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Prostate Cancer Knowledge Base

Prostate Cancer? I did not know what to make of this mornings news. A mixture of emptiness (not knowing what to think) and shock still pains my insides. My childhood crush, who I haven't seen in over 2 years is possibly dying from prostate cancer. It has spread to his stomach. I would like to ask if it is common among young men (20), and if genetics plays a major role? (He's father died of prostate cancer before he was born.) Does he have any chances of survival?

Prostate cancer ? I want to know about prostate cancer and what constitutes the optimal form of treatment for patients with clinically localized cancers remains controversial. Can anyone give more information on it? Thanks in advance.

prostate cancer? If a man has his prostate removed due to prostate cancer, is he still able to produce sperm?

What would motivate feminists to make misleading claims about prostate cancer deaths? One feminist, who claims some sort of medical expertise, he repeatedly claimed that most men die WITH prostate cancer but not FROM prostate cancer. While this is true, simply because most men of a certain age have started to develop cancerous prostate cells and therefore most men who die do have prostate cancer, this claim is very misleading because it fails to acknowledge that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men.

What does treatment for prostate cancer consist of, and does it affect a male's ability to have sex? A very close friend of ours has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (it really *isn't* my partner or me!) and we were wondering what his treatment options might be. If the prostate gland is removed, does that eliminate the ability to have sex? Probably best to have an older person answer this: it's pretty obvious by the question that this is going to be completely out of the realm of experience for most of the teenagers.

At what age should you start prostate cancer screenings if you have a strong family history? My husband will be 30 soon and I wonder when he should start psa screening for prostate cancer. His father, paternal grandfather, and paternal uncle all had/have prostate cancer. His father was diagnosed at age 43 but it appears to be out of remission now after 10 years. I've read the recommended age is 45 or 50 yrs but if my father-in-law waited to 45 he'd be dead by now. So if you have a strong family history, what's the best time to start?

Can a person with prostate cancer transmit any form of cancer to his mate? Is it prossible to transmit cancer to another person by contact? Case in point: An acquaintance of mine had kidney cancer and prostate cancer each of which have been successfuly cured. Later his wife had uterine cancer. Could her malady have been transmitted by the kidney/prostate cancers?

What is the best surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer? I am from Philippines, my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The doctor's advice is to do surgical procedure wherein they have to remove the testicles/scrotum of my dad. Isn't he suppose to remove the prostate instead of removing the testicles/scrotum? Once the testicles are removed, what are the chances of survival if his prostate wont be removed?

Why do you think so much more attention is paid to breast cancer over Prostate Cancer? The US Government spends double on breast cancer research over prostate and the corporate disparity is much greater. Campbells soup doesn't have Prostate awareness soup cans! Although deaths from breat cancer are 1/3 higher there are far more cases of prostate cancer, over 240,000 per year. The funding and awarness differential is 300 or 400%. So is it a gender issue, an age issue (tends to be later onset) or What?

NHS spend on testicular and prostate Cancer compared to Breast and cervical ? Me and the wife were having a discussing about the relative nhs investment and mortality rates of male and female cancers (as she is a school nurse assistant). I maintain that male cancers (testicular / prostate) are not taken as seriously as female cancers (breast and cervical) and have less investment in them. Does anyone know if there is a disparity between the four cancers and why this is the case? Please don't cloud the issue by telling me that men suffer with breast cancer, I know!

How common is prostate cancer in people in their 20's? I am currently only 21 and I think I may have prostate cancer. I constantly feel like I have to piss even when I really don't. I also have the lower back, stomach, and other pains associated with prostate cancer. I also for the first time in my life find myself having to take naps to get through the day (fatigue is also sometimes associated with prostate cancer. All of the online studies say that prostate exams should start between an age of 40 - 50. How often do people my age get prostate cancer?

Can prostate cancer be worse for someone who already had multiple sclerosis? My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday. The doctor says it's early and is extremely optimistic. I have read about it online and the prognosis looks good. Unfortunately, my father has multiple sclerosis that is pretty advanced as well. He was diagnosed over 25 years ago and is wheelchair bound. Will his multiple sclerosis have any effect on his prostate cancer prognosis?

