I am looking for info on a radiation treatment for prostate cancer May go by the letters TIFU anyone have any?
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Here's a cure fpr prostate cancer. Far less painful than radiation.\n\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancercure-dandelion.htm
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I know how you feel, but there is hope if it turns out to be cnacer. \n\nI am currently in the Bahamas with my Mother who has Terminal Lung Cancer. There is a clinic here that has been in operation for over 30 years. We have been here for 4 of our 8 week stay, everyday is really neat. A lot of the patients stick around in the meeting room/ waiting room to visit, and share stories and catch up. There were 40 people all talking and laughing, talking about cancer and life, the returning patients talk about how bad their cancer was 4, 8, 10 even 18 years ago when they started coming to the clinic, the cancer that has since disappeared. There is nothing dangerous or foreign to the treatment, just building up your immune system in a very effective manner. If you want to know more contact me or go to www.immunemedicine.com I cannot tell you how impressed I am with what I have seen and how my Mother has already improved. I know one man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he skipped all US, conventional (poisonous, dangerous) options and went to the Bahamas and is doing great now. Another man who has been coming here for 18 years that had prostate cancer. People with just about every type of cancer. But, they are honest here, you send them your medical information and they will tell you whether they believe they can help you or not, and they will send you home if they don't think you are benefiting. \n\nMy mom has shown drastic improvements and is feeling so much better. and we are in the Bahamas so we are having a good Mother-Daughter vacation.\n\nI have also done a lot of research on the Cesium Chloride/DMSO treatment and think that it has merit and you can do it at home.\n\nThe clinic here believes that a supplement/liquid called VIBE works really well in addition to other treatments, I am going to look in to that some more.\n\nUS doctors push chemo and radiation, but when you look at the statistics and side effects it is not a good option for most people. My Mom had both before we came here and now that I know more about them and have researched them I feel horrible that I let her go through them. She was lucky (so far) the only long term side effect she has shown is short term memory loss. \n\nThe stories I have heard from the other patients here about how they were treated by US medicine astound me. One lady went home to have a shunt put in her liver so she would be ok to come here, but they refused to put it in unless she agreed to do chemotherapy, is that what our country is about? Denying helpful procedures unless we agree to dangerous, toxic ones? The drug companies run US medicine at least when it comes to cancer treatment and it is sad. Most doctors will tell you not to try alternative medicine and some will refuse to even see you again if you do. To some degree they are not to blame, they have not been taught anything about it other than that it is evil and wrong and they would be rejected by their colleagues if they suggested alternatives.\n\nI would also like to tell you about another lady staying at the house we are staying at, she is 86 years old and has breast cancer. She arrived at the clinic the same day we did and is doing very well. Her immune system continues to improve and she gained 2 pounds since last week. She is absolutely thrilled with this treatment and knows that it is helping her.\n\nThere is another elderly gentleman who just finished his 8-week treatment and is feeling better as he returns home. He has cancer around his optic nerve, but also had diabeties. His daughter said that while he was here on the treatment he needed a lot less insulin than usual. I am NOT claiming that the treatment also helps with diabeties, I am just saying that is what his experience was.\n\nPlease whatever you do, research first. \n\nOne very helpful website is www.cancertutor.com\n\nGood luck!!
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In recent years they have introduced using microwaves to cook enlarged prostates. It tendes to burn the urethra however.\n\nEven better would be the use of focused ultrasound, as other tissues are less effected.
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It depends on several factors.  In general though, prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer.  Most men will die of other causes before dying of prostate cancer (I stress again generally).  If it is a localzed cancer, cure rates are excellent with either radiation or surgery.  If it has spread outside the prostate, it really depends on where it has spread.  If only locally outside the prostate or in the pelvic lymph nodes, then cures can be possible with radiation +/- hormones.  If it has spread distally, such as to the bones, then cure is unlikely, but controllable with hormones or chemotherapy.  Hope this helps.
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I am so sorry to hear of your father's diagnosis. All I can think of would be to possibly look into clinical trials where most if not all of the costs for treatment are covered. I wish you and your family well.....
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I had prostate cancer at 51 years old, just 4 years ago. I was 3+3=6 Gleason. \n\nI had the good fortune to interview about 10 Urologists about treatment. Also, my wife is a medical researcher. My doctor said I was the most educated patient he'd ever seen on this matter. \n\nI started out thinking that radiation was the way to go, but ended up on the surgery table. \n\nMy doctor started doing the laprascopic method of surgery 1 month after I had my radical prostectomy. It would have shortened my recovery from 6 weeks to to 3 weeks.\n\nThe problem with radiation (cross beam or seed implants) is the effect it has on the bowel. Seed implants (brachytherapy) can be dangerous (but generally aren't) because seeds can 'travel' as far as the lungs.\n\nThe surgery was successful (so far). I had no incontinence, but am part of the approx. 65% of patients who never fully recover from the ED issue. I'm about 90% and probably won't change over time now.\n\nIf you have surgery try to have the laproscopic kind. Much kinder.
