Prostate Cancer: What You Need To Know 

So glad to hear that and have you still around Robert! Thanks for watching and subscribing

Robert -- What kinds of side effects have you had after your surgery, both short and long term?

Yeah

Thanks

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My surgeon was Dr. Vip Patel in celebration Florida

Wow that's awesome Ray

Whats your symptoms

@@BimboTV I had none except an enlarged prostate and quickly increasing PSA noted in medical examinations and blood draws.

What does PSA stand for?

I am very sorry for your loss. I wish you the very best.

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Yeah, if you're young and healthy, just remove the prostate. Problem solved. WTF!

Finally am Cancer free, my doctor confirmed that. I wonder what mught have become of me if i never came across your channel Dr Igho , im glad for having you as my Doctor because your herbs worked like magic.

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did they do it robotically?

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Awesome compliments

Hi Jamaal. Glad to hear you are ok. Thanks for sharing your experience. Thanks for watching and subscribing

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I was dreading the biopsy also, but had it done transrectal. The nurse must have done the local properly, because I felt no pain at all. The only sensation was a tingling in the penis, on a couple of the biopsies. If I wasn’t able to hear the gun go off, I would still be wondering when he would start. The results did return positive, and I am currently looking at options.

When you say “indicated cancer,” I assume that you mean an aggressive form of cancer and not the indolent kind.

Likely a radiologist that did the local and biopsy @@robertheinkel6225

Hi Michael. We are doing whatever we can to help. Our world is complicated now and many people don’t have proper access to healthcare. We see our a channel as a place for people to start. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@@TalkingWithDocs Yes

So sorry to hear this. Best of luck to your brother

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you.

Welcome Parker. Wishing you the best of luck

I had been seeing the urologist for the last 10 years due to BPH. In September 2020 I had a PSA in the normal ranger. A year later, when I was 46, Sept 2021, it jumped to 7.3. I had a biopsy and it was a pT2 tumor. Because of my risk, family, and young age, my urologist said I shouldn’t be sitting here. I had a radical prostatectomy. My PSA has started climbing again even after removing my prostate so there is concern but not enough yet to take action. Watchful waiting right now to watch the PSA. If it continues I may be headed toward a PET-PSMA or to salvage/adjunct radiation therapy. We’ll see where it goes.

​@J. Gillentine I just had surgery a month ago. My fear is the cancer coming back. My way of life has changed drastically. How are you doing now? How are you dealing with the life changes?

Please go to celebration Florida and have the surgery by Dr. Vip Patel. I did.

May I know whats your symptoms

Thanks so much for sharing. Glad you are ok! Thanks for watching and subscribing

Why thank you Kathleen. Thanks for watching and subscribing

We are so sorry to hear of your loss DJ. It is obviously difficult to know the cause. Thank you for sharing in hopes that others will ensure their doctors have all of the information. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Sorry for your loss. It sounds like a blood clot may have moved and blocked something vital. Always a risk with surgery.

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He mostly likely passed out from exhaustion from the surgery and post-anesthesia, he probably should have been resting in bed for at least 5 to 7 days after surgery with only doing lite movements over those 5 to 7 days; after that, he could start to get up to slowing move around for some exercise or lite physical therapy. Never let a doctor tell you to jump right into exercising only two days after being released from the hospital. Recovery from any surgery is a gradual process that can take several weeks to months.

Very welcome. Need to take charge of your own health for sure

Wow Robert thanks so much

If I may ask, what have your PSA levels been averaging?

@@tonyhddodge4282 Hi when my PSA was 3.6 my GP referred me to a urologist and when my PSA hit 7.1 that is when I finally got my biopsie.

i’m on my way to see my surgeon. i had aggressive prostate cancer. I had minimal invasive radical prostectomy surgery. Hope everything was caught .Gods will prevails

Very welcome. Best of luck to your father

How's God going with that healing

@@BigBopper-zm1kf God is is in the miracle business friend and prayer works. If it's God's will for my dad to be cancer free then he will be. Regardless of the outcome, my faith will remain.

@@aman.dajo1111 I certainly wish 🤞 you and your father all the best. And good luck with your God too. He must have been having a day off last October 7.

What's wrong with you man...

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Do you have symptoms?

