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kvision

posted 11/21/2008, comments (0)

It has been one year since my surgery.......

I was diagnosed last August with Prostrate Cancer, it went from 5.32 when I had my Robotic Surgery in Dec, it was a 7. when it was removed. In between that time I was getting second, third ,fourth opions, having my biopsy sent to john Hopkins, and just trying to figure out why ??? There is to much to explain here, for what i did to... Read more Chevron

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JohnM

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posted 09/08/2008, comments (0)

Avodart after radiation treatment?

I hve been taking Avodart for 7 months, including during IMRT, which ended in mid June. My new urologist says I am wasting money on Avodart, because after radiation, all the prostate cells are dead anyway, and Avodart won't affect anything. Is the Avodart really doing nothing for me?

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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 08/05/2008, 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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