Sunday, June 28, 2009

Does having a high psa prostate reading mean you have prostate cancer

does having a high psa prostate reading mean you have prostate cancer?
the first test psa test i took come back 6.3. and i was tested two week later and this time the results was 4.9. and my doctor is sending me to see and urgolist does this mean i have prostate cancer?
Alternative Medicine - 2 Answers
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Probably not. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer this past December. My doc suspected it from my PSA acceleration - my PSA jumped from 1.5 to a 2.3. A retest 5 months later showed a minor increase to a 2.4. From what I have learned, the PSA continues to escalate with cancer, not decrease. You may just have an infection. The urologist scheduled the biospy which is not a big deal at all - it fills part of a day, has little discomfort, and removes all the question marks. Due to my age (56), I opted for surgery and had the DiVInce robot about 7 weeks ago. I'm almost fully recovered and functional (viva Viagara). I know what you're going through, my friend. Good luck! Edit: Adding on to Saphire comments - I took Saw Palmetto for over 20 years, and firmly believe it works. Other than the cancer, which comes from different causes, I had a healthy prostate - I had no symptoms. If you do have just an enlarged prostate, start Saw Palmetto and Ginko, both good for this sort of thig.
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The best thing you can do where it does or not is eat plenty of fresh vegetables especially peppers and take beta sitosterol - the active ingredient that is suppose to be in saw palmetto-- make sure it is quality with beta sitosterol.




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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Will a PSA of 135 be accompanied by symptoms in prostate cancer

Will a PSA of 135 be accompanied by symptoms in prostate cancer?
My friend's spouse has had prostate cancer for three years without treatment. His PSA has climbed to 135. How soon will he suffer uncomfortable symptoms and what might they be??
Cancer - 2 Answers
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You can't tell from the number. There is no threshold number that is associated with developing symptomatology. The symptoms, when they occur, depend on where the tumor is growing. Most often it is in the bones. In that case, the symptom will be bone pain.
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135??? Do you mean 1.35 or 13.5??



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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Should men be treated with prostate cancer at the age of 79

should men be treated with prostate cancer at the age of 79?
I was told by a friend that his Dr. would not check him for prostate cancer because he was 79. He said it would not matter because the cancer would take 15 yrs before it became life threatening and that radiation and chemo is more damaging to the body.
Men's Health - 5 Answers
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yes
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Something doesn't sound quite right with this scenario.
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No. Why do you randomly keep your sentences going on different lines like this? It kinda bugs me. So stop. Now.
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His doctor is a quack. go see another doctor and get it treated
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There is more than one form of prostate cancer, and several different treatment options. If your friend has an aggressive form of cancer, he does indeed need treatment. It seems to me that treating the cancer should be a decision made by your friend. If it were me, I would seek out a second opinion. All the best.




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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Does an abnormal prostate, from a physical examination, mean prostate cancer

Does an abnormal prostate, from a physical examination, mean prostate cancer?
My husband's urologist just did a physical examination of my husband's prostate and said that it was abnormal -- smooth in the front, "bumpy" or "hard" in the back. He has scheduled a biopsy -- does anyone know what the likelihood of cancer is (based on the physical characteristics)?
Cancer - 2 Answers
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no, its not neccasarily cancer. Its much more likely that it is just an enflamed prostate. It can be treated with meds. But if it was cancer, it would be prostate cancer, which has a fairly high survival rate anyways.
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the bumpy part doesn't sound real good..but you really cant tell until he has a biopsy... I had an enlarged prostate for years and it finally turned into prostate cancer 3 years ago.. I had Proton Radiation treatments at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda California and am just fine now.. Proton Radiation is the very best treatment for prostate cancer in my opinion.. It has no side effects and a 90% cure rate.. I am fine now.. There is a website called Proton Bob that tells alot about prostate cancer and Proton radiation, if you are interested... Plus there is a book just out that any one with Prostate problems should have.. It is very informative. The book was written by Robert J. Marckini, a prostate cancer survivor. It tells all about prostate problems and prostate cancer plus it tells about all of the treatments that are available today including the pros and cons and side effects of each type treatment.. I hope you husband is fine.. but if not, I think the website and book would be very beneficial. have a nice day...



