Started my radiation therapy at Kaiser Sunset in L.A. on Monday. Final
session will be on March 16, so this involves 41 visits. Nice facility,
everyone very professional, radiation rooms very comfortable, doctor
describes treatments for a patient with my numbers "90% curative". ...

My shot last week (for 4 months) was $335.00 my share out of pocket.
How does this compare with others.  My previous shot (1 month) for
which I have not yet been billed, dropped my following PSA, last week,
to 1.7 from 29.x  Any obervations?  I had EBR almost 10 years ago with

My 78 year old father just received the result of his PSA test. I'm in the
process of doing research on the meaning of his test result. I've been
reading about Free PSA, Total PSA, etc. and I'm still confused. Next week,
he has been scheduled to take a biopsy.

Hello Everyone,  The Medical insurance in America really sucks.   I have
Blue Cross of Calif.  I have had that for many many years.(10 or 12)
I recieved a notice from the only Hospital within 80 miles that they may
cancel Blue Cross, and Blue Shield, due to the fact that the ...

At this moment, conservative reporter Matt Drudge is breaking an exclusive
story about "recent marital infidelity" which may derail the Kerry campaign.
http://www.drudgereport.com/mattjk1.htm
If true, fellow PCa sufferer John Kerry, who underwent an RRP one year ago,

Yesterday I saw a oncological radiologist who has done all sorts of
treatments over a fairly long period of time (20 years, at least) The
young MD Anderson trined IMRT doctor who has just moved to town
wandted a second opinin and the necessities of my insurance (or lack

Got the third lupron shot yesterday believing that it was to be the last
before seeds in March. I was wrong, my urologist wants to continue with it a
couple of months longer for size reduction and then seed in May. Two more
months of hot flashes, sure glad it's not summer. I work ...

What are your thoughts on continuing or discontinuing anti-oxidants and soy
supplements during radiation treatment?
I asked my Radiologist about this, and he said it was up to me as a personal
choice.  He said he doubted that one could take enough anti-oxidants to

Greetings and a big heartfelt THANKS to all who contribute and comment,
This NG has been a real boon to me as I work through this, the first stage
of this journey.  I posted in mid December inquiring about how to find that
"artistic" surgeon with a long track record, and I announce ...

OK guys, I need some voices of reason, wisdom, experience, and psychic
ability. Here's the deal:
10/01 First ever PSA - 30  -  30 days on Cipro  -  PSA 33
12/01 Biopsy - PCa w/ G.S. 2+3

I did my first autologous donation yesterday, planning to get 4 bags if
the iron holds out!  Now just over 4 weeks to go before my RP 13 Mar.
One question comes to mind (out of zillions already answered by this
group) about prep for surgery - would it be necessary or a good idea ...

Google news had this article this morning under Health:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1142017,00.html
Seems there is no value in the PSA test that found my aggressive PCA....
DanR

Well, last week my husband was in the deepest depression after
learning of his diagnosis for prostate cancer and thoughts of feeling
old, fear and you name it the whole gammit of emotions.  I have shared
this sight with him and all of your wonderful responses as well as all

Well now,
I have some investment advice...buy stock in the company that produces
Depends! I seems that I am going to be spending some big bucks on these
diaper/panties/undershorts because I am running open! One week after my

My bottom still hurts inside four weeks after my surgery (Jan. 6)
Had catheter out one week ago and have completed a course of
horse-pill size antibiotics.
The pain is not debilitating but is very irritating and ranges from a