I started taking A-Bab a few weeks ago. My LLMD's instructions: Take on an empty stomach. Wait at least a 1/2 an hour before eating or taking any med's after taking A-Bab. Shake bottle vigorously to...
Thanks Traveler. Artemisinin is part of the cocktail I am taking. Only taking 200mg once a day per my LLMD. I'll take a look at the anti malarial link you posted. I did search lariam. Quite a few...
Been lurking, searching, and learning on this forum the last few months. This will be my first post. My long story short: My symptoms began shortly after returning home from an outdoor camping trip...
Loma Linda has me drinking 16 oz of water approx 1 hour prior to my appointment. That along with the balloon is supposed to help protect the rectum and bladder....
Good luck with your RT. Did your doc say anything about NOT taking any anti-oxident supplements during RT? I have read some studies that say to stop the supplements and others say they might actually...
Thanks for you input LV-TX. I am leaning toward RT basically for one of the reasons you stated. I had a large amount of prostate tissue left behind (7 cubic centimeters). We know there was PCa in...
Thanks for the input JT. I am still hoping to get more advise on how best to proceed. Start RT now or stay on HT for 6 months and then monitor? Is there any increased risk to waiting and monitoring?...
Another update: Started ADT3 HT the first week of May (psa now undectable as expected) with planned adjuvant proton RT starting 8-12 weeks later. A few weeks ago I decided to consult with Dr. Mark...
Some good info. here. Brotherhood Of The Balloon promoting prostate cancer prevention, awareness and proton therapy They can help you with an appeal to your insurance co....
Just an update here. I decided on adjuvant treatment. I start hormone treatment(ADT3) on Tuesday. Going to give the hormones approx. 8 weeks to weaken the cancer and then start radiation. Any idea...
Thanks John T. Will do....
Thanks for the words of encouragement BoisePSABantam. I am going in for a Lupron shot tomorrow. However I am a little worried about the side effects that can occur. I will make a final decision after...
Thanks Pelahatchie Glad to hear you are doing well using IMRT. I also struggled with which form of radiation to use. I do realize results are similar in a salvage situation using either Proton or...
Thanks Doting Daughter I am waiting to hear back from the doc (his advise) on the HT pre radiation. I am planning on telling him I want the HT first. I am also planning on meeting with Dr Sholtz on...
Thanks Guys Doc just told me the same thing. Guess I am a bit over anxious. He is considering giving me (at my request) some hormone treatment(8 weeks or so) prior to radiation just to knock the...
Thanks JohnT I agree with you, best to know as much as possible. I am waiting to here back from my doc at Loma Linda. Doc said since I have a broad positive margin left from the RP it would probably...
Thanks JohnT I will talk to my doc at Loma Linda tomorrow about having more tests by a prostate oncologist to verify no micromets. With a gleason score of 6, and no lymph node involvement wouldn't...
Thanks BoisePSABantam I asked about hormonal therapy in conjunction with the proton treatment during my initial consultation. The doc said he would discuss it with other colleages and see what they...
Had my RP on 2-3-09 approx. 11 weeks ago. Had the nerve sparing procedure that ended with a positive margin on the right posterior of my prostate. Prior to surgery my psa was 1.7 with a gleason score...