Very welcome David

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angel good morning good luck with urology try fasting for 2 weeks it will helped at all to reduc inflamation okay

@@danielladrondeguevara4064 Seen a urologist last week and had another PSA done. Results came back broken down differently. PSA total 2.3, PSA free .2 and PSA % free 9L highlight in bold red. Now I’m really confused and concerned because I read some information that states that PSA % free is supposed to be greater than 25% (which mine is at 8.695 but they rounded it up to 9%) and that the lower percent-free PSA means that chances of having prostate cancer is higher.

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No finger up my butt had it done once embarrassing ran out of office and called back to cancel all subsequent appointments.Luckily it was during Covid so had 2masks on sunglasses and baseball hat so dr could not see my face ,it was red with embarrassment

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Hi Nature. Sorry to hear this the severity will depend somewhat on local and distant spread. This will help guide treatment. He is lucky to have you. Best of luck to him and please thank him for his service. All the best

@@TalkingWithDocs I will indeed tell him. All the best to you guys, too. I do look forward to watching more of y'all's videos. God bless.

Hopefully you have also gotten him to a VA Service rep. Prostate Cancer is one of the presumptive Agent Orange conditions for which he can get a VA disability.

could you share the results ?

I hope you are still here.

My doctor was hoping hormone therapy will stop the cancer

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Thanks so much for sharing and congrats. All the best during your continuing recovery

Did you ever take a free PSA test

@@Midnitexowboy I only had lab-ordered PSA tests either during my annual physical or from the urologist. The physical was no-charge due to my health plan.

I was diagnosed at age 72 with cancer. Looked at my options, and went with removal, by a surgeon that specializes in prostrates. I initially had minor issues with leakage when I strained, but otherwise no issues.

Excellent Information! Now we know what to do, get tested and Examined, "GOD SEND INFORMATION"! Men, get a Clue! INFORMATION INFORMATION

Thanks for sharing

Hows your sex?

Hi Janene. Glad he is ok. As for the PET scan best to discuss with his urologist. Thanks for watching and subscribing

How did he get it removed

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 Your husband is a hero and I’m so happy he’s doing well

@@vic9098 robotically in front

@@BigE-qx1jb thank you! He’s lost the 25 lbs and doing great!

Hi Bob. Thanks for sharing your story and glad you are here to tell it 18 years later. All the best! Thanks for watching and subscribing

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My dad died of prostate cancer after it was diagnosed 13 yrs ago

Yes get test sorry for your dad .My dad die too he got test at age of 65 just as he retired . He had high levels at that time there was really two choices. My dad had radiation beads monitor every year in till 84 then spread to bones he had other health issues he pass 2019 . I just got a physical my levels are normal start monitor age 59 this is second year of a physical the level are normal.

@@teresiahkamau6226 So there’s the proof, tested, diagnosed, treated, yet still died from it. They find it early, treat men longer, take all yr money, still it’s a killer , and still you die from it, go figure.

Yes Mark the goal of our channel is to educate and empower so you can talk to your doctor and make a decision for yourself

Why thank you Michael. Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

So sorry to hear about your cancer. Are you better? Did you have surgery to remove the prostate? What is your age?

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Yes they do

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Very welcome Gordon. That was always part of the plan with these videos. All the best

Best of luck to your BIL.

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you so much! You are very kind.

Welcome

Best of luck with your recovery Martin!

Glad you are ok thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Chaskpc -- Where did you have your Proton therapy? Thanks!

@@wsweger Hi William. I had proton therapy at Florida Proton in Jacksonville, FL. I have a my yearly follow up appointment next week. Since my last posting, a PET scan found a small tumor in my prostate that will require salvage therapy. I’m currently trying to find the best place to have an MRI focused biopsy to confirm if it’s prostate cancer. If so, I’m considering either HIFU or cryotherapy. In terms of side effects, all salvage therapy is a crap shoot. My urologist hates proton therapy, but I would expect that from a surgeon. A good friend of mine finished his proton treatment two weeks before I started mine and his PSA is still around 0.1. Would I have done things differently? Maybe, but I was satisfied with my decision then and I’ll live with it now. I was only 55 at the time and couldn’t wrap my head around possible nerve damage from surgery. Good luck with your journey. If I can be of additional help, please leave a note here.

