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EBRT and seed side effects 10 yrs later
2nd time in 10 yrs suffering from burning when urinating. affecting rectum and penis. last time took 2 yrs to go away. drs say it is radiation burn from external beam radiation and seed implementation for prostate cancer in june 2001. any suggestions for some relief.
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My second PSA test is tomorrow…
I am sure many of in the days leading up to our PSA test our thoughts flow like a river….We all have a tale to tell and some of us are better or worse off than others but in the end we all share a common disease and a common goal and that is to keep the beast at bay. I have been dealing with the knowledge of the beast…
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Libido issues after Davinci??
Hey, Anybody out there having libido issues pre/post Davinci
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Anaconda no more!!
Hey Fellas, I'm back, 6 weeks post surgery, incontinence getting better 1 pad a day depending on how much I drink. 1st post-op psa is (0.1)(THANK THE LORD)!!! so I'm great in that category. My issue now friends is that of the now little guy just isn't alive anymore. No morning erections or night for that matter. Honestly…
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Wet wet wet
Had very wet night last night. Enough to leak out of pad. Been reading posts on how others have been doing with this and how it varies for each person. Am only 5days with cath out but not seeing any improvement. Plus still have a little swelling in the groin. Hope I am not losing faith too early. Has not been too bad…
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tried the thin pads {ladys use} yes you can laugh now
Oh boy how embarressing wearing ladies panty liners, who gives a rats they work well and at least half the price,word of warning make sure you get the sticky tabs down on your jocks as wait for it heres a laugh , they can play havick with the short and curleys. yes now I have said it I will wait for the comments to role in…
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for 2nd base, Mark,
Mark, I read your eloquent post dated 6/12/10 in Kongo's (cyberknife) thread and no one could have said it better. I'm glad you shared the importance of prorities. I am saddened to read that it would be your last post....I hope you meant that it was your last post in that thread, but I fear from reading your previous…
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Question regarding first PSA after surgery
Hello All, Just had my blood drawn yesterday and expecting results Monday.. Hoping for the undetectable level based on my post op-PC pathology report indicating confined disease and negative margins. Am I being overly optimistic? Any stats or input? ( Damn, I hate this worrying stuff).. Thx in advance. Frank
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Too much...too much
I got the news a week ago Wednesday. Go in for a CAT Scan and bone scan this coming Tuesday. I found this site and have been trying to follow it all. Played golf today and hardly thought about it, then came home and nearly fell apart. There's so much info out there, how do you sift through it all? I don't understand all…
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NEW MEMBER OF THE ZERO CLUB!
Jesse's uro went on had his PSA checked this week at the five week mark, probably cause we live a distance away. Today he got THE phone call - BIG FAT ZERO - NON-DETECTABLE!!!!! We are going out to celebrate ASAP! We love ZERO!
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Day 2 w/o catheter
Hey everyone! Strange feeling going on my own again. Not a whole lot of control but still not so bad. On my third pad. For those of you who have already been through this I really respect what you have been through. This is more mentally challenging than any thing else right now. Will be going to support group with my wife…
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1st Usable Erection without ED Drugs at day 163 Post surgery
I sure did not think it would come back this fast...was prepared for much longer...I will still probably use the Generic Viagra at times because I like how it works and it's cheap. It sure is good to be back this quickly....I will thank my surgeon each and every time I see him - he's the rock star I thought he was! Now I…
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A Song for the Discouraged
Generally these kind of posts don't last long here, but for what time it has... Hey, things aren't going so well? Cancer have you down? Surgery didn't turn out like you hoped? Listen to his: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TDqvD34hEA
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the catheter is out
Okay.. so the catheter is out! My husband is still pretty bruised and feeling a bit bloated but he's getting better. The doctor reaffirmed the surgery went well with minimum bleeding and cauterizing and minimal trauma to nerves. The pathological report confirmed the cancer was contained within the prostate and only in 30%…
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For Father's Day
I plan to click the link in the blue box to the left and make a donation to prostate cancer research. That is what I plan to do this Father's Day. Editing here: Some hours later....... The deed is done. I just made a $25 donation to the ACS by clicking the lik to the left and designated it to go towards prostate cancer. I…
