Hey Guys ??? My father in law has just been diagnosed.......?

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with prostrate cancer and the specialist apparently told him that his blood levels are 7.9??? I have no idea what this means but he says that the reading is too high. The specialist told him he can't fit him in until the end of May and that he should go on his overseas trip and enjoy himself !!! Any naturopaths or herbalists out there who can give me a bit of info regarding his likely prognosis and wot sort of natural remedy/action he should take???


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PEACE

Thnx so much, I really appreciate all the effort all of u have tkn 2 advise me :0)

Soul Doctor - Thnx Doc I'll email your info over to him........

Lonely Trav - He's 62, Wow!!, you're fantastic !! Wots in the water where u live?? No, seriously, thnx so much for your info.

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Thnk Felix H. I'll wade through all your suggestions and pass on the info.... :0)

Oh wow Jay S, I had no idea an infection could possibly be the culprit !! Why wouldn't his Doctor have told him that ?? Would the only way to find out whether its cancer or an infection then be to take a biopsy?? .................:0)

Sorry Jay S delete that last rabble of questions, as usual I'm the last to know everything, urinary infection has already been ruled out....... drats......... :0)

Answer 1

How old is your father? The PSA reading is low but a lot of things can contribute to this. For one thing as a man gets older his chance of getting prostrate cancer increases and think your PSA reading does get lower. I am 78 with a PSA count of 6.5 this gets the Dr's alarmed but it can be nothing more than prostrate infection. Take the conservity route and try antibiotics first. One Doctor did a biopsy which is way over kill. and very painful, if you did not have cancer before think this will give you cancer. Surgeons are trained to cut so be careful with them. For a second option just go to another surgeon and he will tell you lets cut. Be Careful and best of luck

Answer 2

Are talking about his PSA levels? Prostate Specific Antigens?
Your doctor takes a sample of your blood to check for 'PSA' (prostate specific antigen). PSA is a protein produced by both normal and cancerous prostate cells. A high level of PSA can be a sign of cancer but your PSA level can also be raised in prostate conditions that are not cancer (are benign) or if you have an infection. Your doctor may want to rule out a urine infection before carrying out a test. If you've had a urine infection, you shouldn't have a PSA test for at least a month after your treatment finishes.

There is no one PSA reading that is considered 'normal'. The reading will vary from man to man and the normal level increases with age. But the following values are a rough guide

3 or less is considered to be in the normal range for a man under 60 years old
4 or less is normal for a man aged 60-69
5 or less is normal if you are aged over 70.
A reading higher than these values, but less than 10 is usually due to a benign enlarged prostate. A reading higher than 10 may also just be benign prostate disease, but the higher the level of PSA, the more likely it is to be cancer. Occasionally a cancer may be diagnosed in a man with a 'normal' PSA reading. But generally speaking, the higher the reading, the more likely it is to be cancer. Some men have PSA levels in the hundreds (or even thousands) when they are diagnosed. The higher the level of PSA at diagnosis, the more likely the cancer is to spread quickly. There is more about the PSA blood test in the section on screening for prostate cancer.

PSA blood tests are also used to monitor your treatment or decide whether you need treatment. If your PSA is stable, it is a sign that a cancer is not progressing. Successful treatment shrinks cancer and so the PSA level falls. There will be fewer prostate cancer cells producing PSA so the level in the blood is lower.

I've been told that Pomegranate has been helpful in the reduction of PSA Levels...

Answer 3

Hi Minx,
I would need your Father In Laws complete symptoms before I suggest any Homeopathic remedies. The most effective remedies in Prostrate cancer are SILICEA in CM potency, THUJA, CLEMATIS and CONIUM MAC. But to find the right remedy for anyone their symptoms are the ones which guides us to the exact remedy in Homeopathy. So please post his complete details exactly they way he feels them.
Here are a few other remedies used in Prostrate Gland Problems :-

Head remedy; for inflammation and enlargement of prostate gland Sabal Ser Q, 4 hourly,5 -10 drops

Patient can pass urine easily only while standing; specially for old bachelors Conium Mac 200 or 1M, weekly(3 Doses)

Though the urge to pass urine great but urine dribbles in small quantity only Staphysagria 30 or 200, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Great tenesmus with enlarged prostate; loss of thirst with dryness of mouth Pulsatilla 30 or 200, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

In old age; childish behaviour; shy nature Baryta carb 200 or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Cancer of prostate gland Cistus Can 30 or 200, 4 hourly

Cancer of prostate gland, when urine dribbles after lying down Kreosote 30 or 200, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Intercurrent remedy Sulphur 200 or 1M fortnightly (3 Doses)

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 4

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