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My father is diagnosed with prostate cancer. I have the biopsy, PET-CT scan reports. Case of carcinoma prostate, Gleason`s score 5+4=9, serum PSA 22ng/ml (pre TURP PSA 77ng/ml). Can you please help me with the medication to start with. What type of therapy is needed in this case. Can this be improved to reduce the cancer spread.

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Please share you psma pet scan report.. I would like to know the extent of disease from these reports before commenting on further treatment. ... Read More

Which is the best treatment for prostate cancer either robotic surgery or ? CA prostate(radiation). Doctor suggested for CA Prostate(radiation therapy)

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He had cancer and was operated and his testicles removed, he also had radiation after which he was given abirapro tablets for the last one and half year and his psa level keeps increasing now , at present his psa level is 84 ng/ dl. and he has started facing some symptoms, such has full left side pain, loss of appetite .Now I just want to know what

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Dear John, There was another query similar to this, i ve just answered. I think that was yours only. In brief, if PSA is rising, we need to change the treatment. Other options are available. The patie ... Read More

Can sex or frequent masturbation affect Prostate cancer risk? Or it helps to reduce prostate cancer?

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There is no proper evidence that sex or masturbation as risk modifier of prostate cancer... ... Read More

Does excessive masturbation cause prostate cancer ? Does excessive masturbation cause prostate cancer ?

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Can ultrasound ( sonography ) reveal prostate cancer? ~ this is my father's question. My ? is how long could he possible have given that his prostate cancer has metastized to the bones and his physical health is only declining. He is experiencing inreasing pain in his posterior and the hip area. He is NOT seeking any treatment other than homeopathy

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Sonography cannot reveal prostate cancer. What is his serum PSA? ... Read More

Father is under treatment of prostate cancer at Chennai..Since 1 year Under went Radiation therapy Now daily tablets PSA level under 2 Can we take Ayurveda medicine to keep this problem under check

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Kindly contact with all reports. Ayurveda treatment is very helpful in such conditions it will be supportive and increase their energy levels. ... Read More

Which test find all cancer in our body...and specially prostate cancer...and all...please send test name

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Please see a doctor and address your doubts Can consult with me for the same ... Read More

Can enlarged prostate cause prostate cancer or any form of cancer in future? Age 58 male. What are prostate cancer risks from enlarged prostate and prostatitis infection

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Enlarged prostate can be benign or malignant which can be clinically differentiated clinically and by serum psa blood test If fought will need to undergo prostate biopsy ... Read More

My grandpa has prostate cancer with bone metastasis. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy had already done on him. Please, suggest other treatment options for treatment of bone metastasis. He has pain in different parts of body like pelvis. Please help me .

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Inj Zolendronic acid for bone strength Palliative RT for painful bony lesion Hormone therapy / chemotherapy for prostate ... Read More

Hi,My father underwent prostate removal surgery (RARP) for prostate cancer on 18 May 2026. After the surgery, we did a PSA test on 5th July 2026, and the result came back as 0.55 ng/mL. Does this mean that the prostate cancer has returned? What should be the next steps? I am very worried. Attached the report for your reference.

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No. Thats normal. What was the psa before surgery ... Read More

Hi,My father underwent prostate removal surgery (RARP) for prostate cancer on 18 May 2026. After the surgery, we did a PSA test today, and the result came back as 0.55 ng/mL. Does this mean that the prostate cancer has returned? What should be the next steps? I am very worried. Attached the report for your reference.

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Consult to urologist for further management ... Read More

Hi doctor, It's being 1 month after prostate surgery, my father has got fever below 100 and burning sensation in urine. Is it normal to have UTI even after surgery and what treatment should be given? Thanks

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3 things can be the cause of burning sensation. 1. Urinary tract infection (UTI) 2. Bladder spasms 3. Tissue irritation ... Read More

My dad 75yr old diagnosed with prostate cancer.he has severe health anxiety fears and don't sleep at night just for viral cough or cold.now doctor suggested for initial treatment injection we didn't inform the patient.can we start treatment without informing patient that he has cancer.we really don't know how patient takes this.how to make patient

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Yes that is not uncommon. Regularly in my OPD many patients we initially avoid to break the news of the malignancy directly. Over the time they do get to know. It helps to absorb the shock. Moreover ... Read More

My dad 75yr old is diagnosed with prostate cancer he has very health anxiety don't sleep at night just for viral infection.so we are afraid of telling him we didn't inform him now we need to start treatment . doctor told 1st line of treatment is injection so can we hide this matter from patient .what happens if we tell this matter to patient.