@@chaskpc - Thanks for the info... good stuff. Just curious, did you have the PET scan done when you had your Proton therapy? Just wondering if I should ask also-- before any therapy.

@@wsweger prior to starting Proton, they will do a bone scan to determine if the cancer has spread. Next, you’ll have four gold markers implanted into your prostate. They will be used to align the proton beam for every treatment. I should also mention that the technician will insert an empty balloon into your colon and fill it with water in order to stabilize and protect your colon and surrounding organs….at every treatment. A great source of information is Robert Markini’s book “You Can Beat Prostate Cancer”. After receiving the treatment, you’ll officially be a member of the Brotherhood of the Balloon. If I can ask, where are you considering treatment? BTW, there are several new, minimally invasive treatments out there that you might want to consider.

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What is the side effects of radiotherapy?

Hi what was your biopsy like if you had one. Was it bearable and how long to recover after it. Thanks

@@tc9292 : I was put under with a general anesthetic , when I came out of the aneshesia I was a bit sore but nothing horrible.

@@mohammadfarsi321 : Mostly felt fatigued but nothing like nausea , or light headedness, etc..

@@tc9292 : Sorry, I tried answering earlier, but I guess it didn't post. I was put under with general anesthesia so I didn't have to endure the biopsy consciously. So it was bearable. It didn't take long to recover, some soreness for a couple of days. No big deal.

Sorry to hear this. It can be a difficult decision. Best of luck

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Yes good luck Michael. Thanks for watching and subscribing

What happened at the urologist? I am in the same situation. Thanks.

@@thelo88 Hi Costas. I see my urologist Monday afternoon, I'll let you know what transpires soon afterwards.

@@thelo88 My urologist did a prostate examination today and said he didn't feel any nodules, that's good. He's ordered another blood draw to check my PSAs again. Depending on the results, next step would be an ultrasound with contrast. Then depending on results, potentially a needle biopsy. I told him I'm not keen on a needle biopsy as there's a 5% risk if infection and bleeding. He said that's true, just wait to see the results of the tests ordered today. Good luck!

I had an MRI in my local city with a 2.5 Tesla imager. PiRADS 5 cancer was found. I went to the Mayo Clinic and a 3.0 Tesla was used. They found the primary lesion but also found another. The initial PiPARS 5 was reduced to a PiRADS 4. The second lesion was PiPARDS 3. Who’s right, who’s wrong, just a shade of gray, will never know. But I suggest going to a high volume clinic with the latest and greatest training and equipment.

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Hi David. It is controversial but we feel the entire body of evidence still does support screening and then action depending on many factors. Maybe a second opinion.

I know a lot more men who have survived prostate cancer than died from it. I would get an opinion from another doctor

Given your family history it seems reasonable to get a 3T-MRI and then (if indicated) a biopsy. And then, if indicated, treatment.

Please get all the tests and do the surgery. I've been through it, the tests were fine and the surgery with robotics is minimal invasion, but because I delayed they had to remove many of the erection nerves so I am left with ED. If i had not delyed 2 whole years that tissue could have been saved. My PSA before surgery was between 10 and 11, which was moderate grade. I had the surgery 7 weeks ago, and I have felt very fit since and no longer constantly tired. I don't test my PSA until another 3 more months. If PSA is above 0.0, I will need some other treatments. My GP said I still made the right decision because dying from this type of cancer is not nice. I'm 68 , 6 feet tall, and super lean body weight as I don't indulge in carbs. sweets or junk food. I changed my diet 5 years ago and went from 96 kg to 81 kg (slow weight loss over 5 months) and I maintain that. I don't exercise often.

⁠@@karenjarman4666how s that possible?

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Yes often in Canada an MRI is used to help target specific areas in addition to ultrasound. But nothing is perfect. Obviously even the biopsy could sample tissue from a non representative area. All the information helps though. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Well, I had my MRI and it was negative. PIRADS 1 and 2, which means high grade prostate cancer either unlikely, or very unlikely. My elevated PSAs were likely due to my enlarged prostate (which the MRI detected & measured), which gives off more PSA than a normal sized one.

Best of luck Kirk.

