CancerCompass message board discussion started by dougsdaughter on 5/11/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23925,0.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the spring of 2004.  Went through treatment.  The doctors were successful in treating.  PSA back in normal range.  This last fall, they diagnosed him with bladder cancer in which he went through two rounds of 6 week chemo before the biopsy came back negative.  Immediately following his last treatment, he was admitted to the hospital for a number of reasons, one of which was pain near his hip.  Did a scan and suspect a bone near his hip for bone cancer.  Meanwhile, in the hospital he started retaining water, so they did a number of liver tests and blood tests.  Put him on restrictive fluid intake and occasional diuretic as needed. Also, came down with pneumonia. Put him on antibiotic drip.   Are currently concerned about elevated liver enzymes and possible infection - of what they cannot determine yet.  The hospital today is transporting him to Hershey Medical Center in the hope of finding some answers.  And until they figure out the first part of the puzzle, the bone biopsy is being put on the back burner.I live 6 - 8 hours away and have a family with 2 young children.  My mother is in contact with me on a daily basis, and explains to me as much as she is able.  With all the things that this man is going through, I just wonder if he is as unique a case as doctors claim. Has anyone else any experience with symptoms similiar to these? dougsdaughter Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT My father had both his bladder and prostate removed two years ago.  He ended up having cancer in both.  He too was put on antibotics and his liver levels went crazy.  it was determined that he had a reaction/allergy to the antibiotic.  Augumentin is one drug that has reported cases of this.  Im not sure what your dad is on but seek a hepatologist and possible infectious disease consult. Heart Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT