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So I was diagnosed in September. RPR set for Dec 19 (bad timing) I feel great physically and good mentally. This is the time of the year when we run into...

So I was diagnosed in September. RPR set for Dec 19 (bad timing) I feel great ...

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•4 years ago

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If Santa Had Prostate Cancer is here!

" IF SANTA HAD PROSTATE CANCER "79 men and women from our Prostate Cancer community have created this free booklet of advice and helpful hints. Malecare is...

" IF SANTA HAD PROSTATE CANCER "79 men and women from our Prostate Cancer commun...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Prostate cancer reoccurrence

I had my prostate removed robotically in 2013. I’ve had a reoccurrence and have had 10 daily radiotherapy treatments so far, ends beginning of January. Am on...

I had my prostate removed robotically in 2013. I’ve had a reoccurrence and have ...

Stepping2

•4 years ago

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Two weeks post RP

Today marks two weeks post prostatectomy. I have my first follow up appointment tomorrow where the doc will remove my Foley. The first few days were rough....

Today marks two weeks post prostatectomy. I have my first follow up appointment ...

jaybojammer

•4 years ago

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Searched here for "Embelin" and found nothing

Yet, Embelin or Vidanga sounds interesting. 1) "Embelin-Induced Apoptosis of Human Prostate Cancer Cells Is Mediated through Modulation of Akt and β-Catenin...

Yet, Embelin or Vidanga sounds interesting. 1) "Embelin-Induced Apoptosis of Hum...

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•4 years ago

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Mr Rogers on our support group

Reading an article about Mr Rogers, this quote seems appropriate here: “It’s so hard, isn’t it?” he said. “I think there are many people who bring a whole lot...

Reading an article about Mr Rogers, this quote seems appropriate here: “It’s so ...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Kegels and other exercises for incontinence

For about 10 months, have been doing Kegels and other exercises (planks, core, etc.) under supervision of PT. Slight incontinence improvement but still pretty...

For about 10 months, have been doing Kegels and other exercises (planks, core, e...

gamma909

•4 years ago

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Prostate cancer while black

African American men shared insights and experience for Prostate Cancer While Black Get your free copy of Prostate Cancer While Black by clicking here...

African American men shared insights and experience for Prostate Cancer While Bl...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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latest fenben PSA

I've been taking fenben off and on since my PC returned in April 2019 (I’ve never had metastases.). I’ve had 4 HIFUS total in Europe: beginning in 2008 - I...

I've been taking fenben off and on since my PC returned in April 2019 (I’ve neve...

kapakahi

•4 years ago

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SBRT fiducials antibiotic

Scheduled for SBRT 5x in Jan/Feb. markers and Spaceoar placement. Prescribed Augmentin 875 mg. 1x per day over 2 days per RO. When given biopsy used Bactrim...

Scheduled for SBRT 5x in Jan/Feb. markers and Spaceoar placement. Prescribed Aug...

Sunfire

•4 years ago

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Minimising cost to the NHS

I live in England, have had ED for some years & have just been diagnosed with PC. I have had no treatment yet - surveillance only. If I make a (scarce) GP...

I live in England, have had ED for some years & have just been diagnosed with PC...

TheGeorge

•4 years ago

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Experience with penile clamp or other noninvasive methods to address incontinence

I had RALP 13 months ago, do Kegels diligently under supervsion of PT, and monitor my fluid intake. I have overt incontinence that typically results in 3-4...

I had RALP 13 months ago, do Kegels diligently under supervsion of PT, and monit...

gamma909

•4 years ago

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Malecare honors the members and veterans of the Military Medical Corps...and military members and veterans, everywhere.

Malecare honors the members and veterans of the Military Medical Corps...and mi...

Darryl

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Urinary Retention after Prostatectomy

Has anyone experienced urethral scarring or inflammation following catheterization after prostate removal surgery? I had robot assisted prostatectomy this past...

Has anyone experienced urethral scarring or inflammation following catheterizati...

Dan087

•4 years ago

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alarming PSA for a 26 year old?

Hi guys, I have been having a change in bladder habbits for over a year. I find that I need to strain to start urinating and the urine flow is weak. I also...

Hi guys, I have been having a change in bladder habbits for over a year. I find...

Liver-mareez

•4 years ago

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Has anyone got cured by Salvage radiation?

Has anyone got cured by salvage radiation? My ex had prostatectomy and then his PSA never went down to 0 and rose from 0.2 to 0.5 he is having salvage...

Has anyone got cured by salvage radiation? My ex had prostatectomy and then his ...

Choice125

•4 years ago

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Could I have a ‘cancer gene’?

