If the severity of an individual's impairment (prostate cancer), meets the severity described in 13.24 of the Listing of Impairments, and the individual is not performing substantial gainful...
I'd find a local lab and pay for the PSA test out of pocket....
https://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2018/07/11/the-best-therapy-for-gleason-10-prostate-cancer/ ...
I finished IMRT treatment in November 2015 and it was a non-event. Each treatment was only a couple of minutes and I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. Only post treatment side effect is a loss...
I found that when I finally made my decision on treatment, I no longer experienced ongoing anxiety. I've talked with other men who had a similar experience....
You'll do fine no matter what option you choose. In fact, the odds of a cure are much greater than a return to national prominence by the Basketball Salukis. Gary in Rocklin, Ca. (SIU 1976)...
I have a buddy that had similar problems. His kidney problems were related to a prostatic obstruction. He underwent a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) and his kidney functioning...
Finished 43 IMRT sessions with Calypso markers in November 2015. Only experienced some mild symptoms with a minimal effect on my daily activities. However, I am now experiencing some mild ED....
Just completed a course of 43 IMRT sessions in late November. First post-treatment RO appointment is next week. PSA test yesterday and online results today show no change. 3.1 pre treatment and 3.1...
Just completed treatment 33 of 43 and have only experienced some mild symptoms. I occasionally experience mild burning when I urinate and upon ejaculation. I also "poop" a couple of extra times in...
Although many believe the false meme that preventive health services are "free," the cost of these services are factored into the premiums that everyone with private insurance pays....
This study suggests that if a man at age 60, has a PSA level of 1 or less, he is at very low risk of getting aggressive prostate cancer. Has anyone with this profile considered this study in making a...
What about grass fed beef. I believe it has more conjugated linoleic acid, a type of fat that's thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risks....
After receiving a 2nd opinion from Bostwick Labs (Right Mid, Gleason 3+4 involving 10% of the sample, and Gleason 4 representing 10% of the sample; and the nodule, Gleason 3+3 involving less than 5%...
Talked to a RO last week and he suggested a 6-8 week course of radiation. He also indicated that given my most recent PSA and pathology results, he would not request additional testing including a...
Another thought: In my initial discussion with my urologist, he suggested a MRI and genetic testing (Oncotype DX). If this additional testing was favorable, suggesting a less aggressive disease, I...
I'm 63, and my PSAs during last 2-3 years have ranged from 1.5 to 1.9. In February 2015, my PSA was 1.9, but the DRE revealed a nodule. Had a biopsy in May 2015 and the physician noted that there...