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Pitszal06-18-2005, 01:22 AMHi
My Husband was diagnosed with PC 3 weeks ago..His PSA was 3.6 and his G # was 7...Is it a routine procedure to have a Cat scan and Bone scan?..(which he took today) We will know the results Monday when we go to the Dr.
BTW I am so glad that my daughter found this board for me..What a nice feeling to know that I can post here and get very honest and intelligent feedback.. Thank you and Good luck to everyone. Remission for all.geifer06-18-2005, 11:16 AMHi I am glad your daughter found this board for you too, it can be very helpful as I found out. I think it is important that the wifes have a way to ask questions and get stright answers from the men on this sight. The bone scan I think it is just the way your doctor goes about getting answers for you and your husband. My husband psa was 4 and gleason was 5 he had his surgery in March and in the past two weeks he has ran 3 miles two differant times. He did have a little leakage at first but our doctor has his patients start kegle exercise before surgery right after surgery and this seemed to help my husband he is now dry . There is a book the guys here suggest you get and read I don't remember the name but I am sure someone will let you know the name . My husband is 52 just hang in there I know it is hard when they let you know what needs to be done. Take care and stay safe geifer :wave:Pitszal06-18-2005, 12:36 PMHi I am glad your daughter found this board for you too, it can be very helpful as I found out. I think it is important that the wifes have a way to ask questions and get stright answers from the men on this sight. The bone scan I think it is just the way your doctor goes about getting answers for you and your husband. My husband psa was 4 and gleason was 5 he had his surgery in March and in the past two weeks he has ran 3 miles two differant times. He did have a little leakage at first but our doctor has his patients start kegle exercise before surgery right after surgery and this seemed to help my husband he is now dry . There is a book the guys here suggest you get and read I don't remember the name but I am sure someone will let you know the name . My husband is 52 just hang in there I know it is hard when they let you know what needs to be done. Take care and stay safe geifer :wave:
Thank You geifer. I am glad to hear that your husband is doing well.. My husband is 69 and feels good except for some lower back pain, His spirit is good, We are hanging in there.. I will keep you and everyone informed..Remission To Allshamhoney06-19-2005, 10:32 AM:wave: HI MOM...I glad you posted on the board.Well tomorrow we will find out the results of the tests. What ever it is, it is. He is a very strong man and with our support as a family he will breeze through the treatments.What ever the doctor thinks is the best treatment for him,he should do. I'm here for both of you to help out anyway I can.
I love you both. Cheryl ;)Pitszal06-19-2005, 04:41 PMHi Cheryl
We will pray for the best..Thank you for your support..I am proud of you! You are the best..I love you.
Mombullun06-20-2005, 03:25 PMPitszal,
I think it varies per doctor what they consider "routine" in their diagnosis. Some may be very cautionary and do bone scans and ct scan's with all their patients. Ideally this is to give them more in depth information on the depth of the cancer and if it could of spread. This gives them a better scope of what they're looking at concerning his diagnosis and the possible treatments that will be most effective for his type and level of cancer.