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Hi, it's better to inform him. May be you can take the help of your doctor ... Read More

Hello Doctor, my grandfather (Nanu) has Stage 4 prostate cancer and we are from Alwar, Rajasthan. He has severe pain from lower back/waist area to knees. Earlier, his testicles were surgically removed and currently he is on chemotherapy medicines. It has been 5 days since medicines started and he is gradually becoming weaker. Now he is finding it d

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Docetaxel chemo cam cause body pains and weakness. Take protein powder. Multivitamins ... Read More

My ultra sound shows mild enlarged prostate, 29.4 Cc in Volume. Urine retension is 11cc (Post Void) after ultrasound. PSA 0.48 is it ok, if not what treatment options are there

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Hello Doctor, my mother has ovarian cancer and has completed 4 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with very good response (CA-125 reduced from 273 to 11). Her treating team is now planning interval cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. We would like to take an expert opinion specifically regarding whether HIPEC is truly necessary/beneficial in her cas

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HIPEC is a new approach in ovarian cancer surgery where high temp chemotherapy (41 to 43°C ) is given intraperitoneal during debulking surgery. Mainly advised after NACT in good performance stat ... Read More

Hi is this Cancer treatment available how many days it's takes to recover fully what treatment will doctor gives plz help me with the ur precious time

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Follicular carcinoma of thyroid. Prognosis is generally excellent when treated properly.treatment option is -Total thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland). Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy – ... Read More

Prostate is enlarged and measures 30.4cc in size, grade-1. asper ultrasound report. please suggest me treatment.

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Is there treatment in Ayurveda for 6mm midline prostatic utricle cyst . Lower abdomen discomfort is symptom.

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My father has prostate swelling and also feels like urine is not complete , some amount of urine is not coming out.. is it serious?

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Patient age is around 70 and ha blood cancer for 4 years. How is CArt therapy . Can ayurvedic or homeopathy help

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CART is planned depending s on the disease status as well as performance status of the patient ... Read More

One of my relatives has been unfortunately diagnosed with late stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer. Cancer specialist has said that even chemo won't work at this stage. Some Ayurvedic clinics and vaidya claim their medicines to be effective in treating cancer by attacking the root cause. Is that possible? If yes, can anyone please recommend any ge

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Start proper treatment.. To get relief from symptoms and live a better life... ... Read More

Is it true that excessive masturbation or when masturbation become addiction and it cross the limit and become the daily habit causes prostate cancer tell me please

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My father, 72-year-old, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June 2021. His histopathology reports showed: - Acinar adenocarcinoma of prostate - Gleason score 7 (4+3) - Grade group 3 - Perineural invasion - Approximately 30-35% involvement of prostatic tissue He initially underwent surgery and hormone therapy which was effective (PSA dropped signi

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Please share his treatment summary, and what side effects of treatment was he having ... Read More

PSA 6.18 USG: Prevoid-338.6cc, Postvoid- 9.9cc, Enlarged prostate size- 35.0 cc Urine culture - normal. No infection detected What may be the reason for high PSA and enlarged prostate? Is it cancer? Or something else

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Suffering from prostate problem. Dr prescribed tablets dutacalm uricalm. In addition I am also constipation problem. Nocturia also. Pl domestic treatment.

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Just wondering if anyone was left with a mass after chemo and radiation? My dads oncologist (both medical and radiation) see a mass with no metabolic activity, both said it might be a scar tissue. They said treatment response is positive. Is it common for a residual mass to appear on imaging scans even after successful treatment? Has anyone had thi

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Hi it could be a fibrous tissue .don't worry ... Read More

My father got his report where it was written grade I prostate enlargement. On internet it shows that it can lead to cancer ? Please clarify if it is dangerous and is there a vegetarian diet which can be followed to cure this

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