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Jay Motola

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Prostate Cancer: Radiation Therapy Options

Radiation therapy is one of the more commonly used methods for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. It involves the use of ionizing radiation to kill the cancer cells.   Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a radiation technique that focuses very small beams of radiation at a targeted tumor from many different angles. ... Read moreChevron
posted 04/04/2011, comments (0)|
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Robertb EZ

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In four months I have gone from healthy as can be to real problems. BUT... I am filled with optimism and believe there is a lot of knowledge to share.
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Side Effects of Lupron

Before we can discuss side effects, let us try to understand what Lupron does. Lupron is the first step in Hormone Therapy for those who have Prostate Cancer that has spread (metastasized) to some degree. The purpose of Hormone Therapy is to stop the spread of the cancer and possibly regress the extent of the spreading.   Lupron is an... Read moreChevron
posted 03/10/2011, comments (0)|
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Robertb EZ

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In four months I have gone from healthy as can be to real problems. BUT... I am filled with optimism and believe there is a lot of knowledge to share.
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PSA After Combined Hormone Therapy

On (or about) March 10, I will be going for a new PSA test. This is going to be very important as it is the first such test AFTER I started Combined Hormone Therapy treatment for my prostate cancer.   Shortly after my biopsy - which showed I had cancer all through my prostate - my Urologist set up a Bone Scan. That showed that the prostate... Read moreChevron
posted 03/03/2011, comments (5)|
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Jay Motola

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Current Treatments for Metastatic Prostate Cancer

  Most patients who have prostate cancer are diagnosed with early-stage disease that is localized to the prostate. These patients are able to benefit from many different treatment options that include active surveillance, radical surgery, cryotherapy of the prostate and radiation therapy.  Most that undergo intervention for early stage... Read moreChevron
posted 03/02/2011, comments (0)|
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Introducing Expert Patient Robert B!

Robert B started his journey with prostate cancer only a few short months ago, in the end of 2010. Please welcome him to the community as he looks to help others who may be suffering through a similar situation. I conducted a short interview with Bob to help introduce him, his condition, and his incredibly positive attitude. What condition do... Read moreChevron
posted 02/28/2011, comments (0)|
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