Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis, Part One

A 55 year-old man, who refused a rectal exam for years, is informed that he has prostate cancer.

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[roughryder5]

O man, ive noticed a bump on my testicle 5 months ago and its been hurting since then but im too embarassed to see my doctor or break the news to my family. I need to get it checked. I heard that in the earliest signs its easy to treat but i think ive been hiding it way too long that it has spread...my left leg has been feeling numb as well.

[JNJhealth]

@roughryder5 I would suggest that you consult your physician,

Rob

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[JNJhealth]

That's a good decision. You should always see your doctor about health concerns.

Rob

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[JNJhealth]

Actually, that's not completely true. There often are not, but there may be symptoms, as referenced by the CDC, such as blood in the urine and the frequent need to urinate. A physical exam may also confirm an irregularity on the prostate. However, you're right that an elevated PSA usually indicates the need for a biopsy. I am also speaking from personal experience, as a prostate cancer survivor.

Rob

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[MetalBru01]

@roughryder5 It's been a year since you last posted that comment. So did you see a doctor?

[museack]

Praying for a cure is NOT meaningless if you're a believer. If you're not, then it is meaningless. Believing that there is no higher power (or being) than human beings is a personal choice and is no more provable than the concept that there is a higher power. Non believers don't like having the concept of a "God" shoved down their throats, but they sure seem to like to shove their beliefs down everyone else's.

[museack]

@VitaminB17Channel In your opinion.

[malmsteen2002]

@roughryder5 so is it cancer? r u still alive btw?

[VitaminB17Channel]

Cancer is not Spiritual. Praying for a cure is as meaningless as substituting prayer for water. Prayer will not slake your thirst. Given enough time anyone and everyone who substitutes prayer for water will die of thirst. Cancer has no religious meaning. It is not part of a test. It does not make you better, stronger, compassionate, wiser. Cancer sufferers are not soldiers in a war.

[HEVNAWE]

@Gamz2010: There is a naturopathic approach that will help your prostate. 

[ParadiseOnLand]

The substance Amygdalin (rich in hydrogen cyanide) is found in the seeds & kernels of apples, pumpkins, pears, plums, apricots, peaches as well as in bamboo, beet-tops, millet, bitter almonds & salmon berries. Amygdalin (a.k.a. vitamin B17, and known as Laetrile when derived fr. apricot kernels) is the preventative, treatment & cure for the chronic metabolic disease: CANCER.

[nmfldta]

It certainly means there are cancer prostate cells spread through all your body. You could take female hormones and see what happens. It is not very good situation.