My father had these scans done also and luckily they came up clean. His PSA score was 4 and a Gleason of 9. We'll keep our fingers crossed for you and all of your family in are in my prayers. I know this waiting game can be very difficult.Pitszal06-30-2005, 01:32 AMThank you bullun. We went to the Doctor today, and found out the method of treatment. My husband is going to be taking 50MG of Casodex for around 5 days then he will be going to his Urol for a Hormone injection, then will be cont. the pill for 10 more days.. We will be going back to the Radiologist in a month to start radiation treatment..Has anyone here taken Casodex? and had this form of treatment as described..Thanks everyone. Remission for all..lookinfwd06-30-2005, 09:24 AMHi Pitszal. We all know what you are going through with the scary diagnosis and the choices of treatment options. Whatever happens, I think you will find support and useful information on this board. May I suggest something to you and your husband? There are a lot of different treatments for prostate cancer, and it isn't always clear which is the best one. I don't know what your husband's age and general physical condition are, but I think you should seek a second opinion on what is the best treatment method. Many of us have been treated successfully at "centers of excellence" (I went to Johns Hopkins), where they treat large numbers of PC patients. You can at least explore what some of the options are and make an informed decision about what you want to do. There is always a tendency to go along with the first thing you hear, but you should resist that and do some research of your own. After all, it is your husband's body, and his and your lives that will be affected by this illness. In any case, very best of luck with the treatment.Specialdee06-30-2005, 09:59 AM:wave: Hello, Pitszal - I just read lookinfwd's post re: a second opinion, and I whole-heartedly agree with him! Sometimes it's difficult to decide to go for a second opinion for various reasons, but it's not your doctor's life that depends on it! My uro also prescribed a PET scan and Bone Scan prior to surgery for prostate removal. Both tests came back clean. Had a friend suggest that I check out John Hopkins, but I didn't know enough about PC at the time to realize how meaningful that would have been for me. Their success rate in this field is unrivaled. And go into whatever procedure you choose with an attitude geared to total elimination of PC! Just one other thought: Second Opinion. (Yes, I know I've already said it. But it's that important.) Our prayers are with you, your husband, and your family. God Bless. :wave:GR8HARE06-30-2005, 02:24 PMHi there Pitszal - In case you haven't heard this yet ... do get a 2nd, even a third opinion if necessary. It is possible, given your husband's age of 69 and knowing his overall health status, the doctor may think that the after affects from surgery are more serious or likely than the side effects from hormonal and radiation treatment. With a Gleason score of 7, but a low relative PSA level for his age, some doctors may even suggest a watch and wait position. Do check out the Centers of Excellence throughout the nation and find one close to you. Alot of things are coming at you very quickly we know, but do take the time to become well informed and get that 2nd opinion. Best wishes and keep us informed. By all means, keep asking the questions. As you can read from the other posts on this Board, there is NOTHING that is sacred --- and everyone is willing to share their experiences ... right John in CA!!! :DPitszal06-30-2005, 10:36 PM:wave: Thank you all so much for your thoughts and support..
Prior to Prostate Cancer my husband had Colon Cancer surgery about 3 years ago, His Colon Cancer now Thank God is in remission. Because of the Colon surg. the Dr. said that surgery would not be a good option. The watch and wait was also not a good option due to the fact that his Gleason score is a 7.where as cancer cells are moderately to poorly differetiated in nature.. if left alone would spread..For now we are going along with the Hormone and radiation treatment theory. Getting a second and third opinion is an excellent idea and we will be considering that for sure.. Remission for all!! Stay well! :angel:positive4u07-05-2005, 12:46 AMPitzsal-You don't mention what kind of radiation the doctor's thinking of using.
If it is external beam, I could see additive effects from prior radiation of the colon and this new radiation. This could add up to more side effects and problems in the future. However, it is true surgery after radiation is more difficult(although it is being done) due to scar tissue & other issues. Casodex can cause depression, lack of desire, hot flashes, impotence and osteoporosis(especially after long term use). There is some concern also that it might contribute to impotence & slow recovery after treatment.
Positive4u :)Pitszal07-05-2005, 10:04 PMPitzsal-You don't mention what kind of radiation the doctor's thinking of using.
If it is external beam, I could see additive effects from prior radiation of the colon and this new radiation. This could add up to more side effects and problems in the future. However, it is true surgery after radiation is more difficult(although it is being done) due to scar tissue & other issues. Casodex can cause depression, lack of desire, hot flashes, impotence and osteoporosis(especially after long term use). There is some concern also that it might contribute to impotence & slow recovery after treatment.
Positive4u :)
:wave: Positive4u
I think it will be the external beam radiation, My husband received chemo for his colon Cancer..Surgery will not be done..due to the fact of the prior colon surg. and his age which is 69. Stanley's Casodex treatment will be short term, only 15 days worth before he receives the radiation..Thank you Positive4u. I will keep you and everyone posted..Remission to all, stay well :angel:
My Husband was diagnosed with PC 3 weeks ago..His PSA was 3.6 and his G # was 7...Is it a routine procedure to have a Cat scan and Bone scan?..(which he took today) We will know the results Monday when we go to the Dr.
