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Dan Riordan

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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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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posted 09/19/2008, comments (2)

Can Agent Orange Cause Prostate Cancer?

Dear Dr. Motola, In 1971 I boarded a ship that had sailed and anchored in Viet Nam waters that had been heavily sprayed with agent orange. I lived aboard the ship for three years, eating food and drinking water that was processed from those waters. It has been proven that agent orange causes many cancers and that ships that sailed in those... Read more Chevron

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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 04/28/2008, comments (0)

How Long Do Lupron Injections Work?

Dear Dr. Motola, If you have had prostate surgery and need salvage radiation, but elect to take injections instead, how long will the lupron injections work? Lupron is a drug that inhibits the production of gonadotropins (LH and FSH), resulting in the reduction of testosterone to castration levels. It is mainly intended for... Read more Chevron

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