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Prostate Cancer

Chemo + hormone treatment after a positive post-surgery PSA?
I've posted on here before about my Dad. He is 66, had the DaVinci surgery, but he still has a positive PSA ranging from 1.3-7.0 in the last 3 months. His oncologist wants to start him on hormone therapy. His oncologist says that chemo is more for the "end stages" of cancer. Yet, my Dad's family doctor says that chemo…
Still BANNED from CSN / bigxbadxjohn Coloplast Virtue sling out / AMS Advance sling in
It has been nearly one month since I was BANNED from accessing the CSN site. I noticed a reply from a moderator that assured me that I had not been BANNED because I had never used any offfensive language and therefore I must be mistaken. When I attempt to login to CSN, from my primary internet provider, my sceen goes…
Blood in urine
I'm 2 weeks post surgery. Catheter was taken out 4 days ago. My urine is brownish today, and a few clots are coming out. I'll talk to my Dr tomorrow but has anyone else experienced this? Urine has been very clear up until today. Wonder if I overdid it blowing leaves today (not raking, just blowing)?
Sonny- IG/IMRT #30 done and only 5 to go
At 7:30am Friday morning I completed Treatment #30 of the planned 35. 1 week and only 5 treatments to go. This week I started to experience some of the side effects for the first time since treatment began. The urinary urgency has increased to multiple times per hour during the day, but surprisingly I still only get up 1…
Kegel Exercises
I am nearing 3 weeks since the removal of my catheter following DaVinci Surgery. I will see the doctor in mid-January. I am on a suggested regimen of Kegel exercises, walking for 30 minutes four times per day, and voiding every two hours, while trying to hold in between. I am currently functioning with 4 pads daily. My…
Sonny- 25 IMRT Treatments Done- 10 To Go- Happy New Year
Hello all and Happy New Year, Well I completed IG/IMRT treatment #25 at 7:15 Friday morning and all is still going very well. Only 10 more to go. No real side effects from the RAD other than a little fatigue in the afternoons. Or maybe it's not fatigue but just my way of taking a nap without guilt for letting the little…
how long before return to work
i know this may vary for just about everone but i had the robotic procedure done on nov 13th and im wondering when some of you guys returned to work or what your doctor recommended for the return to work as im seeing him this coming wed any input would be of use to me my job is physically challenging thanks in advance eldon
Lurker comes forth
Hi all--been lurking since Aug. Here's our story. Hubby got good insurance at work so broke his habit of not going to the doctor to see if there was any relief from many years of back pain. Doctor said a back transplant would be good but since there is no such thing he suggested a new career not so strenuous (he does…
Prostate treatment decisions?
I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. First discoverd with PSA of 5.5 followed by a transrectal biopsy. cancer size 2mm. I am currently having additional test to see if the cancer has spread to other areas of my body.
Four Weeks Post Op - Happy New Year !!
Today marks the 4th week since my surgery and the 3rd week since removing my little cath buddy. Not much change since my 3rd week post op report. Still doing two pads a day, one after my morning shower and one at bedtime. Lots of little leakage accidents during the day and morning, but none at night. Interesting thing that…
High PSA Low WBC
I'm 58 and have been dealing with PC for 6 years and now have a psa of 75 and wbc at 3.0. Last Feb. the psa was 12 and wbc was 6.5. I know about all the available treatments and only want to know why or if the two numbers are related and from someone who has personally been in this situation. I am all about quality of life…
PSA Rising
My husband had RRP in March 2004 followed by 37 radiation treatments---Psa undetectable until Blood test done Dec 23rd, it is now a .2. Is this a bad sign, he is very worried. Bless you all.
bro-in-law w recurrent prostate cancer
Hi, My 62 year old brother-in-law, Bill, was diagnosed w prostate cancer in 2007 (Gleason 8) treated w Da Vinci radical prostatectomy in May 2007 with clear margins. Undetectable PSA until April 2009. Has been rising since and now about 4. His urologist has recommended hormone therapy (Lupron and Casodex). His reading…
Good News Story - Diagnosis to Surgery
I was diagnosed in July 09 when my PSA went from 3.9 in June 08 to 6.0 in May 09. The biopsy showed 3 of 12 with RLB: 35%, RLM: 75% and RA: 50%. My Gleason scores were all 3+3. RLB and RLM showed perinueral invasion. After visiting 4 urologists and discussing all the options, my wife and I decided that a robotic assisted…
Prostate biopsy
My urologist has recommended a prostate biopsy but I have found on-line sites that claim that prostate biopsies can cause metastasis. Is this a real danger? Are there alternatives to a prostate biopsy, such as a sonogram or MRI?
blood after biopsy
I was wondering if any others have experienced, as I have, blood in the urine after a biopsy of the prostate. Also, what was the extent of pain during the procedure?