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Friday, June 12, 2009

Can IMRT treatment for prostate cancer cause lymphoma in bone marrow

can IMRT treatment for prostate cancer cause lymphoma in bone marrow?
I had IMRT for prostate cancer one year ago. Now I have non-hodgkins lymphoma in my bone marrow. Has anyone heard of this risk?
Cancer - 2 Answers
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I have never heard of this specificly, but I do know that chemo and radiation is a risk factor of all lymphomas and leukemias. My treatment for leukemia puts me at high risk for brain cancer, as well as other types of leukemia. Which is ironic being that my treatment is also used for.. certain types of brain cancer. Unfortunatly, it is one of those catch 22 things. The treatment for one type of cancer very often causes or atleast is a risk factor for another type.
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(Lymphoma in bone marrow can often be very nasty. My answer would most likey be that your IMRT did not cause your lymphoma, unless you received many treatments.. The possibility of the IMRT increases depending on the location of the lymphoma (in relation to your prostate area).) ---------- It's always a possibility that the radiation treatment could cause cancer somewhere else, but most likely not. Although the radiation dosage for IMRT is fairly high, it's usually not enough to cause another form of cancer. There are many genetic factors for different types of malignant carcinomas, which plays a large part in most patients who are victims of cancer. There is also possibility of metastasis, where the cancer spreads though the lymphatic system from one place to another, but that type of carcinoma would probably not be very differeciated, meaning there would probably be a mutation when it transfered. There is also a newer type of treatment out for B-Cell lymphoma, which has had great results. You may be a candidate for it. It's called Bexxar or Tositumomab. It requires IV administration of a radioactive isotope that only targets the B-cell lymphoma, and has way less side effects than chemotherapy (although sometimes it's used in conjunction with chemo), and it usually exposes you to less whole body radiation than IMRT. Hope this helps you out.




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Monday, June 8, 2009

Why do people act like if you don't get your dog neutered he will drop dead of prostate cancer

