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My colon cancer journey
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with colon cancer 1st week of March this year. I have always had hemorrhoids so blood in my stool was never a concern. However, in Dec last year I noticed I was going to the loo too many times, alot of blood and narrow stools. I still didnt think much of it. In Jan I got an
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with colon cancer 1st week of March this year. I have always had hemorrhoids so blood in my stool was never a concern. However, in Dec last year I noticed I was going to the loo too many times, alot of blood and narrow stools. I still didnt think much of it. In Jan I got an
Martin50
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Colon Cancer Connected
4 years ago
Pre-Radiation Testosterone Levels & PCa Aggressiveness
New Canadian study below [1]. "... a Gleason score ≥8 was associated with a lower likelihood of having a normal (≥8 nmol/L) testosterone level (OR = 0.51 ..." Put another way, men with GS of 8-10 were more likely to have a T below 231 ng/gL. -Patrick [1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32628305/
New Canadian study below [1]. "... a Gleason score ≥8 was associated with a lower likelihood of having a normal (≥8 nmol/L) testosterone level (OR = 0.51 ..." Put another way, men with GS of 8-10 were more likely to have a T below 231 ng/gL. -Patrick [1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32628305/
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Exercise Modulation of Tumour Perfusion and Hypoxia to Improve Radiotherapy Response
New paper below [1]. ".. recent studies reveal that exercise may also directly influence tumour physiology that could beneficially affect the response to radiotherapy." "Preclinical research has shown that exercise can reduce intratumoral hypoxia-a major limiting factor in radiotherapy-by improving tumour
New paper below [1]. ".. recent studies reveal that exercise may also directly influence tumour physiology that could beneficially affect the response to radiotherapy." "Preclinical research has shown that exercise can reduce intratumoral hypoxia-a major limiting factor in radiotherapy-by improving tumour
pjoshea13
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
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Potency-Sparing Radiation
3+4=7 tumour(7mm) located in right apex with possible EPE. RO has informed me that due to proximity of tumour to penile bulb, high probability of ED as the bulb will get a significant dose. Is there any way of minimising dose to the CES (Critical Erectile Structure) without compromising oncological
3+4=7 tumour(7mm) located in right apex with possible EPE. RO has informed me that due to proximity of tumour to penile bulb, high probability of ED as the bulb will get a significant dose. Is there any way of minimising dose to the CES (Critical Erectile Structure) without compromising oncological
Atlantic77
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Prostate Cancer Network
4 years ago
COUGHING BLOOD, CANCER?
My husband only in the morning had blood we saw the dr & he was immediately referred to the respriratory department, had chest x-ray, chest CT, blood tests, + a camera down his throat, but they couldn't do it as there was a mass by his vocal cords & has now been referred to ENT, who did the camera &
My husband only in the morning had blood we saw the dr & he was immediately referred to the respriratory department, had chest x-ray, chest CT, blood tests, + a camera down his throat, but they couldn't do it as there was a mass by his vocal cords & has now been referred to ENT, who did the camera &
younginmind
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
4 years ago
Started treatment
Hi, My name is Isabel. I am Portuguese and I live in Portugal. My message is related to a diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma, Gleason (3 + 4), initially staged with a T2b N0 M0, to my father, last year, at the age of 60. On May 1, 2019 he underwent radical radiotherapy without hormone therapy. Completed
Hi, My name is Isabel. I am Portuguese and I live in Portugal. My message is related to a diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma, Gleason (3 + 4), initially staged with a T2b N0 M0, to my father, last year, at the age of 60. On May 1, 2019 he underwent radical radiotherapy without hormone therapy. Completed
JNunes
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Antihypertensive drugs & PCa-specific mortality
New study from Finland [1]. This topic has been raised before. "Antihypertensive drug use overall was associated with an increased risk of PCa-specific death (Pre-PCa: 1.21...). "With respect to the separate drug groups, angiotensin II type 1 receptor (ATr) blockers, were associated with improved survival
