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Prostate Cancer

Archives for March 2002

POST SURGERY
My surgery was March 12 at 7:30 in the morning. My catheter drain is clear, looks like it is just urine. Doctor won't remove catheter until Marcxh 26. I am concerned about testicle swelling but I guess this is normal. Can't find anything about it in Walsh's book. How common is testicle swelling?
Another Surgery Story
I had a radical prostectomy on February on February 12, 2002. This was performed after 2 years of biopsy's. It stated when years ago, I would hold my urine at night (too lazy to get out of bed) When I finally did get up to urinate I would have a very slow stream that would take forever to empty my bladder. I consulted my…
Radical surgery vs. radiation seeds
I was diagnosed last January and had the same dilemma in choosing the method of treatment. I elected the surgery and have never had a regrett. The pain associated with the surgery was "minimal" as far as surgery goes, and within 6-months following surgery I was at what I would consider my pre-surgery condition. I have had…
Radiation for advanced prostate cancer
My Dad is undergoing radiation at this time. Does anyone have experience with this? Also, is anyone familiar with the work of Patrick Walsh, who seems to be quite an expert. Would like to connect with anyone who could discuss this. Thanks
Lupron therapy
We have heard soy products will help with the hotflashes and flushing from lupron therapy..does anyone know how much soy to take..

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