My dad gets Lupron injections for prostate cancer. The injection site is leaking quite a bit, has for the past 2 treatments (1 every 3 months). Based on other symptoms, we think his body isn%26#039;t keeping the full injection, although the dr. says this isn%26#039;t possible. Is it possible some of the actual hormone could leak out and not just the oil that it is packed in? Or is there a blood test that would measure the amount of hormone in his system vs. how much should be in his system?|||I was taking shots for 3 years. They hurt my hips so bad, I was in constant pain and walking was difficult. I switched to Lupron Depot, a capsule placed in arm, with 1 year effectiveness. I would have stopped treatment without this alternative. The cost is the same, but check with insurance, since some raters don%26#039;t know what the procedure is. Good luck to all of you.

I%26#039;m 14 dis year and i realised recently that at night when I am about to sleep I would have dis feeling of going to de toilet to urine…however everytime i do that only a little bit of urine comes out, my urine is clear. I read an article that frequent urination at night is a symptom of prostate cancer, but does my case classify as frequent urination at night? I also have pain on de left side of my pelvis and it is below my belly button. Am i suffering from prostate cancer? I do not have any of the other symptoms though.|||I REALLY DOUBT IT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH CANCER MAYBE ITS JUST A PROSTATE PRBLEM BUT YOU SHOULD VISIT A DOCTOR…|||Prostate cancer is virtually unheard of in men under the age of 40, and I know of no documented cases in teens. That said, your symptoms describe a urinary tract infection, with a possible kidney infection. I would advise you go to a doctor and get your urine tested for bacteria. An untreated urinary tract infection (UTI) can result in permanent kidney damage if if becomes nephritis. Antibiotics can clear this right up.|||Prostate cancer is very unlikely in someone your age. It is more likely a bladder infection or possibly kidney stones if its painful. I would get it checked out by a doctor because you said that when you urninate only a little bit comes out. That may be a sign of an infection|||You either have a bladder infection or a kidney infection.

GET TO THE DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND HAVE IT PROPERLY DIAGNOSED.

If you don%26#039;t have it looked at you could end up in the hospital in some serious pain and with more problems than you need or want.|||No. Especially not at your age!

Drink some cranberry juice, (not drink or cocktail) It sounds like a UTI (Urinary tract infection) and get some anti-biotics from your doctor

Cancer-Prostate Cancer|||I%26#039;m sure it puts a big strain on it like any other cancer or illness. Check out the links below for more info.|||Real quick reply…I%26#039;ve been researching this for Ovarian Cancer, however a lot of studies show it%26#039;s positive effect on prostate cancer. The Maitake D-Fraction (check out the %26#039;griffin pro%26#039; version at www.maitake.com) shows it can cause cell death in the prostate cancer cells. Undergoing clinical trials and studies here, but has been used for years in asia.

Also D-fraction can boost the immune system (especially if taking chemo) to activate NK killer cells, T-cells, white blood cells, etc. to help with the immune systems attack on cancer cells in general.

WHAT THE HEY? I%26#039;M SICK OF SEEING THESE PINK RIBBONS FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. WHERE IS THE ONE FOR PROSTATE CANCER? WOMEN ARE BIOLOGICALLY USELESS AFTER 50 ANYWAY.|||Wow..|||Then start your littlwe uproar. Odviously you don%26#039;t care cuz if you did you would have tried to make one.|||What would Hooters do?