New study from Finland [1]. This topic has been raised before. "Antihypertensive drug use overall was associated with an increased risk of PCa-specific death (Pre-PCa: 1.21...). "With respect to the separate drug groups, angiotensin II type 1 receptor (ATr) blockers, were associated with improved survival
pjoshea13
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
from the American Urological Association 2020 Virtual Meeting
Radical Prostatectomy as Primary Treatment for Prostate Cancer Leads to Better Survival
June 16, 2020,
Wayne Kuznar
(looks familiar, but I don't remember posting -Patrick) Results presented at the American Urological Association 2020 Virtual Meeting demonstrated that of men who received
Radical Prostatectomy as Primary Treatment for Prostate Cancer Leads to Better Survival
June 16, 2020,
Wayne Kuznar
(looks familiar, but I don't remember posting -Patrick) Results presented at the American Urological Association 2020 Virtual Meeting demonstrated that of men who received
pjoshea13
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Latest CT Scan and Radiation
Of course this is mostly a link to a blog post, but the highlights along with a few extra details exclusive to this forum are: 1) I had a great response to chemotherapy. My liver metastases have resolved leaving the bladder tumor as the only spot left visible on a CT scan (other than the extensive bone
Of course this is mostly a link to a blog post, but the highlights along with a few extra details exclusive to this forum are: 1) I had a great response to chemotherapy. My liver metastases have resolved leaving the bladder tumor as the only spot left visible on a CT scan (other than the extensive bone
tom67inMA
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Is Radiation the way to go
Hello all, My question: Is radiation treatment the way to go? I am newly diagnosed with Biochemical Recurrent PC. From Dr. Childs notes:Date of diagnosis: 4.28.15 Stage: T2c, N0, MX Gleason grade: 7 (3+4) after RP Date of last biopsy: 4.28.15 PSA density: PSA: doubling 4.3 months Genetic
Hello all, My question: Is radiation treatment the way to go? I am newly diagnosed with Biochemical Recurrent PC. From Dr. Childs notes:Date of diagnosis: 4.28.15 Stage: T2c, N0, MX Gleason grade: 7 (3+4) after RP Date of last biopsy: 4.28.15 PSA density: PSA: doubling 4.3 months Genetic
realtorjohn42
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
When is Medical Oncologist Appropriate?
I had RARP in December of 2018, Gleason 5+4=9, negative margins, pT3N0. Post op PSA 0.009 which has risen to 0.063 over the past 18 months. Have been followed at Univ of Penn by my surgeon/urologist with consults with Radiation Oncologist. The plan is to monitor PSA quarterly and intervene with
I had RARP in December of 2018, Gleason 5+4=9, negative margins, pT3N0. Post op PSA 0.009 which has risen to 0.063 over the past 18 months. Have been followed at Univ of Penn by my surgeon/urologist with consults with Radiation Oncologist. The plan is to monitor PSA quarterly and intervene with
B_Sprout
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Resuming anal receptive sex
Hi all. I am 7 weeks out from my last radiation treatment (standard fractionation of 44 treatments... SBRT boost was decided against b/c of rectal toxicity risk). Thanks to men on this site, I was told about the benefits of delaying the return to anal receptive sex (bottoming) for two months. I have
Hi all. I am 7 weeks out from my last radiation treatment (standard fractionation of 44 treatments... SBRT boost was decided against b/c of rectal toxicity risk). Thanks to men on this site, I was told about the benefits of delaying the return to anal receptive sex (bottoming) for two months. I have
Rich_Rad
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Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
4 years ago
initial treatment Locally advanced combo therapy results compared
https://hospitals.jefferson.edu/news/2018/09/Prostate-removal-improves-outcomes-for-some-prostate-cancers.html In this study, researchers found surgery plus radiation vs radiation pus ADT to have survival advantage. They mention an advantage of real world results vs "clinical" study results. Interesting
https://hospitals.jefferson.edu/news/2018/09/Prostate-removal-improves-outcomes-for-some-prostate-cancers.html In this study, researchers found surgery plus radiation vs radiation pus ADT to have survival advantage. They mention an advantage of real world results vs "clinical" study results. Interesting
maley2711
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
My dad has advanced cancer
