Saturday, May 28, 2011

Can prostate cancer be cured

Can prostate cancer be cured?
my stepfather has prostate cancer can it be cured please help me!! GO MISFITS!!
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he has the choice of radiation &chemo =or getting the prostrate gland removed
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Yes. About 12 months ago, my father underwent a procedure, where radioactive beads were injected into the prostate. He has recovered nicely from the surgery and is cancer free.
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Don't worry..It can definitely be cured..Just as long as it hasn't spread or is a in a late stage..the prostate can be removed completely or radiation can be done
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YES! Generally speaking, prostate cancer is a disease of older men. The age and underlying health of the man as well as the extent of spread, appearance under the microscope, and response of the cancer to initial treatment are important in determining the outcome of the disease. These makes treatment selection difficult. Detoxification can be of help especially if a patient is older. You can take the following as dietary supplements: 1. Reishi Gano (RG) is a kind of mushroom essence (Ganoderma lucidum) containing polysaccharide, adenosine, triterpenoids, protein and fibre. The Ganoderma lucidum used are harvested from a 90-day old red mushroom. Daily intake of Reishi Gano (RG) assists in the maintenance of general well-being. 2. Ganocelium (GL) contains Ganoderma lucidum. It is different from RG that the Ganoderma lucidum used are harvested from a 18-day old Mycelium of Ganoderma lucidum. The mycelium are rich in polysaccharides, adenosine, organic germanium, triterpenes, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. It has excellent effect in improving the general well-being. Get well soon! DENS : - )
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You need to check out HIFU. Its an alternative treatment in the US under FDA trials, (been used for a long time overseas) and is very effective. HIFU is high intensity focused ultrasound that blast away the cancer without radiation, chemo, etc. Its non invasive. http://www.internationalhifu.com

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

my 34 year old son in law was told he has stage 4 prostate cancer in Jan. of 2009, he has decided not to get

my 34 year old son in law was told he has stage 4 prostate cancer in Jan. of 2009, he has decided not to get?
treatment, he also has a lot of back and thigh pain along with trouble urinating, he is sick and very tired all the time, anyone have a idea of how much longer he has on this earth.
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I wanted to express my sympathy. At 57, they caught my prostate cancer early enough and I had it removed ... so I thank my lucky stars that I was watching for it. As you know, Stage 4 means it's everywhere, and thus little hope. It's all up to him and how much he wants to fight, but about 24 months with treatment and 2 months to 12 months seems to be a general rule w/o treatment. Not a doctor but just remembering from the reading I did when I got the news.
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I'm so sorry. Whatever time he has is much too short. Even though the cancer has already spread, life expectancy can vary from individual to individual. A third live more than five years. If he goes ahead with treatment the average is 12-18 months during treatment and about two more years after that. I don't know how it is with no treatment. If that's his choice, at least look into a hospice. It's not treatment, but they make what time you have left much more worthwhile.
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I hope he has a good life insurance policy for your daughter that will cover some expenses when he dies. I don't know how long he has to live but he is old enough to make his own decisions about his life, and I have talked to wife's whose husbands have died from it and it is tragic. Usually prostate cancer is for older men just like breast cancer is for older women. I don't think they have men checking for that disease until they reach their fifties. It is going to make the next months very difficult for your daughter, I would get a grief psychologist to help her with the coming death.

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Friday, May 20, 2011

If someone has prostate cancer, what can he do to slow the cancer

If someone has prostate cancer, what can he do to slow the cancer?

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By all means, get to a major hospital that has that speciality, like John's Hopkins in Baltimore, MD or Sloan Kettering in New York. Also, I hear Univ. of Texas is an excellent cancer facility. Do you take Saw Palmetto. It's good for prostate, urinary problems. Cranberry juice is also good for the prostate - if you like the taste. You can also eat the berries of cranberries.
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You can slow it down or cure it by getting treatment
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There is no hospital that specializes in prostate cancer. Pick a urologist you like and understand. They will explain the options to you and their reasons behind their recommendations. There are too many variables with prostate cancer and much depends on the manâ€™s lifestyle, age, the grade of the cancer and the stage.
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Firstly prostate cancer is generally VERY slow growing. BUT that doesn't mean you should leave it alone. Get it checked by a urologist or so like denisedds suggested. Although after researching it myself (going nearly crazy over the summer) I learned that prostate cancer is so slow growing many men die with or without knowing they had prostate cancer, of other causes.

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