Why do people act like if you don't get your dog neutered he will drop dead of prostate cancer?
Everyone always says if your dog isn't neutered it will get prostate cancer and die. I see all these show dogs who aren't fixed and they look pretty alive to me? And my vet says that neutering dogs does prevent some prostate issues BUT it increases there risk for prostate cancer.
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spaying and neutering are personal choices and done for population control. There are cancers that a dog can get if not neutered, and there are cancers he can get if he is..do the research and decide for yourself. Myself..I'm responsible enough to own an intact dog, and won't cave into the brow beating of the spay/neuter nazis
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A lot of people push altering your dogs too much. They make up all sorts of things to make you do it, and often ignore the negative effects of it. That being said, I find it VERY important to fix your pets if you're not a reputable breeder. I will always fix mine and will encourage others to fix theirs.
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http://www.professorshouse.com/pets/dogs/reasons-to-get-your-dog-fixed.aspx this is why u should get it done
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They tell you this because they fail to do RESEARCH and learn that neutering actually INCREASES HEALTH RISKS. Here is some information you can share with those ignorant people who think neutering is beneficial to a dog- information with medical research not talking points --------- The physical information that is often quoted, such as the likelihood of cancer and tumors, or no physical risks at all, are simply not true for the majority of animals who are spayed or neutered after they reach maturity. Personally, I believe it is irresponsible to only focus on the aspect of animal care that is perpetuated by irresponsible pet owners, rather than looking at the whole animal that we ARE responsible for keeping alive and well. We cannot base animal health care on the lowest common denominators. I believe that is why it is in such a poor state today. Organizations and individuals who support early juvenile spay and neuter are not quoting the percentages of say- testicular cancer in un-neutered dogs. They don’t tell you that the rate is only about 7%, and that’s in dogs that are never neutered. They also don’t tell you that it is easy to manage and/or prevent after maturity. They don’t tell you that the risk of prostate cancer is quadrupled (that’s 4x’s greater) in a neutered male dog, than an un-neutered one. That sounds bad doesn’t it? Well, what I can tell you is that “studies have shown” that the risk of prostate cancer in intact male dogs is < 1%. That doesn’t sound so bad now, right? So if we quadruple that it’s only < 4%. Sounds pretty passable, eh? It’s less than the 7% risk of testicular cancer. But that’s only a small portion of the picture! Why don’t they tell you about the increase in bone cancer, heart tumors, hypothyroidism, urinary tract cancers, orthopedic disorders and adverse vaccine reactions in male dogs that are neutered prior to maturity? What about the bone cancer, spleen tumors, heart tumors, hypothyroidism, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, vaginal dermatitis, orthopedic disorders and adverse vaccine reactions in females spayed prior to maturity? Why not let you know the whole picture? Because they think you won’t ever spay or neuter your dog or cat. Think about it. If you knew that you could even POSSIBLY avoid bone or heart cancer, cruciate ligament surgery, hip dysplasia, constant urinary tract infections, immune system (allergy) reactions, incontinence, and geriatric problems in your dog’s lifetime, wouldn’t you be willing to manage your dog, for the year or two (depending on its breed) until it was mature enough to safely neuter or spay? Wouldn’t you also be ready to go ahead and spay or neuter after that year or two of maintenance? What is the cost of spay and neuter? A good one maybe $300- $400? Maybe less for males. What is the cost of treating the above illnesses? $10,000? $20,000? $30,000? Hmmmmm? Wait a year or two, deal with maintaining training and good manners, maybe two heat cycles from a female, and save about $29,700? Sounds like a good deal to me. I know I tend to be one to get on my soapbox a bit, but I believe that juvenile spay and neuter is a high ranking factor in the exploding incidences of lingering illnesses, frequent injuries, and early deaths in our dogs and cats. We need to be responsible, and encourage others to do the same. Spay and Neuter your dogs and cats! Just give them a chance to mature and stabilize their bodies first. That’s all. If you’d like to read a few good articles on collected information regarding early spay and neuter findings, take a look at these for a start. http://www.caninesports.com/SpayNeuter.html http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongTermHealthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf
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It only increases risks-- SOMETIMES & HARDLY; when the dog getting neutered is generally 8-10+ years old, or when done too young in a larger breed. I honestly get my pets neutered cause I'm responsible, there shouldn't be any other reason otherwise unless your dogs are 1oo% Health Tested/Cleared/Passed for Genetic Issues as well. OFA, CERF, BAER, Optigen, PennHip with fantastic scores. Earn their CH Title, CH Sired/Damed and pedigree CH. Years of research and is a responsible breeder, if not, there is NO reason why you shouldn't get your dog neutered/spayed, unless you are responsible enough to keep them away from intact males/females, which 98% people aren't.
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I honestly have no idea. I don't care if you keep your dog in-tact if you can prevent him from fathering any unnecessary litters. There are pros and cons to spay and neuter. I AM of the opinion that the benefits outweigh the negatives simply for population control purposes alone, but if you don't want to neuter, you are most assuredly not giving your dog a death sentence.
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Neutering prevents testicle cancer, not prostate cancer. Both are fairly rare in dogs. Of course, preventing illness has never been a leading reason for me to neuter my pets! I prefer male dogs, and always neuter my pets for behavior reasons. I own 3 male dogs at present, and I prefer the calmer temperament. I also like that fact that a neutered pet gets 'special' treatment if the local Animal Control happens to pick them up, accidents happen! I have NEVER understood why people will stretch the truth and blatantly lie about altering pets. There are plenty of good sound reasons to have it done, but a few reasons to shy away from it, too. I recommend people research the topic. In most cases it is the best choice.
