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martin flannery

posted 12/22/2008, comments (0)

Follow-up biopsies after original diagnosis of early stage adenocarcinoma

About 9 months ago you suggested that after a finding of early stage adenocarcinoma in a single lobe that I repeat a biopsy after a year to see if tumor volume is increasing. In two weeks I am having my fourth blood draw after the original finding of cancer. The high P.S.A. level a year ago was 4.03 with... Read more Chevron

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Dan Riordan

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Living With Prostate Cancer

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posted 12/19/2008, comments (0)

Dealing with Prostate Cancer

In my blog I detail my experiences with prostate cancer, beginning in August 2007. In January 2008 I had a prostatectomy and am now undergoing radiation. My blog details my initial reactions and telling my family, and has evolved to discuss radiation and the effects of this cancer on my sexual and personal life.... Read more Chevron

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sallgary

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posted 12/02/2008, comments (0)

itchiness

Hello, I have had burning while urinating that has gone away, but still find that the tip of my urethra is periodically itchy? Any ideas? salll

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Jay Motola

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posted 11/25/2008, comments (0)

Urethral Strictures and Reconstruction

Dear Dr. Motola: My husband is experiencing problems urinating: pain, blood, pressure, etc. The urologist indicated that his urethra is being blocked by strictures or scar tissue from radiation treatment for prostate cancer. He has had two cystoscopies within a month and a half to stretch the urethra. His last one was this past week... Read more Chevron

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Recovered From

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posted 11/24/2008, comment (1)

My Story - After Prostate Surgery

I don't know how typical my situation is. Since I was diagnosed seven months ago, I've read everything I could find on the subjects of prostate cancer; diagnosis, surgery and recovery. On the topic of recovery, there are many "worse case" stories out there so I thought my story might balance things a bit. I probably should mention I've had BPH... Read more Chevron

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