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The evidence provided by the doctor is crucial as compassionate release under Scots law requires that a prisoner has less than three months to live.

Doubts about Megrahi’s life expectancy have already been raised by American relatives of the 270 victims of the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie on 21 December, 1988. But last night the Scottish Government said it would not publish details of the individual who gave the crucial advice.

Mr MacAskill has said he based his decision to release Megrahi on the opinions of a range of experts.

But this is contradicted by a decisive report sent to Mr MacAskill on 10 August.

While it noted that four prostate cancer specialists – two oncologists and two urologists – were consulted, the summary said: "Whether or not prognosis is more or less than three months, no specialist would be willing to say."

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/latestnews/Medical-adviceon-Libyan.5587119.jp

I never heard rumours that the Palestinians were responsible. The Iranians, yes, in revenge for the airliner shot down by the USA. Is this a bit of Zionist Propaganda? Anyway, the victims’ families would say that, wouldn’t they. With all the politicking going on in Edinburgh, the truth is getting less and less relevant. I suppose if he does die within the three months, the victim’s’ families will refuse to believe it and accuse Libya of lying. No-one can win this one.

When…
-With unaltered dogs, the risk of testicular cancer is less than 1%
-if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.
- increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6
-triples the risk of hypothyroidism
-increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment
-triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems
-quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer
- doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers
-increases the risk of orthopedic disorders
-increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations
–Removing sexual hormones will change his metabolism and make your dog more sluggish, resulting almost inevitably in weight gain. Also, muscle tone will decline after castration, and the classic result of this is a fat dog in poor muscle tone that ends up having a cruciate ligament rupture in the knee.
-Virtually all malignant prostatic tumors in dogs occur in castrated dogs. Castrating your dog puts him at risk for one of the worst cancers he can get. While you remove the very slight risk of testicular cancer in castrated dogs, that’s a small matter; the incidence of Testicular Cancer is so minimal. Also, almost all testicular cancers in dogs are benign. If we find a testicular tumor, we normally remove the testicle with the mass and leave the remaining one intact.
-Many male dogs that are not fixed are not aggressive to other males, do not mark their territory, or hump, or show dominance.

Consider your source.

Did you read the risks not just the benefits??? Will your dog ever be around a intact female? EVER?

magestik moose what breeds are your males and how old, just curious. And do they get along.

I’m walking in the Relay for Life this year for the American Cancer Society. I want to do it for my Dad who had prostate cancer. He just finished treatments last week and has an excellent prognosis. He won’t know everything for sure though until June. The walk is next month and I’m trying to come up with a letter to ask for donations. Can you help me? Thanks!!!

I would open with the first two sentences you used above, then a paragraph on both organisations (RFL and ACS) then explain that while your dad has an excellent prognosis after treatment many others don’t, and you’d like to do something for them- and suggest that companies or whoever youre sending the letter to might like to do something for them too- in the form of a donation (of an amount of their choosing).

So it would go something like:

Dear ——-
My name is ———– and I’m walking in the . . . . . ..ACS.
I want to do it for my Dad . . .. . ..Prostate cancer.

The event is run by RFL which is a non profit organisation . . .has been running for …… years, and has helped raise money for . . .. ..people.
I am walking on behalf of the ACS because of my Dads illness, and that of many others.

While my Dad’s prognosis is now good (after several rounds of treatment,) many other people do not get such great results and struggle with the disease every day. It is reported that . . . . . . . . people are diagnosed with cancer every year and I’d like to do something to help them.

I would really appreciate any help you may be able to give and asking for donations on behalf of this worthy cause. . . . . .

Kind Regards,
—————

My dad found out recently that he has it. It’s stage one and he’s going with radiation treatment. He’s going to an excellent hospital with world class docotors. I’m worried though, cause he’s my dad. Does anyone have experience with this disease? I know I’m asking for answers but I gotta say I just don’t want to hear any horror stories please. The doctors have given him a really good prognosis, I guess I’m looking for reassurance. Thanks!
My dad is almost 57 and otherwise very healthy.

In the spectrum of cancers, prostate cancer is a relatively "whimpy" cancer. 80% of men by age 85 will have prostate cancer. Most die with it and not of it. Some professional societies debate whether we should even be screening and treating for prostate cancer.

