Monday, September 28, 2009

I have a small pebble sized lump (or tumor) in one of my testicules,that's prostate cancer aint it

I have a small pebble sized lump (or tumor) in one of my testicules,that's prostate cancer aint it?
If it's NOT Prostate Cancer,...then What in the world could it be?
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no it is prb not prosate cancer since you can see or feel it from the out side they usally have to put fingers in the bottom to feel the prosate however it should be checked out since it could be a tumor,cyst, or nothing all lumps,bumps and knots should be checked out by a doctor
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Nope!! Maybe testes cancer Go see doc. for the LOG!!!!!!
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Nope, not prostate cancer. Your prostate is inside. It might be testicular cancer. It is most common in men in their 20s. It also might be nothing at all. If it is cancer, then it is important to have it treated ASAP. Time to call your doctor.
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It could be an inclusive cyst (this is where a little bit of skin or something gets stuck to a pore and then gets irritated. It gets infected and turns into something like a zit, but it has this little hard thing inside, which is the little bit of skin which now has gunk all over it which has hardened). Or it could be an ingrown hair. Or any numger of things. Go to the doctor immediately and get a professional opinion. Even if it is testicular cancer, your chances of beating it are great if you just hurry up and get treatment.
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I had the same issue, you need to go to the doctor. My doctor said that for, it could just be inflamed veins; isnt a problem and will go away on its own it COULD be cancer but go talk to your doctor
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No prostate cancer is not a possibility but testicular cancer is, especially if you are under 30. I would get to a doctor straight away. If you examine your testicles between your thumb and forefinger and it feels awkward it is vital to seek medical assistance immediately. One tip is to ensure that you do this in a warm bath as the skin will soften and it will be easier to examine yourself properly. Here is a useful website with advice from fellas who have had testicular cancer and recovered from it as well as advice as to how to check yourself properly. All the best, hope it turns out ok. G
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get checked for epididymitis it is an infection in the epididymis of the testicle usually caused by a hernia

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

What does prostate cancer feel like

What does prostate cancer feel like?
I mean just in terms of general discomfort... not involving sticking hands up butts and feeling around. See... I've got this interesting pain just a tiny bit northward of my groinal parts.... a rather inexplicable and temporary pain, but uncomfortable in an amusing sort of way regardless. I know my family are rather prone to cancer... my mother's father and my own father both having died of it... and since one in three people die of cancer at some point, I wouldn't be surprised if I'd go the same way (unless I voluntarily end myself before that). I'm just wondering if pains in that region could indicate cancer at all or whether its just something else. It didn't go away when I went for a p!ss... so its not bladder issues, I imagine... Oh.... and no... I'm not going to see a doctor. If it is cancer, I fully intend to just suffer it out to whatever end it may bring. [Note to theists: life is not sacred... its an accident, and is fundamentally worthless, including mine.] [Response to first answer]: I could counter your question by asking "Why not bother?" ... I just want to know... thats all. I suppose for the same reason you might want to know what your brother's girlfriend is like, assuming you have a brother with a girlfriend. Its just curiosity... plain and simple. [Note to Dogzilla]: Pain for the most part is just a random sensation to me. I have been adapting to deconnect it from any emotional triggers... and so I don't mind it any more. However, it is safe to say that having doctors fiddling with my parts would make me psychologically uncomfortable. As such the physical pain is generally the lesser of two evils (except when its particularly extreme, since the emotion-disconnection process isn't perfected yet). One might say I am taking the path to Nihilistic enlightenment..... or resolution of the self.
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prostate cancer is not generally uncomfortable...which is why it usually progresses quite a ways before anything is noticed at all, and then it is usually just something like a slow urinary stream, not pain. And, if you truly think life is worthless, why bother to ask?
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You probably wouldn't feel it at all if it was cancer. It sounds more like prostatis to me. It's totally curable with antibiotics....special ones for the prostate. Why not go to the doc and get rid of the discomfort....it's only going to get worse if you don't. PS...In reading your profile statment, you sound a lot like me...with many of the same beliefs and feelings.
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well, even if you DO see a doctor, it's not like he can force you to receive treatment. i agree with you on the accidental, futile nature of life, but i figure, if i'm alive now, i might as well enjoy it as much as possible and have as fun and fulfilling a life as possible. so if i were you, i'd go to the doctor. if it was something easily treatable that wouldn't infringe on my life (such as a daily pill or something), i'd take the treatment. if i found out it was cancer, i'd just refuse treatment and enjoy the remainder of my life as much as possible. i'm sure you agree when i say i'd rather have 6 months of good, functional living and then die, as opposed to spending 5 years on chemo, and finally dying miserably. oh, and to really answer your question, i'm sorry, i have no idea what prostate cancer feels like, though i hear that since it causes your prostate to swell, it usually causes difficulty urinating, very frequent urinating, or painful urinating.
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I think some of the signs of prostate cancer can be an elevated PSA and urinary problems. If you haven't had any trauma to the area recently, perhaps it could be a hernia. I truely hope you will see a doctor. These days prostate cancer is very treatable if caught early enough.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Prostate cancer seed implants

prostate cancer seed implants?
When you have prostate cancer and they implant the radioactive seeds into your prostate .Are the seeds a danger to anyone else such as holding a young child on your lap can the radiation affect the child in anyway.My brother is trying to make his mind up about his treatment and he has grand children he is concerned that the radiation could harm them.any info would be appreciated.
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he needs to discuss his possible treatments and side effects with his Oncologist
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well thats a question he should ask the DOCTOR, not people who could have absolutely NO CLUE what they are talking about!!!
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Yes. The doctor will tell him that he cannot have small children on his lap. He needs to be a few feet (6) away from small children. Usually after 2 weeks, it is alright to be in the same room as them. Depending upon his size and the radioactive seeds that they implant, it could be up to a month or so until they can sit on his lap again.
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I dont know about the danger you ask about, but I have known a couple of people who had them and ended up losing control of their bowels.. a really bad deal.. I had Prostate Cancer in 2005 and am doing great.. I had Proton Radiation at Loma Linda Universty Medical Center in Loma Linda California. I think Proton Radiation is by far the best treatment for prostate cancer today.. It has little to no side effects and about a 90% cure rate. The other treatments all have some really bad side effects during and after treatments. Proton Radiation is very different from conventional radiation in that approximately 85-90% of the treatment energy is released exactly at the point being treated... Therefore, other body tissue and organs are not effected as they are with conventional radiation which is not concentrated.. since the proton radiation doesnt damage the other organs or tissues.. you have no side effects... There is a new book just out written by Robert J Marckini, a prostate cancer survivior called YOU CAN BEAT PROSTATE CANCER. The book is great. It tells about prostate cancer and then explains all of the various types of treatments available giving the side effects and pros and cons of each treatment.. any one with Prostate Cancer should have the book.. It can be purchased at Barnes and Noble and ebay im sure.. some other places too. There is a website called PROTON BOB.... (bob stands for brotherhood of the balloon it is part of the treatment) Anyway the website tells about prostate cancer and Proton Radiation.. you and your brother should read the website.. If you do be sure and read the Patient Testimonial section .. it is former Proton Radiation patients.. and we are all 100% sold on proton radiation.. Its a no brainer choice if you check all the options.. It has little to no side effects and a 90% cure rate..I was not sick one singe day during or after my treatments.. It was like a being on a vacation... There are now 4-5 places offering proton radiation,..Loma Linda University started it about 17 years ago.. and due to their great success with the program, MD Anderson in Houston, Tx just constructed a facility for it and has been open for about a year... also Mass General in Boston, a hospital in Indiana and one in jacksonville florida I think.. also some are currently under construction.////Doctors have been slow to recommend Proton Radiation. They felt or feel it is still experimental, dont know about it, or its just a money thing with them.. they dont make money sending patients elsewhere for treatments.. Dont let some doctor talk your brother into what ever treatments they do until he checks out all of his options.. Id be willing to bet no doctor has mentioned Proton Radiation to him.. The odd thing is though that when I was in California getting my treatments, there sure were lots of doctors and other medical professionals there being treated for prostate cancer with proton radiation.... If you read the Patient testimonial section of Proton Bob you will see what I am talking about.. there are now testimonials there from doctors...... It made believers out of them after they had treatments..Also when I was there, there were several men being treated who had the seed implants and who had radical surgery and it had not worked.. If you or your brother have any questions about my experience with prostate cancer or the proton radiation treatments, please feel free to email me here on yahoo answers.. I will also be willing to call either of you on the phone and discuss it.. most any of us who have had proton treatments are the same way..we just hate to see any one have the treatments that has all the side effects when there is such a good option available with no side effects and as good if not better cure rate.. Most people who have Proton Radiaton are cured.. my PSA is now .13 thats point one three../...hope i have or can help.. I wrote this in a hurry and there is lots of it.. so im not checking my spelling and typos.. hope you can make sense of it. Also the Proton Bob website tells all the places where the treatment is available... I think the book I mentioned can be purchased there too.. not sure though.. Ill be glad to send your brother my book if you will email me his address..

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