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Prostate cancer?
Hubby had biopsy and was told 2 out of 12 pricks came back positive wow this is scary. We are seeing Dr on Monday. Any advice from men who have been through this would be appreciated. Thanks
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No advice, but prayers are with you and hubby!
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Got it in 2001 and had seed implants. Held it off for ten years with no side effects. It came back in 2012, and my Urologist back in Rooster Poot had limited options. Offered to slow it down with hormone therapy. I went to Duke University, and had cryoablation of the prostate. I have had some side effects, which the Dr says wouldn't have happened if the tissue had not been previously radiated. The good news is that my PSA has been undetectable since July 2, 2012.
Here is the important stuff. Your husband's treatment is in his hands, but the doctors will try to influence his decision. Surgeons want to operate, radiation oncologists want to radiate, etc....whatever earns them a payday. If I were starting over, I would have the cryo from the get go. They will do a full prostate mapping biopsy, and only freeze the affected areas. My urologist at Duke is The Man when it comes to cryotherapy. His credentials are stellar. BTW, I did not spend a single night in the hospital for either treatment.
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If they freeze affected area, would that be the end of it, other than keeping an eye on it? I'm sure I'll have more questions after Monday meantime am trying to learn what I can
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If it has escaped the prostate, that won't be the end of it. In my case, a CT scan did not show any signs that the cancer wasn't confined to the prostate, and I guess they were right since my PSA has stayed at virtual Zero since my treatment. Of course, it can always recur, but not in the treated area. There is a Prostate Cancer Support Group here in The Villages. I have never attended, but I believe they are meeting next Wednesday at Laurel Manor Rec Center.
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I was trying to figure out what is worse, ignorance or apathy. I concluded that I don't know and don't care. The days are long...... the years are short. |
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Do your research and decide which option works best for you. Then, if you can go to someone that does this procedure day in and day out. We were fortunate when my husband was diagnosed. We were in Las Cruces NM and the doctor told us, I can do this surgery, but if you have the means find a doctor that is a specialist in this procedure cause he's probably done it a thousand more times then I have. Best information a doctor has ever given us. Ended up at the Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas 13 years ago - and never looked back. Good luck on whatever route you choose.
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I am a Prostate cancer survivor. Please do not let anyone's comments influence your decision regarding treatment. Cancer and its treatments are individualized depending on many factors. Speak with your Urologist and Oncologist and always get a second opinion. Naturally, hearing one has cancer is devastating but try not let it overwhelm you as you move through the process. Also, there is a Prostate support group in the Viilages where you can get great info.
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You can also help your body fight cancer by boosting your immune system through diet and exercise. Even after radiation seeds and hormone therapy my husband's PSA was still high. The doctors wanted to do surgery. Sheldon said no and did lots of research. Two super foods for prostrate are broccoli and red bell peppers. Sheldon ate both every day for over a year, and completely shunned processed meats and red meat. That by itself lowered the PSA to undetectable levels and they have remained thus for the last fifteen years. Not saying this would work for everyone, but even if it doesn't drop the PSA levels you'll still be a lot healthier to fight off the cancer or any side effects from treatment.
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Prostate Cancer Research Institute
Prostate Cancer Research InstituteThe Prostate Cancer Research Institute Prostate Forum Snuffy Myers, Prostate Cancer, VA, DC, MD, Medical Oncology, External Beam Radiation Dattoli Cancer Center Dattoli Cancer Center | Sarasota Prostate Doctor | DART Visit these three websites for a wealth of information on prostate center. Also, look for a book written by Dr. Stephen Strum - A Primer on Prostate Cancer (Second Edition): The Empowered Patient's Guide: Stephen Strum, Donna L. Pogliano: 9780965877770: Amazon.com: Books I have a copy you can borrow. PM if interested. |
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I am also a prostate cancer survivor. I had the biopsy and of the 12 testings one was found to be cancer. At that time my psa was 8 but had gone up over the past couple of years. Prior to my radiation I had to do the harmone therapy treatment to reduce the prostate size. After this was done I received radiation treatment which I felt for me was the best treatment although I didn't get any second opinions. Since that time, 3 years ago, my psa testings have been like .001. So far so good.
There is a prostate cancer group which meets monthly at Laurel Manor. These meetings are open to family members also. This meeting has speakers, primarily cancer physicians. Every other month they have a mens only meeting also at Laurel Manor which is very informative and much information is discussed by either people presently being treated or by survivors. I'm not to sure of the specific dates but you can contact Laurel Manor to get the specific information. John
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There is also the option of watchful waiting. If each sample only had a small percentage of cancer cells. That could be an option presented. Do some research on what the Gleason Score numbers mean. That would be used in any decisions for treatment.
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See Dr. on Monday!
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Commonly, prostate cancer is slow moving and something else is likely to get you first. There are, however, more aggressive strains.
If there is a sufficient amount, the biopsy samples can be sent out for genetic testing, which will give insight as to the nature of this particular cancer. Typically, the required amount is a biopsy that contains at least 5% cancer, or a minimum continuous length of 0.5 mm. Your urologist will know all about this. I think this is critical information. I also suggest reading "Invasion Of The Prostate Snatchers", co-authored by Mark Scholz, MD, and his patient Ralph Blum. The local prostate cancer support group highly recommends this book. Good luck to both of you. |
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