@TalkingWithDocs got my biopsy done today, great physicians and nurses, very uncomfortable but they were so professional and thoughtful, now waiting for a few days to hear results. Thank you for making your channel, I really appreciate it. 👍

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I had my biopsy done transrectally. The nurse injected the prostrate area with a local, and I felt nothing during the procedure. The whole thing lasted 15 minutes, and I drove home afterwards. No infection after the biopsy, and no issues at all, except a positive for cancer.

propofol is a friend of mine

Your absolutely wright my friend. I just had a biopsy done and it was done in a hospital and I was completely knocked out the doctor took 21 samples and 2 came back positive Gleason score was a 6 my psa is just under 4 the doctor wants to just monitor it closely. I am thinking about just having my prostate removed. This worrying sucks.

My prostate biopsy was agony. Demand pain relief. They gave me none.

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Thanks for sharing Anthony. Glad you are ok

Keep it going Don

Hi Don, I to am under active surveillance after finding in my last biopsy and a slight grade increase to 2. I have another PSA in July. Will see what happens then. The Drs are very good in their explanations. 😉😉👍👍

​@keithladd2365 Get to celebration Florida and Dr. Vip Patel. Have the surgery. I did.

Same stats here but I had the surgery 3 months after being diagnosed. Final pathology showed T3 as in 3 months it had grown to the prostate wall. Surgeon stated that if I had waited a few years I'd have been in real trouble. Also, I had the gneomic testing and it showed it was non agressive. The testing was wrong.

At age 57, I have travelled a very similar path to that you have outlined (including two biopsies + 2 MRIs), with the same final Gleason scores. Pre-op, an aggressive form of cancer had been detected, even though at the earlier stages it was thought to be relatively benign…either it had changed, or the second biopsy had found a more dangerous type of cancer the first had not. After two years of active surveillance bringing in progressive but un-alarming test results, my surgeon switched to having no hesitation to strongly recommend a virtually immediate radical prostatectomy surgery, plus removal of the seminal vessels, vas defens + dissection of the lymph nodes (to check for cancer spread - result was no cancer particles detected). Of note is that the MRIs showed nothing alarming, and the second MRI was consistent with the first, ie. no change apparent. It was my surgeon’s insistence for the two biopsies that provided the requisite information to make an informed decision about surgery. PSAs provide valuable data, but only in certain ways. Close to 6 months post-op I have recently received a second zero PSA reading, and have comparative piece of mind that I am, at least for now, cancer free. Ejaculationless orgasms, temporary incontinence (3 months - on a decreasing scale) and temporary erectile dysfunction (presumably up to 2 years) is a small price to pay for hopefully a long, healthy life. The Physios and my family have been absolutely fantastic, and I now know about Tadalafil, male vibrators & Uberlube! I can still get it up with manual stimulation and still achieve a worthwhile orgasm. Life is good, more predictable, and hopefully longer than it would have been if I had chosen to do nothing. Suggest that you google ‘A Touchy Subject’ (Australian website, newsletters & YT vids) for lots of great information for post-prostatectomy patients. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Also, the podcast ‘The Penis Project’ (also Australian). Plus, Russ Drummer (an American, as far as I can discern) has posted a very helpful and honest set of YT vids, chronicling his three year recovery pathway, post-op. Search for his YT vblog using the search term ‘drummeruss’. The valuable information he provides is well worth the time invested, listening to his account of his recovery experience, the various stages, his personal thoughts, practicalities, and so forth.

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My husband was diagnosed with Gleason 9 stage 4, low volume (PSA 24) two years ago. He received 26 rounds of radiation and has been on ADT therapy (Lupron injection every 3 months and Abiraterone). His PSA continues to be negligible at 0.03 and his scans look good! He's been treated at the Mayo Clinic and his oncologists have told us that men can survive many years with stage 4 prostate cancer.

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Very welcome and best of luck with your treatment

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Understandable James. Thanks for watching and subscribing

New radiation treatments at the right place are so accurate and they now have a gel dam that will protect most all the side affects

Why thank you

Yes we agree Dr Steve. First time for Canada being there in quite some time. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Agreed

Perhaps if you get a 3T-MRI (modern machines permit you to go feet first with head out so claustrophobia is not an issue) you may avoid the biopsy.

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