You men are the ones who decided that breasts are so damn great, after all.|||To check for prostate cancer the doctor has to stick his fingers up your ****, is that something you want done to you just to find out you%26#039;re going to die?

but many breast cancer awareness program/ad/fund raiser/walk etc

and the prostate cancer event was even a privatlty sponsered thing where as with breast cancer the city helps

seems unfair eh?|||Well then why don%26#039;t you contact the American Cancer Association or the Prostate Cancer Foundation and ask how you can help organize a fundraiser for prostate cancer?? Our local news channel does a walk every year and has an annual %26quot;Prostate Cancer Awareness%26quot; month where they remind everyone nightly to tell their male loved ones to get a prostate check, as well as have highlights and interviews with prostate cancer survivors.|||You%26#039;re right. I wear a breast cancer band because I naturally identify with other women, but I%26#039;ll get a prostate cancer one too…I would hate my own dad to get prostate cancer and not get any support.|||That is one more than melanoma cancer awareness program.|||MAN you got 1? I got none. Even when benifits a fund raiser are fun it seems to not provide basic info. Expecially what to look for.

oh I read your last comment….. FYI in reality you simply may not have noticed any before. Perhaps you are paying more attention to it lately.

TWT|||Men aren%26#039;t so open to talking about their private parts. But you are right. We should get them talking.|||Honestly. Breast cancer advocacy people have worked really, really hard to get the awareness that they%26#039;ve got. It%26#039;s not their fault if other advocacy groups haven%26#039;t had the same success.

Okay, I call sexism on this meme today. Also, why do you guys think so lowly of yourself? Why can%26#039;t you do anything on your own? You can stand on your own two feet, and you can make a difference for the causes you believe in. Just freakin%26#039; do it and stop expecting the women to drop everything to take care of your sh!t. Jeebus. How old are you again? Do you really still need mommy?

ETA: Show me once, ever, where I said that women should get special treatment. Go ahead, try. I%26#039;ve spent way too much time here, so it should be easy. My questions and answers are open. Go for it. I have consistently said that men and women are _equal_. That the sexes are capable of equal things. What%26#039;s your problem? Why are you advocating special treatment for men, where you don%26#039;t even have to take care of yourselves? I don%26#039;t expect every person on earth to drop everything to send money to my pet causes; I don%26#039;t know why you expect the same.|||An excellent point! It IS unfair!

What are you going to do about it?|||http://www.pcaw.com/

http://www.ustoo.org/

http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standa…

Do something about it! There are numerous ways to get involved and spread awareness.|||First of all, I think it has to be said that as many men die of prostate cancer as women die of breast cancer.

I think %26#039;unfair%26#039; is the wrong word to be using. Most of the breast cancer awareness programs are organised and backed by women who are either breast cancer survivors or who have lost a mum/sister/aunt etc to the disease. Men have every right to organise similar projects, but due to the stigma attached to prostate cancer, many choose not to.

I am pretty certain the %26#039;privately funded%26#039; prostate cancer event would been eligible for government support - the govt aren%26#039;t out to see men getting sick from cancer. There may have been many reasons they didn%26#039;t apply for funding.

Men are notoriously rubbish about caring for their health, whereas women are used to going for regular checkups and screenings. As a result breast cancer is usually picked up fairly early when it is treatable, while most men wait until they have major symptoms before they get any prostate issues checked out.

Woman have also been very vocal in coming forward about being survivors. Wives of celebrities and public figures, mums and everyday women are vocal about being breast cancer survivors while men tend to keep quiet about it. Like they say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease! The govt will only offer funding if it is requested.

Men need to get out there, organise themselves and be loud and vocal about this disease. They need to organise fundraisers, special days and raise awareness. They need to remind us that our dads, brothers and husbands are dying of this disease at a frightening rate and make sure we all get involved.|||I agree! We need more adds and campains about prostate cancer, and ALL THE OTHER CANCERS OUT THERE!!!!!!

It%26#039;s like the world is only concerned about breat cancer (I think it is too)|||Because so much money has been outlayed on women that their just isnt enough around to help men as well.

And besides, feminism would not want to detract from women so would die before allowing mens issues to come to the equal balance of womens.|||Prostate cancer is taken very seriously over here in The UK.

Most G.P%26#039;s run well men and women clinics for all of their patients.

If you are over 35 yrs of age and male they check you out.

