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Has anyone heard of Prostrcision from the Radiotherapy clinics of georgia
I found them online at RCOG.com.
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Eight Weeks Post Surgery - PSA = Zero !!
Well, got word from my Urologist/Surgeon that my post op PSA was "zero". Those are the words you want to hear after going through all of this. I'm still at two pads a day, one at night before going to bed and one after my shower in the morning. I could probably do without the night pad, but it's just a safety measure for…
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2 Days Post Da Vinci
Home from the hospital yesterday. Surgeon said procedure went well. Felt good to get some sleep in my own bed last night. Bags took a little getting used to but not having any issues. Have only been taking tylenol for pain so far, so I am happy about that. Will be going out for a little walk today and I am looking forward…
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Five Men. Five Stories
I found this to be a great article on Bloomberg.com Five men, five stories. No two are alike. Every man who confronts prostate cancer -- and there will be many -- faces decisions no one else can make. ``The medical community didn't have a clear-cut recommendation for me,'' Lewis says. ``You have to take the management of…
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Urologist equates Calypso Radiation same as surgery without the big risk - T2B, Gleason 3+4 and PSA
My husband was diagnosed recently. He has a nodule that was staged as T2B, Gleason or 3+4 and 3+3 and PSA of 6.3. The urologist gave Radiation (recommended Calypso IMRT - probably 8 wks) the same survival rate of 85% as surgery (radical prostatectomy) with hardly any downside (no incontinence or impotence). Calypso…
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What type of Surgery
I visited Jefferson Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center both in Philadelphia PA, after having recently been diagnosed with prostae cancer and I am trying to decide on which method of surgery the "open" or robotic. Any comments on how you decided would be helpful to me. Did you know how many surgeries your surgeon…
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Treatment Choices for Men With Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
There is excellent information within this site along with great and supportive folks that post here. There are also many other sites and support groups for you during this journey to assist you with what to do with your newly diagnosed Prostate Cancer. But from my perspective, You must make the decision that is right for…
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When To Start Radiation
I had my prostate removed 3 1/2 years ago when I had a PSA of 5.4. Following the operation my first PSA tests came in at <0.03. After a while it changed to 0.03, then 0.06 and now 0.07. My doctor said he doesn't do anything until the PSA reaches 0.3. Some of the posts on this forum say that radiation is less effective when…
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Updated: Not diagnosed but a PSA blood level of 5.02
Hello All, Having a better day today than when I first posted my original thread a week or so ago. I went to a very reputable urologist today who reviewed my history, blood tests etc. Upon completing the digital exam, he advised that the prostate was completely normal and he was unable to feel any problems. Also told me to…
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Searching for advice for father with prostate cancer
Good morning. My father, age 88, was diagnosed with prostate cancer 15 years ago. He went through radiation, but the past few years his psa levels have increased to around 100. The doctor put him on Lupron, and it is not working. His level is at 185, and the doctor told him yesterday to "get his affairs in order". I live…
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Question about Blood Clots * advice needed
Hi everyone- first post here. Tried searching but found nothing on this.... sorry if its been addressed already My lovely Father in Law to be had surgery last winter, and radiation in the spring. His last PSA was zero! :) After radiation he was exhausted and depressed but healing well. He has had incontinence which was…
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Newly diagnosed at 49
I'm a fit and healthy 49 year old and was just diagnosed with prostate cancer in 10/2009. In 2007 I had a psa of 3.5 and a biopsy which then showed 1 HGP now my psa is 5.3 and the second biopsy found 4 of 12 cores involving 5-15% and a Gleason score of 6. I am scheduled for RP on February 3rd. I am worried about the chance…
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Small Blood in Urine + experience - 4 weeks after Davinci
Thanks everyone for sharing all info. about PC, special with Davicy treatment option and made me very confortable and happy to handle the problems. I will post my past experience later. Summary: 20 days after Davinci, 2 days catheter removal - Ealier PC detection - Lowest Gleason score - 59 year old - active and healthy…
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Impotence/ 4 months after prostatectomy
Does anyone have this problem or am I alone? I am still impotent, but able to have climax; however, at the point of climax, I emit urine. A very embarrassing situation, even though my wife is very understanding. Am using viagra, but not good enough, yet; still hopeing.