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Ya know... there's a heck of a lot of MEN who have vasectomies knowing there is a slight risk of increased prostate cancer once that's done, but men are still having vasectomies. I agree with Skipper... 98% of the people who decided to leave their male dogs intact aren't doing it for the right reasons. It's more like anthropomorphism intermingled with machismo thoughts. A neutered male dog is not walking around wondering "where his twins went". What he is - once neutered - is no long hardwired to go running after every bi♀ch he smells in heat for 2-3 miles away. A neutered male dog is more settled into his role as a companion dog rather then lusting after the "love scent on the wind". A neutered male is no longer able to add to the pet population explosion because their ability to reproduce is no longer an option. Legit - Here's what can happen to a dog that's not neutered that slips out by accident and catches up with a female in heat. My dad raised German Shorthairs starting back in the 50's. He was a very responsible breeder by the standards of that day. He had good chain link kennels, gave his dogs premium health care and did not over breed. When I was around 9 yrs old I heard this loud commotion out in our yard early one morning. It was my dad.. insane with anger because he had just discovered that a mutt had scaled his chain link kennel and was tied with his best bi♀ch (in her kennel!). My mom went out to intervene but my dad was nuts with anger. To this day.. I can clearly see my father grabbing the poor mutt by the scruff...and draggin' him out of the kennel. The dog was crouched and cowering, and wagging his tail (no aggression signs at all). He was displaying the most submissive behavior. I was so focused on the dog that I didn't even notice what my father had in his other hand. He went behind our big garage and immediately shot the dog (then disposed of it). When the bi♀ch whelped her puppies were also swiftly disposed of except for one. He allowed her one puppy to nurse her down for awhile...and then one day I came home from school and that puppy was gone. I didn't ever have the heart to ask where it went. That was about 50 years ago and to this day the scene rolls through my head like a bad movie. After that my dad put tops on his kennels. So... if you are 100% sure your un-neutered male dog will never slip out on you...well then I guess you will be fine. But .. .if your un-neutered male goes "girlfriend hunting"... and never returns .. that's on you I guess. Heart wrenching...and TRUE ADDED: Scottie - if there is solid statistical evidence of the maturing benefits prior to spaying/neuter vs health drawbacks of juvenile spaying/neutering then I'd get behind that for sure! I think the "spay/neuter 'em at 3-5 mo. old got started as a means to desperately get them taken care of before they end up out in the general population making more puppies and kittens. No one wants to see pets sicker due to their spay/neuter, but since I do rescue.. I understand the mad scramble to spay/neuter asap on very young animals in an attempt to STOP the pet explosion. It does sound like there may be mounding evidence that might get people to consider delaying the process until pets mature a little..but that is such a d-o-u-b-l-e edged sword. How many truly responsible pet owners are there these days that could be 100% trusted to keep their pets SECURELY contained (no breeding whatsoever) before they were altered at 12-18 months? THAT is the fly in the ointment. . .
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YouHave2Be has a great answer. I am pro-spay and neuter, but I feel that many of these very young juvenile spay/neuters are causing some significant health issues, just as the other person stated. I had a male dog that lived to 14 1/2 (upper end of his breed) and we did not neuter him. He never sired a litter, I had him under control. No prostate or testicular problems during his life. I hope to get a male pup in the future. He will be neutered, but not at or pre- six months of age. I will probably do this at 12-18 months. If the dog has an undescended testicle, the neuter is very important. My female was spayed at age 2 1/2 (her age when I got her). She is young so I can't speak to health issues. My rescue dog was spayed prior to 6 months. We saw the spleen tumors (non-cancerous, but life-threatening), cardiac issues, constant urinary tract infections, bladder polyp/bladder cancer. These are many of the issues that UHave2B mentioned. And I can vouch for the treatment costs he/she mentioned. Spay and neuter offers many benefits for the dog, but wait until the dog is developed and mature.
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Aside from the positive effects of spay/neuter, the naked truth to the matter is: In the USA alone, there are approx. 50 DOGS per every HUMAN! We KILL Millions upon Millions of healthy, young gorgeous animals because the owners left the dogs intact. Oops litters occur. Dogs run away; found intact and the breeding cycle continues by an ignorant owner. MY PLATFORM: NO BREEDING until the SHELTERS are Empty. ONLY breed to better the lines, and if homes are secured. Simple.
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Neutering dogs decreases the risk of testicular cancer (because the testes are removed) but VASTLY increases the risk of prostate cancer. The problem is people...some people are too lazy/don't trust themselves to contain their intact pets. I contain my animals, my animals don't contain me. -edit- Angel by the time the shelters are empty (which will be never btw) all the purebred dogs not being bred will be extinct. Don't blame breeders for a problem common folks with pets and mongrels caused! If it were like 60 years ago when people bought dogs because they NEEDED a dog to do a job this wouldn't be an issue. The problem is Joe Blow wanting a pet. If you NEED a working dog, buy one from a good breeder, if you want a pet get a hamster or adopt.
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Because they aussume everyone is an irresponsible dim-wit who can't handle an intact dog. The last dog I had was intact and lived a long, happy 13 years without ever fathering puppies or dropping dead of prostate cancer.
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It's the same thing as the assumption that spaying/neutering suddenly cures out of control behavior. Because people bandwagon. They parrot what they hear. Yes, there are a educated people who do their own research on the topic but a majority of pet owners don't. They go with the flow. I strongly believe *both* sides of anything should be weighed before making a decision. I acknowledge & agree that there is an issue with intact animals being allowed to indiscriminately breed. Again, it's an issue of research. People who allow that to happen have not been doing so, if they did they would understand why allowing such things to go on in a problem. Should a person do their research, feel they can be responsible of an intact dog, who is anyone else to tell them otherwise? I have *never* been one to push spay/neuter. No one should ever feel forced into getting their dog any kind of operation. Period. If my family had done their research with my childhood dog & spaying, she wouldn't have ended up with some of the issues she did. I wish I had been smart enough, or had known someone who could offer me insight onto the negative at the time. Then at the very least I would not have been so caught off guard. Add: Bring the TD. I could care less. I have personally owned a dog who suffered negatively from spaying. People who pretend the possibility doesn't exist are being stubborn, blind & foolish.




