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Beejane
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8/21/2012 1:47 PM
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Anniversary!!!!

Are you also going a bit farther to Leland, MI? It's such a pretty town with an old fishing village area and lots of art galleries. Congratulations on your fortieth....

8/1/2015 3:29 PM

Prostate Cancer
"Sue Saddened Wife" Continuation Thread 2

Thank you, Sue, but I was young and unaware of what dying involved, and had two little kids to keep my mind in the present. There is never a good time to go through this. My uncle just recently...

7/17/2015 4:59 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update: Tuesday July 14th

I don't think you are being too harsh. This same urologist did a round of MRI's and CT scans and special upgraded more contrasty scans only a year ago, so should have had something to compare the...

7/15/2015 10:09 AM

Prostate Cancer
"Sue Saddened Wife" Continuation Thread

Hope you week is going well and your husband's pain is under control. Maybe when this thread and the caretaker's one reach the 10 page limit, they could be combined so it's easier to keep the...

6/9/2015 5:08 AM

Prostate Cancer
Need advice for my father, very serious

I'm glad to see you are doing so well, although sad you also have to be concerned with your father. I'm glad Tall Allen noticed your post because he seems to be aware of the most recent and best...

5/31/2015 11:20 AM

Prostate Cancer
"Sue Saddened Wife" Continuation Thread

Dear Sue, we are all saddened for you. This is the most stressful time of your life that you will ever face. Ever raw emotion comes into play, hope and despair, hate and love, anger and acceptance,...

5/28/2015 1:02 PM

Prostate Cancer
Cancer a gift?

Barbara Erhenreich's book is called," Bright-Sided: How Positive Thinking Is Undermining America," a favourite book of mine. She in no way says that cancer is a gift. In fact, she debunks the entire...

5/7/2015 3:24 AM

Prostate Cancer
Recovery time after biopsy

I don't think Zufus has been on for quite awhile. The last he posted was about his paralysis from spinal mets. Has anyone heard from him?...

5/1/2015 7:09 AM

Prostate Cancer
Please help me, used to post about my dad, now I am scared of what I did to myself!!!

I thought she died as the result of her years of radiation exposure at the age of 67. But she was in constant unprotected contact with little knowledge of what it can cause. I agree with you on the...

4/29/2015 8:25 AM

Prostate Cancer
Vitamins found to slash risk of cancer, including PC

At some point when the same type of news making articles are touted to defend known positions, you would like to channel Dr. Phil and ask, "How's that working for yuh?" As someone who spent many...

4/24/2015 7:46 AM

Prostate Cancer
Dad is going for a biopsy PSA Level 18

My husband had a similar PSA and age at diagnosis. Although there are so many variables, I think it's best to prepare for the worst rather than hope for the best. We fooled around with a local...

4/13/2015 4:46 PM

Prostate Cancer
Severe Pain in sacrum 3 days after second Xofigo injection . . .

I hope you find out soon what is causing the pain. It must be so frustrating trying to figure out if the drugs are helping or making it worse. I noticed from your signature that you have been on...

4/8/2015 5:22 AM

Prostate Cancer
Partner has departed

To use a seasonally appropriate quote: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant. You have been faithful....." I'm so sorry your partner had to take such a painful journey to his end. It's so sad...

4/8/2015 5:11 AM

Prostate Cancer
Should I join this trial?

My husband is now in his third year of being involved in a similar study for high risk patients, using open RP instead of robotic but offering the same chemo and hormone therapy before surgery or...

3/30/2015 5:55 PM

Prostate Cancer
A few answers, still a lot of unknowns, mixed bag

Yes, I think it was exactly a year ago that he said, "Got the all clear on the kidney scans. Yes, there are lots of common renal cysts in both kidneys, but said nothing that needs any kind of follow...

3/28/2015 5:20 AM

Prostate Cancer
Caregivers Corner, Treatments for Advanced Disease, Results, Side Effects, etc. (Part 4)

This thread is on page 10, which means a new one will be started soon. Some of the people who have contributed will be lost to us, and that is so sad. There has been no sadder story here than Rob and...

3/26/2015 9:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
New Member "sue saddened wife" : PSA rising (3005) after two tx xofigio. What's next?

