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PSA Following RP and RT
In April 2004 I had a PSA of 6.4 and Gleeson of 7s&8s in all 10 cores and a protusion through the capsule. Decided to have a RP in that month to which the follow up PSA was 0.3. After 6 months at that level the Urologists decided it was time to have Radiotherapy delivered in 2 gy batches for 7 weeks. My PSA moved to 0.27;…
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Two weeks to surgey (ARP) and the catheter
I have read many of the messages on the board and I appreciate learning what everyone has shared with the group. I haven't read any comments about having the catheter in for two weeks. What can I expect to go thru with respect to the two weeks with the cath. I'm concerned about that (the cath) because one doctor said "your…
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Impotence/ Is implant the answer?
Had rp 15 mos. ago, post surgery effects, blithering idiot. Have incontinence, and the bad impotent....Have tried viagra, cialis, cactus root, tree bark, boiled possum inards.....you name it, no success...Yes egos are bigger than forever..I would never imagine men's brain power is not only in the cranium. My girlfriend is…
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Can anyone help
Hi, My husband has had prostate cancer for some years and has exhausted all the traditional medical treatments. I have been doing some research on alternative treatments and find quite often reference to an Australian aboriginal bush remedy which is reported to have some very positive results. The plant is a Australian…
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Question please Help
Hi guys, my name is Kath and I am a BC survivor but Prostate cancer is in the family and i have kids..I have some questions I wanted to ask you. Please cut and paste this email into a new one and answer my questions it would help me so much. Thanks 1. When you were diagnosed with cancer were you: A. Meat Eater B.…
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bony metastasis - pl. share your experiences
Hi, My father was diagnosed with metastatic [to bones] prostate cancer 4 months ago. Shortly after, he underwent orchitectomy. He is now taking a monthly inj of Zometa [Zoledronic Acid], along with biclutamide. His experience with Zometa/hormone therapy is as follows: During first 3 months of therapy, he would feel aches…