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What do I do?
I am 60 yrs old, i was diagnosed with prostate cancer almost 2 yrs ago. I am told that I am in an early to middle stage with a 6 gleason, and 10 psa readings that have stayed low. I am planning to have robotic surgery on Feb 3 but a lot of peple are telling me i am rushing aI have a girlfriend, tens years my younger and we…
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getting discouraged
I'm 53, had a Gleason 6, stage 2 (after final pathology), organ-confined, PSA of 2.4 at time of surgery (2.1 when diagnosed), for which I chose to undergo a laparascopic radical prostatectomy in June of 2005. I was fully continent at three months and remain so today, for which I thank the Lord, but my doctor said with the…
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Prostate Cancer at 39
I was accidentally given a DRE during a physical last year and was just told last week that I have prostate cancer. PSA went from 2.7 to 5.3 in a year, Free PSA was 8%, and the Gleason Score came in at a 3+3+6. Bone Scan was negative, so all the dogs are still in the yard. I'm leaning towards the robotic proceedure, but am…
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My Dad
I was wondering if there was anyone going though chemo for advanced prostate cancer. My dad just found out he was hormone refractory. He is doing okay, while me on the other hand is very scared and sad. My dad is my rock and my hero. I can not get over what they are saying about his projected time frame. Help!!!!
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To william...the emotional toll
William, Yup, many if not all of us have anxiety and are emotionally devastated when we get the news we have PC. Like Vic I was mad as hell and it felt totally unfair. At first I kind of went into denial as I was very healthy and I kept saying," this is a terrible mistake." But it wasn't. I really did have the disease. I…
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new member
Had RRP 1/25/05 gleason 6 stage 1 minor incontinence(dry now) still have ED meds help at little haven't tried anything else at this point.Physically feel fine just like I did before dx.what struck me as interesting was discussion on mental aspect of disease and surgery and after effects.I feel that is a topic that is not…
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I joined your club!
Well, guys, in mid Nov. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I went to too many websites and read too much stuff. Anyway, I opted for RLRP which I had done 1/11/06. I had a few problems but all is ok now. Get the cath out next Monday. To Tom and Bob, Thanks for everything! I'm new to this kind of thing so I'll just check…
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To Photon
You should touch base with tisbud4you
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muse
Has anyone tried using Muse for ED? My doctor has recommended this. All of the pill form med has had zero affect other than giving me a headache
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Metastasis Pain
I would like to hear from someone who has or had severe pain in hips and lower back, due to metastasis of PC, to the point that walking is difficult. What have you found that helps with this pain? I get little to no relief with 10mg Vicodin. I have outlived the average dx for my condition which started at psa of 24 and…
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alternative medicine?
It seems cancer will be one day out of control! I don't know when it will happen.Just waiting with stress and anxiety.cheking PSA every month ....it is awful... may be some alternative medicine will help. some thing like homeopathy or healing... Is there any body tried these methods?
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To Morris
Morris I would like to get in touch but I don't know your e-mail...We are the same age and were dianosed about the same time...I still have quality of life issues in dealing with this cancer...
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Robotics or Open? Dr Olson or Tewari?
Hi, I'm 41 years old. Recieved a diagnosis of prostate CA in Nov 2005. PSA of 2.81 and a Gleason of 3 + 4. I have been scheduled to have Open surgery with Dr Carl Olson at Columbia University in New York City on 1/23/06 (a week from Monday). However, I just came accross Dr Ash Tewari at Cornell in NYC who does robotics.…
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expressing yourself does make a difference
I know sometimes when you have cancer especially this cancer that it all seems so pointless telling a bunch of strangers how you feel and what you are going through. I wish to God my dad had told me how he felt when he had heart problems, my uncle when he had Prostate cancer, and all the rest of the men in my family with…
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In Search of Pathological T3A Staging Stats
I was diagnosed in July 2005, had a retro pubic radical prostatectomy in early November. My clincal staging was 1c with a gleason rating of 6 (3+3). The post-op report was not what I was hoping for. My gleason rating went up to 7+ (4+3) with some gleason score 5's, staging went up to T3a (penetration on the right side…
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the emotional side of Prostate Cancer
Hi, I had a real roller coaster ride of emotions and depression foloowing my bout with this disease. I never found a survivor to talk to and my truck was broken down while I was dealing with cancer, actually, for 8 months until I scraped up the money for a new engine. I was 53 when I was first diagnosed with the disease…
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Pre-op Questions
I sincerely hope everyone had a blessed holiday. I am waiting to have a mini-lap R/P next month and am wondering if any of you have advice on how I might better prepare myself for surgery. My doctor has advised me to lose twenty pounds ( I'm working on it), take a multi-vitamin every morming and to walk. Are there any…