It%26#039;s a killer and many men have lost their lives to this dreadful disease.

10 years ago men over here did not wish to discuss this issue- now fortunately they do.

There exist many charities who steadfastly raise money for research into this.

In July of this year I helped a friend of mine who had prostate cancer organise a golf tournament to raise monies for research into this.

Surprisingly I was the only woman involved, probably because I am retired and have the time to devote to issues such as this.

I would humbly suggest that all men over 35 years of age get themselves checked out for this.

A very good question.

About ten years or so ago I went to the doctor and asked about Prostate cancer screening. He said I was too young. Besides being over worked under paid and uninsured I have a pain in my scrotum and it feels like I have an 8 ball in between my crotch. I have been doing a lot of heavy lifting and I am exhausted. Everything works fine down there but I am very tired. A friend of mine had kidney cancer and he died shortly afterwards, he complained of being tired. Also my bones hurt. I was thinking that I could have a body infection. Should I be terminated by lethal injection? Getting sick is a sin in this country, I should be punished. Of course I could be over reacting, it has been a terrible week.|||While prostate cancer is a known killer, it, like all cancers, can take from a few weeks to several years to really get you. Ypou didn;t say your age but if you are over 15 and asked for a prostate check, the doctor should oblige. In fact all guys once they are pretty well through puberty should have everything checked annually. Unfortunately, unless one is insured and the insurance covers routine medicals, very few people actually get them. And due to embarassment or whatever even those who do get routine checkups don%26#039;t insist on genitals being thoroughly examined.

As for your current pain in the scrotum, I would be more suspocious of a hernia or similar problem causing the discomfort especially given you do heavy lifting. so insured or not, it is tiem to get an appointment with a doctor who will give you a thorough exam in the genital region to determine wha tis right and what is in need of treatment.|||My dad had prostate cancer and has beat it with chemotherapy. From what I understand (second hand through him), if caught early enough prostate cancer is one of the cancers with the best success rates.|||I am sorry you are in pain. Do not let not having money or insurance keep you from getting the medical help you need and deserve. I do not know where you live, but there are free clinics in almost every State. Call the emergency room of any hospital and ask where you can go to get medical help, explain that you have no money or insurance.You can just go to an ER to see a doctor, they can not refuse to treat you because you have no money, they will bill you.If you can not pay the bill - you can not pay it, better to owe a bill than to lose your life. This could be very serious, do not put it off any longer. I hope you feel better and also get medical help.|||Many men have prostate cancer the question is have fast growing is it. The younger you are when it is found is an indicator of how agressive it is. Under sixty five it means loosing the gland. If you are older the Doc many choose other means. All men should take for granted they prostate cancer and study what they can do diet wise to slow cancer.|||there is no set time everyone is different. Should you want a simple pre screen ttest for it get a EPT test kit if it shows possitive see your doctor immediatlythis type of cancer is cureable please dont delay|||Your sentiments are correct. What to do? It is really a great sin to get disease like cancer. However do not worry. Now have you contacted the doctor. ASAP please visit him for an evaluation of the disease. You may not have he disease and the symptoms you have told may be for some other reason. Only a doctor can tell you and treat you. Please do not worry. you will be alright. please visit your doctor immediately.

Best of Luck|||You have to insist on an examination or at least an x-ray to see if there is anything there.

The life expectancy is quite high if treated. Not so if it goes un noticed and untreated. The doctor should work for you, not just work if they feel like it. Insist upon the test if he refuses report him to the medical board and see another doctor. No one is too young or too old to have cancer that%26#039;s an excuse because he don%26#039;t want to have to work.

