NO!!!!! We are now beginning to follow suite with Prostrate Ca as the UK and Canada is doing and have been for years.|||ok but i like tony%26#039;s answer. Report It
|||As I understand it, the treatments available for Prostate Cancer are the same in the United States and the UK. The only difference would be the insurance system that we use here, versus the national healthcare system in the UK. There are many treatment options available for prostate cancer,

watchful waiting (doing nothing) radical prostatectomy, robotic laparoscopic prostatectomy, external beam radiation,

proton beam therapy, brachytherapy, and others. All these treatment are available in major medical centers here and overseas. The only new treatment that holds real promise that is not available here, but is available in Canada is HIFU

(it%26#039;s done with focused ultra-sounds, but I don%26#039;t know exactly what the acronym stands for) There is a website called

%26quot;You Are Not Alone%26quot; which lists every kind of treatment for prostate cancer and it is written by cancer survivors with treatment stories from people who have undergone all of these various cancer treatments. Many of the people who post stories on the site are from the UK.

here is the link: http://www.yananow.net/|||It depends on what measure you%26#039;re using to define %26quot;better%26quot;, but the answer is probably No, by most measures.

A much higher percentage of men in the U.S. than in the U.K. undergo screening, biopsy, and treatment. That can good OR bad, depending on how you look at it: A much higher percentage of men in the U.S. undergo *unnecessary* screening, biopsy, and treatment than in the U.K., but a small percentage more American men have their lives prolonged because of it. (Most do not. Prostate cancer generally has such late onset, and is so slow-growing, that for every men who survives other diseases long enough to die _of_ it, six men will die _with_ it, but of unrelated causes.)

The average man diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.S. has more years of life ahead of him than the average man diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.K. But the comparison is not very worthwhile, because American men are, on the average screened earlier and diagnosed more liberally. Many men initially %26quot;diagnosed with prostate cancer%26quot; in the U.S. wouldn%26#039;t even be considered ill in the U.K. (Since these tend to be the men who will die of something else long before they die of prostate cancer, the diagnosis is technically accurate, but can be very misleading.)

Prostate cancer is MUCH more expensive in the U.S. than in the U.K., by at least a factor of two and probably more like five or six. From the standpoint of society at large, that means treatment in the U.K. is much more cost-effective. On the other hand, it means that almost no men in the U.K. have their final days prolonged by drugs costing $5,000 a month, but some Americans do.

Prostate cancer treatment is MUCH fairer in the U.K. than in the U.S. Any citizen of the U.K., no matter how poor, receives quite good medical care. In the U.S., a very few citizens receive much better medical care; most receive about the same; but a very substantial minority (40 to 80 million Americans) receive far worse care.

is it easy to recover if it is in the begining|||By changing diet, and doing a complete internal cleanse it might recover on its own.

It might need a bit of encouragement, by zapping the likely cause first, which could be parasites.

Take a look at this site as a start to detailed research.|||Only your doctor can answer that question after treatment.

What are the Symptomys?|||There are no noticeable symptoms of prostate cancer while it is still in the early stages. In order to find prostate cancer in its most treatable form, it must be caught before symptoms appear. In more advanced stages, symptoms may include difficult or frequent urination, blood in the urine or bone pain.

Symptoms should be reported to your doctor, who will then determine if you need to see a urologist. Any change in the quality or quantity of semen, pain on ejaculation, loss of potency or libido should be reported to your primary care doctor. It is also good to report frequent urination at night, difficulty starting or incomplete urinating.|||Enlarging of the prostate is a big sign. Also frequent urination and/or burning with urine. If you fear you may have prostate cancer, don%26#039;t hesitate to consult a doctor. A simple exam could save your life.|||malignancy of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ located under the bladder in males. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis.|||In Early Cancer stage usually there r no symptoms but change in freqency of urination dysuria ,nocturia ( increased frequency in night ) urgency are common symptoms . Other general symptoms are loss of wt, general dibility may be there.Size doesnot enalrges much in cancer, enlarged size is more with Binign hypertrophy .If suspected consultation with urologist %26amp; if advised a pr examination with ultrasonography %26amp; biopsy along with blood test for level of Prostate specific antigen ( PSA ) a clinches the diagnosis.