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Did you ask your doctor? They've usually got the resources for stuff like that. Sorry to hear the bad news. Take care...
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gamma knife procedure, surgical, radio, chemo, immuno.  There is hope.  M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston TX can help.  Don't let the past discourage you.  New treatments are winning the battle with even the most invasive cancers.  \n\nhttp://www.mdanderson.org/?gclid=CMzN-8PV2ogCFRgvUAodhHFXeQ
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There is medication available, and it is helpful.  The prostate can be removed through the lower abdomen, but this is generally not the preferred surgical approach since abdominal surgery is something of a "biggie".  You should speak with a urologist if you have prostate concerns.  I have never heard of stents being used in the treatment of enlarged prostate.
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try this ok i don't no if this is what you want or not. you are very thoughtful we need more like you cause i had cancer but not no more. thanks for your thoughtfulness! http://www.cityofhope.org/ccc/db/
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just had it done  2  months  ago...  much better for it... recovery   is  almost  finished ,,, some   problems  with  bladde control but    the pills  fixes that  problem....also  while  they  do that  procedure  they  can check  for  cancer  in the  bladder  and prostate...   just make  sure  your  doc   has  experience  in this.. good  luck
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Here is a website that explains all about it.  http://www.prostatesecrets.com/prostatestimulation.html
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Yes, the radiation from cancer treatments is very dangerous, but the radiation is directed in such a way that is that it will be more damaging to the cancer cells than to healthy cells.
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I applaud you!!!\n\nBeing a 2 year breast cancer survivor, with a sister and aunt who have also had it and other cancers (colon & prostate) in the family.  I really appreciate all that you and the other scientists do to find cures for the "C" word.
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I work in Multiple Myeloma research. Can I ask where your father is being treated? I work at the leading myeloma center in the US, and quite possibly, the world.\n\nI'd be happy to offer answers/advice if you're interested. I'll copy this answer in a message to you as well so that you will have my contact info.\n\nGod bless.
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i wish there was.you have no idea on how i wish this was true.  my dad whom i  love very dearly told me that he has prostrate cancer back in September. he told me that he was going to the "mayo" clinic. an extremely prestigious hospital for this treatment. with an above average sucesss rate. so i was very content with that. but as my mom and dad  go to Melbourne Florida every year to there winter retreat. he still hadn't gone to the mayo before they left. i questioned my dad why and he stated that he is going to seek full treatment in Florida with a doctor he knows and trust. well its late November and he hasn't gone for treatment of any kind. Ive called on a daily bases and spoken to him about it and questioned what he is doing to resolve the issue. his response is " i haven't got the time to take care of it yet" i questioned of "yet" to him. he explains of how he has to do this and that(things of no meaning). he is a vein man i know. and that is his issue. he is 75 years of age. Ive always known that your parents will die. but Ive never felt it like i feel it now.but the kicker is , i finally got to speak to my mom without him there. he doesnt have prostrate cancer. he has lung cancer. he quit smoking at the age of 33. but he worked his entire life as a journeymen electrictian. who knows what he was exposed to over all those years. so in answer to your question, i really wish there was. id read it to eternity. the bible as you so hiddenly speak doesn't tell you how to deal with this. if it does and you really see that it applies. then e-mail me about how i should read scriptrure...chapter... verse.... does it really apply? ask this of yourself before you offer advise.
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Do not despair. I had recurrent prostatitis at about the same time you did. I occassionally get it but not nearly as badly as I used to. \n\nHere is what I found out. The antibiotics don't seem to work really well and create another set of problems. You basically upset your system because the antibiotics take a scorched earth approach killing bad bacteria and good bacteria. I noticed two things seem to cure my prostatitis as well as kidney stones. 1) Drastically reduce your intake of meat and fat laden foods in general. Go vegetarian if you can. I did (except for occasional fish). Meat has lots of hormones and other toxic substances. 2) Start drinking soy milk daily. It has a mild form of estrogen which I believe reduces the size of the prostate. What you have is BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). You need to have a prostate exam on a regular basis and also run everything I have said by a Physician. \n\nAlso eat a little yogurt to restore the natural bacteria in your gut that has been decimated by the antibiotics.\n\nMany times when we have a condition that is annoying and getting worse we assume that it will only continue to get worse. In my case it has drastically improved. I am 52 and the prostatitis started at about your age. If you are married, you might be passing Urinary tract infections back and forth with your wife. Have a doctor check you both.I am not saying don't take the antibiotics but in addition to taking the antibiotics I would try the approach I described. I know it has worked for me. Be sure to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and one more thing quit drinking lots of sugared sodas. These would cause my condition to flare up.\n\nI believe there is a good chance that your condition will improve.