I went to a meeting of the local chapter of the AIChE (American Institute of
Chemical Engineers) the other night. During the social hour before the
meeting, the guys asked me where I had been the last couple of months, and
what I had been up to. I told them about my bout with PCa. ...

Diagnosed 1/03 Gleason Grade 7, PSA=13
Started Hormone therapy 02/03 Lupron/Cascodex
Radiation Therapy (39) 04/03
PSA 06/03 = .01

Gentlemen:
   I'm a 54yo guy recovering from T3C prostate cancer. I had a rp 8/20/2003
and 30 days later started Lupron. I'm starting IMRT Jan 3. I find that after
my second Lupron shot my joint aches have become pains. My hands, elbows,

To Whom It May Concern:
Please let me know where can I read information about magnetic therapy
to treat prostate cancer.
Thank you in advance for your help.

I usually frequent alt.support.diet.low-carb. someone over there recommended
this group to me. there are over 3500 posts here so I will be googling but I
wanted to ask right away.
anyone out there 40 or so with Stage 4(D) Prostate cancer metastasized to

after the phone conversation tonight,
i think i'm going to nickname him timex, because of all the things that
has happened to him in the past and present.  
at age 75, he was dx'ed with pca, T2c and did radiation treatments.  he

I,M NEW AT THIS, SO FORGIVE ANY MISTAKES. I HAD MY PROSTATE REMOVED THIS
PAST JULY. I STARTED TO HAVE TROUBLE URINATING AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR.
HE STATED THAT I HAD SCAR TISSUE AND THAT I WOULD NEED SURGERY TO
CORRECT THIS SITUATION. WHAT IS THE SURGERY LIKE AND WHAT ALTERNATIVES

What is the average time to regain continence after radical prostatectomy?
Personal experiences solicited.
Don

I sorta doubt it ... but who knows.... Any ideas .. thanks in advance ...

My Dr. has recommended Thalidomide to help lower my psa, does anyone have
any information on this?

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   I had the RRP August 1st.  Lately I have noticed that I have some
symptoms that I had a couple years ago like feeling like I have to go and
when I do there is nothing there.  Sometimes I have the feeling like I have
to go frequently.  And, sometimes after I urinate I still feel ...

Hi Guys,
   I am a new member as of today. I was diagnosed with PC Sept: PSA
4.0, Gleason 3+4=7, Stage T1c (not palpable). PSA doubling rate is
about 2 yrs. Like most of you, I have spent the past months getting

I had a prostatectomy December 22nd. The Catheter was removed Jan.5th. I'm
doing the exersise 100 times a day but I'm still experiencing urin dripping
and I woke up 5 or 6 times at night to go to the washroom.When can I expect
a little improvment?. I was told it will take 6 weeks to ...

Sunday - January 11 (early a.m.)
Day 1 after getting home from the hospital was an absolute delight!  My first
REAL shower in 4 days - I thought I'd gone to Heaven.....And real food!  No
more damn ice chips, and liquids.... I'm taking it easy on the diet though,,,