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PSA post RP
Is a PSA of <.04 a sure sign that there has been no recurrance post RP? Currently I have a tender area on my chest, just below the collarbone, and it is slightly raised. In addition I get occasional pain in my pelvic area as well as in my left thigh bone. Given my low PSA on my last test in Jan., do you think I should be…
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Incontinence Pads
I am about 45 days past my Radical Prostectomy and am feeling pretty good every day, except for the daily incontinence condition. I think it is getting a little better but it's hard to judge my progress. I have been doing the Kegel exercises on a consistent basis; I think it's helping, if I have identified the correct…
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Please help me!
My dad was just diagnosed with Caner. This Thursday we will find out how bad, how long, and treatments. Everyone was really great in telling me how good it was that it was prostate and not something else because it is so treatable. But the thing that really scares me is the elevated PSA number. Now Im sure most of you…
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Bob's possible prostate tumour----cancerous--Mike, Roger, Warren, Joe, Bill
Hi to All, I posted on Feb 10 about my partner, Bob, having elevated PSA account and that he did not really want to look into it as he was afraid of the pain involved with having more biopsies done. Well, we went in to our family doctor and talked things over and Bob agreed to have the ultra-sound and biopsies done again.…
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cystoscopy
has anybody ever had a cystoscpy before? Is it painful? My dr. says it is not. I am almost 9 months post RP and, although I can't get an erection, I have serious pain when I reach climax. The dr. says that he has never heard of anything like this before. I had a ct scan a couple of weeks ago and they saw nothing. He thinks…
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Hormone Refractory PS Cancer and Rising PSA
Hi. I am wanting to get some information about what the outlook is for my father who is 73 and has metastatic prostate cancer. At diagnosis 3 years ago it has spread to his spine causing great pain. Since then he's had radiation and a variety of hormone treatments. Presently he is being treated with Lupron and high dose…
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Contemplating RP
RP has been suggested for me (57 yrs old). Because of privacy laws the doctor can't give you a list of previous patients, so how do you check up on the doctor's surgical abilities?
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Radioactive seed implants
I underwent radioactive seed implants (93-Iodine 125 seeds) in mid-May 2003. PSA had gone down and urologist is satisified. My problem is related to unination and the urge to urinate. The urge comes on very quickly and I have difficulty holding it. Sometime the urge is so strong that I become incontinent. What can be done…
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my dad part 2
i talk to my mom today she said his psa went up to 45 and so did his testerone is up the doctor wants him to have the surgery. he gets the hormone injections every 3 months(hopefully that is what you call it)i thought maybe he should get every month what do you think???? i am so worry about him going under the knife. he…
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Prostate Cancer
Hi, I am Jason Warren of Sebec, Maine. And there is a history of Prostate Cancer in my family. My grandfather Robert Warren died of Prostate Cancer, and my uncle has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I am now 20 years old and I am wondering how soon I should get tested for Prostate Cancer.
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? urgency of Lupron therapy
My Dad is 86. He's very active and totally independent; works 1/2 days 6 days a week, had a 78-year old girlfriend, goes to the beach, fishing, to the casino, lives alone in his own home, etc. He had a prostatectomy 18 years ago and over the past 6 months, his PSA went from 12.6 to 30 (we just found out last week). The…
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We need your help!
Hi! I am the chairperson of the Cook College Relay for Life at Rutgers University in NJ... We began this event in 2002 and it has a special meaning to me. Although RFL benefits ACS programs that serve all cancer patients, I personally decided to start a RFL at my school beacuse my grandfather is a 10 year survivor of…
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Recovery Questions
Hi, I had RP surgery Oct.2004, I had a PSA 10.1. my first psa after surgery was -0.2. Recovery has been going well, up to a point. I have been getting my strenth back, but now it feels like it has level off, I just cant get over the hump. I feel tired. Is this normal? Should I just force myself back to running and being…
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Prostate Cancer Folow up
I had Surgery one year ago this month after having a psa of 15 and was advised that it was fast growing. After surgery there were signs of cancer outside the walls of the prostate and followed up with 36 radiation treatments. The last psa taken 3 months ago was .03 however i am experiencing severe back and muscle pain. My…
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erection
Has anybody used a pump yet for an erection? I had surgery in Jan and was very lucky to have them catch everything in time. Im 54 and have a wife that is very understanding especially after 30 years. I think that we are even closer than before. The reason that I am asking is what I have for different options. I have been…
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my dad
my dad psa is 20 and his testosterine is up he is 76 yrs old, his doctor said he will not die from prostate cancer. they want to do surgery how effective is it when your levels are high?
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Low PSA Metatastic Prostate Cancer
I am a 55 year-old African American male diagnosed with PCa in Feburary of 2002. My PCP refered me to a urologist in December of 2001 based on the doubling of my 2000 PSA level(from 2 to 4). I underwent a radical RPP at Johns Hopkins in May of 2002 (PSA of 6.5). Post-op pathology indicated microscopic pelvic lymph node…
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help w/my guy in denial
My beau is 58, diagnosed about 3 months ago, and is 'in denial'. He says he chose 'watchful waiting', and won't give me any info. I keep trying to reassure him that I'll love him forever no matter what and telling him I want him around forever. However, I know him well and know he can't face the possibility of…