Hello everyone! My name is Azul and I am from Argentina. My English is very bad and I am using the Google translator. Hope it's understandable...! My dad (59 years old) was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February 2020. In Dec. 19 his PSA result was 100 although that number is not exact because when
Hello everyone! My name is Azul and I am from Argentina. My English is very bad and I am using the Google translator. Hope it's understandable...! My dad (59 years old) was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February 2020. In Dec. 19 his PSA result was 100 although that number is not exact because when
azulmsalas
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
PSA rising
Hi All, I am new here. My Dad (
65
) was diagnosed with cancer of the Prostate in
Mar 2019
,
stage
4
,
PSA 62
,
Gleason -8
and
mets in his bones
. He started on
Hormone Therapy
(Surgical ADT + Bicalutmide). His PSA started coming down until
Nov 2019
Hi All, I am new here. My Dad (
65
) was diagnosed with cancer of the Prostate in
Mar 2019
,
stage
4
,
PSA 62
,
Gleason -8
and
mets in his bones
. He started on
Hormone Therapy
(Surgical ADT + Bicalutmide). His PSA started coming down until
Nov 2019
seeker47
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Next steps on the journey
Following my earlier post, I have spoken to my RO who has suggested that I start hormone treatment immediately because there is a backlog for radiotherapy due to Covid 19 of at least two to three months. He has suggested six and a half weeks of RT and has prescribed bicalutamide, he also mentioned another
Following my earlier post, I have spoken to my RO who has suggested that I start hormone treatment immediately because there is a backlog for radiotherapy due to Covid 19 of at least two to three months. He has suggested six and a half weeks of RT and has prescribed bicalutamide, he also mentioned another
MotoGuzziFan
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Prostate Cancer Network
4 years ago
brachytherapy without radiotherapy for endometrial cancer.
Hi All, recovering from hysterectomy. I have grade 2 stage 1b endometrial cancer. I have been offered radiotherapy on its own or brachytherapy on its own. My understanding is brachytherapy has less side effects on bowel and bladder. Has anyone any experience of this they could share? I worry to that
Hi All, recovering from hysterectomy. I have grade 2 stage 1b endometrial cancer. I have been offered radiotherapy on its own or brachytherapy on its own. My understanding is brachytherapy has less side effects on bowel and bladder. Has anyone any experience of this they could share? I worry to that
endo3
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Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
4 years ago
Sport and Recovery
Hello, My name is Dani, I'm 50 years old, I have prostate cancer since 46 years old and I had surgery at 47, I love sport. I am currently in radiotherapy sessions (SRT+6 months ADT) today 06/26/2020 at 7 of 35. I am testing for myself the effects of sport on recovery and side effects. My intention
Hello, My name is Dani, I'm 50 years old, I have prostate cancer since 46 years old and I had surgery at 47, I love sport. I am currently in radiotherapy sessions (SRT+6 months ADT) today 06/26/2020 at 7 of 35. I am testing for myself the effects of sport on recovery and side effects. My intention
juvety
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Prostate Cancer Network
4 years ago
Results from oncology today post chemo
Results from Oncolgist today I am over the moon Scans show great improvement shoulder clear pelvis clear spine clear PSA now 1.54 compared to previous scan 8th and 7th only show cells still present moving on to targeted radiotherapy to the prostate in 3 weeks he said this will also improve my survival
Results from Oncolgist today I am over the moon Scans show great improvement shoulder clear pelvis clear spine clear PSA now 1.54 compared to previous scan 8th and 7th only show cells still present moving on to targeted radiotherapy to the prostate in 3 weeks he said this will also improve my survival
Bodysculpture
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer 2016.
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed late 2016 with metastatic prostate cancer with mets near esophagus, aorta and groin. PSA was12. Biopsies gave Gleeson score 8. A top surgeon told me surgery no longer an option because it had spread and put me on ADT Zoladex. I elected to have monthly 3.6mg implants
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed late 2016 with metastatic prostate cancer with mets near esophagus, aorta and groin. PSA was12. Biopsies gave Gleeson score 8. A top surgeon told me surgery no longer an option because it had spread and put me on ADT Zoladex. I elected to have monthly 3.6mg implants
Hidden
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
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