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Prostate Cancer

Archives for February 2004

Injections - Do they work - longterm
I've read a number of threads that detail the success of the injections. But what happens after the 10th injection after 4-5 months or so. Do the erections come back without them, or do you build a dependency. The last thing I want is to feel like an injections are the ONLY way. What is the long term impact, I'd like to…
What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
Erection alone
The troubling thing about the erections when they do occur is the brevity. I've read a number of ways to increase stamina (rings, pump, etc) but has anyone seen the stamina return. I am 8 months post RP. I can get an erection while masturbating, but cannot with my wife. It sound weird, but is this in my head. Secondly, has…
lower back pain
I had an RP on 6/4/03. My cancer was confined and I had a Gleason of 7 (4+3).Bone and cat scans prior to surgery came back clean. Two months after surgery I had agonizing lower back pain on the right side. Xrays and an MRI revealed that I have a herniated disc. At this time, I have lower back pain on the left side. Does…
penile injections
I have just started using caverject and have finally been able to get an erection 8 months post RP. The only problem is that the erection is painful. When I try to penetrate, it hurts. I have not been able to completely penetrate because of the pain. When I orgasm the pain becomes excruciating and it runs from my rectum to…
neuropathy
Hi, I'm new to CSN discussion. Seeking info on any medicines or other methods to alleviate pain, discomfort from neuropathy from chemo or radiation? I have been on 3600 mg of neurontin/day; also have duragesic patch changed every 72 hrs. Both have given moderate relief over past 2-1/2 yrs. Condition has not worsened, seems…
The Sex question after radical prostate surgery
To be diagnosed with prostate cancer at 38 was not on my 90 "to do" list at my new job. It all started with performance abnormalities, burning and ED. Having been on the job market for 6 months, I attributed it to stress. At the behest of my wife, a check-up revealed a 4.6 PSA. I ended up having my prostate removed within…
Possible prostate tumour
Hi everyone, I am looking for advice from you concerning my partner, Bob. He had an increased PSA count about three years ago and had a biopsy done. The biopsy did not reveal cancer but the doctor wanted to do another biopsy as something about the results made him suspicious. Due to the pain while having this biopsy, Bob…
lupron
I've been on lupron for 2 years. I've been experiencing severe memory loss, so much so that I wake up confused, not knowing where I am or what I did yesterday or last week. I'll be driving in the car and forget the directions of places I've been thousands of times. My doctor tells me this is a result of depression in…
PC-SPEC
I might be late to this discussion. But are there any people out there that were doing really well on this stuff and then were told that they can't take it anymore? My father is now in Chemo and is doing so badly. He has severe arthritis and going through all the side-effects of Chemo. Could the PC-Spec have been worse…
PC-SPEC
I might be late to this discussion. But are there any people out there that were doing really well on this stuff and then were told that they can't take it anymore? My father is now in Chemo and is doing so badly. He has severe arthritis and going through all the side-effects of Chemo. Could the PC-Spec have been worse…
psa .14 then .04 after surgery
I had radical prostatectomy on 7/25/03, gleason 7 and a little cancer got into the capsule and on the edges of the inked margin. My first 3 month follow up psa was 0.14 and then the second 3 month follow up was 0.04(just this week). The direction is great and I am happy the psa went down but I am curious why it was at 0.14…
question
Hi everyone. My father was dx with prostate cancer about a year ago. He had surgery and not to long after they found that the cancer had spread. They havent decided on a tx for that yet and are just giving him hormone shots to prevent further spreading. He has been pretty depressed ever since and doesn't have much hope…
perineural invasion
I had a radical prostatectomy about 7 months ago. I recently saw a copy of my biopsy report and it indicated that there was perineural invasion. My doctor said that this is nothing to worry about. I was wondering if anyone out there knows anything about perineural invasion and its significance in regard to prostate cancer…
WATCHFUL WAITING
I'M 46 AND WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH LOCALIZED PROSTATE CANCER. MY PSA IS 0.4 AND I'M T2A. I'M SCHEDULED FOR A 2ND BIOPSIE IN APRIL TO SEE IF THERE IS A CHANGE. I'M CONSIDERING ALL OF THE TREATMENT OPTIONS AT THIS TIME BUT AM IN NO HURY AT THIS POINT. SEX IS VERY IMPORTANT. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

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