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The papers on this “Observations” page have been authored or compiled by Charles (Chuck) Maack, Prostate Cancer Survivor, Continuing Patient, Advocate, and Mentor, or papers provided by Medical Professional friends. To know more about Chuck please click HERE

The subject matter herein is provided as informational material for the consideration of the reader. It is not intended to replace the attention or advice of a physician or other health care professional. Anyone who wishes to embark on any dietary, drug, exercise, or other lifestyle change intended to prevent or treat a specific disease or condition should first consult with and seek clearance from a qualified health care professional. None of the suggested treatment regimens can guarantee a cure for disease.

Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer

An interview with Charles (Chuck) Maack, Prostate Cancer Advocate/Mentor of the Wichita, Kansas Chapter, Us TOO Intl., Inc. Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network, during the 2009 PCRI Conference on Prostate Cancer. Mr. Maack acknowledges that during the interview when he was explaining androgen receptors not being entirely blocked, he stated "LHRH agonists" when he had meant to say "antiandrogens." And in support of triple hormonal blockade/ADT3, the third medication he forgot to mention should be a 5Alpha Reductase (5AR) inhibitor, either dutasteride/Avodart (preferred) or alternatively finasteride/Proscar, to inhibit testosterone coming in contact with 5AR enzymes in the cancer cell nucleus from conversion to the much more powerful stimulant to cancer cell growth, dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

5-Alpha Reductase (5AR) Inhibitor Role in Androgen Deprivation Therapy

A Wake Up Call To Men & The Women Who Care About Them

Active Surveillance

An Example Of Maintaining Prostate Cancer Statistics By Charles C. Maack – Prostate Cancer Advocate

ADT Side Effects
Hot Flashes/Flushes
Fatigue (and Muscle Loss)
Loss of Hair
Breast Enlargement (Gynecomastia)
Loss of Libido
Memory
Stress
Depression and Weight Gain
Osteoporosis

ADT Therapy - 2010 Update

Advanced Prostate Cancer/High Gleason Score At Diagnosis

Alternative Therapies

Anatomy of the Prostate

Appropriate Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Advanced and Recurring Prostate Cancer

Avodart Or Proscar?

Best Among The Rest (Physicians Regarding Most All Options Of Treatment)

Biopsy Importance of Expert Pathology Opinion

Bisphosphonates & Dental Considerations

Bladder and Rectal Radiation Issues Post RP

Bladder, Urethra, Pelvic Pain? Frequent Urination?

Books (For The Prostate Cancer Patient)

BPH Treatment Considerations

Brachytherapy Preceded by ADT - Caution!

Chapter History

Chemotherapy Side Effects

Coenzyme (COQ) 10 - Good Or Bad?

COFFEE - Good or Bad? You be the Judge

Continuing Penile Pain Following Surgery

Constipation

Denosumab Approved For Patients On ADT

Diet And Supplement Considerations

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Controversy in Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)

Depression

Elevated PSA But Negative Biopsy

Erectile Dysfunction

Evidence Based Medicine

Excercise Considerations

Flare (Side Effect When Starting Adt)

FLOMAX - IMPORTANT - BE AWARE!

Grapefruit Caution

Grieving Process And Planning Ahead For The Loss Of A Loved One

HIFU High Intensity Focused Ultrasound

HOSPICE - Facing End-of-Life Issues

How To Be Recognized By Your Secretary Of State And The Internal Revenue Service As A Not-For-Profit Charitable Organization Tax Exempt Under Section 501(C)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code

How to Peel Potatoes Without a Potato Peeler! (Just something to get off prostate cancer for a moment and show you a great work saver)

How to pick a prostate cancer surgeon

How To Start A New Us Too Chapter

Incontinence (Dealing With Incontinence After Treatment For Prostate Cancer)

Ketoconazole (High Dose/Hdk) W/Hydrocortisone)

Libido Issues As The Result of Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Low Dose Thalidomide (And More Regarding Leukine And Revlimid)

Low Finances, Little Income for Medications?

Medical Insurance Acceptance

Medical Oncologist Bob Leibowitz

Medical Oncologist Charles E. “Snuffy” Myers

Medical Oncologist Stephen B. Strum, M.D., FACP

Medical Oncologists for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Meet Medical Oncologist Stephen B. Strum, M.D., FACP - Principled Medicine: Using Concepts to Promote Superior Medical Outcomes

My Reason For Prostate Cancer Advocacy

Non-traditional Meds? Beware!

Oatmeal All Bran Fiber One Other Fiber Products At the Same Time as Taking Medications (NEW)

PAP, CGA, CEA, NSE Biomarkers

Patient Empowerment

Peyronie's Disease

Prostate Cancer and What Constitutes Being A Man

Prostate Cancer Biography - Charles (Chuck) Maack

Prostate Cancer Metastasized to the Lungs (NEW)

Prostatitic Stones and Chronic Prostatitis

PSA Testing? Over Treatment? Active Surveillance? Biopsy Value? No PSA For Elderly?

QCT BMD Imaging vs DEXA BMD Imaging

Radiation IMRT/Seeds/ADT Therapy

Rectal Pain prolonged following Radiotherapy

Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

Screening - I'm Mad as Hell!

Shingles

Targeted Focal (Subtotal) Therapy for Early Stage Prostate Cancer

Testosterone Failure Following Continuous Long Term Androgen Deprivation Therapy with an LHRH Agonist

Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

Transdermal Estradiol (TDE) Androgen Deprivation Therapy - by Charles Maack

Triple-hormonal Blockade (ADT3) Reasoning

Understanding 1,25 Vitamin D And 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D

Vacuum Erection Devices (VED)

Vacuum Erection Device (VED) Instructions

Vitamin D3 Level And Safe Daily Intake

What Every Physician Who Treats Male Patients Should Know (Strum & Pogliano)

What is Prostate Cancer? What Causes Prostate Cancer?

When to Administer a Bone Scan for Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Patients (NEW)

Who-What is UsTOO?

Why We Volunteer (In Support Group Leadership/Advocacy)

 

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