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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Could i get prostate cancer when im 14

Could i get prostate cancer when im 14?
I have needed to urinate alot more and my legs ache. So i was just wondering if i could get prostate cancer when im 14?
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Cancer is most often age specific. Prostate cancer occurs in older men. That does not mean you cannot get cancer at 14 . . it just means that this type of cancer is not likely. It is possible for you to develop Testicular cancer at your age, so it is recommended that you learn how to self exam for any unusual lumps or bumps in the testicular area. Testicular Self Exam http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/tse.html ASCO: Age Specific Childhood cancers http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Childhood+Cancer ASCO: Age Specific cancers in Teens http://www.cancer.net/patient/Coping/Age-Specific+Information/Cancer+in+Teens/Overview
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While it is not impossible, it is so very unlikely to be prostate cancer that you should probably assume it is something else and look for symptoms of that first.
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While I suppose you can never say never, the possibility is as close to zero as makes almost no difference. Prostate cancer is so rare in young men that there are no statistics available for the disease incidence in men under 35. It's extremely rare in men under 50; over 80% of men diagnosed with it are over 65 and half of all cases occur in men over 75.
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i doubt it...go and get checked to find out what is wrong..prostate cancer is usually in men over 50...
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Prostate cancer behaves differently for different people depending on the type of prostate cancer it is. Some risk factors include age, race, family history, diet and testosterone levels. Symptoms include: The need to urinate frequently, particularly during the night - Difficulty to begin urinating or holding urination back - Weak or interrupted flow of urine - Painful or burning urination - Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips and/or upper thighs As with most cancers, if prostate cancer is caught in the early stages, it can be dealt with a lot better.
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yes you can get it being young. it does not make a difference of whom it gets.




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Monday, June 1, 2009

How can you tell if your dog has prostate cancer

how can you tell if your dog has prostate cancer?
my 12 year old dog suddenly has a lump near his butt...is that a sign of prostate cancer or is it just the anal sacs needing to be expressed?
Dogs - 4 Answers
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Only a vet can tell you that.
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Take you guy to the VETs. It could be something simple or it could be bad. The longer you wait the more miserable you baby will be.
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take your dog to the vet please. the vet is the only one that can tell you what is wrong.
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Well it depends on what kind of lump the dog has on it's butt. If it is near the anus, then it is probably his glads being inflamed because they need to be expressed. Usually if it is the glads that are the problem, your dog will start smelling horrible. He would be rubbing his butt on the ground and it would be really irritated. Butt if it is different and it really seems to be an issue, make sure to call your vet and make sure that it isn't. i hope I helped!




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