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(Message started by: JimLaff on Oct 5^th, 2006, 12:23pm)

Title: Prostate Update
Post by JimLaff on Oct 5^th, 2006, 12:23pm

Hey guys - Sorry that it has taked me so long to post an update but I have been very busy. I've been all across the USA and have seen about 7 oncologists. Out of the 7 only 2, Johns Hopkins and Slone Kettering agree on a treatment program. They both tell me to wait until the cancer goes on the move and then start hormone and radiation. The reason is that there is such a small amount there they would not know where to direct the radiation. As for the hormone, they say that it will do more harm then good at this point. However, I am going to go to an alternative cancer treatment center in the Bahamas. :o I KNOW I KNOW - "What the hell are you going to waste your money on this for?" I have done the research and talked to a ton of people who have gone and I have gotten only great reports. I also had a M.D. look into it for me and he says that the science is sound. I will have to stay there for 2 months for the treatment. I will have my lap top with me and will send pics. I go down on Oct. 20th. I will keep you posted. - Jim

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by JeffB on Oct 5^th, 2006, 12:25pm

Good luck with that, brother! Hope all goes well.

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by Racer1_NC on Oct 5^th, 2006, 1:02pm

Good luck Jim......

Bill

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by Mattrf on Oct 5^th, 2006, 1:29pm

Bahamas! Can you take us all with you?
Well it’s too bad a trip to such a place has t be for a bad reason, sure hope it all turns out well. Hay be sure to post us some picks of the place and keep us up to date on your progress.

Bets of luck to you.

Matt

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by nani on Oct 5^th, 2006, 4:01pm

Thanks for the update, Jim. I'm sending prayers.
Enjoy the scenery and keep us posted.
hugs, nani

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by LeLimey on Oct 5^th, 2006, 6:54pm

Well Jim what can I say?
I hope you and your bahoogies enjoy the bahama's! ;;D
Make sure if you post pics they are of sand and sea or cabana boys only!
Goo dluck and we want updates once in a while, if you can fit us in!
Helen

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by Jimi on Oct 5^th, 2006, 10:30pm

Good Luck Jim. :)

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by BarbaraD on Oct 6^th, 2006, 9:38am

Jim,

Have you researched the "radiation beads"? Had a friend who did great with them.

Enjoy the sun ....

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by kimmiedawn81 on Oct 7^th, 2006, 9:38am

Good luck, Jim! I hope that it works!

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by floridian on Oct 9^th, 2006, 11:33am

You might also consider soymilk and tomato juice. They aren't magic bullets, but some evidence that they can reverse slightly prostate malignincies. Something to do between psa tests.

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: J AOAC Int. 2006 Jul-Aug;89(4):1121-34.
An overview of the health effects of isoflavones with an emphasis on prostate cancer risk and prostate-specific antigen levels.

Loma Linda University, School of Public Health, Department of Nutrition, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. markm@olympus.net

Soybean isoflavones possess hormonal and nonhormonal properties that may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, and alleviate hot flashes in menopausal women. Among the various cancers whose risk may be reduced by isoflavones, there is particular interest in prostate cancer. Eleven trials have examined the effects of isoflavones on serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. The dose of isoflavones in these trials from supplements or soy protein ranged from 60 to 900 mg/day (typical Japanese intake is 30-50 mg/day), subject number/group ranged from 8 to 62, and study duration from 20 days to 1 year. Isoflavones did not affect serum PSA in healthy subjects. In contrast, in 4 of 8 trials involving prostate cancer patients, isoflavones significantly favorably affected PSA although in no studies was there an absolute decrease in PSA concentrations. The mechanism by which isoflavones affect PSA could not be determined from the existing research, although hormonal changes do not seem to be a factor. The clinical evidence is sufficiently encouraging to justify considering additional Phase II and III clinical trials investigating the efficacy of soy isoflavones in different populations of prostate cancer patients alone and in combination with other treatments.

PMID: 16915855 [PubMed - in process]

Quote:

1: Future Oncol. 2005 Jun;1(3):425-30.Click here to read Links
Lycopene and prostate cancer.

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Urology and Renal transplantation, Rae Breli Road, Lucknow-UP (226014), India. ansarimsa@hotmail.com

Despite being one of the most common malignancies, the preventable measures for prostate cancer remain poorly defined. Dietary intake of tomatoes and tomato products containing lycopene have been shown in cell culture, animal, epidemiologic and case-control studies to be inversely associated with the risk of prostate cancer. Its unique structural and biologic properties enable lycopene to prevent free-radical damage to cells caused by reactive oxygen species, thus acting as a potent antioxidant. Although some studies have provided contradictory results, these should not be considered incongruous to the many larger studies which have shown reliable results in favor of prostate cancer. Further research involving large randomized case-control trials would confirm the potential anticancer effect of this molecule, which might provide new dimensions not only to the prevention but also the treatment of prostate cancer.

PMID: 16556016 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by Jonny on Oct 9^th, 2006, 11:39am

FLO IS BACK!!!!!!

YES!!!!!

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by Charlie on Oct 9^th, 2006, 5:32pm

Just don't forget to include traditional treatments as well. Who knows? Maybe some of the alternative stuff works though.

Hang on and post some pictures.....of the islands.... :o

Good luck

Charlie (Flo is back! All is right with the world)

Title: Re: Prostate Update
Post by Karla on Oct 9^th, 2006, 5:51pm

Will continue to pray for you. Thanks for the report.