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Prostate Cancer

Archives for May 2009

Diagnosed this month
I was diagnosed earlier this month with 1 of 12 cores gleason 7, one other suspicious. My psa was 5 prior to the diagnosis. I am leaning towards robotic surgery and I have met a surgeon that has performed over 3000 surgeries and I am very comfortable with him doing the surgery if that is my final decision. Thank you to all…
PSA Rise after Biopsy
Posting a new Question here. I have another thread running under LEWVINO but my new question is this. Since I know I have cancer and have not started treatment yet I had a new PSA test done and got the result back yesterday. My PSA has gone from 4.1 to 4.6. Had the biopsy on April 20th and as stated pervious posts found…
wife with questions
We just found out yesterday that my husband has prostate cancer he is going friday for a CT and a bone scan I would like to know from other wives what I should get ready for his home coming after the robotic surgery we have alot of step so I will put a twin bed down stairs for him untill the cath comes out we have 5 dogs…
new patient
found out yesterday I have prostate cancer. doctor discovered problem thru blood work Im 45 with no other symptoms. my psa was 7. had biopsy 2 weeks ago and got results yesterday. doctor is recomending robotic removal,but ordered ct scan and bone scan. is this normal or should i be more worried. sorry i dont have more imfo…
dad just diagnosed with this and I had Left testicle, radical hemiorchiectomy: 2 1/2 years ago
dad just diagnosed with this and I had Left testicle, Mixed germ cell tumor (spindle cell embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of germ cell tumor derivation - 60%; teratoma - 20%; embryonal carcinoma and yolk sac tumor - 20%; seminoma - less than 1 %), 2 1/2 years ago How much will this increase my chances for prostate cancer. I can…
Hello everyone
I just found this site yesterday (5/27/09) and wanted to check in. I'm 67 (pushing 68), a Kaiser member and live in Hayward, CA. I found out there was the possibility of PC quite by accident in August of 2007 (interesting story if anyone is interested). I was subsequently diagnosed with PC around the end of October 2007…
Incontenance Recovery Question
This question goes out to anyone who has beaten the incontenance. I am only 2 months since the catheter was removed so I don't necessarily have any expectations of beating the incontenance yet, however I am curious as to what to expect when I do gain control. I feel that my incontenance varies day by day. I do my kegals…
Didn't think i would be here but here I am
Well I knew I would face this at some point in my life just not at 54. My dad was diagnosed with Prostate cancer at age 67 back in 1997 (still with us). A routine physical, elevated PSA 4.2 followed by another one 1 week later at 4.6. Dr. recommended biopsys to rule out cancer, not to rule it in. 5 of the 12 samples came…
Urinary Frequency
Had open radical prostatectomy April 9th 2009. Have done well since surgery. urinay incontinecy is minimal during the day. A trickle here and there especially when standing up. Problem is that I've noticed that I have to get up 3-4 times during the night to urinate.Has anyone experienced this and if so any suggestions. God…
neighbor really wet
My neighbor just had ihs catheter out yesterday. He's 72 and had robotic removal of prostate. He seems to be doing fine physicaly but is really wet. I know I have been really lucky with my outcome (7 months) no incontenance and a slowly recocovering sexual function. My question is how can I help him with his recovery. Is…
My dad was diagnosed 3 weeks ago and I'm afraid and clueless on how to help! can someone please help
Hi my name is Richard Bell and my dad was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. I have to be honest, it scared the hell out of me. I'm an American disabled veteran rated at 100%. I've fought, I've jumped from planes, and I've shot the biggest weapons you can possibly shoot, but never have I've been so afraid in my life.…
Shocked in Idaho - Updates - Saw 2 Specialists - Decision time - Help!!!
My head is still foggy from all of the information since my diagnosis. Paraplu and I are very similar in our situation. Paraplu, what was the deciding factor for you to go ahead with the surgery? I have seen two specialists now. First one does Di Vinci (250 – 300 cases). My wife called the hospital where he operates and…
Davinci prostectomy in uk
My dad is 62 y.he got diagnosed with PC about 2 months ago with PSA 7.3, Gleason score6.he had a test again this week and the PSA has gone up to 11.5 now.I am looking for an expert who does Davinci prostectomy in uk. I have been advised the expert should have carried out large numbers of operatios. Could you please…
I just got diagnosed on May 12, 2009 with PC, keeping my faith and head up.
Hello all. I am 48. I have been reading lots of the forums here for the last couple of days. I just got the news on May 12. My PSA Went from 3.06 on Feb 6, to 4.46 on about Feb 12. Apr 20 7.46. Had the biopsy done on May 5th. Doctor took 6 biopsy's, 3 left and 3 right. The left side is clear, right side had one biopsy…
Referrals to Walter Reed for Prostate Cancer and the after-effects
tpelle, It seems that the military may increase it's referrals to Walter Reed. Seems that more emphasis is being put on the treatment for Prostate Cancer there.I had read that they have strenghtened their programs. In my case, being retired military, I was not auhorized to go out of network, so I am hoping that Walter Reed…
ED---the Ups & Downs
I had the DaVinci surgery on Sept 17, 2008...Gleason 4+3, PSA 5.9..Doc said all is terrific, there was a question about the positive area but no breakthru..Both follow ups were <0.1%.. My problem is : I lost my mojo...no erections unless I use the pump (Thank God)...however Viagra is a big zero...just a monster headache…
Diet
Has anyone tried a diet, fruit or herbs etc....to maintain the level of the psa Thanks Truckie
blader spasms
My nieghbor just had robotic surgery. 5/6/09. He is already having blader spasms and in a lot of pain. I was fortunate not to have any complications with my surgery and was hoping for the same for him. He is 72 and in good health with an even better attitude. He has been undergoing treatment for a kidney cancer (BCG) and…
metastatic prostate cancer and bones, high psa
My husband was diagnosed in March 2007 with metastatic prostate cancer. It had already spread to the hip and pelvic regions. He was given Zometa and Lupron and for a short while Casadex. His psa started at 67 and came down to 27 and started to go up rapidly in January 2009. He was diagnosed with cancer in his femur last…
penile implant and dr. eid
has anyone had dr. eid (ny presbyterian) perform this surgery? if so, can you relate your experience,satisfaction,post surgery restrictions? thanks.
cancer metastic
had cat and bone scan have nodule on right lung but not in bone starting chemo this week scared stiff heard of it going to bone but not lung help
Moods, up and down, my husband only had one hormone therapy shot, seed implants, 5wks. radiation, ho
Just when I think my husband is doing better, he seems to have the moods pop up again, is this normal? Does the testosterone start to produce again and do we even wish for this until we know cancer is completely gone? Could it be something else?
my hubsand story
Hi Everyone It has been very interesting reading the information on this site. My Story is my Hubsand (53 yrs)was told in October 2007 with PC - PSA 5.3 and gleason 3 + 4 = 7 We didnot even know what it was. Surgery in November 2007 , everything went fine, returning to the doctor for the first appointment psa .03 (not too…

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