BTW I am so glad that my daughter found this board for me..What a nice feeling to know that I can post here and get very honest and intelligent feedback.. Thank you and Good luck to everyone. Remission for all.geifer06-18-2005, 11:16 AMHi I am glad your daughter found this board for you too, it can be very helpful as I found out. I think it is important that the wifes have a way to ask questions and get stright answers from the men on this sight. The bone scan I think it is just the way your doctor goes about getting answers for you and your husband. My husband psa was 4 and gleason was 5 he had his surgery in March and in the past two weeks he has ran 3 miles two differant times. He did have a little leakage at first but our doctor has his patients start kegle exercise before surgery right after surgery and this seemed to help my husband he is now dry . There is a book the guys here suggest you get and read I don't remember the name but I am sure someone will let you know the name . My husband is 52 just hang in there I know it is hard when they let you know what needs to be done. Take care and stay safe geifer :wave:Pitszal06-18-2005, 12:36 PMHi I am glad your daughter found this board for you too, it can be very helpful as I found out. I think it is important that the wifes have a way to ask questions and get stright answers from the men on this sight. The bone scan I think it is just the way your doctor goes about getting answers for you and your husband. My husband psa was 4 and gleason was 5 he had his surgery in March and in the past two weeks he has ran 3 miles two differant times. He did have a little leakage at first but our doctor has his patients start kegle exercise before surgery right after surgery and this seemed to help my husband he is now dry . There is a book the guys here suggest you get and read I don't remember the name but I am sure someone will let you know the name . My husband is 52 just hang in there I know it is hard when they let you know what needs to be done. Take care and stay safe geifer :wave:
Thank You geifer. I am glad to hear that your husband is doing well.. My husband is 69 and feels good except for some lower back pain, His spirit is good, We are hanging in there.. I will keep you and everyone informed..Remission To Allshamhoney06-19-2005, 10:32 AM:wave: HI MOM...I glad you posted on the board.Well tomorrow we will find out the results of the tests. What ever it is, it is. He is a very strong man and with our support as a family he will breeze through the treatments.What ever the doctor thinks is the best treatment for him,he should do. I'm here for both of you to help out anyway I can.
I love you both. Cheryl ;)Pitszal06-19-2005, 04:41 PMHi Cheryl
We will pray for the best..Thank you for your support..I am proud of you! You are the best..I love you.
Mombullun06-20-2005, 03:25 PMPitszal,
I think it varies per doctor what they consider "routine" in their diagnosis. Some may be very cautionary and do bone scans and ct scan's with all their patients. Ideally this is to give them more in depth information on the depth of the cancer and if it could of spread. This gives them a better scope of what they're looking at concerning his diagnosis and the possible treatments that will be most effective for his type and level of cancer.
