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Newly diagnosed 38yo
I had a psa of 21 in February this year. I was treated with 30 days of Levaquin and psa went to 34. My doctor suggested a biopsy. One week later psa was at 42 and biopsy came back with Gleason 4+5 on nine samples and 4+4 on one. Doctors are discussing hormone therapy and chemo and to plan an open surgury in about a year…
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looking for a Dr. in Albany, NY
I have be diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am looking for information on Drs. at either Albany Med. or St. Peters. I have met with Dr. Ronald Kaufman with the group at Albany Med., does any one have personal experience with him or other Drs doing robotic prostatectomy?
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Newly diagnosed and very afraid
My father was sent to a Urologist for a slightly elevated PSA (5.4), after exam, Urologist opted for a biopsy due to some "hardening" but was not concerned. We were then told some cancerous cells were found. We were given some reading material, but appt. was 2 wks. out. During that time we convinced ourselves the cancer…
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Help with Incontenance
Hi -- I know its still early -- but: About a month post-RP. Almost two weeks without the catheter. Almost dry at night -- but wet when moving around -- especially when getting out of a car, getting up from the couch or chair. Using 6+ pads a day. Changng clothes also. Worried about going back to work. Doing 50-60 Keigel…
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Pain In Penis 5 weeks post surgery
I am having pain inside my penis 5 weeks after surgery. Worse pain is near base of penis. No pain urinating, flow ok. It is worse at night and keeps me awake. Asked my doctor and he said it is probably due to the nerves being extra sensitive after surgery. Very disconcerting. Anyone with similar problem. Thanks
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After treatment...then what
Stats: Age 56, robotic prostatectomy 11/06, Gleason 6, cancer contained with negative nodes, 95% cure, great continence, no woody yet. great supportive wife. OK when do I not think about the cancer everyday; and why am I so damned depressed?
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Radical Perineal Prostatectomy
I am scheduled to have a radical perineal prostatectomy at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore next month. I am sufficiently frightened. I would like to hear from others who have had this procedure, specifically about issues that arose during surgery or complications during recovery.
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Newly diagnosed
My husband was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. His gleason score is 6. The Urologist is recommending surgery because of his age (55). We are going to check out all of his options, but any words of advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Pomegranate Juice
Hi all! Here's a brief history of my PC. 2/29/2000 diagnosed with PC (Age 50). Stage T3a gleason 4+3=7 Initial PSA was 6.7. Had RRP on 5/15/2000. No other treatment at that time. I had a Sural Nerve Graft which was considered experimental at the time. Did not work. I am completly non functional since then but lucky to be…
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What happens near the end?
My Dad has had a relapse. The doctors have said there is nothing more they can do and to get hospice. I have found only one book that describes what happens near the end. I have heard that PC is terrible near the end. I am looking for resources to give us info to make it less terrible and would appreciate any ideas. Sorry…
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What happens near the end?
My Dad has had a relapse. The doctors have said there is nothing more they can do and to get hospice. I have found only one book that describes what happens near the end. I have heard that PC is terrible near the end. I am looking for resources to give us info to make it less terrible and would appreciate any ideas. Sorry…
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I'm taking the plunge
Well, I am 52 years old and was told I had prostate cancer first week of Jan07.PSA 5.8 Gleason 6 and stage T2A or T1C depending on physician I talked to. My father died of the disease in 1994 after 5 years of living with it. Believe me, to die from prostate cancer is a nasty painful way to go. Well i've gotten 3 opinions…