It depends, SS-DI (Social Security Disability Income) will (when pushed real hard) extend disability benefits for a one year minimum.

http://www.ssa.gov/d%26amp;s1.htm

Better sign up soon because you will be well before you get and help.

Also I have anal cancer and I am on general assistance from my state of residence, Washington

Good Luck|||What kind of benefits? Need more details.

If you mean disability benefits, I%26#039;ve had cancer and I was not eligible for those benefits. Only if I had become completely disabled—-which I am so glad, I wasn%26#039;t. After 2 rounds of chemo, I felt lousy, had no hair, thin as a rail……but I could still get around.|||try some alternative medicine with conventional treatment.

Vitamins C, Selenium and Zinc.

Biobran, Nadh and Comitris are great against cancer.

Try too Zyflamend it have cox2 inibitors and put prostate cancer on apoptosis.

Drink Green tea.

Eat a lot of vegetables.

Drink a LOT of POMEGRANaTE juice.

Take some sun.

Do exercise.

Good luck

My friend%26#039;s father has it, and I%26#039;d like to know a little more about it…

thanks!|||First off, the prostate is a small gland that only men have. It%26#039;s donut shaped and about the size of a walnut, sits under the bladder and produces a liquid to support sperm. Most men over 55 will have an enlarged prostate for unknown reasonbut this is totally harmless apart from causing a few symptoms. In those where the prostate has become cancerous, there is a presence of malignant cancer cells growing within the prostate. Its not a particulally agressive cancer, fairly slow growing, and is farly simple to treat with surgery or radiotherapy. Hope that helps.|||look it up on web md. it%26#039;ll tell you anything you need to know.|||Cancer occurs when cells in a part of the body begin to grow out of control. Normal cells divide and grow in an orderly fashion, but cancer cells do not. They continue to grow and crowd out normal cells. Although there are many kinds of cancer, they all have in common this out-of-control growth of cells.

The prostate is a gland found only in men at the base of the urethra. check the diagram|||I already told you dingdong!!!!jkjk|||Michael gave you a very good, scientific answer. However, I%26#039;ll let you know about it from a personal standpoint (my father was diagnosed in 2000). The good news about prostate cancer is that, if found early enough, there are many treatment options. The most common is surgery to remove the prostate. Another treatment option is radiation and finally there is hormone therapy. Surgery is usually used when the cancer is confined to the prostate. My father underwent hormone therapy for seven years because by the time he was diagnosed, his cancer had already metastasized (spread) to his bones. When he was diagnosed his PSA was 250 (1-4 is normal and 10 is considered high)! We were VERY scared, but he did real well on Lupron and Casodex for seven years and while taking these treatments, his PSA was brought down to less than 1). Unfortunately, we found out in September that the cancer had spread farther and he is now in his end stages. Cancer success is measured by five year survival rates and he has lived seven and a half. I%26#039;ll say a prayer for you and your family. I hope you have found it soon enough for him to be cancer free, but even if not, my father is an example of a person who can live several years with prostate cancer even if it has already spread.|||There has been a long standing statement about prostate cancer that%26#039;s proven to be true. %26quot;Young men die from it, old men die with it.%26quot; That said, most men will have it at some time. Men who get it while in their younger years, less then 60 die more frequently because they either don%26#039;t know they have it or find out too late…..mainly because they think it only affects much older men or being younger they%26#039;re not tested for it. Older men, over 60 often know about it far ahead of time when it can be treated without much of a problem.

I work in the medical field and I see it all the time….a man in his 70%26#039;s dies of lung cancer…..and oh, buy the way he also had prostate cancer, but that wasn%26#039;t the cause of death.

Surviving has a lot to do with when you catch it. Today%26#039;s treatment formats are aggressive and very successful.

I hope the best for your friends father. Cancer of any type is never easy to deal with and with most, early detection can make all the difference.

Charlie c.

What to do if PSA is 15.9?|||Make an appointment with a urologist. Elevated PSA can also be linked to medications. The urologist will help you figure it out. Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland in a male. Have you had your prostate checked by rectal exam by your physician? If not it needs to be checked.|||If your PSA is that high you should go to a doctor NOW if they haven%26#039;t already told you to do so. Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland. Type in %26quot;prostate cancer%26quot; on you%26#039;re search engine to get a better explanation|||Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate gland. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. Its main function is to make part of the liquid (seminal fluid) that mixes with sperm from the testicles to make semen. Semen is ejaculated during sex.