I have dealt with cancer patients from the age of 6 months to 97 years. Cancer does not have a prefered age.|||i really like your sence of humor..sorry you have had a bad week.A scrotal mass is a lump or bulge that can be felt in the scrotum, the sac that contains the testicles.A scrotal mass can be benign (generally harmless) or malignant (cancerous). Benign scrotal masses include:

Varicocele — a varicose vein along the spermatic cord

Hydrocele — fluid collection in the scrotum

Hematocele — blood collection within the scrotum

Spermatocele — a cyst-like mass within the scrotum that contains fluid and dead sperm cells

Scrotal masses can be caused by inflammatory or infectious diseases (for example, epididymitis), physical injury to the scrotum, herniation (inguinal hernia), or tumors.

Symptoms

Painless or painful bulge or lump within the scrotum (testicle lump)

Infertility

Enlarged scrotum

Most conditions that cause scrotal masses are either not important or can be easily treated. Even testicular cancer has a high cure rate with early diagnosis and treatment. Nevertheless, any scrotal mass should be examined promptly by a qualified doctor. Any delay in diagnosing cancer may reduce the ability to cure it.. oh ny thhe way go to a (e.r.) and get checked they cant refuse to treat you even if you have no insurance…..good luck 2 you…..

After 24 months of %26quot;watchful waiting%26quot; for my prostate cancer, and out of 13 biopsy%26#039;s I had on one cancer cell, or core. The first bi-op had a %26quot;Gleason Score%26quot; of 3+3. With a 5% involvement. One year later the %26quot;Gleason Score%26quot; was 3+4 with 20% involvement. That does not sound like much but I have been told that it was significant.

I go back to my Urologist Tuesday to discuss my options once again. I hope a Dr. or a Dr. of Urology is online.I realize the decision is mine, but if I could live another ten years without it I would go that route, but as we know I may not even be able to finish this text.

I. if I so elect will be having the %26quot;robotic%26quot; surgery and have talked with two friends that had it and all faired well with them.

MY main concern is the fact that I could be out for up to four-hours. I have had problems with %26quot;being put under%26quot; twice. Heart rate 40 bpm, blood pressure 88. But they got me stable thanks to a page to my anesatist (sp). Not the nurse that put me under.|||There are alternatives to surgery or the more normal treatments for cancer.

I too have a low risk Prostate Cancer that I am fighting naturally.

The two methods I am aware of are books:

%26quot;The Breuss Cancer Cure%26quot; Breuss uses natural juices etc to cleanse the body of the cancer cells and has over 45000 proven case studies.

The second is another book %26quot;How to fight Prostate Cancer and win%26quot;. By Ron Gellatley He is a nutritionist and herbalist and used many herbs, vitamins and homepathic remedies to reduce his PSA from over 100 to below 1 in 6 months.

My psa is reducing slowly also.

Good luck and may you live for more than 10 years.|||I wonder how old you are. Has your Dr mentioned radiation implants? or is that an option for you? By %26#039;involvement%26#039; do you mean nodes?

Due to your history, try to have an anesthesiologist next time you have any surgery for anything.

Does masturbating help a man%26#039;s prostate? Does it prevent prostate cancer?|||It isnt for sure. but studies have shown it helps some people.

%26quot;April 6, 2004 — Frequent ejaculation, whether it happens during sexual intercourse, masturbation, or a dream, isn%26#039;t likely to increase men%26#039;s risk of prostate cancer. In fact, new research suggests it may have the opposite effect and help protect the prostate.

Researchers say it%26#039;s too soon to recommend that men change their sexual habits in an attempt to lower their prostate cancer risk. However, the study raises interesting questions about the role of ejaculation and sexual behavior in the development of prostate cancer.

Previous studies have linked frequent sexual activity to a higher risk of prostate cancer, but this new, large study found ejaculation frequency was not associated with prostate cancer risk except in the highest category. Men who ejaculated most often actually had a 33% lower lifetime risk of prostate cancer, and this relationship grew stronger as men grew older.

For example, men who reported 21 or more ejaculations per month in their 40s had a 32% lower risk of prostate cancer later in life compared with those who reported between four and seven ejaculations per month. Men who reported more than 21 monthly ejaculations in the previous year had a 51% lower risk of prostate cancer.

