Cancerous Prostate

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I know that this news group deals with prostate cancer. I have looked for a similar page for bladder cancer – but with no result. I also looked for a page for chemotherapy – but with no result. 4 years ago I had a radical prostatectomy – and had good PSA’s for almost a year. Then suddenly first stages towards bladder cancer were discovered. I had Calmette vaccine into my bladder for 6 weeks – the first stages were removed – but they then found a tumour in my bladder. They tried a urostomy operation – but the operation was stopped due to residives in the area. Then chemo therapy for almost 5 months. The first steps of bladder cancer were stopped – and both PSA and cystoscopies into the bladder showed fine results. Almost 9 months elapsed – and then again with another cystoscopy they once more found first stages towards bladder cancer. Another round of Calmette vaccine into my bladder. And theI had good results during my tests. Bravo. However, since I stopped with my chemo therapy (Gemcitabin and Cisplatin) I have – and have – severe problems with my right leg. Sleeping toes in both feet (which is considered normal after chemo – and which probably will remain that way). But then pain in different parts of my right leg – which normally makes it rather painful to walk. Going by a bicycle is ok. A month ago I had a talk with a doctor in the Oncological Department at the hospital. They refused to accept that the chemo might be the cause for my problems. And now last week I had a MR-scan which showed no metastases or other problems with my back (they did not test my leg). Can anyone help me? What are the experience from others going through the same process or similar? I am convinced that the chemo is the cause to my leg problems – but ..!!!! Peter

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Cisplatin may cause nerve damage.  Read Bill’s Cancer Cure.

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Cisplatin may cause nerve damage.  Read Bill’s Cancer Cure.

There is no evidence for this. See rxlist.com. Regards, Steve J

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I know that this news group deals with prostate cancer. I have looked for a similar page for bladder cancer – but with no result. I also looked for a page for chemotherapy – but with no result. …

Peter, There are some groups for bladder cancer on the Yahoo groups servers.  To find them, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/ Enter "bladder cancer" in the search box.  You’ll see a list of hits.  The one listed under number 5 looks like the most active, but some of the others seem to be active too. I hope you will be able to find others there that can advise you about their experience. Best of luck.     Alan

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Steve, Who do you work for "Cisplatin Inc.?"

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