The prostate is about the size of a large walnut. It is located close to the rectum just below the bladder at the base of the penis. The prostate surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen through the penis.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men. It usually grows slowly and can often be cured or managed successfully.|||Make an appointment with a urologist and follow his recommendation. Elevated PSA can be as a result of a number of reasons, one of them is prostate cancer

These two sites will might be able to help you.

Both have wonderful %26amp; informative information.

http://familydoctor.org/

http://www.webmd.com/

They were a huge help for me.

I hope this helps you. Good Luck!

is dis ding tru????|||I have heard this as well. as Leno you said %26quot; Your health is in your hand.%26quot;|||indeed =]

its also healthy for you|||I do think there is any empirical evidence that this is true.|||I have never heard of it.|||No it does not prevent prostate cancer, and since because the prostate helps to produce sperm it%26#039;s in a harder use if the masturbation is frekvent.|||There is some evidence to support this. Whether it is true or not, do anyway. It can%26#039;t hurt.|||I don%26#039;t think so. One has nothing to do with the other. If I breath more will that prevent lung cancer?|||if it is true, then i%26#039;ll never have prostate cancer….. there are no cute gurls around my area so i have to get pleasure one way or the other

Amplified ED problems make life not worth living|||Hi, i think the first reply to your question is cruel, as cancer is frightening for everyone regardless of the stage of diagnosis.

The fact that the stage is early hopefully means the treatment wont be too invasive. Give yourself time and do the things in life you would usually enjoy. depression and anxiety can become habitual so try and force yourself to think positively. Not easy i know but making myself think positive thoughts has helped me to overcome depression.

Hope you find the support and help you need.|||There are a lot of people that don%26#039;t have a hope of making it through cancer, they are terminal and their life is almost over, you should be thankful your not dying. How dare you talk like that. So many have died and you wish for it, bet they would have traded you for your life as it is.

Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!

Edit: I was referring to his wish to be dead!.. Not the cancer.

I have empathy for him re: his cancer, but not his attitude toward it.|||If the ED is getting you down, you can focus on other areas of delivering pleasure. There are many other ways a man can %26quot;perform%26quot; in bed to give his partner satisfaction. Be creative and imaginative.

As for treatment, it%26#039;s best to treat it as a routine part of your life from now on. That way, you won%26#039;t think of it as a chore, or dread it so much.

Besides, you mention %26quot;early%26quot;. That means you probably won%26#039;t have to go through a long-drawn process of cancer treatment.

In other words, listen to your doctor, follow what you%26#039;re told, and sooner than you know it, you will have completed your treatment.

What about pain , wasting away , other health problems ?|||Gleason%26#039;s grade 6 is not an automatic death sentence. It is considered intermediate grade. I have a friend who had that diagnosis years ago, saw him at the conference last week, he is fine. He has had to have treatment twice, as his PSA went back up, but he is more vital and needed more in his chosen profession than ever, and is compliant with his doctor and surveillance. Our country needs his skills and I feel sure he will be with us for years to come.

A fairly high percentage of men in your position do not die of their cancer but of other natural causes, usually heart disease, much later in their lives.|||And his was slightly higher grade 7/8. I think he first had it in 2002, and looks great these days. Planning on scaling Mt. Fuji for the 14th time next summer. Report It
|||don%26#039;t think about that. enjoy life|||Keep a positive attitude. My dad is going through the same battle. You have to find a way to look on the plus side. Who knows, they could find a cure tomorrow. You never know. Good luck.|||you are a brave dude , i%26#039;ll think about you as a person in who the humanity can be proud of .

Enjoy your time with your family .|||I am sorry that you are having to go thru this. Live your life without thinking of the end. You will die peacefully and with no pain.|||Pray to Jesus Christ and ask Him for mercy to heal you from your cancer. God is merciful %26amp; can do all things. Please pray to Jesus now.|||You know that you have cancer so make the best time out of it . Enjoy life for the moments and spend time with your family . My brother in law is as sick as you are and he has a great deal of pain with in him . A lot of anger and frustration too . The other questions a doctor can answer best !

i will keep you in my prayers|||we have no idea how you will die, do you know how i will die?|||You won%26#039;t die from prostate cancer. It is a very slow cancer. Can take years (like 25) to even be a problem.