What is the number of procedures for prostate cancer brachytherapy, external beam radiotherapy in Europe & US? I am looking for the 2010 numbers of these treatments for prostate cancer, both in the US and in Europe. I am not looking just for prostate cancer incidence, but treatments numbers broken out by treatment modality.

How long can you live with Prostate cancer? About ten years or so ago I went to the doctor and asked about Prostate cancer screening. He said I was too young. Besides being over worked under paid and uninsured I have a pain in my scrotum and it feels like I have an 8 ball in between my crotch. I have been doing a lot of heavy lifting and I am exhausted. Everything works fine down there but I am very tired. A friend of mine had kidney cancer and he died shortly afterwards, he complained of being tired. Also my bones hurt. I was thinking that I could have a body infection. Should I be terminated by lethal injection? Getting sick is a sin in this country, I should be punished. Of course I could be over reacting, it has been a terrible week.

What is the prognosis for a recurrence of prostate cancer being treated with hormone therapy? My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer 5 years ago and had radiotherapy after which he was ok until early this year when his PSA started to rise. It is now 16 and he has been advised to go on permanent hormone treatment. The doctor didn't tell us how likely this was to work and how long for. He is 63. Does anyone here know anything about it.

How much longer can my dad live with Prostate Cancer? So my dad is in his 60's and he has prostate cancer and he has been going in for treatment. What I would like to know is if someone has prostate cancer can you live while undergoing treatment or will it kill you overtime while going in for treatment? If you have prostate cancer how long can you normally live?

What are the chances of having prostate cancer for age 25? Is it possible to have prostate cancer if someone is 25? No one in family has it. I feel like having prostate cancer, I have WBC in urine as well as some semen, painful urination and sometimes irritating bowel. I sometimes feel chilling after urination.

Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice? I have a strong family history of prostate cancer (father & older brother). I am now over 65 and my PSA tests have remained at normal levels I have that test and a rectal exam by a urologist done annually. I've heard recently that pomegranate juice may be of value in treating men wiith prostate cancer whose cancer is still progressing despite radiation and/or hormonal therapy. What I'd like to know is this: (1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and (2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test? Cat Lover: Thank you for your kind remarks. Last year after reading an article that advised taking 4 times the usual recommended dose of Vitamin D3 I asked my urologist about it and he was able to tell me nothing. I think he would have no more information about pomegranate juice. I find that most doctors' knowledge of therapies is restricted to treatment of trauma, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and the latest drugs the big pharmaceutical companies are pushing. They don't seem to know or even care about alternative therapies. I know, of course, there are exceptional doctors who do, but it's difficult to find them.

Why is there not a large prostate cancer awareness movement like there is for breast cancer? I ask this considering prostate cancer is more prevalent than breast cancer. Good god. I am not complaining. I am just wondering why there isn't one. Gwennie B, that is such a stereotpye. Believe it or not, most men are capable of being mature adults. I'm sorry to say it, but your mentality about men is childish. No harm done, Gwennie.

What is the best age to check your prostate for cancer? Is getting your prostate check really neccesary? I for one, refuse a doctor to stick his finger up my you know what, I detest pain. So I am asking again is all this neccessary, what actually is the percentage of males getting prostate cancer

How does masturbation reduce prostate cancer? I don't really understand how it reduces Prostate Cancer! You rub your **** and it shoots out sperm, but how does it reduce it? WTF?

What are the chances of surviving a prostate cancer over the long-term if you are also diabetic? Does the fact that you have Diabetes 2 complicate your recovery efforts? I am thinking that prostate cancer treatment might involve a dietary adjustment that might complicate what one is trying to do to cut down on sugar intake.

what is the symptoms of having a prostate cancer and colon cancer? i have been experiencing a stinging pain in my rectum and i even have a blood coming out along with my bowel,i consulted a general physician .the doctor said it could be a hemoroids,is it possible that i have a colon cancer or prostate cancer. please help me understand. it worries me very much . hope to find answers here. thank you.