My father had these scans done also and luckily they came up clean. His PSA score was 4 and a Gleason of 9. We'll keep our fingers crossed for you and all of your family in are in my prayers. I know this waiting game can be very difficult.Pitszal06-30-2005, 01:32 AMThank you bullun. We went to the Doctor today, and found out the method of treatment. My husband is going to be taking 50MG of Casodex for around 5 days then he will be going to his Urol for a Hormone injection, then will be cont. the pill for 10 more days.. We will be going back to the Radiologist in a month to start radiation treatment..Has anyone here taken Casodex? and had this form of treatment as described..Thanks everyone. Remission for all..lookinfwd06-30-2005, 09:24 AMHi Pitszal. We all know what you are going through with the scary diagnosis and the choices of treatment options. Whatever happens, I think you will find support and useful information on this board. May I suggest something to you and your husband? There are a lot of different treatments for prostate cancer, and it isn't always clear which is the best one. I don't know what your husband's age and general physical condition are, but I think you should seek a second opinion on what is the best treatment method. Many of us have been treated successfully at "centers of excellence" (I went to Johns Hopkins), where they treat large numbers of PC patients. You can at least explore what some of the options are and make an informed decision about what you want to do. There is always a tendency to go along with the first thing you hear, but you should resist that and do some research of your own. After all, it is your husband's body, and his and your lives that will be affected by this illness. In any case, very best of luck with the treatment.Specialdee06-30-2005, 09:59 AM:wave: Hello, Pitszal - I just read lookinfwd's post re: a second opinion, and I whole-heartedly agree with him! Sometimes it's difficult to decide to go for a second opinion for various reasons, but it's not your doctor's life that depends on it! My uro also prescribed a PET scan and Bone Scan prior to surgery for prostate removal. Both tests came back clean. Had a friend suggest that I check out John Hopkins, but I didn't know enough about PC at the time to realize how meaningful that would have been for me. Their success rate in this field is unrivaled. And go into whatever procedure you choose with an attitude geared to total elimination of PC! Just one other thought: Second Opinion. (Yes, I know I've already said it. But it's that important.) Our prayers are with you, your husband, and your family. God Bless. :wave:GR8HARE06-30-2005, 02:24 PMHi there Pitszal - In case you haven't heard this yet ... do get a 2nd, even a third opinion if necessary. It is possible, given your husband's age of 69 and knowing his overall health status, the doctor may think that the after affects from surgery are more serious or likely than the side effects from hormonal and radiation treatment. With a Gleason score of 7, but a low relative PSA level for his age, some doctors may even suggest a watch and wait position. Do check out the Centers of Excellence throughout the nation and find one close to you. Alot of things are coming at you very quickly we know, but do take the time to become well informed and get that 2nd opinion. Best wishes and keep us informed. By all means, keep asking the questions. As you can read from the other posts on this Board, there is NOTHING that is sacred --- and everyone is willing to share their experiences ... right John in CA!!! :DPitszal06-30-2005, 10:36 PM:wave: Thank you all so much for your thoughts and support..
Prior to Prostate Cancer my husband had Colon Cancer surgery about 3 years ago, His Colon Cancer now Thank God is in remission. Because of the Colon surg. the Dr. said that surgery would not be a good option. The watch and wait was also not a good option due to the fact that his Gleason score is a 7.where as cancer cells are moderately to poorly differetiated in nature.. if left alone would spread..For now we are going along with the Hormone and radiation treatment theory. Getting a second and third opinion is an excellent idea and we will be considering that for sure.. Remission for all!! Stay well! :angel:positive4u07-05-2005, 12:46 AMPitzsal-You don't mention what kind of radiation the doctor's thinking of using.
If it is external beam, I could see additive effects from prior radiation of the colon and this new radiation. This could add up to more side effects and problems in the future. However, it is true surgery after radiation is more difficult(although it is being done) due to scar tissue & other issues. Casodex can cause depression, lack of desire, hot flashes, impotence and osteoporosis(especially after long term use). There is some concern also that it might contribute to impotence & slow recovery after treatment.
Positive4u :)Pitszal07-05-2005, 10:04 PMPitzsal-You don't mention what kind of radiation the doctor's thinking of using.
If it is external beam, I could see additive effects from prior radiation of the colon and this new radiation. This could add up to more side effects and problems in the future. However, it is true surgery after radiation is more difficult(although it is being done) due to scar tissue & other issues. Casodex can cause depression, lack of desire, hot flashes, impotence and osteoporosis(especially after long term use). There is some concern also that it might contribute to impotence & slow recovery after treatment.
Positive4u :)
:wave: Positive4u
I think it will be the external beam radiation, My husband received chemo for his colon Cancer..Surgery will not be done..due to the fact of the prior colon surg. and his age which is 69. Stanley's Casodex treatment will be short term, only 15 days worth before he receives the radiation..Thank you Positive4u. I will keep you and everyone posted..Remission to all, stay well :angel: