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Prostate Cancer

Archives for February 2021

RobLee has returned
Hi folks. I used to be a regular here for several years. I spent a lot of time in the CSN chatroom. Then one of the regulars died. I had other health problems. Our older son developed acute lymphoblastic leukemia and his younger brother was diagnosed with small bowel adenocarcinoma (which is rare and is not CRC). I became…
Complications for RALP surgeon
My RALP surgery is schedule for a little less than 4 weeks away. I have been told that there are two complications that he is expecting. 1. My prostate is stuck to my rectum. He said that it will be a very delicate process to seperate them. 2. My bladder is somewhat smaller than normal and the neck of the bladder is…
Cystitis blood in urine
Any thoughts on new research on cystitis and blood in urine, made worse by any type of exercise. Had imrt prostate radiation a year ago, did hyperbaric oxygen without fixing hematuria and going on 6 months. Urologist says to giv more time but want to keep exploring as I am missing exercise and want to see of other things…
New Member, Pre-Treatment
Hello all. A brief background: my PSA started climbing from around 2.0, three years ago, to 4.7 now. I've had two 12-core biopsies, about a year apart. I wanted to try active surveillance and supplements. The first showed 5% cancer in one core. The second showed 5% cancer in one core and 20% in another. Both Gleason 3+3.…
Long standing incontinence and impotence
I was a 52 year old healthy individual and had a robotic prostatectomy in July of 2015, Gleason 6 PSA 24. After the surgery, I was completely impotent and almost completely incontinent. I have been through two years of pelvic floor physical therapy, Viagra, Cialis, Trimix for the ED, and Vesicare, Ditropan and Detrol for…
Diagnosed with PIRADS 4 - Need Help Finding the Best Care
Hi Everyone - I am 59 1/2 and diagnosed with PC on 10/20/20. Biopsies showed involvement in 1 of 12 core samples. Gleason at that time was 3+3=6. MRI scheduled and completed 10 days ago. Got the results of the MRI on last Sunday (a week ago) and left to decipher all the medical jargon. Finally spoke with my doctor on…
LFT for advanced PCa
My GP has ordered yet another blood panel for me because for the last two tests my AST levels have been higher than normal. I think he thinks I either drink too much or am a drunk! I had a total of four glasses of wine in the last six weeks in between tests. The AST still went up a couple of points. Does anyone out there…
After Proton treatments for Prostate Cancer
Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question and yes I did a lot of research before choosing Proton Therapy for my prostate cancer. After my threatment this moring I had my weekly visit with the doctor. I asked the doctor what exactly is this treatment doing to my prostate and how do the treatment kill the cancer. In the 30…
Finding a surgeon who has done A LOT of robotic prostatectomies.
I am new to this group. After an elevated PSA, I had a biopsy done in November and was diagnosed with a very small volume of Gleason 7 (4+3) PC. My Dr. counseled Active Surveillance. But after feeling like I was living with a bomb in me I went for a second opinion. Second Dr. suggested an MRI which found two Lesions, one…
I'm frustrated
Okay .. I had a physical 2nd week in Jan. I asked my family Doc to do a PSA - FREE PSA, as I wanted to know that I was still in range of what 'was' .... He called me back - Your PSA went from 10.1 - to 14.7. Your Free PSA went from 8.9 to 1.7. He refered me back to my Urologyst who told me - "... nothing to worry about you…
Unfavorable 4+3
So my husband has prostate cancer. Recently had a appt with Pulmonologist Internist due to coughing up some blood- this Was recommended by our surgeon. Chest X Rays were good- no cancer there orresdon for further testing. Said he had some bronchitis and was most likely irritate. Supposed to have nuclear bone scan and MRI…
Elevated Triglycerides
PCa almost three years ago via RALP. No issues. Semi-annual PSA's have shown PSA as virtually undetectable. Recently saw my GP about a non-PCa issue. He made, what I thought to be an unrelated question about me having an endoscopy and then ordered more blood work stating my triglyceride levels had gone way up since my last…
Is It Inflammation or Metastasis
i'm starting to get a bit frightened. as some of you know, i had my 1st. PSA blood test after having HDR treatment. my treatment was done on jan 9th and 23rd of 2020. during july, i was sched to have my first check-up, but because of COVID-19, my RO said i could wait another 6 mths. well, this past january 21st. was six…
RALP recovery
My surgery is scheduled for 03/17/21. What items would you suggest I have at home to help with recovery/comfort/etc.?
PSA Test 02/21
Just thought you folks would like to know. I have had my 6th PSA test since having my RP (3/2018): Results: <0.1ng/ml. Smile, I am.
After surgery / radiation - how to make it better
its been about 2 years since my diagnosis - and as i mentioned in a previous post - i had robotic surgury to remove the prostate and some radiation. the little guy is still not cooperating - i cannot get a full enough erection needed for coitis and i continue to pee all over myself. 1) even with a pad i always lead on the…
Cialis and Sex During Radiation Treatment
Hello, I'm currently undergoing Proton Radiation Therapy treatments for prostate cancer and I'm wondering if it's okay to take Cialis and have sex during treatments. Thanks for your help.
When to be concerned about numbers rising
i had a prostate cacncer diagnosis a couple of years ago - had it removed. number went down than came back up - had 47 bouts of radiation. numbers have been less than 0.03 for the last three tests. due to covide its been a little while since i had a test - just had one and it is less than 0.1. i know that is a low nubmer…
Time from MRI to Fusion Biopsy
Dear All, I am a 55 year old man whose PSA went from 0.9 ng/ml to 2.8 ng/ml in a year Primary Care suggested follow-up PSA in 6 months which then was 4.1 ng/ml with Free PSA 0.8 ng/ml (2.0%). Urologist couldn't see me until December 23rd. Where he noted a subtle difference in prostate testure on DRE. He schedule a TRUS…
Picking Surgeons
What is the best way to research Surgeons? Anyone recently get prostate surgery at CTCA Philly?

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