Thinking of you all as you struggle through the options and try to make decisions. My best to you all. You are the women that inspire us with your courage and strength....

3/26/2015 9:18 AM

Prostate Cancer
IV Vitamin C

My uncle is presently undergoing Vitamin C intravenous treatments for advanced lung cancer (non smoker, non drinker, never saw the inside of an establishment that had second hand smoke). His disease...

3/26/2015 7:59 AM

Prostate Cancer
From the HealingWell Panic Disorder Forum

It's enough of a problem that Wikipedia has a separate entry for "Munchausen by Internet". To quote them: "The development of factitious disorders in online venues is made easier by the availability...

3/14/2015 8:38 AM

Prostate Cancer
Caregivers Corner, Treatments for Advanced Disease, Results, Side Effects, etc. (Part 4)

It hurts to read about all you wonderful women who are trying to cope. It's just so difficult for you, so heartbreaking. So many of you are dealing with the real prostate cancer story; the drugs and...

3/12/2015 2:38 AM

Prostate Cancer
A new issue that could be serious, as if I didn't have enough to be concerned with.

Don, the good thing is that as least he doesn't have to worry about paying for any of these concerns since he is fully covered by the VA and the US Disability coverage and private insurance with...

1/16/2015 5:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
Blood in Semen

I noticed the same thing, just before the RP. It's not just nothing, or in your case, a result of biopsy or radiation. It means something, because it's there. Sometimes doctors like to downplay...

1/5/2015 2:48 PM

Prostate Cancer
Good, and long visit with the VA today

The new doctor must have known the PSA or he wouldn't be ordering x-rays and scans to find suspicious spots. That seems to be a bit turned around....

1/1/2015 8:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
Starting Xofigo/Radium223

I do too, Sal!! Some threads pop up and it brings him to mind. I keep wondering if he would think cancer is limited or very very strong. It was very hard to listen to his lonely story. You and he...

12/18/2014 8:43 PM

Prostate Cancer
Depression in Pca

Once, when trying to cope with being a stepmother, I read that it didn't matter what I did or said, the step kids were going to hate me because their mother was dead and I was not. It was a losing...

12/10/2014 6:09 AM

Prostate Cancer
Depression in Pca

My husband is doing fine, although next PSA results will be tomorrow. My first husband died at 30 of colon cancer that had metastasized to the liver before it was found. We lived away from family...

12/10/2014 5:20 AM

Prostate Cancer
Depression in Pca

Thank you Eric. Your answer is right on. You have been through the wringer, kukukijoo and I'm so sorry there is no end in sight. Having been the wife of a dying man, I know how difficult it is to be...

12/9/2014 8:23 PM

Prostate Cancer
PSA 209

Zufus, just want to say that I admire you and your 12 year fight. You have been an inspiration to many as you continue to advise those who follow. Thanks for keeping at it while you faced the...

12/7/2014 2:28 PM

Prostate Cancer
Clinical Trial?

Since you have been plotting your PSA values for 13 years, it looks like you have a sound understanding of where you stand, and are not being led to slaughter or blindly led astray, which ever sheep...

12/7/2014 10:43 AM

Prostate Cancer
Henry Ford

It's so nice to understand what you write without trying to figure out Hawaiian English! I'm just concerned with the wives who are reading here and are worried about their husband's treatments and...

12/1/2014 9:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
Henry Ford

Miki, just so you don't worry too much about future problems, Purgatory explained in 2009 that he had the suprapubic catheter put in before radiation started and not because of radiation damage as he...

12/1/2014 5:56 AM

Prostate Cancer
Nuke Scan & Colonoscopy blood in bowel movement

Thanks for the update. Turkeys are highly overrated but still would probably be preferable to a liquid diet. I'm sorry you are having to deal with so many complications but glad you are in a city...

11/27/2014 1:20 PM

Prostate Cancer
Morphine increasing ability to urinate?

Is he a redhead? We do react differently....

11/25/2014 7:31 AM

Prostate Cancer
Caregivers Corner, Treatments for Advanced Disease, Results, Side Effects, etc. (Part 4)

Fnp256, I get it, because my first husband died of colon cancer at thirty. I understand, and sometimes that is all you can do. Your husband's stats are pretty serious, so it's no wonder that you...