If someone was treated for prostate cancer how does that affect their sexual life? A man I know said he had a "mild" case of prostate cancer and went through a few months of chemo for treatment.I don't want to ask him personal questions, but does that mean chances are he can't have sex any more?

What are the odds that an orchiectomy will reduce the size of the prostate if you have prostate cancer at 87? I have had prostate cancer for years, now all of a sudden a new urologist says I need my testicles removed to slow the growth. Unless it will reduce the size of the prostate and allow me to urinate without a catheter, why shouldn't I just stick with the injections if it accomplishes the same thing chemically? Is there any benefit to surgery that is worth the pain and risk?

Can you still have children and be firtile after prostate cancer? If you get prostate cancer twice, and had half the left testical removed each time (So he is only left with the right), is a man still fertile? If so is there reduced chance of fathering children etc?

How long can someone live with advanced prostate cancer? My dad is 53 years old and he was diagnosed a few days ago with advanced prostate cancer.. I don't know a lot of details.. just that his cancer extended a little on the tissues that are near the prostate.. He is taking hormonal medicine and an injection every 2 weeks.. I think the cancer is inoperable.. So, what can I except?

After prostate cancer operation does a man lose his sex desire? I am not up on this topic so I must ask an expert here. I have written to a man who has has prostate cancer and the operation. I do not know him well so I do not ask this question. If I start to like this man, I am curious about what his sexual activies could or could not be. I am not hot and heavy into sex, but wonder where he is coming from.

How do I lower my testosterone level to slow the growth of prostate cancer? I presently have prostate cancer and have been treated with 120 radio active iodine seeds imbedded in my prostate gland. I do not want to follw up with hormone therapy but want to lower my testosterone level via vitamins or herb therpy. My PSA after the seed procedure was at 1.29 but a year and a half later has risen to 1.78.

What is the prognosis for prostate cancer? My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years ago. Now the doc says he has lesions on his ribs and spine. What should I expect as far as how long he will live and what kind of treatments are out there?

How much time would you have off work if you had prostate cancer? How much time would you have off work if you had prostate cancer and were having an operation for it? How long would each stage take in the whole thing of having it and getting rid of it? Any other information about prostate cancer is welcome! ....Thankyou...X does 6-7 months sound too long?? I know someone who is going to be off work for that amount of time and was wondering if that was what was wrong with him ? what else could it possibly be if it can't be that?

Are men more likely to get prostate cancer or are women more likely to get breast cancer? I hear a lot about breast cancer but I do not here as much said about prostate cancer that effects men as the breast cancer that effects women. I have heard that prostate cancer is very rare for men in their twenties but that breast cancer effected some women at a yoyng age.

Will you get prostate cancer if you use a prostate massager toy? This is just out of health & science curiosity. As there is prostate cancer, Is there a chance of getting a prostate cancer when your pleasing your prostate inside your anus while using a prostate massager toy (that includes lube) Serious answers only please.

How old do you have to be to get prostate cancer? I've been urinating a lot lately even when I don't drink anything. Is that a sign of prostate cancer or is it something else?

Can masturbating increase your risk of prostate cancer? Is it also possible that it can occur in children and teens too? What are ways to prevent prostate cancer from occuring? Is there also a cure for this cancer?

Is it appropriate for a freshmen to write about prostate cancer? i want to write about it but don't know if i should. i'm half way down anyway lol so do u guys think it's ok for me to write about prostate cancer and present it to my class?

are men with prostate cancer allowed to drink alcohol? i'm kind of worried because my dad has prostate cancer and he drinks a couple beers a night and at special occassions other kinds of alcohol. is this putting him at a higher risk?

If a christian ceases masturbation will get prostate cancer? I've basically not been masterbating, and no longer feel the desire to. Will I get prostate cancer if i stop and never start again?

What are the causes of prostate cancer? My friend Dad died of prostate cancer, he told me that the attending doctor told him that the cause of prostate cancer is over sex or under sex. Is this correct? They're twelve in the family.

