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Prostate Cancer
Archives for January 2005
Discussion List
difficulties with bladder control post RP
About 2 1/2 weeks ago, I had an RP. The surgery went extremely well. My catheter was removed about 5 days ago, and I'm feeling a bit frustrated with the fact that I just don't have very good bladder control. I know that it's early days, and I have been doing my kegel exercises faithfully. It's just that everything else…
unable to urinate without catheter
I had a radical prostectomy 12/14/2004. I have not been able to urinate without a catheter. The doctor has tried four times to remove the catheter and each time has had to reinsert it after I have terrible pain. I have a very good output with the catheter in. Has anyone else had this difficulty?
lupron, viadur implant, seeding
This is the plan for my 74 year old husband with Alzheimer's. Does anyone have expereince and what was the outcome of the seeding?
Intermittent hormone therapy
I was diagnosed with PC in Mar 04 with PSA of over 31 and Gleason of 9. Prostate was not removed due to evidence of spread to lympth nodes. I was started on Eligard (Leuprolide)inplants every four months. Four months after first inplant, PSA dropped to 0.4 and four months later, down to 0.2. I have the usual side effects,…
resuming sexual activity post RP
A couple of weeks ago, I had an RP. My recovery and healing seem to be going amazingly well (Touch wood!). My question is, how soon can I resume some kind of sexual activity? My catheter comes out tomorrow, and I'm wondering if an activity such as masturbation (without an erection) would be possible without causing any…
Biopsy of Prostate
Morning guys. A friend of mine is scheduled for a biopsy of his prostate and asked what is the normal or expected number of samples that should be taken. It's been 4 years since I had mine and I don't remember, not sure I ever knew. When one turned up positive that was enough. If any of you happen to know please let me…
Proton Beam Therapy
Anyone had it r heard of it. Advantages ? Drawbacks?
Still have ED and Incont.
Had rp april 04 and still having a struggle with the above. Saw an ad in our paper about Boston Med. Group, stating they can help with good results. Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge or experience with this Boston Medical? I am thankful to be a survivor as my original numbers were psa-26, gleason-8. The dr. said…