Where the issue arises is when any cancer spreads. However, because prostate cancer is SO slow, you can make lifestyle changes that can reduce, and even cure, the cancer.|||Dont Worry…. enjoy your life and I%26#039;m very sorry to hear that tou have cancer…I will pray for you.|||I%26#039;m praying for man. You hang in there.|||Make a list of everything you wanna do.

Then Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!|||cancers are generally painless hence, they are not picked up unless some other underlying problem surfaces-it is then that doing blood tests, xrays, ct%26#039;s that a cancer is detected, either a mass or nodule-and sometimes, unfortunately it is in a invasive stage-prostate cancer leads to metastis of the cancer itself as the cancer progresses, meaning that the cancer spreads to the backbone, the lungs, any area that the blood will flow to…you are being treated with radiation, so it is targetting cancer cells and that will prevent early mets or cancer spread…however, don%26#039;t dwell on when you will pass on, we all will one day, just take comfort in your loved ones and revisit the things you once enjoyed or always wanted to do-ultimately, our journey on earth is to pass on our love, our memories and to learn certain lessons whilst alive…God bless and don%26#039;t fret….all our sufferings are transient as there is a much higher and loving place awaiting us…|||Hi, Why not have your prostate removed? or is it to late for that? You asked some hard questions, I have some hard answers. I just watched my Father die of this a little over a year ago. It is one of the most painful ways to go. The Drs. told us that, but I don%26#039;t think either one of thought it would be as bad as it was. The cancer goes into the bones with protrate cancer. The only place it didn%26#039;t go with my Dad was his brain. They have some wonderful pain meds when you get to that stage. I am so sorry for you to have to go through this. May I suggest that if there is anything you have always wanted to tell people you love or care about and you never have, please take the time to do so now. If will mean so much to them, and it will also give them an opportunity to express their love for you also. Terri T.|||If this is your treatment you are getting advice and help from doctors. Make sure you have a good medical team to advise you and follow their advice.

Surgery is always one option for prostate cancer, and is very effective if the cancer is caught in its early stages. Keep a good attitude, stay busy and involved and stay in your treatment. The chances could be very good that you might die of old age a long time from now.

Pain is usually manageable, even in advanced stages. Wasting away is also a possibility. But it is also possible these might not happen.

Be prepared for the worst, hope and work for the best. Good luck and God bless and keep you.|||Did the doctor say the prostate cancer would take your life? You are going to be getting radiation so what makes you think you are going to die? My dad had/has prostate cancer. He had a radical prostatectomy 15 1/2 years ago. After that he wound up needing a quad heart bypass and valve repair and has also had a mild stoke. He has needed angioplasty with a stent and has had skin cancer. Topping it all off is the cancer came back and they had a hard time finding it but discovered it was in his soft tissue so he had radiation which was helpful but not helpful enough. He is now taking hormone shots monthly and seems stable. Every day he goes out and feeds the deer and the birds and works in his workshop. My brother just took our parents and single uncle to Branson MO last week. The meaning behind all of this is to do what the doctor orders and get a second opinion if you are not sure about what he has ordered but get on with your life and live it to the fullest. You do not have to die just because you have cancer or heart problems or something else. Life is short enough so live it to the best of your ability.|||With out knowing your exact prostrate grade or level. I can only tell you that if you are getting seed radiation. The prognosis is actually pretty good and that type of treatment has a very high mortality rate. Here is a site that is is more specific.

http://www.prostate-cancer.com/hormone-t…

Depending on you age and how healthy you were before you were diagnosed will more than likely determine how you die. But this particular cancer you have and the treatment you are receiving seems to suggest you have a quite a few more yrs in you.

Be sure to educate yourself on your disease and all the treatments available. Including support groups in your area.

Here is just one … I have no idea what you are going through right now..but I do know you aren%26#039;t alone in this fight and you can survive it!….God Bless

American Cancer Society

Man-to-Man Program

P: 800.227.2345

www.cancer.org

This support group of the American Cancer Society offers advice on coping with illness and the side effects of treatment.|||Hi there

Here are some remedies to help with healing.

