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Cyberknife Procedure Update
At age 59 I was diagnosed with PCa in mid-March after my PSA had risen from 3.8 to 4.3 in 18 months. 1 of 12 biopsy cores showed adenocarcinoma with 15% involvement. Gleason rating was 3+3=6. DRE was normal. Staged at T1c. I had a prostate volulme of 47 ml, a PSA velocity of 0.23 ng/ml/yr and a PSA doubling time of 9.3…
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Prostrate Biopsy
I am a 65 year old male, I have a Prostrate Biopsy scheduled for July 13, which I am not sure if I want to go through with it. I have just read a report from John Hopkins that states " Nearly 75% of the time no cancer is detected in the samples because the elevated PSA levels were due to another condition. My last PSA done…
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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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Tell me if this is Normal???
Hello....I'm back again :-) Dencil continues to do fine....He is now taking 1/2 levitra daily and has not been able to have a firm erection yet... he is a little over 6 wks out from prostectomy. he has been able to climax after stimulation and actually had ejaculate... which surprised us both, as we understood that there…
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Prostrate Radiation Long Term Problems
I had radical prostrate surgery in 2003, followed by 16 weeks of radiation therapy in 2005 and Luprin injections in 2009/10. The cancer appears to be in remission. Low PSA count. THis past December, after experiencing continued severe abdominal/back pain, I have just been diagnosed with Radiation Ententis (?). Beyond…
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cystoscopy
has anybody had one. i did yesterday and it was terrible, at least it turned out ok. my surgery is set for the 23rd of june and they just wanted to make sure my bladder was ok, since my dad died of bladder cancer. thanks griff
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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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Libido issues after Davinci??
Hey, Anybody out there having libido issues pre/post Davinci
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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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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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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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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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Survey for you Dry (& Wet) Guys
I am wondering about something my new uro said the last time I saw him. He said there is a connection, somehow, between those all important nerves important to sexual function and the sphincter muscles that control the bladder and leakage. For the Dry Guys: When you had surgery, where nerves on both sides spared? For the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Chitown...for pending surgery
I saw that you ask about expectation on another post on how to prepare for pre and post surgery... I would recommend you review the information on William Catalona's site (Dr. Catalona developed the PSA test as a screening test for prostate cancer plus is one of leading surgeon in the world for prostate cancer and…
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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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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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Is robot prostate surgery best for quality of life?
For the newbie’s here there is a lot of information to digest to make an informative decision... I would suggest that one of your sources of information would be to get on the Prostate Cancer Foundation ( www.pcf.org) email list for new stuff that is coming out all of the time plus review all of the good information…
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I'm a newbie to PC
This whole thing is pretty overwhelming and sort of knocked me back on my heels.I've kind of been on an emotional roller coaster between denial and devistation. Anybody else in their early 50's who's dealing with their PC care to talk and help me gain some perspective?
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2nd PSA test from 12/29/09 Surgery
A BIG FAT > .01 NON-DETECTABLE! Praise be to God! Keeping my seat in the ZERO club! Randy in Indy
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ED - My Robotic surgeon says Viagra, Levitra and Cialis have been proven ineffective/placebo and MUS
Wanted to get any feedback and advise here. I am told told to start MUSE 3 weeks after surgery and pump 6 weeks for a 3 month rehab for.. and to take the tablets after that. Am perplexed based on the tablet based protocol benefits I have read in the forum and the approach used by other surgeons. Please advise
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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…