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Posted 11/27/2013 12:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys,

There has been a lot written about Omega 3 and prostate cancer.  My Uro mentioned our local hospital Oncology Department is conducting a clinical trail for post prostate surgery patients who have had at least 3 rises in PSA readings.  Even though I'm still in the safe range .01, .021, .024 my PSA is going the wrong direction.  The local clinical study consist of a small number of men who are given Omega 3 pills for one year.  The quantity of pills increases in time where I'm taking about 9 per day (hope I don't grow gills).  Blood is drawn every two months for one year.  PSA values are closely monitored.  (Being the chicken of the sea I will drop out of the study if any raise of PSA is observed)

This study contradicts the July findings that Omega 3 increase prostate cancer risk.  The Dr. explained that most of those tested (July study) were taking large quantities of vitamin E along with the Omega 3's.  Vitamin E seems to be a no/no in the PCa world.  However, the Doc does recommend some vitamin D. 

I will share my findings with the group. 

Posted 11/27/2013 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
This will be very interesting. Due to the conflict tests I´ve stopped with Omega 3 supplements. Keep us informed.
Posted 11/27/2013 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for mentioning your trial. There was an article recently that a low fat diet plus fish oil reduces inflammation that encourages cancer growth.
Good luck with the trial.
Posted 11/27/2013 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
I initially misread robertC’s posting…or conversely, robertC’s posting could be read either of two ways. For possible clarity for others reading this, his sentence might be re-written as:   “…a low fat diet plus fish oil reduces inflammation which is beneficial because inflammation encourages cancer growth .”   There are several articles published from this UCLA study; here is a LINK to one easy to read article     best wishes in the trial, Viperguy
Posted 11/27/2013 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Viperguy,

Please keep us posted on your PSA outcomes.
Posted 11/27/2013 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
Do you know whether the pills are fish oil, krill oil, Lovaza or something else?

LupronJim
Posted 11/28/2013 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
could you please share the dosage info and if possible the brand of supplement they are using?

I realize you said 9 pills but what is the amount of Omega 3 per pill?
Posted 11/28/2013 1:46 AM (GMT 0)
The pills provided are Res-Q, Power of the Sea 1250 mg Omega - 3. The bottle says "The purest, most potent, Pharmaceutical grade Omega-3 marine oil". I'm supposed to take 3 (breakfast time) 3 (lunch time) 3 (dinner time). I was told to drop down to 2 per meal if there were any loose stool issues. They give participants a log book to record each day.

My first blood test is scheduled for January 27th, however my regular doctor, who monitors my overall health, has a blood test for cholesterol scheduled mid December. I may ask her to include an ultra sensitive PSA just to see how this stuff is working. If there is a hint of increase in PSA the trial is over for me.

I was also a little skeptical to enter the clinical trial due to the July report indicating the contradiction with PCa. I believe that particular study was flawed. That is the reason I'm going to have my own PSA test with the regular doc.
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