-
Cannabinoids
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on the left side on August 25, 2009. I asked around and found that certain cannabinoids stop cancer cells from dividing, prevent cancer cells from multiplying. They have applications to breast cancer and brain cancer, according to the article. Unfortunately, I found out that the Drug…
-
Reading this first could reduce your initial anxiety
Gentlemen and ladies: These discussion boards are, by far, the most comforting, credible and comprehensive prostate cancer sources available, in my experience. However, the September/October 2009 issue of AARP THE MAGAZINE contains a superb introductory article, again in my opinion, targeting those men just beginning the…
-
Post Biopsy recovery
I had a 12 needle Biopsy last Wednesday (8/26) and although it was not a "fun time" it was not as bad as I expected. Eveything was going well until Thursday night. This was the first time I noticed any blood in my urine and there was quite a bit. Bright red to be exact, I also started to feel more soreness to the point I…
-
HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
Anyone heard of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound? Uses sound waves to destroy cancer tissue without prostrate removal.
-
83 and Surgery
One day before the New year, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Only six months before, my wife had succumbed to cancer and it was a double blow not only for me but for my children. With a PSA of 6.4 and a Gleason of 8, and at the advanced age of 83, the verdict had come down hard: No surgery for me, the cutoff was age…
-
Bladder capacity
I'm starting my 4th week after da vinci and, even though I'm still continent, I find that my bladder capacity is not what it used to be. I used to be wait until the bladder was very full, it took as much as one minute to empty it when I went to the bathroom. Now when I feel the same urge I empty it for only 20 seconds or…
-
FYI
Hi guys this is my first post,I had laproscopy almost five years ago my psa the last time was 0.04 and thanks God has not change from day one.I see many post about ED some claim that they get erection after few weeks and if that is the case you are very locky.I know for a fact that it will take about one year for about 90%…
-
What should I expect after Davinci surgery
56 yrs old. Never been sick a day in my life. Diagnosed with prostate cancer July 09. Cancer found in 4 of 12 biopsy samples, all from the same area, left side of prostate. PSA 4.9. Gleason score ‘weak’ 6. MRI & Bone Scan came back clean. Urologist says I’m ‘lucky’ because it’s a slow growing, non-aggressive type of…
-
Davinci Surgery 08/18/2009
I had my Davinci surgery on August 18th at Florida Hospital, Celebration Health. The surgeon, Dr Patel the director of the Global Robotics Institute, his staff and the hospital were great. I highly recommend them if you are considering the davinci surgery rout. The experience thus far has been almost exactly as it was…
-
Making Love Again
As I have said many times since I was diagnosed with PC on June 25th this forum has been an extremely helpful, knowledgeable and supportive group. My decision for surgery and the Dr. I chose have been as a result of the information learned here. The discussions of each man's journey have opened me to research and…
-
Drop in PSA
it's been a while since i logged on, but though i was reading all the comments that gave me relief to the condition of my Dad. My step-dad's intial PSA was 1089 when he was diagnosed in June 2009, at age of 49, then they did the biopsy that came out positive with 16 out of 22 cores, and gleason 4+4 ( other opinion was…
-
My father has just been diagnosed.....
Hi, I am new here. On July 6th, 2009, my father (step-father, but still my dad), was diagnosed with stage 4, terminal Prostate Cancer. His gleason score was 9, 12 of 12 biopsies were cancerous, PSA 420 and recent bone scans are clear, MRI showed little enlargement in 2 lymph nodes in this pelvic area. The kicker? He's only…
-
Options Post Surgery- High PSA
Hello everyone, I'll make it short. Gleason of 7 or 8... Had surgery, seemed okay (no lymph nodes[2] spread, and margins were negative), but it must have escaped because of a rising PSA after surgery. PSA before surgery was about a 22. After surgery it was a 22, 25, 35. On Hormone Therapy now. Bone scans and other scans…
-
Hope for erections after prostate surgery-3yrs 2mos later!!
