Tony, Great news..I am so HAPPY for you....
There is no doubt in my mind that you should have a biopsy. Look at my signature regarding my uncle. Better to be safe than sorry...
Don, Try and keep the chin up. My Uncle was getting depressed with all of his side effects. To top it off when he called to make an appoitment with his radiation oncologist he found out the doctor...
After three months of dealing with some big hot flashes and loss of muscle strength my uncle got an UNDETECTABLE!!!!!!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif This has given him a real attitude boost. He now...
My Uncle is 68 and is also a self employed commercial builder. He is not able to retire and has continued to work through his treatment. If you look at my profile you will see his journey. He had a...
My Uncle gets an Eligard shot every 6 months. He also had it right before radiation....
This does not sound funny to me at all. My family has used accupuncture for various reasons. I told my Uncle and he is alo a little skeptical. After I told him what we used it for and had amazing...
I read that there are medications for depression that might help the hot flashes. The one study on Paxil was from 2003. He is calling his doctor today. Thanks...
Thanks Richard, I did not realize you did radiation and Proton ( I did not know it was an option). I hope that you continue to feel well during your treatment....
Doting, I will tell my uncle about immodium. They have him taking metamucil (or something like that to bulk up). Unfortunately, he is not able to take naps during the day due to work. One more week...
I forgot to mention in my other post that my uncle has severe hot flashes. I have read online that there is a medication that can help. Has anyone here used a medication or soy to help hot flashes?...
My Uncle is really suffering from fatigue, dizziness, intestinal distress, and muscle weakness (overall not feeling well at all). Next week is his last week of radiation and he had his 2nd eligard...
My Uncle is on Casodex and Eligard. The day before he started radiation and had his second eligard shot his PSA was tested. It dropped to .2 from 8.6. After the first shot he started to notice...
My Uncle had a CAT scan that showed and enlarged pelvic node. A fine needle biopsy confirmed it contained cancer. He did not have any pain. He is on hormone therapy and radiation and responding well....
Thanks everyone, so glad I come here. I will tell him about the lupron shot. My Uncle does not complain but we know he is very tired and he is losing the strength in his arms (he is a commercial...
My Uncle went to doctor today for his second eligard shot. He asked the doctor about doing intermittent hormone therapy. The doctor would not hear of it. He said he is responding so well to the...
Thanks for sharing your great news! We are waiting for my uncle's psa that was taken on Friday. He has only been on hoemones a short time....
Great news on the PSA!! Sorry your husband feels so bad. My uncle just started a month ago and he hopes that his eligard shot will be later than sooner. He just had his first PSA (Doctor wanted to...
Wonderful news!!! I am so happy for you /community/emoticons/tongue.gif ...
Thanks so much for your replys. I did not know that the MRI was for alignment. It makes sense because he was also molded for radiation that week. He needs to get the radiation started to feel he is...
My uncle had his MRI 2 weeks ago and was molded for radiation. We have not heard the results so I want to assume no news is good news. I would think if they found cancer in the bone the game plan...
Excellent News Tony /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
My uncle is a commercial builder. He is 68 and doesn't look like he will retire anytime soon (I wish he could)!...
Don, Take a look at my signature. My Uncle's PSA was an 8 (jumped from a 2) and his CAT scan showed an enlarged node in the pelvic region. After 4 opinions he is having Hormone therapy and radiation...
Dale, My husband and I have been taking ground flax seed and cod liver oil for years. Not only is it good for your body, it is great for your brain (stress, anxiety and depression). My uncle is...
My Uncle is on Casodex and had his first Eligard shot (in the stomach) a few days ago. He feels very tired. Is this a side effect or do you think the stress is catching up. He stills has to have an...
Tony, I had to laugh out loud. My Uncle in so many words said the same thing. I guess you are all on the same page and think alike. The power of positive thinking!!!!...
My Uncle's jumped from 2 to 8 in about 18 months. His journey is in my signature. The sooner the better for a biopsy. I felt we had to wait so long....
My Uncle does have one pelvic node that we know of....
We are still in the beginning stages but we are following diet guidlines from Dr. Snuffy Myers book and some other article we have found. Here are just a few No Canola oil ( I don't know why) Drink...
Hi Tony, This is new to our area and I saw it on the news. I do not believe my Uncle is a canidate but I thought it might help others. Thanks for the bump on the videos I must have overlooked it...
This was on our 6 am news today. http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/health&id=6107074 ...
Thank You everyone for your heartfelt replies. I do believe we are ready to land in a place we are all comfortable. We are now finding out that there might have been a warning sign a year ago. I am...
Ok, My Uncle decided to get his fourth and final opinon at Fox Chase Cancer Center. This is how we stand Urologist: Short term use of hormones and no radiation Local Radiologist and U penn...
Great news!!!! Wishing you continuing success on lowering your numbers....
Bluebird, Thanks for linking my posts. I will continue to update as we move forward....
Baerbaer, My Uncle's has also left the prostate. I just posted his update on what we are doing for his treatment. Maybe it is time to order the book by Dr. Charles "Snuffy" Myers He is a urologist...
Yesterday my Uncle went to our local hospital (has reputable cancer wing) and University of Pa in Philadelphia. Original therapy suggested from Urologist was 10 days casadex and then start Eligard...
Chris, If you look at my signature you will see that my dad was diagnosed 13 years ago. He was under watch waiting until his PSA went from 6-10 in six months! He is now 75 and his PSA is still low....
David, Not sure if you have any books yet. I found these to be helpful. You Can Beat Prostate Cancer by Bob Marchini Guide To Survivng Prostate Cancer by Dr. Patrick Walsh Beating Prostate Cancer:...
David, Sometimes it it best to get all your emotions out. Cry until you cannot cry one more tear. It is OK, your life has just taken an unexpected turn. Next, Gather your troops to research YOUR best...
The experiences at this forum helped us make good progress in a short time. I hope our experience will do the same for someone else....
Tony said "Your brothers primary doctor needs to be replaced is he knew your family history with PC". You are so right. My brother just said the other day he thinks he's a QUACK!...
My dad had prostate cancer. My brother is 46 and his Primary doctor would not do DRE exam on him because he is under 50. He went to a urologist for another reason and when he saw his history he asked...
I feel blessed that I found this board. I have learned so much and was prepared when my uncle's visit with the doctor on Friday did not go as well as we had hoped. My first stop after our news was...
http://med.stanford.edu/patient_care/spotlight/archive/prostrate_cancer.html Has anyone given this any thought or talked about it with their doctors?...
Tony, I found this from Fox Chasehttp://jco.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/full/21/10/1899 It is from 2003 I believe but I think it is about WPRT. I am double checking with you before I sent to my cousin....
I am not sure what you mean by a pre existing condition. The urologist feels since one node was positive satistics show that more will probably be and you can not radiate the whole pelvic area. He...
TC Thank you so much for your post. The urologist said that there was no way to radiate the whole pelic area. My cousin wanted the name of RO, he gave her one but made her feel we were wasting our...
I updated my profile. Thanks again I really apprecaite it....