Is it common for males under 30 to be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? I just want to know if it is common for males that are under the age of 30 to be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. If so, are there certain causes that lead to being diagnosed at such a young age?

where can I buy authentic prostate cancer awareness bracelets? Hi, I am interested in buying prostate cancer awareness bracelets to support the cause. Any idea where I can buy bracelets like this that will actually support research? Thanks.

Why are a lot of people aware of breast cancer than prostate cancer? I don't understand why a lot of people consider breast cancer of higher importance than prostate cancer. A lot of scientific research done is spent on breast cancer, girls are being immunised in high schools in the uk to protect them from cancer, whereas boys get nothing. A lot of money is going into treatment of cancer for females than males why?

what is the best course of action if you have prostate cancer? My Dad has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer and the doctor gave him 2 options, normal open surgery or robotic surgery. Can anyone tell me which of these is better and why? Also, he is keen not to have any surgery at all and would prefer to have radiation, the doctor said in a man of his age (55) that radiation might cause problems down the track (he did not specify) and he would not recommend it. Is there anyone who has had radiation treatment for this who would disagree? He has caught it quite early and it is only in half of his prostate.

This question is for men that have had prostate cancer. What do you need the most from your wife? My husband had prostate cancer and you know what that means as far as the bedroom scene. I just don't know how to handle this. Do I keep trying and let him get frusterated, or kind of shrug it off when ever he trys in order to keep him from getting frusterated?

Any connection between Bicycle riding and prostate cancer? I ride 12 to 15 miles on a hybrid bicycle every other day. Has there ever been a link between to prostate cancer due to bike riding? I am 74 yrs old and was just required to have a prostate biopsy so i am concerned as I love the sport.

Can you get prostate cancer from masturbation? Im doing a report on prostate cancer for my college professor and I want my paper to include odd but correct information.

Is Masurbation really a preventative against prostate cancer? i've heard that Beating your meat helps prevent prostate cancer? is that true? o and that it makes your penis larger, it that true too?

How Do You Feel About Little Money Being Spent on Prostate Cancer Research? Breast cancer research receives 50 times the amount of money that prostate cancer research receives. 40,000 women die per year because of breast cancer. Yet, 27,000 men die from prostate cancer. Supposedly, dads, sons, and husbands are important to women. How do you feel about the way-out-of-proportion amount of money that breast cancer resereach receives even though your dads and sons are just as much at risk of dying from prostate cancer? Do you give money to breast cancer research while giving little to prostate cancer?

What do numbers mean in prostate cancer screening? My guy told me today that after his recent lab work, it showed "high numbers" in regards to his prostate health. He has an appointment to see a specialist in January. Can someone who has been there or knows about this explain to me what these high numbers mean? I'm not sure he understands himself or doesn't want to worry me. He is 63 & otherwise in good health, his father had prostate cancer. I am very worried. Thanks.

How much should prostate cancer research be getting as compared to breast cancer research? Recent studies show that the death rates from Prostate Cancer are much higher than previsously thought, higher than even Breast Cancer rates. Even previosuly, there was only a 1% difference in the death rates. Do you know how government research money is provided for Breast Cancer as compared to what is provided for Prostate Cancer? Recent studies have also found that the PSA for prostate cancer is not as reliable as once thought, so vigilance in taking the test may not help. The difference is that the government provides $1 for Prostate Cancer research for every $700 for Breast Cancer. This last year, the very first Federal Men Health Commission was established, but it has to find its own funding. There are over 200, fully funded Federal Women's Health Commission. http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/

what are the chances of a surgery to remove cancer from a prostate not going well? My dad has prostate cancer and he is goin got have surgery to have the cancer removed. the doctor told him not to worry he will be okay, Is this surgery a guarantee he will have the cancer removed?My mom was saying 4 cells have the cancer and 8 are still healthy they will remove those 4. idk if im saying this right . But im just worried. Will he be okay?

How can one know that he has prostate cancer? What are the symptons? How should some one keep himself from it? Is there any thing discovered as what causes prostate cancer?