Here's some good news! After 3yrs 2 months right out of nowhere in the middle of the night I was awakened by the first ever nighttime Erection since my surgery. Now , I have been getting okay erections for the last 2 years, but I haven't had a spontaneous erection in my sleep since my surgery. It actually amazed me and I…
-
Davinci tomorrow
Hi all Nick here my surgery was moved up and now tomorrow I have my prostate removed.Hopefully its contained and all will be well. My pre-op consists of liquids and jello today. A nice dessert of magnesium citrate (1/2 bottle)and nothing at all after midnight. Yesterday I went to have blood drawn an ekg and a chest xray. I…
-
Boston Area Robotic/Laparoscopic Urologist / Ongologist
Looking to consult with an Ongologist around the BOSTON, AREA. Wondering if any of our group knows or had experience with an Urologist / Ongologist who is good and well experienced with Robotic / Laparoscopic and "tissues / nerve-sparing" prostate procedures (very important to me). Thanks in advance. Just got the news. I…
-
Rising psa right after davinci
Was told cancer was contained. But ct scan found micro activity & psa since surgery in May has gone up: 0.3,0.4,0.6. Looks like radiation when I meet with oncologists next month. Any of you had similar experiences. Regards, George
-
Penile Rehab Plan
Several asked about the penile rehab plan I mentioned in another post. Easist is to direct you to the link from Vanderbilt Hospital http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/surgery/urol/video/Mar08-RecoveryErectileDys+SampleCalendar.pdf The main plan is on the last page of that link but the plan given to me is slightly different from…
-
No Shoes
"I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet." A friend in his mid-70's consoled me when I was diagnosed a few weeks ago. Yesterday our pastor told me that friend was diagnosed with pancreatic, lung and liver cancer on Monday. Yesterday was my turn to try to console. It's not easy to keep in mind but…
-
Hormone therapy
I have prostate cancer, had a radical prostatectomy in 1999, then 13 wks of radiation in 2004 with a serum PSA of 0.26 ng/mL. As of July 2007, my PSA is 3.3 ng/mL. I know that hormone therapy is my only treatment option, but when should I start?? I have gotten 4 different opinions, ranging from now, to waiting until the…
-
Please listen
Hi guys my name is Nick, 2 years ago psa 5 had a biopsy 12 out of 12 clear. 2 years later psa 7, had a biopsy 6 out of 7 lobes cancer. My davinci is on Sept 3rd. My new doctor said I have a 50/50 chance its confined to the prostate.(hoping still) now not a canidate for nerve sparing surgery. If you have cancer my advice…
-
No more Mr. Catheter
Today is 13 days post surgery and It is now 25 hours since having My Cath out and am 99.5% dry! I have used one pad during this time frame. I am pee'ing fine on average about every hour during the day. Got bold during the night and slept in my underware with NO PAD! Woke up around 4am to Pee and the underware was just…
-
Two Weeks After Starting Hormone Treatment
Today is two weeks after starting Hormone Treatment. Tomorrow I get a needle in my upper abdomen, which makes me nervous. I am told with this injection I will get worst before better. Any Experiences?
-
New Resource for PCa survivors www.franktalk.org
About me - 46 at diagnosis. Had davinci in Jan of 2008. Joined the local PCa support group in Danbury Ct - thank you ACS! Anyway, in working with the guys in my group as well as my own research, I discovered that there were no internet sites dedicated to helping men fighting ED after surgery. There are several good cancer…
-
Hyper-continence
Tomorrow is my four week anniversary since robotic assisted surgery. Two days after my catheter was removed (seventh day following surgery), I could no longer urinate and was in terrible pain. So it was off to the emergency room at 2 AM to have another catheter inserted and get relief. Seven days later the catheter was…
-
Home Juicing- save a little $
Lewvino has posted some great info on Pomegranate juice having a lot of promise in slowing down PC's advance. My urologist concurs: he was involved with the Stage 2 trials at UCLA that are showing great promise. It is pretty expensive off the shelf, so I thought I would mention the use of juicers. I have two: Jack La Lanne…
-
Strange things happening down there
I am post robotic radical prosatectomy from May 04, 2009. So far, despite taking nightly low dose Cialis or Levitra, I have not begun to develop any penile erections, let alone any that would be functional for intercourse. However, over the past couple of weeks I have noted that on occasion, I will get a strange sensation…
-
daVinci and Gastro Prep
My daVinci will be on 30 Sep. I have to start a clear liquid diet the morning of 28 Sep with nothing by mouth after 10:00 on 29 Sep. Plus a Fleets at 5:00 on 29 Sep. My surgeon is acknowledged as one of the top 10 in the world (by volume) with over 1700 procedures so if he told me I had to stand on my head for the last 36…
-
85 Year old with metastatic prostate cancer... chemo or hospice...
Hey i had been on here awhile back about our 85 year old dad who has prostate cancer that metasticized and was also in the bone... Since then it has spread to the liver and lungs... He still drives, plays the guitar, cooks, cleans and is very full of life... The doctor has now told us that the only choice left is Chemo...…
-
Larry King tonight
Tonight's show is on prostate cancer. Here is the teaser: What are Colin Powell, tennis champ John McEnroe and L.A. Dodger's manager Joe Torre doing together? Saving lives! They're teaming up to fight one of the deadliest cancers for men...surviving and preventing prostate cancer!