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Old 06-24-16 | 09:11 AM
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Has anyone tried cryotherapy? There are several clinics near me, and the cost is pretty expensive.
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Old 06-24-16 | 10:41 AM
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Has anyone tried cryotherapy? There are several clinics near me, and the cost is pretty expensive.
Regarding what? I had focal cryoablation for prostate cancer.
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Old 06-24-16 | 10:48 AM
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Has anyone tried cryotherapy? There are several clinics near me, and the cost is pretty expensive.
What is it?

Cryogenic Treatment for Cancer | CTCA
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I've had moles removed cryogenically. They were not cancerous, but left untreated they may have become that way.
It leaves an ugly spot for a short while, but heals with no trace.
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I think he is referring to these homeopathic places that stick you in a giant freezer for 20 minutes, claiming to cure whatever ails you.

I can do that for free during the winter, just by stepping outside naked.
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Old 06-24-16 | 02:38 PM
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Seriously, you guys never heard of it. It is controversial technique to rejuvenate your body. Savage Three Cryotherapy and Conditioning
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Old 06-24-16 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Burkhart
I've had moles removed cryogenically. They were not cancerous, but left untreated they may have become that way.
It leaves an ugly spot for a short while, but heals with no trace.
I had a wart or two removed using the same method. If you use the at home things you REALLY have to go the distance or else it just makes it worse. It does not feel good.

If the OP is talking about the homeopathic remedies then... yeah... Good luck with that.
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A few decades ago, I had a wart removed , that is about it. A friend used it for Prostate Cancer .
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Old 06-27-16 | 09:41 PM
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A few decades ago, I had a wart removed , that is about it. A friend used it for Prostate Cancer .
How did your wart help your friend's cancer?
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Well I'm a firm believer in soaking in an ice bath from back in my marathon days. Not sure about what they are selling...

I can say that 3 minutes in an ice bath is nothing so I guess this is supposedly much colder so you don't need as much exposure??

In a ice bath I'd go about 20 minutes. First cold, then burning, then numb = no soreness after a long (12-22 mile) run day.
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How did your wart help your friend's cancer?
I get you are trying to be funny but there are some things that we really don't joke about. Someone's friend has prostrate cancer, show a little respect.
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Well I'm a firm believer in soaking in an ice bath from back in my marathon days. Not sure about what they are selling...

I can say that 3 minutes in an ice bath is nothing so I guess this is supposedly much colder so you don't need as much exposure??

In a ice bath I'd go about 20 minutes. First cold, then burning, then numb = no soreness after a long (12-22 mile) run day.
I have never soaked in an ice bath after any of my activities. 2 Ironman triathlons, multiple marathons and halves, 200miles/day bicycle rides, Six Gap 103 miles/11,000+ feet climbing, Cross Florida 170 miles.....love my HOT showers.

Different strokes for different folks....
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I get you are trying to be funny but there are some things that we really don't joke about. Someone's friend has prostrate cancer, show a little respect.
I understand where you are coming from, but my take on my PCa....aggressive prostate cancer, is totally different.

1) I had a bilateral orchiectomy, CASTRATION, the pathologist's report included a side note that exclaimed....."I now believe that you can have 10 pounds of balls in a 5 pound sack!"

2) I felt that if Lance could ride pretty well with 1 testicle gone, I could ride twice as good with both testicles gone!

3) Removing my boys was the fastest 10 pound weight loss I ever had. Sure helps my climbing.

4) My former PCP, primary care physician, remarked after I told her that I bicycled 11 miles with a Foley Catheter inserted and bag strapped to my leg just 2 days after my PCa procedure....."You are the NUTTIEST NUTLESS guy I know!"

5) When I got to the LBS after riding 5 miles to the shop with the Foley in place, I stopped the guys giving my high 5's with a.....STOP!!! a sigh and then I mentioned I just peed.

I joke and keep my humor up because it is what it is and if it KILLS me, at least I enjoyed my bicycle.
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