Overall, an average of 21 or more ejaculations a month during a man%26#039;s lifetime decreased the risk of prostate cancer later in life by 33%. And each increase of three ejaculations per week during a man%26#039;s lifetime was associated with a 15% reduction in prostate cancer risk.%26quot;|||it helps all around|||Studies have indeed stated that masturbation helps protect the prostate from cancer, though it does not prevent it.|||There is some research that suggests that it does reduce your risk for prostate cancer. Aside from the possible physical effects, it can certainly provide some psychological benefits as well.|||There is no proof for prostate cancer prevention

Roughly 27,000 men in the U.S. die from prostate cancer each year. Roughly 40,000 women die from breast cancer each year.

Why are women such complete selfish b**tards by complaining that life short-changes them when so much more money is spent to protect our moms and daughters than to help our dads and sons.

Women should be ashamed of themselves.

About 50 times as much money is spent on breast cancer research than on prostate research.

That is SICK!!! I guess women and girls could give a crap about their dads and sons.|||You sound very bitter about this subject. Is someone near to you going through prostate cancer and having a hard time finding support? There are many successful treatments for prostate cancer. One such method is implanting tiny radioactive %26#039;seeds%26#039; into the prostate. They are the size of a grain of rice and they work by bringing radiation right to the prostate. After a certain amount of time they are no longer giving off radiation so they are safe to stay implanted in the prostate. I%26#039;m sorry if you are going through a tough time right now. Here are a few links at the bottom.

(I agree, and you might see that you%26#039;re acting rather rude if you %26#039;looked in the mirror%26#039;. Blaming all women for this problem? The bulk of breast cancer funding comes for large companies, so I guess you should be cursing CEO, not women. Women had to band together to get attention for breast cancer, and this took some time. So I suppose once all men become as passionate as you about this issue and start taking a stand like women, then maybe they could raise awareness and money. So should I say men are lazy because they haven%26#039;t taken a stand or raised awareness for prostate cancer? No. Just like you shouldn%26#039;t blame all women. These two subjects are NOT related. It is not like there is only so much awareness you can have for the 2 types of cancer! This is ridiculous and you know it, you don%26#039;t need me to point it out to see it! )|||Here%26#039;s an idea for you. Bite my fart.|||You are correct that it receives less funding, but not 50x more. According to the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, breast cancer research will receive about $870 million this year, as compared to the $485 million for prostate cancer research. The NPCC further notes that the U.S. invests approximately $16,700 to find a cure for each life lost to prostate cancer and more than $21,800 for each life lost to breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 40,200 people die of breast cancer annually, compared to 28,900 people of prostate cancer.

I imagine it must be due in part to the politicizing of both diseases; typically, activism and pressure on Congress for funding is mostly from women%26#039;s groups and has been for decades. Most men don%26#039;t get involved in that type of activism on a large scale and aren%26#039;t as vocal about their illness(es). However, I suspect it may largely also be due to the age factor. For example, in the 39 and under age bracket, 1 in 228 women will develop breast cancer, as compared to 1 in 19,299 of men who will develop prostate cancer in that same bracket. It may be that the sheer mortality rates and the early age at which breast cancer can strike that the purpose of medical research is deemed to about extending life; loosely translated…putting more resources into fighting diseases that strike younger ages to maximize the years of life per dollar spent.

However, all this rhetoric notwithstanding, I do understand your frustration. Thanks for posting a thought-provoking post; perhaps it will spur someone out here to become more involved in making funding advances and/or prostate cancer activism.

a person that suffered from prostate cancer 3 years ago can take magnesium chloride?|||Yes.|||Of course. The magnesium chloride twice drinks 60 milliliters to the day, early morning and before sleeping. It prepares the chloride of magnesium dissolving 30 grams in a liter of water, please are not used plastic metals nor.