Quick Action Plan for Prostate Cancer

1. Since prostate cancer is easier to prevent rather than treat, your most important choice is that of prevention.

2. Undergo prostate screening annually from the age of 50 on, or younger if you have a family history of prostate cancer. Utilize both conventional and non conventional styles of testing procedures.

3. If family history indicates prostate cancer, or if you are faced with an autoimmune disease, take extra precaution with the following suggestions, and look carefully into the subject of Vasectomy, as this procedure could aggravate your already higher risk for prostate cancer.

4. Engage in life supporting and anti-stress solutions to relieve tightness surrounding the prostate gland, such as yoga, massage and acupuncture. Avoid tight underclothing and pants. Wear your belt buckle off to the side, and avoid nickel.

5. Engage in an enjoyable exercise routine that you do 3-5 days per week. Experiment with Yoga, Qi Gong or Tai Chi. Movement that strengthens and relaxes the body, rather than constricts, is an essential element to maintaining prostate health.

6. Make positive diet changes, eliminating conventional, processed and fast foods, toxic fats and oils, and inorganic diary and protein sources. Eat organic whenever possible. Start eating a whole foods diet, eating an abundant selection of raw and lightly steamed vegetables, raw fruits and clean protein sources, along with fresh juices, whole grains, and soaked nuts and seeds.

7. Use purified water both internally and when bathing, and drink at least ½ your weight in ounces of quality water daily.

8. Rather than coffee, choose green tea containing 710 ECGC, and other non-caffeinated herb teas as a powerful anti-oxidant drink. Sip throughout the day. To read more visit: www.greenteahaus.com

9. Consider a Colon Cleanse; read through the excellent version found under Detoxification on the Natural Cures web site.

10. Start on a quality supplement and herb program as suggested above, and preferably, personalized by a qualified alternative therapist. Also, try Flower Essences and/or Aromatherapy.

11. Engage in alternative therapies, such as Energy Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and bodywork. Additionally, find a qualified alternative practitioner such as a Naturopathic or Osteopathic Doctor to support every aspect of your newfound commitment to health and healing.

Causes of Prostate Cancer

There are many potential causes of prostate cancer. They include unresolved benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), congestion and the buildup of waste products in the lymphatic system, lack of exercise, poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxins, chronic constipation and an impacted colon, hormone imbalances, parasites, sexually transmitted diseases (especially gonorrhea), stress, as well as genetic predisposition. Men who enter puberty later than normal also have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer.

Men who suffer from chronic autoimmune diseases are also at a greater risk of developing prostate cancer due to the way such conditions suppress immune function, thus allowing cancer cells to spread, forming tumors in the prostate gland, as well as other areas of the body. Often, prostate cancer in this circumstance can spread aggressively. In the case of compromised immune function, it is especially important to be aware of prostate health, receiving check ups frequently.

Vasectomy can increase the risk for prostate and testicular cancer. This is most likely due to the production of antibodies known as allosperm, which are produced during vasectomies. Allosperm reduce the immune response, making it more difficult for the immune system to identify and attack cancer cells.

Chronic tightness in the muscles that surround the prostate gland can also contribute to prostate cancer because of how such tightness can restrict the flow of blood and oxygen into the prostate gland. This is particularly true of chronic tightness in the abductor muscles, which surround and overlay the prostate gland. (You can feel your abductor muscles by probing with your fingers where your inner thighs meet the area of your groin.) Tight abductor muscles can create added pressure on the prostate gland, causing it to become hardened, losing its natural softness. This further restricts the flow of oxygen and blood, minimizing the delivery of vital nutrients into the prostate cells and tissues.

Tight clothing, especially tight underwear and belts that put pressure on that area of the body, can also restrict the flow of blood and oxygen to the prostate. Moreover, according to researchers in the field of energy medicine, belt buckles—especially buckles that contain nickel—create an energy blockage when worn over the center of the waist. The reason for this is because the vital energy pathway, known in traditional Chinese medicine as the conception vessel, travels through the center of the body into the prostate. To avoid creating such energy blockages, avoid wearing belts with nickel buckles and position the buckle off-center.

In addition to wearing loose underclothing, choose breathable natural fibers, such as cotton or silk, rather than synthetic materials.

Radiation, including the radiation emitted by microwave cooking units, can also increase the risk of prostate cancer, even when such units are not in use.

Best of health to you

Cheers