difficult to treat. There are therapies that can help decrease pain however a cure at this stage is unlikely.
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When prostate cancer spreads to the bones of the back and presses on the spinal cord the results can be severe, including paralysis of the legs and loss of use of the bladder. These problems may be avoided if the spread of the tumor is treated before symptoms develop, according to a report in the journal Cancer . The authors of the study, Andrew Bayley, MD, and colleagues from the departments of radiation oncology and medical imaging at the Princess Margaret Hospital and the University of Toronto, Canada, report that 10% of men with prostate cancer develop signs and symptoms of tumor pressing on the spinal cord. When the problem is recognized early, and the patients are still able to walk, almost all of them are treated successfully. However, once paralysis sets in, only one out of 20 patients recover use of his legs, even with immediate treatment. The authors say a patient with prostate cancer who develops any weakness in the legs or difficulty urinating, whether or not there are any findings on a bone scan or they are receiving hormonal therapy, should see his physician immediately. This is the only way known to decrease the possibility of potentially severe paralysis, once symptoms occur, if prostate cancer is pressing on the spinal cord. In their study, the authors looked at 68 patients ranging in age from 50 to 84 years old. Sixty-four of the patients were already receiving hormone treatment. Spread of the tumor to the bones of the back had already been diagnosed in all of the men, but none had symptoms to suggest that the tumor had either spread to the spinal cord or was pressing on the cord itself. All of the men had a bone scan, a plain x-ray of the back and an MRI scan of the spine as part of the study. In 22 of the 68 patients, there was evidence on the MRI scan of tumor either near the cord (12 patients) or pressing on the cord itself (10 patients). None of these men knew the tumor was present in this location before the MRI scan was completed. Interestingly, back pain, a common symptom of prostate cancer when it spreads to the spine, did not predict whether or not the tumor was pressing on the cord. The authors concluded that, with early treatment, these men may be spared serious problems. The authors recommend that, when considering the balance of benefits and risks, nearly all patients who have early compression should be treated with radiation therapy.
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If you have been diagnosed with cancer and are looking for answers, I highly recommend that you explore the website Hope4Cancer.com. If it sounds like I am here to spread the word, I am! Just know that there are options available to you other than traditional surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. All of which are either invasive or toxic. Explore your options and contact the folks at Hope4Cancer. If nothing else, it'll be an educational experience.

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Friday, October 1, 2010

My father has prostate cancer

My father has prostate cancer?
Hi, My father recently had a test because his PSA level was 8.3. Today we found out he has prostate cancer and the doctor said something like "early signs of cancer." I assume that this is good because it's in the early stages if I interpret this properly? If so, my question is what would be the process to cure it? How long would it take? What are some treatment options? He is 54 years old. Thanks!
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Sorry to hear your father has cancer. My cousin is a prostate cancer survivor. He's been in remission for three years now. With the proper treatment, your father should do well. Good Luck!
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Go to a health food store. Maybe Whole Foods or something. They have books on alternative medecine. The people there are also very smart. Ask them.
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Prostrate cancer is a very slow growing cancer and has a very good recovery rate. He may have to have some chemo, but I am sure he will be okay. Just go to google and type in Prostrate cancer treatment and you will come up with lots of information. Good luck to your Father.
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Research this but... Prostate cancer is a really, really slow growing cancer. It might take thirty years to kill him. Most people die from natural causes, especially at your father's age. Some research has shown that examinations for prostate cancer, and surgeries to remove the tumor might cause it to spread or get worse more rapidly. Also, one wrong clip and he could be impotent. So do your research and decide whether or not if you guys want to let this ride. Besides, their making some great strides in cancer research and treatment. Maybe letting the cancer ride for ten or fifteen years could let a safer, more effective treatment to appear.
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If it's early stage, they can almost certainly sort it. I had the chop 7 yrs ago 'cos mine was too far gone. Now they can do implant chemo which zaps it, but I don't know how long it takes. Best of luck to him.
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Prostate cancer usually is very slow growing how aggressive it is, is determined by the Gleason score, which you do not mention. There are more types of treatment for this disease than most other cancers and impossible to list here. However, your father should NOT let it ride for 10-15 years because he is too young. There are many variables that go into deciding what treatment route a patient should go. I suggest he get a second opinion. If he decides on surgery I would go robotic and if he decides on radiation I would look into CyberKnife. You should also know there is a vaccine for prostate cancer that is expected to be on the market by February that looks very promising. This is not a preventative vaccine it is intended for treatment of cancer.
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tell dad to visit http://411mms.com click on the "mms professional prompt" study the info in detail.I cannot tell you more due to fda rules.
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A complete guide to prostate cancer, including treatment can be found at: http://www.boddunan.com/health-a-fitness/66-diseases/1817-a-complete-guide-for-prostate-cancer.html
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He would most likely need surgical intervention if he decided to have it removed, which can be done open or laprascopically. Radiation is also an option but I have not seen used at all in my hospital. Chemo is not used until after the cancer has sprend. In some cases if the prostate cancer in small and not aggresive then "watch and wait" can also be an option. Make sure your dad is getting the info he needs and ask questions. Hope all goes well
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Early prostate cancer (that is, prostate cancer that is still localized) is highly curable. Most men have several options available: surgery (traditional open surgery or robotic), radiation (traditional X-rays, protons,seeds, or some combination), or cryotherapy. Most men have surgery or radiation. There is also HIFU, which uses ultrasound to destroy the tumor. It is non-surgical, does not use radiation, and is relatively non-invasive. However, it is not currently available for prostate cancer in the U.S. except in a clinical trial. Some men can carefully monitor their prostate cancer without taking immediate action. This is called "watchful waiting" or "active surveillance." Generally speaking, it is not a good option for such a young man as your father, because he could miss the window of curability. There is no single best option for every man. Each man needs to evaluate his options, what's important to him, and weigh the pros and cons of each option, in consultation with doctors. See "How to Find the Best Prostate Cancer Treatment for YOU" http://www.ehow.com/how_5308649_prostate-cancer-treatment.html and "How to Estimate Your Prostate Cancer Cure Odds" http://www.ehow.com/how_5275952_estimate-prostate-cancer-cure-odds.html I also like the book "Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer" (2007 ed.) Being diagnosed with prostate cancer is common, but dying from it is not. Best wishes to you and your father.

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