ah yes you can go back and do it again. headed to do just that !...
found some slight numbness at the bottom of my toes came about rather interestingly I was scratching the sheet laying over me and noticed a difference while running my feet back and fourth Panic set...
don't know last PSA .326 Appt for 2 shot this week boy its hot in here !...
I'm Thinking were doing month to month for now. Okay hot flashes abound little sleepless In LA otherwise I feel fine. ? Does it get any better than this ? or worse yet ? heading for around of...
You go through a lot time after time PSA reading after PSA reading for me five years/usually 12-17 months before recommendation of the next possible steps to be taken it occurred to me My Team...
YOU GUYS are great thanks for the good advice its tough out here and all the support makes it bearable together we're unbeatable ( :...
30-60 days has been the target time until the radiation and yes cure is what were aiming at. I was surprised it was still an option but it seems as though radiation has become precise enough to give...
I was under the impression some kind of workout routine would be helpful? thanks for your input in advance !...
Once again PSA is up. Cancer apparent off again on again off again and ON AGAIN but SO WHAT , so I’ve been told. whats your take guys ? A cure is imminent, hang on 5 years they tell me. Trouble for...
Target area would be of significant importance in my particular insistence as having both Da Vinci surgery & Proton radiation, now I am considered for IMRT radiation of the lymph nodes this time...
The Cry of the Eagle will not be forgotten nor silenced. His many postings and thoughts of comfort brought us some solace at a difficult time in all of our lives go well into that good night my...
Might wanna give a look a this Guy I've intrusted him with my Life One Oncologist’s Approach - An Interview With Mark Scholz M.D....
I see from recent posts a rise in PSA has brought some differing opinions so okay its on the rise AGAIN ? geesch. So where are you? the PSA test being so sensitive seems to find you before you can be...
Wives have it the Toughest! I'm at a point I don't want her to know any results but she seems to know before I do. its a real Peculiar type of disease I've had acquaintances unfortunately that were...
Good Tip ! but yeah done that headed that way. Team I feel like I have a whole organization working for me/on me we'll beat this thing up yet !...
Where to from here after Surgery after radiation prior to hormone ?...
Thank You for your reply Lanie I've been checked up and down before I suppose its time again Tom...
numbness in the toes both feet ? Might it be Related to diabetes? Is it just the nature if the beast? Close to 10 years with Diabetes first time experiencing this symptom my control has been fairly...
My "new" Doctor has assured my wife 10 years before serious complications arise, if I do nothing else, I as we all are hoping for the Magic potion in ending this discussion within that time frame....
Okay then Thanks as I thought "responding to treatment or is under control". pretty much like a Marriage until Death do you part. I have NEVER shown Signs of illness every trip to the Oncologist of...
I am still in remission! Means just what ? If the PSA has risen ever so much are we considered out of remission ? not risen at all : cured ? risen very little : ? I have yet to meet with a Doctor...
Been there done that and here we go again : couple sources : My Current therapist Finding a rising PSA after Proton Radiation ( medical Oncology ) Mark Scholz, M.D., one of the nation’s leading...
My two Cents : after Proton Radiation I had an immediate Drop from .2 to .09 within two months, after my two year anniversary Ive had slight upturns .06- .07 -0.08 I'm hoping its not a trend good luck...
If I might interject I was thinking its the averages that are most looked upon or trend if you will an upward trend would suggest a presence of disease therefore an action would be prudent when...
City of Hope National Cancer Institute California That may say something my Surgen was recomended to me Mark Kawachi, M.D. as having done thousands and that was the main important aspect of my...
Been there done that : They are the Pioneers in Proton and have the most experience I had the option Tomo Therapy or proton as I understand it Proton goes to the effective area while other radiation...
UM Proton at LLU Ca. some discomfort some burning I didn't know how tired I'd be I figured it was the 180mile round trip I don't remember any nausea just another bump in our bumpy road...
I like the others wish you well I unlike the others have History with you and I do feel a kinship with your plight and I know I would not be the same without the gifted surgeon we had shared. Your...
Thought I'd put my 2-cents in its been 16mos since Radiation which was 17mos after surgery My surgeon was certain i would be as good as after surgery The radiologist felt I would loose most of my...
COPY THE LINK PASTE IT IN YOUR UPPER WINDOW IT SHOULD WORK THEN...
The thought as I understand it was because of my health and age surgery was the first consideration with the option of other therapies if ( in my case it was ) needed I underwent Proton 17 months...
Going from the sensitive to the not so sensitive after radiation PSA testing what might one expect?...
Thanks all adjustments to follow the test was right after eating just to see what I was thinking when I opened my mouth ! I've been battling another adversary and just beginning to accomplish headway...
starting to wake up with 130-150 after a meal 300 + am I looking for a med adjustment ???????????? 1000 mg Glucophage a day ( morn 5+ eve5 ) 10-15 MG Levemir...
sound like normal procedures to me good luck been there done that ....
Whats the rule ? Radiation guys know that PSA's can jump around surgery guys know that no prostrate means zero.< readings are expected. Now what about the radiation surgery guys ? And after changing...
After Surgery,After Radiation - what and why would one take it further. What might one on the third try expect as a procedure?...
Thanks , I'm thinking you are correct ....
wondering? after injecting last evening 5 megs more than the usual dosage I awoke this morning with some dizziness and seem to be experiencing some dizziness throughout the morning after eating and...
Loma Linda is a Full service Cancer treatment center Radiation to DaVinci and beyond I had a very good If ya wanna call it that experience there due $ for another check but have been putting it off...
Story is the same its the rise and fall of the PSA that differs 17 months out after Da Vinci a rise was found going from .1 to .2 within two months. I chose to have Proton Radiation @ Loma Linda...
oh and how do you update your profile ?...
PSA has been good and on the downswing for six months now how important is it to have the very sensitive PSA or the less ? sensitive its time to return to my own Doctor ....
Might it start in the heal area or is it confined to the toes ?...
I was told HT could keep the PSA at bay, in some cases for quite some time. If in fact the PSA begins to rise and again as I have been led to believe after radiation there is a time factor involved...
Tom here been there done that : as seen by my BIO help if ya want it Chose Proton : as told by the Doctor; Radiation is radiation the outcome will be the same the methods can be different and the...
my Brother-in-law has had success with the drug its worth a try as long as it not for cancer.thats a whole other Ball Game !...
been there done that will advise next month Positively speaking...
I don't know if this is a help or a hindrance: I have no ED problems to date I have very good control I was told by my surgeon the day I was interviewed for possible surgery I would be no worse , OR...
might ck out : http://www.protonbob.com/proton-treatment-homepage.asp I went with proton for salvage therapy after investigating Tomo amoung other options...