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There are some lifestyle measures that can help:reduce or eliminate caffeinated and alcoholic beverages(sorry ),avoid fluid intake 3 hours before retiring to bed, With aging there is a natural tendency to wake up to empty the bladder.Also,other meds such as those for high blood pressure treatment have side effects on urinary patterns... |
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This seems a good time and place to mention that I’ve read that many men die with prostate tumours but very few of us die from prostate tumours. I guess that’s good news?
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Yeah. Years ago I read that if you live long enough, something that can be classified as Prostate cancer will likely develop, but they'll find it when they autopsy you for something else...
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Blue, that might have been exactly what I read, about finding that on post-mortem examination.
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“ Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. About 1 man in 41 will die of prostate cancer.” I have also read that prostate cancer in men is just as common as breast cancer is in women. |
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Thanks Rich, information from a reliable source is always a good thing, especially in cases like this (“I remember reading...”). I have to wonder if those figures are expected to change, as the data are probably based on past generations who were more likely to have unhealthy habits. However, I’ve just had a look online and the Mayo Clinic rather bluntly states, “It's not clear what causes prostate cancer.”
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I could have been on tamsulosin years ago but put it off. I am grateful for the urologist's comments. As a pharmacist I see a lot of prescriptions for it. Doxazocin is another generic drug used for BPH. It might work better for an individual.
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Aggressive so called "high grade" prostate cancer is still a not uncommon serious disease that can lead to death in your 50s and 60s. Like just about every cancer the exact cause remains an enigma. |
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oops sorry if I started some bad vibbes here. I wish there was something to take besides Flomax. thanks.
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There are other options including at least two medications. I haven't tried them opting rather to stay with the Tamsulosin and living with the side effects. Talk to your doctor.
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Finasteride-you should have a urologist consult before going on it- keep healthy! |
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wow never heard of this one .My urologist told me some of these meds of bad [sexual ] side effects ,That is why he put me on flomax.Do you think finastreide has these side effects ? thanks for your help !!!
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Let me just reiterate the previous reply by our new unofficial AGF urologist, Dr. GuitarGabor (thank you by the way). Please do not underestimate the severity of prostate cancer. Not all prostatic adenocarcinomas are slow growing and asymptomatic. My father died of complications of metastatic aggressive prostate cancer. It metastasized everywhere in him including bones. It was not a very good way to die. His brother also had it although not as severe. Since it runs in the family, to say I am concerned for myself and my son would be an understatement. The key is early diagnosis so start getting your PSAs done at 50 at the latest.
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