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Urodynamics Testing Today
This is crazy. I am considering a sling so I went in today for the urodynamic testing. I am leaking moderately. Had the test this am at 8.30. After the test I stopped leaking. I have been completely dry for about 12 hours. I am afraid to get excited as this may be a temporary thing. No matter what I have enjoyed being dry…
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Post op pain
6days out of davinci and still have pain in incision areas especially around naval. Docs office says this is quite normal. Was freaked out by bruising and swelling of penis and scrotum which again they say is normal and will resolve itself over time. Still need pain meeds 3-4 times a day. Am I wrong to thinks I would have…
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Dencil and 5 week follow up after surgery
Hi to all~~~ Just a post about Dencil's 6 week follow up apt. I let him go by himself and the dr. said ,well glad to see the spouse is not w/you , as that means you are doing well...:-) He gave him Cialis to take 1/2 tab every day and then a whole tab on the (special days) :-) He also made him an appointment with someone…
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a quick after surgery question
Just wondering if you guys experienced swollen feet after surgery. I'm thinking this is normal but just wondering .... We head back to the DR. for one week after surgery follow up this Thursday. Thanks
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External Beam Radiation for Prostate Cancer Increases Risk of Hip Fracture
http://copingmag.com/cwc/index.php/resources/news_article/external_beam_radiation_for_prostate_cancer/ External Beam Radiation for Prostate Cancer Increases Risk of Hip Fracture May 30 2010 San Francisco, CA – Patients undergoing three dimensional external beam radiation therapy (3D-EBRT) for prostate cancer may be at an…
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Vantas implant for Lupron
Has anyone used a Vantas implant instead of getting Lupron shots? My doctor says it's the exact same drug but is just delivered through an implant in the arm. I'm doing well with the shots and I'm not sure I want to change. Has anyone used it? Any issues? Don Diagnosed July 2009 Gleason 8 and 9 PSA 5.96 Bone Scan and CT…
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June 6th - NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY
Today is National Cancer Survivors Day and this is something we all need to rejoice in. WE ARE ALL SURVIVORS!!! No matter where we are in the process and how far down the path we have traveled, today we celebrate the fact that we are survivors. I opened my eyes this morning and saw daylight, I opened my lungs and sucked in…
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A Word of Thanks
I just want to say thank-you to all of you who share on this site. I have been through a lot, like all of you. I can't imagine what it would be like thinking I was alone in all this. I mean, going through various side effects from surgery or hormone shots or radiaiton or self cath or the rest of it and wondering if anyone…
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4 year Anniversary--No Cancer----No Dryness.
All, My Surgery was June 6, 2006. Tomorrow is my 4 yr Anniversary. Time really Flies. Lion1
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DanKcmo-Welcome to the other side
Good to hear that you are on the other side and recovering. Like Randy I only used the large bag except when I took the plan back to Atlatan from Chicago 2 days after surgery. I even took walks with the large back around the neighborhood ( just put it is a shopping bag)...As silly as this may sound I believe walking around…
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RE: my husband just had his surgery earlier today
Thanks for the words of encouragement. He had a rough night, pain from the urgency to pee. Some discomfort at the incision sites. Basically on and off sleeping yesterday. MUCH better today. Moving slowly but up in the room, eating okay. Pain and discomfort under control. But experiencing the rebound pain from the CO2 from…
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ED - John Mulhall's lecture
For those guys with ED, or those looking at PCa treatment, you may be interested in listening to Dr. Muhall's lecture. He's the doc that wrote, "Saving Your Sex Life". http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/94910.cfm
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my husband just had his surgery earlier today
Okay... so my husband just had his DaVinci today. The surgery went fine. Minimal bleeding and cauterizing as per the Dr. He's had pain and spasms in the bladder. Now what? He's 46, in otherwise good health. The fact that the prostate is gone is leaving me wondering how is the rest of his life affected? That made the…
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2nd Post Op PSA
Surgery January 21 First Post Op PSA < 0.1 (March) Second Post Op PSA < 0.1 (Yesterday) Keep the zeros coming Joe
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TheraSeed Palladium-103
I was diagnosed with PC less than a month ago, PSA 3.3, Gleason 6, Stage T1c. I have been reading all of your posts for hours and have not seen many comments on TheraSeed Brachytherapy. I know of someone who recently had the seeds implanted and has had no complications with incontinance and ED. The litature I have read…