What are the side effects of prostate cancer treatment? All excluding removal of the prostate.? I have had an agressive form of prostate cancer. Treatment included radiation internal as well as internal, inplants. Horemone and meds. Everything other than removal. I now have diabeties, have undergone triple bi-pass, I now hurt all over, my hips are all but killing me, I have lost and regained and lost again ability to controll urination. Thoughts please.

Where can I find materials on reassurance for prostate cancer patients? How can I find info on how to encourage a friend who has had lazer treatment for prostate cancer?

I understand that prostate cancer is slow-growing. How long would it take to show as a 7 on a PSA reading? A PSA count of 3 is cause for concern as I understand it. Wondering, bottom line, how long the prostate cancer went undetected. Thank you.

A woman has no prostate.Can her male children inherit gene from her that increases prostate cancer chances? It's known that a family history of prostate cancer increased the odds for prostate cancer. But can the gene responsible for this be passed on by women, who, obviously, have no prostate themselves?

If a doctor said that your prostate cancer is a 7 on a scale 1 to 10 what exactly does that mean? I'm 19 years old and I found out my grandpa has prostate cancer. My parents told me the doctors said it's a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. I don't know much about this, so any information or websites about this would be greatly appreciated. I just want to be able keep up with them when they give us more detailed information.

Could someone corroborate that abstinence of sex is a risk factor to prostate cancer? I remember reading that priests, monks etc showed a higher incidence of prostate cancer due to abstinence but I have not been able to find it again. just off the press. For example, men who reported 21 or more ejaculations per month in their 40s had a 32% lower risk of prostate cancer later in life compared with those who reported between four and seven ejaculations per month. Men who reported more than 21 monthly ejaculations in the previous year had a 51% lower risk of prostate cancer. Overall, an average of 21 or more ejaculations a month during a man's lifetime decreased the risk of prostate cancer later in life by 33%. And each increase of three ejaculations per week during a man's lifetime was associated with a 15% reduction in prostate cancer risk. Ejaculation May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk The findings, published in the April 7 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association, are based on data collected from nearly 30,000 predominately white men aged 46 to 81.

Radiology vs the shots? Someone I know has prostate cancer, and I was wondering which is the better treatment? This person is 67 years old, overweight, and was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 3 weeks ago. His psi count is 6. My grandfather took the shots and his cancer is gone, and he was 80. For some reason though they want to do radiation treatments. Does anyboby have any input?

is prostate massage the best way to prevent prostate cancer ? My father died of complications in his prostate. Currently I am experiencing some difficulty in urinating, no pain but I have to sometimes force the urine out. I am also experinecing waking up at night at an average of 2 to 3 times to urinate. What are ways to alleviate my problem and prevent development into prostate cancer or similar ailment ?

When one has intermittent bone pain in the hips, is that a symptom of prostate cancer, or must it be constant? I got hip pain, that comes and goes. It may be gone for several days and then comes back. Is that a symptom of prostate cancer or must the hip pain be constant to be for prostate cancer?

Why is it so easy to forget prostate cancer awareness month, but not breast cancer awareness month? When is prostate cancer awareness month? What did you do? (did you donate, wear a ribbon, etc). What are you doing in recognition of breast cancer awareness month?

What age should I get tested to see if I have prostate cancer? Should I wait till I'm 30, or 40 or 50?? If I have prostate cancer will they be able to treat it?? Will I have a high chance of surviving?

I need some information on prostate cancer, preferably from someone who has firsthand experience? Someone I know was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. The biopsy revealed a "12 out of 12" on the biopsy. Is this a disease that can be cured or just treated? What is the life expectancy of someone who is diagnosed? Thank you for your help.

Does drinking orange juice affect the chance of developing prostate cancer? I heard if you drink too much orange juice, you have a higher chance of developing prostate cancer.

Why do African American men lead the world in prostate cancer? They have the highest prostate cancer of any ethnic group in the world, how is that possible? How can food effect your prostate?????

Country with the highest rate of Prostate cancer? Also, can you provide the country with the lowest rate of prostate cancer?

What are the survival rates for prostate cancer? my dad was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. What are the survival rates? I've been hearing like 97% if it's caught early. is that true?