I bet your father will do very well (world class doctors or not).

And what about for longer periods? Also, what percentage of men become impotent, incontinent, or otherwise impaired? Do younger men (under 45) have different risk rates or different prognoses? And what’s treatment like? What kind of support is most helpful?

I have a friend who may have it.

Prostate Cancer, is typically one of the slower growing cancers. I’ve known older men, who have had the cancer for more than ten years.

The survival rate for Prostate Cancer depends on several things: 1) Getting treatment for it? ie. medication, surgery etc. 2) Age of the man 3) Other health issues.

Because Prostate Cancer IS a slower growing cancer, younger males who can be diagnosed much earlier, have a much better prognosis for treatment and cure. The Screening and treatment of all cancers has improved over the past ten years, so that we a re catching and treating cancer so much earlier than we ever did before. If your friend has the earlier stage (stage 1 or 2) of the cancer, his prognosis with treatment is pretty good.

Included below is a link to the prostate cancer foundation. you should be research and find answers most, or all of your questions there. Much luck to you, and to your friend.

I feel like i’m going to freak out and end up in the psych ward. I found out today that he has prostate cancer. The prognosis is unknown at this point. Also, one of my kids is coming down with a virus so we will not be able to spend Thanksgiving with my family which upsets me even more because I can’t be with my Dad. I don’t know what to do. I went on a shopping spree today because I was upset. Then when my husband was driving I freaked out and made him stop the car so I could get out and walk home. I am totally losing it and I can see this turning into a disaster. I tried to commit suicide and almost died 2 months ago. I’m afraid of myself. Help….
I take 600mg Seroquel, 450 mg Lithium, 4 mg Klonopin and 150 Wellbutrin a day

Hi. I have bipolar, too.

First, most all prostrate cancer is treatable. Even in the cases were it is not, it is a very slow cancer and people usually live years – and that’s the worse case scenario.

You sound like you are both hypomanic and depressed at the same time. True? It’s a mixed state. In any case, call your doctor tomorrow morning. There are meds (antipsychotics in particular) that can knock that down pretty fast.

If you feel like you are a threat to yourself or others, have your husband drive you to the ER. If it’s not that bad, call your doc first thing tomorrow morning.

My dad was diagnosed a few months ago with prostate cancer. They’ve been treating him with some anti-testosterone shot and it seems to be working. His blood work shows an dramatic improvement in the 3-4 months since that started. But, he was told that although it hadn’t spread to any of his organs that it had "affected his bones." He’s been having a lot of difficulty and pain that has gotten worse and is going to see an oncologist in a week and a half. He isn’t sure that he has bone cancer, but he’s pretty sure that was what the doctor meant.

So, while I know that the prognosis for prostate cancer is quite good and that there is an excellent recovery rate for that I know very little about bone cancer. I have the impression that it is much more serious. Is it a pretty fatal disease? How treatable is it???

have you ever heard of mastasis well it means the cancer has gone to a certain part of the body. I dont know your dad but god does I will pray for him.
Just wait til you see the dr.

that it is very life threatening …. unlike breast cancer (if caught early can be cured – I’ve had that) — but prostate cancer has a grim prognosis. Of course, we all know that Patrick Swayze has it but I also read that Michael Douglas was diagnosed in 2003 with it…..so how is it he’s okay? Is he okay? Michael Douglas is one of my favorites as far as movies go…..did I read something incorrect?

Patrick Swayze has pancreatic cancer not prostate cancer. Michael Douglas had prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is highly treatable and has very good survival rate. Pancreatic cancer on the other had is usually diagnosed after it is too late and most people die within 6 months of diagnosis.

He is on 3 monthly hormone injections, MST and Oramorph for the pain, he has had Chemo and Radio Therapy and at last hospital appt, his consultant suggested maybe further Chemo. He does try to help out, however gets tired, breathless and sweaty very easily and he is very tearful. His PSA has risen to 65. What is his prognosis from here?
Thank you very much for your help.

Unfortunately there is only one long term prognosis with out treatment. Your best bet is a clinical trial. You might be able to find one you’d be suited for here.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/trials/trials/selectsearch.asp.

This is not a good place to ask this question because there is a new medicine that comes out every day. This is a well studied cancer and can be treated possibly with good results. It all depends on his health, age and what kind of shape he is in to tolerate the drugs.