Experiences with

Radical prostatectomy

I had a Radical Prostatectomy,Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and the worst thing I hated was Hormonal Therapy which I am on now! I was diagnosed in January ,7 2005 and I was operated on February 28,2005!

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using the 1973 to 2013 Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program, we studied the impact of age on SPMs (defined as a bladder or rectal tumor) after localized CaP treatment with radical prostatectomy (RP) or RT.

Hello everyone, I'm new here and looking to share and learn. Here is my story: I'm 58. I had symptoms of BPH for a few years but never had a PSA test until this October. No other symptoms or health issues. Initial PSA 290 on Oct-3; test requested by regular doctor. Oct-5 initial urological consult;

Other info I've learned on this forum, for which I'm grateful: I refused a prescription for a dopamine agonist and tossed out a prescription for Wellbutrin after what I've read on here about augmentation AND other research, which suggested that Wellbutrin can increase insomnia---the very last thing this

17 months after I first had GCA symptoms , I thought it might be helpful to share/ summarise some useful information that I (and my GP!) have picked up in the meantime. 1 DIAGNOSIS: the recommendations are that if you have visual symptoms, you go straight on to 60 mg daily of steroids ( Prednisolone

Discuss to Know What Is Happening —————— The morning I got the first Lupron implant, depot injection ... the doctor warned me that it’d make me tired ... nothing more? (so all the other side-effects were just in my mind?). One day later and from then on, I knew my life was destroyed, and all the crying

MO told me that I was doing a tremendous job researching my PCa disease, but also suggested I get genetic testing by taking the Color saliva test. I did, and got the results several days ago. I am positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation. As part of the Color program, which costs just $99 for the test

Hi I had cervical cancer 10 years ago and kept my ovaries. Next week I’m getting one out as it’s attached to bowel and I get cysts on it..about 6 a year. I had a cyst removed 7 years ago and remember the pain being just as bad as the radical hysterectomy. Anyone had ovary removed recently? Just wondering

Is there anyone out there with stable post-radical prostatectomy non zero ultrasensitive PSA levels? Is there anyone out there that knows or has known someone with stable post-radical prostatectomy non zero ultrasensitive PSA levels?

Is there anyone out there with stable post-radical prostatectomy non zero ultrasensitive PSA levels? Is there anyone out there that knows or has known someone with stable post-radical prostatectomy non zero ultrasensitive PSA levels?

Trial shows that addition of radiation treatment to the pelvic lymph node and short-term hormone therapy effective at controlling prostate cancer that recurs after prostatectomy https://www.itnonline.com/content/combined-therapy-including-pelvic-lymph-node-radiation-provides-significant-benefit-prostate

In the waiting stage for an agreed prostatectomy. I am 58 years of age. Gleason score of 3+4. Initial PSA of 6.5, followed by another test of 7.5 two weeks later, post biopsy. Surgeon and his team provided lots of information and concluded he maybe able to do nerve sparing, but not guaranteed. Stated

Had robotic radical prostatectomy on Wed. 8/29 (3 days ago) and I'm in significant pain throughout my chest and shoulders.

METHODS AND MATERIALS: The study included 112 patients with biopsy-determined GS 10 PCa who received treatment with radical prostatectomy (RP, n = 26), external beam radiation therapy (EBRT, n = 48), or EBRT with a brachytherapy boost (EBRT-BT, n = 38) between 2000 and 2013.

Just had prostatectomy a few months ago and looking for support groups near Santa Monica, California

"Hollis wondered if giving these men vitamin D supplements during the 60-day waiting period [prior to surgery] would affect their prostate cancer. His previous research had shown that when men with low-grade prostate cancer took vitamin D supplements for a year, 55 percent of them showed decreased Gleason

My husband has joint pain from Zytiga - his current regimen is not 100% helpful. He does #1 and 2 every day and the rest as needed. Would love to know how you are coping. Currently: 1) Medical Marijuana (Oil) - he won't take too much though as he doesn't like to be passed out. 2) Biomat 3) CBD

I want to alert everyone to CBD oil which is very effective for pain management. CBD oil is legal in all 50 states! CBD is cannabidiol oil, one of many components of cannabis. CBD oil is anti-inflammatory, all natural and has almost no THC, the hallucinogenic compound of marijuana. It has NO SIDE

I’ve been on methotrexate for over a year, and Humira for about 5 months. I’m also on an antidepressant. I have just started to feel the worst nausea and stomach discomfort and it seems like after I take my dose of MTX. I was on 10 tablets weekly and was just switched to 5 after complaining of the nausea

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/patient/cannabis-pdq Until then, use CBD oil, which is legal in all 50 states, to reduce your cancer treatment side effects.