My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer today, my mother had Myeloma, and my father died of pancreatic cancer with a secondary cancer of the liver. I am 64,...

My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer today, my mother had Myeloma, and my ...

Kellan38

•4 years ago

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FYI: BRCA2

...and PSA screening recommendations: https://www.icr.ac.uk/news-archive/men-over-40-with-brca2-gene-fault-should-get-regular-psa-screening

...and PSA screening recommendations: https://www.icr.ac.uk/news-archive/men-ove...

dentaltwin

•4 years ago

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Cancer has progressed to L3 VERT. 2CM IN SIZE.

Diagnosis 2016 rad pros. Rad 37 sessions. Zytiga last 17 mos. Based on bone scans and cat scan completed last week. My oncologist stated I am so sorry to...

Diagnosis 2016 rad pros. Rad 37 sessions. Zytiga last 17 mos. Based on bone sc...

Costarica1961

•4 years ago

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Treatment options in case of SBRT failure?

Ok so it looks like I may be able to access SBRT if I categorically refuse surgery and dig my heels in. However, two ROs and two surgeons so far have said...

Ok so it looks like I may be able to access SBRT if I categorically refuse surge...

Atlantic77

•4 years ago

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Some guidance needed perhaps

I typically post on the advanced PC forum, but was suggested I use this forum instead. Update from me, here are some of my key stats Age 44 Back in March...

I typically post on the advanced PC forum, but was suggested I use this forum in...

VisualDeadlock

•4 years ago

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Our Prostate Cancer Hints, Lessons and Comments free to download book is taking shape.

Our Prostate Cancer Hints, Lessons and Comments free to download book is taking shape. Please write your posts and enter them by November 15....

Our Prostate Cancer Hints, Lessons and Comments free to download book is taking ...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Newly diagnosed - Gleason 4+3

PSA CHRONOLOGY: 7-22-16 - 1.2 8-10-18 - 3.6 4-23-19 - 5.3 6-27-19 - 3.5 7-25-19 - 4.8 8-06-19 - 4.2 BIOPSY RESULTS: Ok, I got the results from my first MRI...

PSA CHRONOLOGY: 7-22-16 - 1.2 8-10-18 - 3.6 4-23-19 - 5.3 6-27-19 - 3.5 7-25-...

ocman

•4 years ago

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Xtandi+Lupron

I have prostate cancer Gleason 7-8, I chose Lupron over surgery and radiation. PSA is 6.02. Dr wants me to add xtandi w/ Lupron any suggestions

I have prostate cancer Gleason 7-8, I chose Lupron over surgery and radiation. P...

Bradyboy115

•4 years ago

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Worrying on my psa result

My Pathology report after operation was Gleason 7 (3+4) . The result of my psa every 6 months were .03, .04, .06. I was worried since it seems it is...

My Pathology report after operation was Gleason 7 (3+4) . The result of my psa e...

santosjr59

•4 years ago

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Active Surveillance

Was diagnosed PC left lateral base Gleason score 3+3=6 involving 5% of one of two cores 3/1/2019. 6 months on active surveillance and taking Finasteride and...

Was diagnosed PC left lateral base Gleason score 3+3=6 involving 5% of one of tw...

Jager2014

•4 years ago

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Good so far!

I was diagnosed Dec. 2005, had prostatectomy Feb 2006. Was undetectable for several years but psa started to rise. When it got to 5.0, had radiation for 7...

I was diagnosed Dec. 2005, had prostatectomy Feb 2006. Was undetectable for seve...

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•4 years ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for November 2019

How do you respond?

If Santa Had Prostate Cancer is here!

Prostate cancer reoccurrence

Two weeks post RP

Searched here for "Embelin" and found nothing

Mr Rogers on our support group

Kegels and other exercises for incontinence

Prostate cancer while black

latest fenben PSA

SBRT fiducials antibiotic

Minimising cost to the NHS

Experience with penile clamp or other noninvasive methods to address incontinence

Malecare honors the members and veterans of the Military Medical Corps...and military members and veterans, everywhere.

Urinary Retention after Prostatectomy

alarming PSA for a 26 year old?

Has anyone got cured by Salvage radiation?

Could I have a ‘cancer gene’?

FYI: BRCA2

Cancer has progressed to L3 VERT. 2CM IN SIZE.

Treatment options in case of SBRT failure?

Some guidance needed perhaps

Our Prostate Cancer Hints, Lessons and Comments free to download book is taking shape.

Newly diagnosed - Gleason 4+3

Xtandi+Lupron

Worrying on my psa result

Active Surveillance

Good so far!

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