please help me. Prostate cancer diagnosed. (page 2)

DanTheMan

My stepdad had his prostate removed several years ago, no problems since.

I have known several men who had prostate cancer, one was old, the others were in 'middle' age, all recovered with no relapses. It's my understanding that this is one of the most 'treatable' forms of cancer, specially when caught fairly early. No medical advice here, but I hope that's encouraging.

ps. check out 'red clover' when you're delving into homeopathic stuff

my thoughts are with you ...

talesin

wednesday

http://www.acscsn.org/Forum/Discussion/summary.html

the above is the cancer surviors network, It has many helpful sites

http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/prostate/messageboard/

a message borad to talk wikth others.

jst2laws

Hello Petesgal,

No one wants to hear they have cancer. Personally, If I ever face those words and had a choice of which kind, I would probably choose prostate cancer. As Scully and SS pointed out, it is a slow growing cancer and one that nearly EVERY man will get if he lives long enough. One specialist stated that 'all men would eventually die of prostate cancer, if it were not for their dying of something else sooner.' Few actually die of it because of the many affective treatments today.

However, you have probably discovered the presence of this disease because it has already produced symptoms that prompted a doctor visit. You both may be fighting this thing and its symptoms for a long time. That reality alone demands our compassion. Hopefully you will follow through on whatever options the medical team gives you and will soon learn to live with this new reality.

Steve

Black Sheep

I am not a great fan of either conventional treatments or many of the 'alternative' therapies for the treatment of cancer.

The only alternative therapies that offer any decent chance of inducing 'spontaneous' remissions involve diet and lifestyle changes that can be very difficult and only the most determined people can follow the programs to completion, which is why these therapies are often not successful.

What I would look for in a therapy is the following.

All raw vegan diet.

Exercise.

Hydrotherapy.

Herbs (large quantities and organic, not the rubbish you find in health food stores) Grow or hunt your own.

Cleansing protocols.

Herbalist, Dr Richard Schulze, said something like, "If someone offers to cure your disease without asking you to make radical changes to your diet and lifestyle, clasp your hand firmly over your wallet and run out the door." I like that.

Many people have success with Gerson Therapy, but I would plump for Schulze's 'New Incurables Program' as it is far more aggressive. Neither will work if the patient cheats.

Navigator

Some doctors have speculated that all men will eventually get Prostatitus if they live long enough. Many are advocating management rather than treatment. My Uncle had prostate cancer, but the progression was so slow that the doctor recommended no treatment and he died from other causes. Do a word search on Peenuts and you will find some helpful information.

patio34

((((Louise)))),

I don't have anything to add to the excellent advice on this thread, but wanted to tell you a little saying I read about prostate cancer:

You'll die with it, but you won't die from it.

I don't know how true that is, but it does seem to have a rep for "growing very slowly," as Saint Satan said.

Warmly,

Pat

Mary

((((Louise))))

I can certainly empathize with you as I was diagnosed with uterine cancer a couple of years ago. Although it had gone into some of my lymph nodes, we caught it in time. I had an operation, radiation and have been cancer free for almost 2 years now. Although I opted for conventional medicine, I'm also a firm believer in alternative medicine too and I practiced it both before and after my surgery. I know that there's been studies done on Saw Palmetto for prostate cancer, but caution is needed as per the link below:

http://www.mendosa.com/Trabucco.htm

http://www.research-data.com/Latest-Findings/MGN3-Index.htm

Don't lose hope. I know from experience that when you first hear the words "You've got cancer", it translates into our brains as "You are going to die." You'll go through shock, anger, fear, sadness, hope......every emotion imaginable but do not lose hope. Fortunately, we live in an age where they can diagnose and treat these horrible diseases and you can live for many more years. I would also recommend that you buy a book called "Love, Medicine and Miracles" written by Dr. Bernie Siegal. He was a physician for 30 years and retired in the early 90s. This book describes his dealings cancer patients and how many of those that were told they had 6 months to live, were still alive and doing well 15 years later. Here's a link to it:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060919833/inktomi-bkasin-20/ref%3Dnosim/103-8196766-8625402

Please take care and let us know how it's going. I was so appreciative of the support and care I got from this board when I had mine, so I know what it's like. Plus I completely agree with BlackSheep: A complete change to a strict vegetarian diet, exercise, meditation, support from family and friends will go a long way to helping your husband regain his health.

Mary

mouthy

I have no knowledge of that-All I can offer is my prayers & I will do that. (((HUG)) Mouthy

orangefatcat

Dear Louise,

Prostate cancer is a scary world just as breast cancer is t o a women. Today the survival rate is high and I am sure that if its just been diagnosed chances are he will be okay.

My father had prostate cancer and survived.

My ex husband had prostate difficultes and he is fine now.

So here I am praying for you that you don't be scared anymore, and that hubby will be fine.

Terry, Orangefatcat

please help me. Prostate cancer diagnosed.

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