11/13/2014 3:53 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update with bad news on Mets related PCa

Spinal compression was one of the first thing I read about when researching. Could you tell us more about your symptoms and how it was missed, as a warning to others for what to watch out for? And if...

11/13/2014 3:43 PM

Prostate Cancer
Caregivers Corner, Treatments for Advanced Disease, Results, Side Effects, etc. (Part 4)

Sorry to hear that you are having more problems. I am so impressed with your stamina and fortitude. You really are a wonderful caregiver who has had so many issues to deal with. I wish you the best...

11/12/2014 2:29 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update with bad news on Mets related PCa

I'm so sorry you are facing this. Wish there was something we could do or say to help out. It's just miserable, and I hate this whole thing....

11/12/2014 9:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
Need some help

There's nothing like labeling someone who is worried about their cancer test as a double loser, because now not only might you have cancer, you are also a worrier!! Sorry, that doesn't make sense. It...

11/2/2014 2:20 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just back from Emergency Room a couple of hours ago

I'm so glad you have decided to reduce the amount of opiates you are taking. I remember you said awhile ago that: "I am on the generic form of Loratabs. Been using the 10/500 variant since July of...

10/29/2014 3:21 PM

Prostate Cancer
Mayo Clinic Time Next Week --tough time, too

Best wishes for a safe trip and productive meetings. I don't think the C-11 choline pet scan is available here yet, so I already have discussed with my spouse that we will follow a similar path if...

10/29/2014 2:54 PM

Prostate Cancer
How to handle relatives who thrive on medical dramas?

There are a lot of men here who are alive because they made their "wants" known. They wanted better treatment, better doctors, another opinion, a different drug. For some, they are very thankful...

10/27/2014 5:10 AM

Prostate Cancer
How to handle relatives who thrive on medical dramas?

That hits the nail on the head with surgical precision.[/quote] Because I had the same mother, down to the religious belittling and superiority, I beg to differ. It doesn't matter what other people...

10/26/2014 6:12 PM

Prostate Cancer
Caregivers Corner, Treatments for Advanced Disease, Results, Side Effects, etc. (Part 4)

Are you familiar with CareGiving.com? http://www.caregiving.com/ Sounds like a safe place to start. My thoughts and concern go to all the ladies here who are taking on the role of mother when they...

10/17/2014 4:34 PM

Prostate Cancer
XOFIGO SHORTAGE, statement from FDA

Just wanted to say thank you, on this Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, to the men here who are using Xofigo and some of the other new treatments. I am so grateful that you are willing to use these...

10/11/2014 12:02 PM

Prostate Cancer
just brief post-surgery report 10/3

This might not show up because of ignore list visibility issues , and this is definitely not a non-medical qualified opinion, as some of the other posters can offer, but I think I might agree with...

10/11/2014 2:44 AM

Prostate Cancer
Seeing pink, slightly OT, but is ODOT an issue with breast cancer?

Yes, definitely, which is why there is so much controversy about mammograms. The same over screening for small cancers that weren't every going anywhere occurs with breast cancer, which should, like...

10/8/2014 4:52 PM

Prostate Cancer
just brief post-surgery report 10/3

They must have some good departments because Purgatory wrote in July: " I met with the highest level dental surgeon with the VA for the entire state of SC." And this second guy was even higher!!...

10/7/2014 1:34 PM

Prostate Cancer
Caregivers Corner, Treatments for Advanced Disease, Results, Side Effects, etc. (Part 4)

Just for interest sake, here is Rob's signature: His initial treatment was in 2004. Ten years. That's a good long time, although he was diagnosed at 61 (as he died at 71 from his obituary). Too soon....

9/25/2014 4:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
Caregivers Corner, Treatments for Advanced Disease, Results, Side Effects, etc. (Part 4)

Rob's daughter posted on the jevtana thread that he died on the 20th. She posted a link to his obituary. Does anyone remember how long he was on jevtana? For all the caretakers here, in their various...

9/25/2014 4:39 AM

Prostate Cancer
Jevtana ..... and beyond!

Oh, dear, I was afraid this would be the outcome of Rob's hospitalization. Amber, than you. I'm so sorry your father has died. I read the obituary and realized he was a fascinating man with many...

9/25/2014 4:21 AM

Prostate Cancer
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