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| April 2007 monthly follow up: "Is melanoma simply a vitamin D deficiency cancer?" | 30 Apr 2007 02:31 GMT | 1 |
TO: All melanoma researchers, doctors, and patients. Last month's post recalled three landmark studies from the 1980's that found the 1,25D hormone is made in the skin and inhibits both the growth of melanoma and the growth of skin; this active form of vitamin
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| Need Info | 29 Apr 2007 16:43 GMT | 9 |
Howdy. You folks may recall that I posted about 4 months ago. I was concerned about my suddenly rising PSA numbers. I am 60 years old. Here is the data: 11/6 3.1
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| Best Websites for Weight Loss Treatment | 29 Apr 2007 12:06 GMT | 3 |
Which the best online guide or website for weight loss treatment. Watch the list of top web guides to Loss Weight treatment. http://thehealthcare.blogspot.com/2007/04/best-websites-for-weight-loss-treatmen t.html
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| recurrence | 29 Apr 2007 02:56 GMT | 6 |
Hi, I have been lurking in this group since my d/x 10/2003. I had Psa of 6.1 volume 20% capsule penetration.. Gleason 7 (4-3) path report changed to (3-4) RP 0n 11/21/03. Psa dropped to .1 until August 2004,it raised to .2.7 and in Nov 04, to .49. I elected to Rad and
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| Prostatectomy Shopping List | 28 Apr 2007 22:49 GMT | 3 |
I compiled this shopping list of paraphernalia that would be good to have on hand when you get back from surgery. I started the list in September 2001 before my own operation based on responses I got to a request here for suggestions.
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| Just Diagnosed Questions | 28 Apr 2007 12:58 GMT | 26 |
I was diagnosed recently with prostate cancer. I am 55 in very good health. Dad was diagnosed at age 82 and had the implanted seeds treatment. He's going into year two satisfied with his decision. My PSA history
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| Do nothing... | 27 Apr 2007 23:24 GMT | 13 |
Hi %-) What happens if you are 3-4-5 years "into it" and don't do nothing? You have about that many years
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| Invance Male Sling for incontinence? | 27 Apr 2007 19:20 GMT | 8 |
Has anyone experience with the Invance Male Sling for incontinence? I am 68 now, and 2 years after RP surgery, and PSA is undetectable now, which is good. Incontinence varies with days and activity, sometimes light, but sometimes heavy. I call it one pad per day, but I cut ...
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| PSA down a little more | 27 Apr 2007 17:04 GMT | 3 |
I just had my 6 mo. post seeding PSA test. It dropped a little more. My history is: Age 57 8/06 PSA 13.8 Gleason 3+4
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| BPH & Seed Implant | 27 Apr 2007 16:54 GMT | 2 |
In my quest for more info as to my RRP vs. Radiation decision, I spoke with a very experienced radiation oncologist today who confirmed my thoughts concerning my BPH issue. He likes to do both seeds & beam radiation to make sure he kills possible cancer cells in the prostate
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| Very Concerned | 27 Apr 2007 03:39 GMT | 29 |
Hello all - it has been a long time since I posted here, but once again I need your advice. Allen, 53 years, who had a prostatectomy in August of 2004 and has had undetectable PSA since then, just got a PSA reading of .26. He had a test in December (as in 4 months ago) and it was ...
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| News Story -- New, Better Test for PCa | 26 Apr 2007 23:41 GMT | 1 |
Prostate cancer test's accuracy cited A new prostate test that relies on measuring levels of a blood protein called EPCA-2 accurately found cancer 94% of the time, according to a study released Wednesday.
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| Update on Henry | 26 Apr 2007 22:01 GMT | 1 |
Well, we received more good news today. Henry's PSA is now down to 0.2. So - August 2006, 66.7; then four months on Lupron. December 06, 0.6; April 07, 0.2. He's having a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis on Monday.
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| need more info, this is route hubby is going | 26 Apr 2007 21:59 GMT | 2 |
I am Charlotte , wife of Isaac. Ike had the surgery 7/ 18/ 2002. He had the same outcome as you, but his PSA started rising about 9 months ago from 0.01 to .3 and is undergoing IMRT starting tomorrow. I need to know if you know anyone who is like this. He is in good shape,
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| Casodex, cost, efficacy, and side effects. | 26 Apr 2007 20:05 GMT | 6 |
I've looked it up on the vendor's site and there is the typical contentless blather intermixed with statistics. What is the story on Casodex. Does it work well? What does it cost? It's a pill, right? Is it expensive? How much
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