[Screwston]

Has anyone known someone that's had this type of cancer? I found out my grandpa has it but still haven't got any books on it to do some research. He's 70 and in great shape for his age. Shit, he helped me move in some couches and my bed a few months ago. I'm crossing my fingers for the best

[oldnemesis]

The overall 5-year relative prostate cancer survival rate for 1995-2002 was 99 percent.

[thefourinone]

Get him to a good urologist. Look into all options. Surgery, radiation, observation. Pick the course of action that makes most sense. It is the most common cancer in men. He is not alone. Prostate cancer if detected early is usually curable.

[blurb]

I hope your grandpa gets better.

[tomtud]

There was an article in the paper today (toronto sun) that talked about prostate cancer. A vast majority of men do have microscopic cancer cells in their prostate, and in some it develops to cancer, in others it remains dormant. The article talked about how Asians have a lower prostate cancer rate than their counterparts here. The columnist noted that green tea (popular drink in asian countries) is one of the main reasons along with a healthy diet. So, drink your green tea folks/!!

http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/06/gre..._QuickRead

[hoops330]

Houston,
I actually just visited my uncle in the hospital yesterday as he was having surgery for prostate cancer. I think that they only removed part of his prostate, the part that had the tumor/cancer. If there is something good about prostate cancer, it is that it does not spread as rapidly as other cancers, it usually remains within the prostate. My uncle was looking pretty rough after the surgery but he went through it fine. He had to have a second surgery because they punctured his intestine during the first surgery and apparently that happens sometimes. The good thing is that doctors today have a lot of experience dealing with prostate cancer. 10 years ago it would have been much more threatening. I wish you and your gramps the best.

[Screwston]

Thank you everyone

[blurb]

I'm a science-based major. I don't claim to be a smartass and know everything, but here is what I do now.

Roosh might know way more than I do since he technically already has his degree.

Everyone has cancer cells living at some point in their lives. The body's immune system regularly kills off those cancer cells via polysaccharide receptors on the cell membrane through B and T cells. One technique is that an immune cell locks onto the target cell and signals for self-destruction leading it to be deported out of the body via the digestive system. Problem solved. Right? Well, what if the cancer cells hide their receptors? Just as the immune system has evolved, pathogens have also evolved as well. One of the biggest worries is if it metastasizes, meaning the cancer spreads to the other parts of the body. That cancer needs to be kept isolated.

Also, take advantage of any insurance benefits you have. A lot of people don't know that they get free/cheap doctor visits with their job plan.

You say your grandpa is in good shape--good, keep up the exercise. Increased blood flow = increased oxygen flow.

Eat green leafy vegetables. I've read somewhere that they might specifically help with this type of cancer. Oh yeah, and green tea too.

Hope this helps.

[metalhaze]

The con of surgery is that removing the cancer via surgery affects erections BIG TIME because of all the severed nerves involved.

One has to pick the least invasive action if it is not life threatening.