Category Archives: Diagnostic tools

Methods for determining the prostate cancer staging or survivability

A Simple Anti-body for the CD47 Protein Showing Real Promise in Cancer Cure

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

I ran across two very interesting articles this morning. The first summarizes research being done at Stanford University’s Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and the Ludwig Center for Cancer Stem Cell Research. In short, researchers have found … Continue reading →

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How your wife can keep you from getting prostate cancer

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

The link at the bottom of this post will take you to a recent television interview on prostate cancer by Richard Peterson, PCAP Prostate Cancer Pony Express Rider #7, and prostate cancer survivor. Dick tells his story about how he … Continue reading →

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Ronnie Montrose dies from Prostate Cancer at age 64

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Don’t worry – you won’t die of Prostate Cancer. Wrong! When it comes to prostate cancer, the standard mantra is “every man will have prostate cancer in his lifetime, but most men die of something else.” This “most men” phrase … Continue reading →

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Urban Myths about Prostate Cancer – Post #1

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

  For most of the past 7+ years since my diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer, I’ve been looking for a complete set of statistics about the side effects of prostate cancer treatment, and I have never found them. What … Continue reading →

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Dr. Snuffy Myers on the PSA Testing Controversy

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Over the past several weeks the prostate cancer community has been treated to yet another controversy over the value of the PSA test in detecting prostate cancer. The controversy just never seems to die and everyone has a different set … Continue reading →

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Do you believe the data in the China Study? I’m pretty certain I do.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

My PSA hasn’t changed but should I still worry? In yesterday’s post I talked about my PSA trend. I have the data from yesterday’s test and graphed it against my tests since April 2007 [see below]. As you can see, … Continue reading →

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What do PTEN and KRAS mean to your health?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Unseen Enemies Below you will find a link to a very interesting NY Times article that describes recent research on the role of microbes in our bodies and the role those microbes may plan in fostering and preventing cancer. “Cancer’s … Continue reading →

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New urine test helps in early detection of prostate cancer

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Early Detection is Key Those of us who are prostate cancer survivors know first hand the critical importance of the stage of our prostate cancers when they were detected. Early detection provides a significant advantage in treatment options and survival. … Continue reading →

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Dr. Snuffy Myers – Prostate Cancer Survivor

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

We’re All Looking for Risk Information As I look at the people visiting my blog and the search terms they use to arrive here, it’s clear that many, many men and or their significant others are seeking information on their … Continue reading →

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Prostate Cancer Survivor Stories about PSA Testing

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Uncertain about the Value of PSA Testing?  Read What Survivors Say Comment by Bruce: From what I had been reading for research after my initial diagnosis a few  years ago, the PSA seems like it no longer is being viewed … Continue reading →

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The 11th Wonder of the World!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Here’s The Reason the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project Exists The following quote comes from a prostate cancer survivor group I belong to: “At the age of 51, three years ago, I was diagnosed with metastatic PC, Gleason 3+4, and a … Continue reading →

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How Did You Make Your Treatment Decision?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

The Emperor of All Maladies A recently published book calls cancer “The Emperor of all Maladies,” and I can’t imagine any medical diagnosis that brings more fear and dread in its wake. Despite all of the research and investment focused … Continue reading →

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Does Treatment Choice Affect Long-term Survival?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

Long-term Survival is a Topic Near and Dear to My Heart Like most cancer survivors, I’m constantly on the lookout for new research that might provide new insights into my personal longevity and actions I can take personally to improve … Continue reading →

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How to Predict The 15 Year Survival Probability for RP Treatment

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

I’m Always Searching for Good Statistical Tools I don’t know about other prostate cancer survivors but, as a 7-1/2 survivor, I’m keenly interested in survival statistics and potential recurrence-prevention strategies. Five-year survival statistics don’t have much value for me. The … Continue reading →

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