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Coloplast Virtue Male Sling
lion1 and others suffering from incontinence: Have you seen what appears to be an alternate sling product to the AMS AdVance Sling. Looks like it's installation may be less invasive. It's relatively new to the U.S. Check out: http://www.utmedicalgroup.com/pages/pr_VirtueSlingWake.html
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
I needed some advice and found this website to be very helpful. I have been reading all the posts and I wish everyone here the best of luck with their teatments. I pray for a cure. My father-in-law was diagnosed with prostate cancer November 2009 and he was on hormone treatment and finished radiation in May 2010.…
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Hot Flashes Over?
My last 6-month Eligard shot ended back in late April. I was only on the stuff for 1 year. I had all the side effects listed for this treatment. Hot flashes continued up into the beginning of this week. BUT last night I was in bed mentally going over the day and I could not recall even 1 hot flash all day!!! That is…
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I think Kongo should write a book or....
...perhaps a story for Reader's Digest outlining what prostate cancer patients go through from their initial diagnosis all the way through treatment. I'm serious. He has consistently provide a wealth of information that should be shared from a patients point of view. Can I get an Amen here?
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Guess who is with Ira?
Today, Kongo and I met and had a great lunch and conversation...........it was especially enjoyable for me since Kongo paid....... Let us know if anyone else in the area would like to meet....ie. mrspjd,...it would be fun to get together. Ira P.S. By the way, if you have a problem knowing who is who, Kongo is the better…
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Biking
My brother posts to this forum and said I might get an answer to my biking question here. I had my prostate removed about a year and a half ago. Each time I try to ride there has been some pain; however, recently the pain has really diminished. I have recently taken short rides with no bad results, and I would like to up…
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Looking for ways to show your support for prostate cancer research this September? Check out the upcoming events below. Advance on Washington: Pushing for Progress in Prostate Cancer Washington, DC September 13 – 18, 2010 Advance on Washington week will bring together the nation’s leading researchers, medical professionals…
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cancer treatment center of america
anyone have experience with these hospitals
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Johns Hopkins Health Alerts: Talking About CyberKnife
Should you consider CyberKnife for your prostate cancer treatment? Here's what we know about this new treatment ... Talking About CyberKnife Recently a subscriber to the Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin asked: I am 63 years old and I was diagnosed last week with prostate cancer (4.7 ng/dL PSA; Gleason 7). I have begun my…
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My dad's 13 year PSA Level
My father was treated in 1997 with Protons (early days of this treatment) at Loma Linda for his Prostate cancer.He got his PSA back today and it has been the same for the past five years a score of 0.3. I believe he is the last surviving member of his proton therapy group from 1997. Back then at Loma Linda they were…
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I am a terrible wife...
Can someone re-post a few things for me? 1. What website out of India is the most reliable for cheap Cialis? I ordered Viagra for hubby but he didn't like it as well as Cialis, and now I can't figure out which website I ordered from. 2. Hubby only has a few drops come out when getting up or down and that is all. He uses a…
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confused and scared
Hi everyone. A little about myself. I'm 61 years old and married. My PSA has been going up slowly after remaining constant for 3 years. Over the past year it went from 2.7 to 3.3 to 3.8 last week. My doc and I deceided to have a biopsy done. I also have an enlarged prostate. I suffer from anxiety and this has my anxiety…
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The newest addition of QUEST newsletter published three times a year by the Urological Research Foun
http://www.drcatalona.com/quest.asp The QUEST is a FREE newsletter published three times a year by the Urological Research Foundation written to inform readers of the latest advances in urologic research, especially prostate cancer treatment. To be added to our mailing list, you can subscribe on-line or by request letter.…
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Open vs DaVinci RP ?? / also question about Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago
Hello, I am newly diagnosed with a Gleason score of 6. I am considering RP and need to choose between open or DaVinci. I live in the Chicago area and will be seeing Dr. Robert Flannigan at Loyola University Medical Center. I am interested in evaluation between the 2 methods, as well as hearing from those with experience at…
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Catheter Better than Leaking?
