Prostate Cancer
Discussion List
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post pains
I had a RP 7 months ago and after 5 months my PSA was .1< (the lowest on their scale). I'm having pains in my lower Abdomen and into my testicles. This usually occurs when I'm more active. Did anyone else have this problem after surgery? Other then that I feel pretty good.
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Questions on radiation therapy...
In 2000 I had a R.R.P. My gleason score was 7, stage T3A. I also had a Sural Nerve Graft which was not effective. My PSA is now at .3, up until now it's been < .1, I was told to have my PSA drawn again in February and if it's still high to have external beam radiation treatment which will be every day for six weeks. What…
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Robotic Surgury
On October 22, I had my prostate removed via a robotic surgury technique. The recovery stats I viewed before surgury regarding incontenence and erections looked excellent. However, it has been four weeks since surgury and I still have a catheter in since there is some sort of leakage in my bladder. I would be interested in…
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post surgery incontinence
10/30/03 I successfully underwent a radical prstatectomy. During the 14 day period with the catheter there was continuous leakage outsite of the catheter. After removal of the catheter 11/12/03 there has been continued leakage especially when standing. I realize it is only 18 days post surgery and 5 days without the…
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dry orgasm
I am 5 months post RP and still can't get an erection. I have however experienced "dry orgasms" even though I have had no erection. Yesterday I experienced a really painful orgasm. The pain seemed to go through my rectum, testicles, and penis. The pain lasted a couple of minutesnbut it was something I have not experienced…
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PSA .04 reading post RP
I'm 56 years old and it has been nine months since my RP. Currently my psa is 0.04. Does that mean I still have cancer cells that can grow? I expressed my concern to my Dr. and he assures me I'm fine and will have a complete recovery. In fact, he stated I have at least 20 to 25 good years ahead of me. He scheduled my next…