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Impotence/ 4 months after prostatectomy
Does anyone have this problem or am I alone? I am still impotent, but able to have climax; however, at the point of climax, I emit urine. A very embarrassing situation, even though my wife is very understanding. Am using viagra, but not good enough, yet; still hopeing.
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Metastatic Prostate Cancer
I had a radical prostatectomy in March 1996. Metastases in bones were founnd 2 years later. Last April I could not stand on my feet because of spinal cord compression. I receivrd radiation therapy to my lower spine, and I am confined to a wheel chair. My wife has become my caregiver.
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Newly diagnosed with high scores
Hello everyone, My Father was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 weeks ago. His PSA was 75.5 and he scored 7 on the Gleeson Scale. His doctor told him the only thing he recommended for treatment was the hormone therapy shots. He said his cancer was too advanced for any other of the treatments. I feel scared and…
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recent prostate cancer survivor
I just had surgery last week to have my cancerous prostate gland removed. The Dr. said the cancer was contained to the prostate gland and had not spread. My only thought/worries now are about bladder control(wearing a pad/adult diaper) and impotency. I still have the cathetar and staples in, but will be removed in about 3…
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New to the forum!
Hello, My Dad, who just turned 60 yesterday, was diagnosed with advanced stage prostate cancer last October. His PSA was 33 and the cancer had metastisized to both hips, the lower spine, and some of his ribs. He started hormone therapy (daily pill and shot every 16 weeks), and his PSA dropped to 5.70 within 8 weeks. His…