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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Prostate Cancer Treatment: What to Try if Radiation Fails

Dear Dr. Motola: I would like to get some clear information on what treatment I can get if radiation fails. I have been receiving Lupron, but my PSA is rising - is there anything that I can do? Depending on your age, overall health and the extent of your disease, cryotherapy (freezing the prostate) may provide a suitable alternative to... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

ATTENTION OATMEAL FANS: HOW I CURED MY PROSTATITUS

I am a 39 y.o. very healthy and athletic male. After suffering from prostatitis-like symptoms (constant sensitivity in the peritoneum/prostate/lower colon area, periodic urgency, difficulty emptying, discomfort when sitting) for the past 10 month. I wanted to share my recent discovery so that perhaps it might help others. Initially, my... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)

Why Would PSA Still Rise after a Prostatectomy?

Dear Dr. Motola, My prostate has been surgically removed and radiation was given out of concern for a slowly rising PSA. After this was done, we went back to the doctor to find out the results and learned that my PSA was still rising slowly. Is there an explanation for this? I thought PSA could only apply to someone with a prostate. Please... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/05/2008, comments (0)

definitely get screened early! it may be a lifesaving move

My dad was screened in his 50s, and at age 59 was told he needed a biopsy, which found it had started to spread to nearby lymph nodes. He went into surgury and takes hormones to keep things under control. He appeared totally healthy-- went to the gym, looked 10 years younger than he really was, but he had this huge health risk that wouldn't have... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/05/2008, comments (0)

Changing the Rules on Prostate Cancer Screening

Prostate cancer screening (or the PSA test) may actually do more harm than good, especially if you're older than 74, according to the a new study. You can read a short review of the new PSA test guidelines here. According to the Washington Post's report on the new study: "The guidelines address perhaps the most important and... Read more Chevron

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