Boston area surgeon
Hi, I wonder if anyone knows of an experienced Da Vinci certified surgeon in Boston area. Thank you.
Question regarding biopsy
Hope I am not over-doing it here, but just wondering. Had my biospy today which was not pleasant but OK. ( Had PSA of 5.02) Tonight, I have some pretty hefty pain in the rectum area and some bright red blood when I attempted a BM. So far able to urinate and no blood. Is this normal. Anyone else? The maybe good news.. is my…
Three Weeks Post Robotic Surgery
Well, today celebrates my 3rd week since released from the hospital from Robotic surgery. I'm still using two pads a day, one after my shower and one before going to bed. Leakage is still happening but not dramatically, only when I'm strained such as coughing, standing up, etc. Bladder doesn't seem to empty completely when…
Recently Diagnosed
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. My Doctor suspected something suspicious from a DRE and wanted me to have a biopsy. I had my biopsy back on November 10th. Went back on the 24th of November and 1 out of 12 cores showed cancer (10%). My Gleason is 7 (3 + 4). My latest PSA is 2.4. My two options as recommended…
husband has prostate cancer and heart disease
I've been reading all the posts and it I'm so scared. My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Sept and also with heart disease. He has had 2 stints put in and a pacemaker and is scheduled for robotic surgery the 29th. He had to wait for several months due to the blood thinners, etc. His gleason was an 8. I don't…
Prostate Surgery with Heart Condition
I am caretaker to a person with upcoming surgery. There is concern, due to a heart condition. Has anyone experienced this? Were the types of anesthesia discussed, altered for you? Any suggestions? Thank-you.
Does blood loss during surgery affect post-surgery PSA levels?
When my Dad had his prostate removed, the surgeon told him that he lost 1/3 of his blood during surgery. 6 weeks after surgery, he had follow-up PSAs taken. The first one was 3, the second one was 7. They were taken within an hour of each other and sent to different labs. A couple weeks later he had a 3rd PSA test and that…
Brachytherapy or Radiacal Prostectomy?
Hi all special people: I was recently diagnosed with PC. What a shock! I am a 51 year old in reasonably good health. 11 of 13 core samples were positive. I had a biopsy due to an elevated PSA. My Psa was 7.7 and my Gleason score was 6. The cancer cannot be detected by a DRE and the stage was give as pT1c. Has anyone out…
Impact on Bladder after da vinci
Had my da vinci procedure in February--I have found that my bladder doesnt hold fluids as well as it used to. My doc says that the bladder was actually reduced in size as a result of the operation, since he had to remove a smal portion. interested in whether anyone else has had a similar experience.
First post op PSA <0.10
To all: Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all on the CSN. I had prostate cancer surgery October 21st, 2009. I recently had my first post-op PSA, it came back at <0.10, I'm told this is virtually undetectable and where we need to be at this point. Many thanks to the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center…
Still BANNED from CSN / bigxbadxjohn
On or about the 11th of December 2009 I attempted to login to CSN to post an update regarding my upcoming surgery regarding what might be the first surgery in the world to remove a Coloplast Virtue sling due to continuous intolerable pain since it was implanted in my body approximately five (5) months ago. I received a…
Just diagnosed..early
Was just diagnosed in November this year. Gleason 6 (3+3), 10 percent. I am considering Henry Ford in Michigan. Anyone familiar with Dr. Peabody. Appreciate some feedback. Thanks in advance.
just diagnosed
My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few days before thanksgiving. A biospsy was done on November 18, 2009. 10 of 12 came back positive. Gleason score 4+3=7; PSA 10. We are scheduled for a planning scan in a few weeks. My husband also has Parkinson's. He is 58 years old. We were told by the radiation oncologist…
It's back
I am 5 and a half years out from an RRP. I am 61 and looking to enjoy a retirement in 9 months. In 5 days I will learn whether or not I qualify for a biochemical failure. My post RRP PSA was 0.19. It bounced around for a bit but once it got to 0.24 it stayed at this level for 2 tests and then rose to 0.35. My urologist has…

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