New Scary Research Report on Cancer

[Oldmonger]

Thanks for the post OM. Good news, I had the prostectomy and my PSA has been 0 for almost a year. I don't think ED caused my cancer, but cancer may have caused my ED. All men should have a PSA by te time they are 50, and especially if you are having ED problems.

Happy to hear that your PSA remains at zero. Just be sure to continue with regular check-ups.

OM.

[Cochonne]

Cochonne,

I trust the meeting with your urologist was to discuss the results of your prostate biopsy. It is very troubling to hear your prostate cancer is "probably treatable". If it is not treatable, ED is the least of your worries.

Some prostate cancers are very aggressive while others can remain untreated (just watched) and without any impact on your life expectancy.

Urologists routinely ask patients if they have ED issues. Your ED is new, but your prostate cancer might have developed years ago.

ED and enlarged prostate (benign and cancerous) are separate issues. ED is usually caused by emotional issues and / or physical problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalance and high blood pressure.

While there are some connections, your claim that "the ED was caused by an enlarged prostate" is most likely incorrect. You have ED and an enlarged prostate, but I doubt you would infer that the ED caused your prostate to grow.

PSA tests are inaccurate and often produce false positives and negatives. Elevated levels often lead to unnecessary biopsies (that are themselves unreliable). However, there is no controversy about your PSA tests: Your results are high and climbing.

I get my PSA tested once a year.

I hope you will clarify your thoughts with your doctor, and I wish you success in getting effective treatment.

Good luck,

OM.

Thanks for the post OM. Good news, I had the prostectomy and my PSA has been 0 for almost a year. I don't think ED caused my cancer, but cancer may have caused my ED. All men should have a PSA by te time they are 50, and especially if you are having ED problems.

[Oldmonger]

I just came from a meeting with my urologist. I have prostate cancer, probably treatable.

He asked if I had been having ED problems, and in the last three months I have had some problems.

I attributed it to a new girlfriend anxiety. But it persisted and I ordered some generic Viagra to get full erections.

My first PSA blood test, by coincidence, occurred right around the time I started having problems.

Now I know the ED was caused by an enlarged prostate. I had no other symptoms, such as urinary problems.

So my advice to my fellow mongers and and any others who have a new ED problem, is get your PSA tested!

Mine was 28, then 35. The test is controversial, but you should be concerned if it's higher than 10.

The normal limit is 4. It's a good idea to get it even if you don't have ED, just to establish a good baseline.

Cochonne,

I trust the meeting with your urologist was to discuss the results of your prostate biopsy. It is very troubling to hear your prostate cancer is "probably treatable". If it is not treatable, ED is the least of your worries.

Some prostate cancers are very aggressive while others can remain untreated (just watched) and without any impact on your life expectancy.

Urologists routinely ask patients if they have ED issues. Your ED is new, but your prostate cancer might have developed years ago.

ED and enlarged prostate (benign and cancerous) are separate issues. ED is usually caused by emotional issues and / or physical problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalance and high blood pressure.

While there are some connections, your claim that "the ED was caused by an enlarged prostate" is most likely incorrect. You have ED and an enlarged prostate, but I doubt you would infer that the ED caused your prostate to grow.

PSA tests are inaccurate and often produce false positives and negatives. Elevated levels often lead to unnecessary biopsies (that are themselves unreliable). However, there is no controversy about your PSA tests: Your results are high and climbing.

I get my PSA tested once a year.

I hope you will clarify your thoughts with your doctor, and I wish you success in getting effective treatment.

Good luck,

OM.

[Cochonne]

I just came from a meeting with my urologist. I have prostate cancer, probably treatable.

He asked if I had been having ED problems, and in the last three months I have had some problems.

I attributed it to a new girlfriend anxiety. But it persisted and I ordered some generic Viagra to get full erections.

My first PSA blood test, by coincidence, occurred right around the time I started having problems.

Now I know the ED was caused by an enlarged prostate. I had no other symptoms, such as urinary problems.

So my advice to my fellow mongers and and any others who have a new ED problem, is get your PSA tested!

Mine was 28, then 35. The test is controversial, but you should be concerned if it's higher than 10.

The normal limit is 4. It's a good idea to get it even if you don't have ED, just to establish a good baseline.

[Genghis2]

Geez, nothing to brighten a guy's day, than running across studies like this. Not. Well I for one, am hoping that the study will be like the egg and cholesterol study that pretty much negated all the scary info relating egg consumption and increased cholesterol levels. Now you guys DO know that one of the best things for keeping a healthy prostate is to have regular ejaculations? This has been borne out in various studies over the years. So with us participating in our favorite hobby, none of us should ever have this issue right? I wish. Just my logical thinking would make me think that as long as the reproductive systems are in regular use / demand, the body should keep them working. You all know the phrase, "if you don't' use it, you lose it" I believe this to be true here as well.

Just my $. 02.

G2.

[Oldmonger]

I mean to write this as a FYI. Nothing more.

As mongers know, people who undergo prostate cancer surgery usually have limp dicks. Doc prescribes Viagra or Cialis for these folks. A new research report indicates that taking Viagra or Cialis might increase the recurrence of prostate cancer for these folks. The report recommends further research.

If you would like a summary copy of this research, send me a PM.

In a February 2015 study in Germany, PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra) have been linked to increased risk of recurrence of prostate cancer. And in a June 2014 Harvard study, Viagra has been linked to an increased risk of Melanoma.

Recurrence of prostate cancer:

http://www.jurology.com/article/S002...366-3/abstract

Use of Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors May Adversely Impact Biochemical Recurrence after Radical Prostatectomy.

Conclusions:

"Contrary to experimental data, the use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors after radical prostatectomy may adversely impact biochemical recurrence. Further studies are needed to validate our results".

Increased incidence of Melanoma:

https://archinte.jamanetwork.com/art...icleid=1857095

Sildenafil Use and Increased Risk of Incident Melanoma in US Men.

Results:

"Recent sildenafil use at baseline was significantly associated with an increased risk of subsequent melanoma".

Conclusions:

"Sildenafil use may be associated with an increased risk of developing melanoma. Although this study is insufficient to alter clinical recommendations, we support a need for continued investigation of this association".

[DeskJockey]

I mean to write this as a FYI. Nothing more.

As mongers know, people who undergo prostate cancer surgery usually have limp dicks. Doc prescribes Viagra or Cialis for these folks. A new research report indicates that taking Viagra or Cialis might increase the recurrence of prostate cancer for these folks. The report recommends further research.

If you would like a summary copy of this research, send me a PM.

Happy hunting.