Prostate Cancer
Discussion List
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Today's Follow-up
Saw the doctor today that performed the daVinci on May 04, 2009, it was my second follow-up. My PSA remains "undetectable"...good news !! We discussed the persisent ED, and now he has me scheduled to see his Phys. Assistant on Oct. 05, 2009 for injection therapy. Here's the irony, it is our 24th wedding anniversary that…
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Trying to decide between Davinci and seed implants
After beeing dignosed with prostate cancer and having a Gleason of 3+3 and a PSA of 5.3, my urologist told me that I was a good candidate for davinci surgery or Brahytherapy. Trying to decide which has been very difficult. At first, the thought of just getting it out seemed like the best idea and the advances in surgery…
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L-Arginine
I would be interested if anyone is taking L-Arginine as part of their penile rehab. If you are, can you share specifics (amounts, frequency, etc.)?
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Thanks guys
I just want to thank all of you guys here for being so supportive and helpful to one another. It's not often that guys put down that macho competitive nature and just reach out to another in need. It's part of belonging to this lousy club, but it's more than that. There are thousands of men diagnosed and treated for this…
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9 Days after Davinci and is this unusual
Hi again I know this must get boring but its day 9, day 2 after catheter. I was told by my doctor to resume as normal lifestyle as possible so on my way home from cath removal had a milkshake and sundae at Perkins. Went home and drank water and 1 beer and dry like I always was. So I decided to push things a little, Friday…
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Davinci-Day 8 catherterless---Remembering 9-11
Hi all and please a moment of silence for all 9-11 victims.I realize I have it good compared to all 9-11 victims so im very thankful for life and living. My cath out yesterday and so far no problems. My doctor suggested I bring a pad with me for after removal and I did. After over an hour drive home all was dry. Last night…
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catheter out today hooray
Hi all and bless each every one of you. I am going to doctors at 100pm eastern time and am supposed to have catheter removed. My recovery so far has been good with gas pain the worst thing and its only once in a while. My stitches look good and am wondering about my pathology report.See once started we never stop worrying…
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injured during surgery
I'm just courious. Has any one other than me been injured while under going the removal of there prostrate gland. I had the DaVinci procedure done on june 15th and my urologist poked a hole in my rectum. As a result, I have an ostomy bag attached to my belly until Nov. Or Dec.. I also have a cathether in me that I also…
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A FANTASTIC TOUGHT FOR THE TODAY 9-9-09
Well it has finally arrived, exactly one week from today I go to Detroit for my surgery. Thanks to you guys I am much better prepared that I ever would have been on my own. And on that note, here is a very appropriate THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: HANDLE EVERY STRESSFUL SITUATION LIKE A DOG WOULD IF YOU CAN'T EAT IT OR PLAY WITH IT…
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Day 6 after Davinci-catheter out tomorrow
Hi all its almost time for removal of the catheter. I have only minor complaints about it. Actually the main 1 is I feel my night bag is like a ball and chain. I actually look forward to putting on the small day bag.My small bag doesnt hook with velcro but with a rubber strap and its actually pretty comfortable.AS far as…
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Mission accomplished
Yesterday was 27 days post davinci surgery. On the penile rehab program I took my first 20mg doze of Levitra last night with stimulation from my wife. I was able to hit a home run and was very pleased! I had really good expansion and was able to have normal intercourse. The penis was not as hard as I thought it might be…
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The cost of ED meds
I'm curious as to how much money people are paying for ED meds (Viegra, Cialis or Levitra). I got 5-20 MG tablets of Levitra for $80.00 and that's a HMO price! Let me know how much you are paying (number of tablets and total price). Seems a bit pricy.
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Supra-Pubic Catheter
Since of many of you do not participate in other forums, I thought I would start a new discussion here that I started today on another site. This is the first post I made to begin the discussion. I will post a second that answers questions arising from the original discussion. As always I am looking forward to an open,…
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My Dad...can anyone help me? Side effects of Casodex and Lupron
I am very new to this site. My dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer about 1 1/2 years ago which has already metastatized to multiple bones in his body. My dad is around 70ish. Nonetheless, the pain doesn't lessen at all due to the age factor. Me, my mom and my husband's heart are extremely heavy due to this…
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Day 4 after Davinci
Hi all and I hope everyone had a nice labor day. I am still strapped to my cath so I didnt roam far. I have been lucky in a way as I have needed no pain medication. Surgical lube has kept my cath comfortable but I think its the worse part of this so far. Anxious about its removal thursday. My pathology report on the…
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Oh is that all
Hi again everyone on day 4 now and am doing ok, a little soreness around the catheter but 1 other thing has me kinda ticked off to put it mildly, I told some friends and family members I had prostate cancer and the reply was Oh is that all. My dad died from this and I kinda take my Davinci and recovery as a serious thing.…
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
I just wanted to remind everyone that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. There are fund raising events all across the country as well as the opportunity for free screenings in most areas. I always try to educate others on the dangers of PC as well as support the organizations and people that are working to…
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Internal healing
I'm going on 5 weeks from my da vinci and the incisions are almost healed on the outside. However, I still have a swollen area under my largest incision which is on the right lower abdomen, I suppose where internal stitches were taken. When I push there I feel the swelling and it's sore, like I have a golf ball stuck…
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PSA
Hi guys, my husband is now nine mos. out from his radiation and seed implants and psa is now .4, so how good is this, is this great? I am very hopeful!
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Day2 after Davinci
Day 2-Alot less effort to stand up. No dietary restrictions from day 1. Eat or drink what ever I choose.they gave me surgical lube for cathedar. I have discomfort sometimes when standing or moving. Still on no pain pills what so ever not even tylenol. Went to mail box about 300 feet and had to pause a minute before…
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Davinci recipent
Hi all I had the Davinci surgery this week (last fri cancelled robot broke)I am home for the first day and other than gas pains no other problems. I am on no pain medication at all.I can now get up a lot easier than yesterday.Surgery was thursday . Catheter is a pain but not too bad. I was up and walking less than 1 hour…
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Man dad's 12 year post treatment PSA
My dad was treated in 1997 for prostate cancer at Loma Linda California using the Proton Beam. He got his 12 year PSA Check today and it came back as .003 ! He is a survivor. I'm hoping to have the same level of success that he has experienced fighting this cancer. My first post robotic PSA Check will be in Early October.…
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1 1/2 weeks after 1st Hormone Zoladex Injection
It has been 1/2 weeks since my first hormone injection and I haven't had any side effects. Actually the last 2 mornings I woke up with an erection like I was in my 20's, and I'm 54. I am also on the hormone pills (bicalutamide). Has anyone else had similiar experiences and does it last? Gil
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online pharmacies
Found out yesterday that my drug insurance plan will not pay for any of the erection pills. This was even after an appeal by the Doctor. Is anyone using any of the online pharmacies? I know there are some out of India but was looking for maybe something in the USA, Canada or what you might be using. I have enough free…