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1st post op psa
Happy xmas and new year to all. Just got my 1st post op psa 0.04. Should this be 0.01 or am I worrying unnescessary? Not sure how low the lab goes (UK)and wont be having my follow up appt with the surgeon for a couple of weeks. Hope everyones doing well, Cheers Mike
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Prep Day
It is prep day. On my clear liquid diet today. Robotic surgery tomorrow. Should be home Friday. Thanks again to everyone on this board for you advice, listening and support. Thanks, Joe
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doctors
I was diagnosed today with prostate cancer and am considering the davinci method. I am in the boston area and want to know if there is a place to research which doctor has the most surgeries and best feedback from patients?
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Anyone out there with stage IV bone mets chemo?
I will probably be starting chemo soon, PSA doubling every 4 months, despite ADT3, Zometa, and Keto. I'm exhausted every day, long nap, sleeping/dozing 7:30, bed soon after. My world is shrinking. Was very active, skiing, a runner, marathon and halfs, gym. Not able to do anymore. Have good oncologist, but wondering how…
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No Luck with Cialis / Dr. suggest BIMIX (injection)
It has been 6 months since Robotic Surgery. My doctor suggested cialis (take one as needed). I have not had any notiable erection since surgery. My wife is taking it better than me. Anyone with different results? Jim (shubbysr)
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Increased need to urinate after biopsy?
Hello, Diagnosed with Gleason 6, 1 positive core with less than 5%( confined) on 12-23-09. Going for CT and bone scan this week and a 2nd opinion . ( Dr is suggesting robotic surgery).. Not sure if this is normal or not, but i have been getting up 2-4 times a night since the biopsy. Even during day have increase urge to…
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2nd opinion on biobsy results
Hi Has anyone requested that their biopsy results be interpreted by a second pathologist, if so did the results differ?
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IT'S DONE- IT'S OVER- #35 IS IN THE BAG
It is official and I have the graduation certificate to prove it, I have completed my IG/IMRT therapy of 35 treatments. My T-shirt has had all of the numbers crossed off and the techs have all signed it. First PSA is scheduled for 6 weeks out, so we won't know the effectiveness of it til then. One thing I know for sure is…
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3 month report
It's been 3 months since my RP surgery. Here is an update: Surgeon: about 250 procedures before I came along. Complications: In the 1st 4 weeks, had some blood clotting requiring re-catheterization. Difficult, but just a bump in the road. Incontenance: Since day 1 - no diapers, wore a pad for a week or so, just to catch…
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Don't over-simplify Incontinence
This Post is meant to address only incontinence. The message hear is in response to a post that claimed that incontinence is temporary and easily controlled by pads. This is so untrue and obviously that post was done with no thought. Let me qualify this: Incontinent over 3 1/2 years. Live life to the fullest. But, living…
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Pelvic floor stimulation therapy.
Anyone have this "done" to them? Basically, there is an electrode inserted in the backside, and it is connected to an electric fence that zaps 5 seconds out of every 15 seconds in my case. The tech indicated that it might make you (temporarily) less continent......... Kinda concerned that I dont care for this and that it…
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Radiation After Surgery - Adjuvant or Salvage
Randy in Indy, I have lost your email address. This is the info you asked about. I opened this topic so that others that follow might have access to it as well. I had surgery September 17,09 and my first three PSA tests were detectable so I opted to begin IG/IMRT at only 74 days post surgery. Today I completed #33 and have…
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PSA 0.1 but detectable.... :(
My boyfriend had prostatectomy in July 30, 09. His path report shows with a posible margin. His first PSA check in Aug. 28, 09 was 0 undetectable. His second PSA test was in Nov. 20, 09 with 0.1 but detectable. His doctor refers for radiation but he thinks that he would wait until next PSA check in Feb. 2010 if his number…
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should you have an oncologist
My husband had the divinci january 4th, 2009. psa befor surgery was 4.6, gleason 4+3. Pathology: present in right and left lobes and involving 40% of the prostatic tissue. Tumor involves inked margin at base. Seminal vesicles involved. Perineural invasion. Lyphatic/vascular invasion. Tumor type Acinar. He is T3C. We went…
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PSA decline with diet change
My PSA went down after cutting black pepper out of my diet. http://psa-prostatecancer.info
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path report in
Got me path report in today: Gleason upgraded to 3+4 (ugh!) Apical shave clear circumferentail margin clear base of gland negative seminal vesicles negative bladder neck shave negative PT2 cNX cMX Any thoughts guys? Cheers, Mike