Health update: second biopsy

[davidfcooper]

This is a follow-up to my January and February posts. In January I reported that an increase in my PSA would necessitate a prostate biopsy and in February I reported that the biopsy was inconclusive and would require another biopsy in April. In March at the suggestion of our friend rabjeff, who has been living with prostate cancer for several years, I had

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[anaisdjuna]

Wow, David. That's all very intense. I'm so sorry to hear you are struggling with this. It sounds like you're doing the best you can in terms of research, consultations, and weighing your options. I wish you lots of luck and success in all of it. *many good healing vibes too*

[davidfcooper]

Thanks, anaisdjuna :)

[jonchiz67]

Good luck! Hang in there!

[davidfcooper]

Thanks, Jonathan :)

taking nutritional supplements that are beneficial to the prostate

[ragecarnuu]

What are you finding to be helpful?

Re: taking nutritional supplements that are beneficial to the prostate

[davidfcooper]

I'm taking Vitamin D3, COQ10, Vitamin C, lycopene, Green Tea, Dark Chocolate, plant phytosterols especially Beta-Sitosterol, Pygeum, and maitake mushroom. It's too soon to measure their efficacy.

Re: taking nutritional supplements that are beneficial to the prostate

[davidfcooper]

Also selenium, Vitamin E, and SOD (Superoxide Dismutase).

[anaisdjuna]

You might look into this stuff..

http://chinesemedicinenews.com/?p=405

[davidfcooper]

Thanks, anaisdjuna. I've read similar claims for maitake mushrooms and have started taking a maitake supplement. Maybe I should add reishe too.

[anaisdjuna]

I think you should. I've read a lot about Reishi's health benefits in a few areas. You can drink it in a tea or find it in pill form. Maybe a trip to a Chinatown herb shop where the folks speak English could steer you in the direction. You can also order it online.

Thinking good thoughts for you on all this.

Adj.