I had a cathater put in Friday after surgery. It is suppose to come out Wednesday, BUT I like this catheter a whole lot better than leaking. I wonder IF I can keep it in for another week. I plan to call the doctor in the morning to see if I can do just that. The purpose would be to keep the scar tissue from reforming in…
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American Cancer Society Got It Wrong: They Need to Apologize Study Confirms Prostate Cancer Test Sav
The following is a statement released this summer by Project Zero, the Project to End Prostate Cancer. With a new study showing the PSA test reduces the prostate cancer death rate by 44 percent, ZERO – The Project to End Prostate Cancer – demands... /quest/Fall2010/article3.html
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Post-surgical incisional hernia
I'd like to hear some opinions. I apparently have a hernia of my port incision. My surgery was in January. I called my urologist office and left a message to see if he wanted to see me. I got a call back from "a nurse" and was informed to find a general surgeon. Does it seem odd that the surgeon that did my surgery didn't…
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Good luck to Ed and Trew
Ed has a date with the Robot tomorrow and Trew has a doctor appt. Wishing them both the best going forward! Larry
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Info on thin pads
Hubby only has a few drops come out when getting up or down and that is all. He uses a half pad a day. He likes the thinner Tena pads but says they are not wide enough. Can anyone suggest a very thin but very wide pad? Thanks you guys!!
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Brachytheraphy
Had Brachytheraphy procedure at Cedar Sinai four year ago. Would like to hear from men who have had the procedure
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Gleason Score
i just got my lab report back today and my gleason score is: 3+3=6. From what i understand the lower the number the less aggresive your cancer. Is that correct? Is 6 good or bad?
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Duration between biopsies
As part of my active surveillance treatment, in March 2009, had a 12 core random biopsy; 2 of 12 cores were positive with 5 percent involvement in each , 3+3=6.....2nd opinion confirmed results. Aureon molecular test on first biopsy, 97 percent chance(RR: 0.21) will not progress in next 8 years....Additonally , the patient…
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enlarged prostate
I curious as to how many of you had an enlarged prostate. I'm curious because my psa jumped this year from 2.7 to 3.8 and I was told it could be because of my enlarged prostate.
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Nerve Sparing Robotic Surgery
My husband has been diagnosed with Grade 8 Prostate Cancer. He has been going thru biopsies every year for the last 4 years. All were clear, but the last one. The cancer was finally found a few months ago in the Apex section of the prostate. His PSA was 27. His doctor has suggested a radical prostectomy with total nerve…
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Advice for newly diagnosed
My husband, age 62, was just diagnosed with prostate cancer: multifocal 3/12+,stage- cT1C, grade- Gleason 3+3=6. The doc gave him the options of watchful waiting, a couple of different choices of radiation treatments, or DaVince method of prostate removal. After having read lots of info, he is leaning toward removal. Any…
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A sad developing case : PSA 7 (6 weeks after robotic prostate surgery)--advice needed
I need advice, encouragement, suggestions, etc. for my current situation-- let me first summarize my situation, then make a list of questions and comments, followed by some detail info, which you may not want to read. Would like people to comment --from those who have similar situation and survived (what they did, what…
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Does anyone know how to shrink a prostate??
We are considering procedures that require a prostate less than or equal to 40cc's. and we are 40cc's. we can use natural supplements, but not hormone therapy. Has anyone faced this dilemna or posted any natural supplement suggestions. I have read some articles on vit d.....
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Vaccine trials?
My last psa test was 0.27, down from 0.29. Using nomograns my doubling time is between 106 and 124 months - doesn't qualify me for the "zero club" but good enough to just wait and watch. However, I have come to the conclusion that both hormone treatments and salvage radiation are "blunt instruments" (my urologists phrase…
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Update on hubby
Hubby's procedure was 4/27. One of the 5 DaVinci incisions has about a pea-shaped area that won't heal. He has been to doc twice. First time they had him use silver nitrate sticks to 'seal' it and it just kept enlarging the hole. He returned today and they said it is probably just a reaction to the suture material and will…
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1 year post Davinci
Yesterday marked my one year milestone post Davinci! The time has flown by. Overall my recovery took slightly longer then I thought it might for the pain to reside. The usage of pads for the past year was the grand total of 1 pad! Levitra has been working great since about 3-4 months post surgery. Still getting better as I…