Does anyone know of the success rates for Prostate cancer? A dear friend of mine has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and we are wondering what we are in for and what are the odds. Thanks. Sandey As I have stated it is advanced in in the Lymph nodes as well.

Is ozone treatment really effective for prostate cancer? A friend of mine recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.He is 59-year old African. I hear ozone treatment is effective for prostate cancer. If anybody with the cancer has any experience with the treatment, please let me know if it is a good option to seek for.

Do you know any tips for healthier eating/prostate cancer? My dad has prostate cancer is there any tips i cant give him about being healthy?

Can Herbal or Ayurvedic medicines cure prostate cancer? Would like to know if Herbal or Ayurvedic medicines can cure Prostate Cancer which is in the advance stage. ?

My husband had prostate cancer can we still have a baby? I have been trying to concieve since September We recently found out that my husband had prostate cancer they said he had it for 6 to 8 months before it was detected . He got the surgery and everything looks good . I am wondering if this has affected his sperm .

Can prostate cancer spread after been diagnose, before treatment? My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April, up to today he have not be given the treatment needed. How long it takes for prostate cancer to spread?

what stage is vomiting with prostate cancer? My grandfather has prostate cancer and he has been vomiting the last couple of days. Does it mean it's getting worse? What stage would that be? Yes he has been getting check ups. He goes again this week to two different doctors. He is also very weak. He has not done chemo He is also sleeping a lot and he never used to. He has been diagnosed with it about two years ago.

Can Prostate cancer come back after 17 years? My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in '91 and had a radical prostate removal and some radiation treatment. Now after all that time his PSA levels are starting to go up and he has some enlarged lymph nodes around his kidneys. I've never heard of this type of cancer coming back after so long.

Can too much ejaculation cause infertility and prostate cancer in the future? If a male were to ejaculate many times a day would that cause infertility and leave him a higher risk candidate for prostate cancer in the future?

Level 7 prostate cancer.Can somebody send us some info please on treatments and choices they've made to treat ? My friend's husband was just diagnosed with prostate cancer.He is in his mid fourties and he is a healthy guy otherwize.Pleae send us some info asap! Thanks, Honey

is it true that over masturbating can cause prostate cancer? i do it once and a while, but not too much but i heard someone say over masturbating can cause prostate cancer.

Why is there so much fundraising for Breast Cancer ? But not for Prostate Cancer ? I see alot of charity and publicity about Breast Cancer. I even bought a book of stamps with proceeds going to Breast Cancer research. But what about men ? Men are just as likely to get Prostate Cancer and much more likely to die from prostate cancer. Because men rarely get checkups for it.... until it's too late. For Women, early detection is key to fighting Breast Cancer. Same goes for Men. But there has been so little publicity for Men to get examined. Why the difference of the sexes ?

Besides Cancer, What Are The Causes of an Enlarged Prostate? Hello Everyone, If your doctor has determined that you do NOT have prostate cancer, but have a large prostate, what causes this to happen in the first place? I am aware that frequent urination is a main sign of an enlarged prostate, but what causes the prostate to grow in the first place? Jeff

should partners have unprotected sex if the man is diagnosed with prostate cancer? My husband found out recently that he has Prostate Cancer. we are now using comdoms because the semen comes from that area and the semen vecicle gland. What about oral sex, and not using a comdom before he found out?

Anyone know how deadly cancer of the prostate is? My older brother was diagnosed last week with prostate cancer. He has it on both sides. The doctors told him on a scale from 0 to 10 he is a 7. I have been worried ever since he was told. I have heard that its not that deadly compared to other forms of cancer. I hope not anyway. Thanks for any and all help on this.

What are the effects / symptoms of prostate cancer? When you cum, if it does not have much semen content in it does that mean you've got prostate cancer and do not produce much semen or does it just mean you produce a lot of sperm? I don't know the signs of having prostate cancer, is this a sign or not?

