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posted 09/16/2008, comments (2)

Help my Dad . .when will his hot flashes stop?

Can any one help with advise. My Dad (83) went thru prostate cancer last year . .he's good now (praise God) but its been over 15 months since his last lupron injection and he is STILL having hot flashes. He told me the other day he was on fire. They come regularly between 5 - 6:30 AM. He goes into sweats during the day... Read more Chevron

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Laura

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posted 09/14/2008, comments (5)

continous bleeding and clots from prostate

Hello. I am worried about my father and would appreciate advice. He has been having blood clots and blood in urine for 8 months, and UTI's off an on for about 6 mos before that. He had a polyp removed from his bladder and was told at that time there were several clots around it. That was 8 mos ago, and he's been having the... Read more Chevron

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Smilee

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posted 09/01/2008, comments (0)

Bleeding after intercourse, sometimes severe

My husband has been to 3 different urologists for an ongoing problem. For the last couple of years he passes blood after intercourse. Two years ago he had bladder surgery to remove a benign tumor, and shortly after he was told he had a prostate infection. He's been treated several times for infections, and has been told he has polyps on his... 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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Chris

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posted 07/16/2008, comment (1)

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My significant friend of 15 years was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. He just turned 80 and has chosen to do nothing. He simply says he will live until he dies. I agree with his choice, as we have discussed this possibility through the years. I am terrified, however, of the pain he will endure and would appreciate any... Read more Chevron

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