Where can I learn more about prostate cancer? Posted: 05-17-07 21:02pm
My grandfather was diagnosed last month
and I guess because we are so close he
didn"t want me to know until he was ready
to tell me. But, of course my mom did.
But, even she wont give me a lot of
information, like not telling me much is
supposed to make me feel better. All she
focuses on is that the doctors say even
though he is 72 his health is of a 45 year
old, he'll live a long time. I need more
than that!
She mentioned a treatment he had, a "seed"
or "bean" but into his body to attack the
cancer. But once again that's all I know.
Can anyone recommend a website that is
legite that could help me educate myself
better? Why is everyone so hush, hush? Is
there something they don't want me to know
right now? Is it his age that could
really prohibit he's longevity.
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Llewellyn
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Posted: 05-19-07 13:58pm
Here are some sites that might give you
some more information:
"Seed implantation -- otherwise known as
"brachytherapy" -- refers to the placement
of radioactive material into tissues.
Prostate brachytherapy refers to utilizing
a minimally invasive technique to place
radioactive sources (contained within a
metallic casing) directly into the
prostate.....The advantage to this
approach of delivering radiation is the
ability to accurately deliver a high dose
of radiation directly into the prostate
while minimizing the radiation dose to the
nearby tissues and organs. Patients are
usually discharged from the hospital
within hours of the procedure, and
patients return to normal function within
several days..."
htt
p://www.prostatecancercare.com/treatment/r
adioactive.html
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Richard Day Gore
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Posted: 05-21-07 06:07am
Sounds like his chances are very good,
hopefully you can do a little less
worrying. The seeds work very well; I know
two people who had that kind of therapy
and they are fine several years later.
Keep us posted!
Richard Day Gore
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Hi Posted: 05-22-07 15:29pm
I see you are in Atlanta...GO FALCONS or
How Bout Them Dawgs! I am from GA too, and
my father had prostrate cancer 9 years
ago. He went through chemo and the "bean"
thing. Your Grandfather has taken good
care of himself and this should be a big
plus for him. I do hope everything turns
out well for him. My father battled colon
cancer later on and I lost him last year.
He was 72 years old. Check out WebMD...its
where I go to find any medical
info......Prayers for your Grandfather!
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paystl
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Thank You! Posted: 05-23-07 14:52pm
Thank you guys for your information and
kind words! I'm currently gather
information about this cancer, so thank
you for those links! He is doing great
right now after the treatment. He is back
to his workout in the morning and his
night jog! But, my family up there ias
going crazy becuase they thinks he's doing
too much!
Thanks Again!!
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Hi Posted: 05-24-07 15:40pm
I say hats off to your grandfather! The
man is working out and if he feels up to
doing things, leave him alone! So many
people sit idle and allow themselves to
wallow in pity! I think its a wonderful
thing he has such a positive attitude and
is keeping up with his routine. They say
POSITIVE ATTITUDE makes a world of
difference.........If he did not feel up
to exercising or anything else, the family
would know it! GO GRANDFATHER! We are
cheering for you!