Anyone with severe side effects after radioactive seed implants 4 prostate cancer like vesiculorectal fistula? My father was overtreated with radiation for prostate cancer and has suffered some serious side effects. The latest is a large defect in the inner wall of the rectum which connects to the bladder and continuously drains urine. Anyone with similar problems of urinary incontinence and or suggestions? This is a sensitive issue,please be empathetic.

Once prostate cancer has spread to the bones and lymph nodes how long is life expectancy? My father in law has had prostate cancer for 7 years and it has moved to the spine. He now has 12 tumors in the spine and it has spread to the lymph nodes. His psa was 60 last month and today it was 84. How bad is this and how long is the life expectancy after the cancer is in the lymph nodes? Chemotherapy is no longer working (hasn't worked for months) and all other treatments have failed. Now he is going to be given just pain meds. He is 74 and he has diabetes. Its in the lower lymph nodes only right now.

Which candidate successfully got increased funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma? Clinton or Obama? Increased research funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma at the National Institutes of Health? I looked it up and it was Hillary. You are right.

I need to know about symptoms after Prostate Cancer surgery? My husband had complete prostate removal surgery 5-05 and has the usual problems associated with that but has another side effect his Dr's. wont even discuss. His legs became very weak right after surgery and remain so, After asking other men (3) who have had the same surgery and them experiencing the same symptoms why wont the medical community discuss this? Any ideas? By the way....He had to use the VA Health Care System and his cancer came from service in Vietnam.

does anyone know about prostate cancer treatment in Canada? My soon-to-be father-in-law has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was told that they have new technology for treatment in Canada, where they use laproscopy (i think this is what he is describing). Does anyone know anything about this? Why is it not done here in the states? What is the recovery process and how sucessful is it really?

seeking information on help with prostate cancer treatments without insurance? a family member has stage 3 prostate cancer. his insurance is declining to pay saying it was a pre exsisting condition. where should he go for help. obviously time is of the essence.

What are some of the risks of having prostate cancer surgery? My Dad is going to be having prostate cancer surgery and I would like to know if I have to worry about anything?

What is the Gleason score of prostate cancer? A friend has a Gleason score of 5 prostate cancer. What does this mean?

what kind of bladder damage can occur as a result of prostate cancer? I was told by my urologist I had severe bladder damage as a result of prostate cancer, however, the problems of severe incontinence did not exist prior to surgery.

How do you check yourself for prostate cancer? how do you check yourself for prostate cancer?

How do people get prostate cancer? ok i was talking wit my friend and i noticed i had an i idea i know this my sound stupid but bare with me lets say im having *** with my gf i already did but i want it to last longer what if i start pumping than when i feel ***** bout to come out i stop and make out for 5 min and i keep doing dat will that increase tha chance of me getting prostate cancer or will i get and what to do to prevent it?

what are the options for someone with prostate cancer? My grandpa has prostate cancer. I was wondering what will happen to him. what are the things that can happen to him? what treatments, what side effects?

Does robotic laproscopy show much better results than conventional laproscopy for treating prostate cancer ? My dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and we are trying to determine which is a better method for prostate removal. Some have said robotic is better while others have said that you are not gauranteed that you will get an expereinced surgeon since robotic tends to be simpler for the surgeon and a lower skilled one can operate

Removal of Testes to cure prostate cancer? Hi, My father who is 71 years old is undergoing a surgery for removal of testes to control prostate cancer. If someone or their relatives have undergone surgery for removal of testes to control prostate cancer, may please share their post surgery experience, side effects and patients beviour. Any suggestions would be very helpfull. Thanks.

My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer, anyone out there who knows who has been in my shoes? My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer last thursday. the told him over the phone, and did not specify which type of cells were found via biopsy. i am accompanying to his 1st oncology appointment, what questions should we ask his doc? does anyone who has been in my position have any advice as to how i can be supportive?

Tenderness or growth of male breast after removal of testes to cure prostate cancer? Hi my father who is 71 years old and has advance stage of prostate cancer. He is going through a surgery for removal of testes to stop cancer growth. Can anyone please share their experience with regards to the side effect related to growth of breast size. Also what other side effects are related to it. Request someone to share their practical experience rather then information from websites. Thanks