My psa two months ago showed 4.4 Last week, a different lab said it was 6.4 resulting in a biopsy. 3 of the 12 samples showed cancer. This is stage One. Any recommendations on best treatment? I am 74 yrs. old and in great health otherwise. Gleason score is six. Twelve biopsies were taken. Three were positive.
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You do not give Gleason score, but for truly low risk disease (PSA < 10, Gleason 2-6, T1-2a primary lesion), observation, radiation, and surgery are all options which are reasonable. Surgery would not be a good option if your life expectancy for any reason was < 10 years. Personally, i would go with radiation. There is no "right" answer. Each path has its plus and minuses. You should see both a surgeon and a radiation oncologist to discuss each option (you have lots of time, no hurry here). Another great option if you live near a tertiary care center (academic institution)- many have a multidisciplinary conference, where pathologists, medical and surgical and radiation oncologist will review your case and render an expert opinion. Blessings
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Recommendations for the “Newly Diagnosed†Prostate Cancer Patient 1. Do Not Panic! Many of us have been down this road before, and there is much to learn before you choose the solution “best for you.†You have had this thing longer than you think, and taking the time to do the proper investigation into your options will not hurt. Since you have posted on the Internet, you obviously have the means to do most of the research that you need to do. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience for you to draw on. 2. Do Not Accept the First Recommendation From the Urologist! (Or any other “first†recommendation) Get second, (or more) opinions from experts in other specialties. Depending on your Gleason score, you have time to figure this thing out! Gleason of 6 or less, take your time and be thorough; Gleason 7 and up, you need to do something sooner than later, but remember that it “is not going to kill you tomorrow,†so you still have time to do a good job of fact gathering. Your PSA value enters into this equation also. This is the time to learn and thoroughly examine ALL your options, because whatever you choose, you will live with the consequences the rest of your days. 3. I recommend that you also join “YANA†(You Are Not Aloneâ€) http://www.yananow.net/ Explore it. (My story is on YANA, under Mentor Experiences/Proton Beam). Study this site carefully; the author, Terry Herbert, is “One of Us.†4. Consider Proton Beam Radiation Therapy (PBRT), which is only available at five “Centers of Excellence†in the U. S. This is the ONLY treatment (other than “Watchful Waiting†which of course has no side effects) that has the least amount of side effects, with at least comparable results to all other options. Usually you will not hear of this option from other doctors or specialists! Do not allow the fact that the doctor did not mention it prevent you from considering this option along with the others! At the very least, study the records about PBRT and if possible, visit one of the centers for a consultation. Disadvantages: Nine weeks at one of only five centers that offer it. High cost (Medicare and most insurance does cover it). Full disclosure: I believe that PBRT results in the best chance for improved “Quality of Life†during and following treatment, and consider myself a “Proton Beam Advocate!†I completed my PBRT in March of 2007. 5. Get Bob Marckini’s book, “You Can Beat Prostate Cancer …†and read it cover to cover BEFORE you visit your doctor again if possible. There is a wealth of information in this book! Order from Amazon or from Bob at www.protonbob.com . This recommendation is very important in terms of learning about prostate cancer. 6. Go here: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/protoninfo/ And join my Group to learn more. Whatever method you choose for your treatment, you should be comfortable with it. Be happy that you made the choice, based on your personal situation. This is many times better than accepting the recommendation of the diagnosing specialist, then later wondering why you did not do your “due diligence†and make your own decision! Whatever method you choose, rest assured that the outcome, with experienced surgeons or other specialists, is approximately the same for most modalities. The major differences in the outcomes may be in “quality of life†issues, which may or may not happen in every case. For me, these were the main drivers in my decision to receive proton beam therapy.
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Hi there, I have been researching cancer for the past several years and have come to the conclusion of several steps to curing cancer. Especially if you're only at stage one, cancer has no chance of surviving after putting these into action. Step 1) Regain PH Balance Every cancer patient has shown an acidic PH in the area of cancer. Cancer can only live in an acidic environment and cannot in a PH balanced one (7.5 is balanced). There are many ways to balance your PH but the easiest is to eat Alkaline forming foods. You can find a list online. To check what your PH is reading now you can simply use the PH strips found at health food stores. In this case thow I would recommend seeing a naturopathic doctor to accurately guage it. Step 2 - Shark Cartilage Shark Cartilage has very strong anti-angiogenesis compounds. It dissolves cancer's blood line especially if it's a tumor. Tumors create their own blood vessels for food supply. Sharks never ever get cancer because of this reason. Step 3 - Cleanse Clease your system of everything you can think of under the guidance of a naturopathic doctor. If your immune system is already fighting toxicity, cancer is just another thing on it's plate so it's vital that you allow your immune system to become as strong as it can be by removing toxins. Many cancer patients have been cured just by heightening the immune system. Step 4 - 7 14x Blend It's a blend rich in sodium and nitrogen. The sodium liquidizing the lymphatic system for cleansing and the nitrogen saving the immune system. Cancer lives on nitrogen and it will get it no matter what. When it has used up all excess nitrogen that is in your body it will start to paralyze your white blood cells and steel it from them! it literally shoots a poison into your good cells and steels it's nitrogen. So by feeding the cancer cells what it wants since it's going to get it anyways you are now allowing your white blood cells (troops) to fight for you. They are absolutely vital in fighting cancer. Step 5 - Energy Release Every time we experience a negative thought or feeling without resolving it afterwards, they literally bottle up in our bodies in the form of negative energy. Negative thougths, negative magnetically charge positive energy flowing through the body in the body into the form of what feeling it may be. They physically build up in the body and put enourmous stress on every cell of your body. They also produce a constant stream of toxic chemcials which runs throughout your body. By releasing them all you will heighten the immune system greatly, you'll feel happier than you've ever been and will have only positive, life force energy running throughout your body. You can learn how to release negative energy from many programs including 'The Sedona Method' or 'The Release Technique' . I have cleansed my energy from a doctor from toronto which does the same thing as these. These are self-applied. Step 6 - Heighten your Frequency All natural foods contain life force energy and live enzymes that serve you in thousands of ways. Man made food is literally dead and only takes from your body. By eating mostly raw foods (I know.. it's hard) you will heighten your bodies frequency to a point where cancer cannot exist. Cancer only lives in low frequency invironments. Step 7 - Laugh and smile There are hundreds of positive influences laughter has on the body and it can only do you good! I personally know several people who have cured themselves of cancer with these steps. They live today cancer free and healthier than ever. Especially if you include Energy Release into your regiem you'll come out of this thing happier than you have ever been also. To your unbreakable health and happiness. Warren
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