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Radiation for 83 man
My dad has Prostate cancer. The doctor just found "spots" on the spine. My father would like to know the ups and downs of radiation. He had one heart attack 30 years ago. Thanks, e
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Survivor? I do not even know what my problem is?
Last week my PSA tested 39 and a second test showed 41. Bet the Wallabies would have liked to have had that score when they played the Irish last week (and Scots last night). Anyway, my GP is not overly excited, I am scheduled for chest and adomin CT and nuclear bone scans etc Monday/Tuesday this week, with a biopsy next…
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home after surgery
Hi, Had my surgery sat by prof dasgupta at guy's hospital london. Everything good so far, spared both nerve bundles, the worst pain was the gas the next night.I'd never had surgery before so was a bit anxious but really not too bad. Home today by train, easy enough if tiring Having a slight irritation with the catheter…
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readying for da vinci on Tuesday dec 8th......
Ironically, its exactly 11 years to the day after my lung canvcer surgery (sarcoma). 52, 3+3 gleasons, psa was 4.1 (2009) and 3.1(2008) and 3.5 in 2006. I didnt believe this years test so I requested another, it was 4.0, so did biospies, and had 10 samples, 1 of which had 10% cancer in it. JHagerup is my co-worker and has…
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PSA rising, again!
57 year old - diagnosed in 2001 w/psa of 6, surgery in May 2001, cancer free until October 2007. My psa started to rise in October 2007 and went on hormone therapy in June 2008 when psa was about 8. Had Zolodex shot (3 month) in June, September and Dec. 2008. Started IMRT radiation treatments in October 2008 and completed…
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One Day Post daVinci !!
Hello to all! I have found this discussion board to be a wonderful source of information and support, so I wanted to pass along my experience if it could help anyone. I have arrived home a little over 24 hours after nerve sparing robtic prostatectomy at Ohio State Hospital- The James Cancer Center. I had the robtic surgery…
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Weight loss
In the grand scheme, this is a minor thing. but I lost 10 pounds after prostate surgery. Went from 224 to 214. I'm not complaining, but it sure is strange because I ate normally from the day after surgery, and didn't exactly set the world on fire with exercise. Wondering if anyone else experienced this. Thanks, Jim
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Surgery Monday 30th. Nervous
Thank you to everyone who has shared their experience on this board.Your posts have been more help to me than I can say.I have read them all since finding this site a few days ago.I was biopsied 10/16/09.Looked at all options and decided to get this gland out of me.Urologist agreed.Had 9 of 12 cores Positive. 3 Gleason @6…
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Night sweats
Anyone experienced night sweats? e.g., wake up with a partially wet shirt? I'm 3 weeks post-op and have been getting them nightly for the past few days. No other symptoms really.
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PSA not detectable
Good news from my urologist - My 4 week post surgery blood test revealed a PSA of 0.1 which my uro said is non-detectable the way this particular lab measure it. In fact, he said if my wife went in, she would have the same reading (of course, it's impossible for women to have prostate cancer). I've seen some posts by…
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catheter out
Cath came out yesterday, t'was a bit of a "yoowl" for about 10 secs, lol. The nurse said I had a urine infection so bunged some antibiotic in the arse cheek and gave me some pills for the rest of the week. Then had to drink 8 cups of water within 1 and a half hours, every time I passed urine she scanned my bladder with one…
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New guy on board
Thanks for all participating on this site. I have received a great deal of information by reading your messages. I am trying to get a handle on what my costs would be for radiation and/or cryosurgery with Medicare. The fastest way to move a doctor out of an examination room is by asking costs. So far the radiation ballpark…
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sudden rise in PSA
After 5 Shots of Hormone treatment with Zoladex and casodex + Zometa, unfortunately my dad's PSA showed a sudden unpleasant rise, from 5 ng/ml to 46.9 ng/ml.... has anyone experienced a resistance so soon, i mean drs said that this should last at least for a couple of years for the body to become resistant to hormone?
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returning to work in a physically demanding job
hi just wanted some feedback on returning to work in a physically demanding job i work at a mental institute and on occasion we have to fight with patients and do roome entrys to get pts to comply with dr ordered meds so my question to others is how was your outcome as far as the incontinence issue and any other…
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Not diagnosed but a PSA blood level of 5.02
Hello All, Not having a good day. I just joined this discussion board.I am 56. My PSA went from a 4.78 to a 5.02 in about 2 weeks time. I have no problems with urinaton or pain ( maybe get up once a night if that) but had blood detected in my urine three blood tests ago. It has since cleared and none detected via last…
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incontinence after robotic
I would very much appreciate anyone responding to this post. I'm starting to get to the "worried" stage where I'm wondering if this is the way it's going to be for the rest of my life. I am 64, was diagnosed with cancer on July 29, 2009 I had robotic surgery on Nov. 3rd, my catheter out on the 13th. Saturday, the 14th, I…
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post cath incontinence blood in urine
hi guys returned from having the catheter removed and on to the pads now feeling pretty good about my prognosis after talking with the doc this am went for a short walk with my wife this afternoon then noticed some blood with the leakage into the pad have also noticed that i can feel when i have to go but still dribbling i…
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Incontinence and Treatment--Date set
Tpelle, Botox injections scheduled for 27 Jan 10. We'll see what results the treatment brings. Lion1
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New clinical trials for advanced PCa just announced
I thought that those of you who have the most advanded stage of prostate cancer, those with bone metastasis might be interested to see this announcement. The great thing about this trial, is that you would receive the very best theraputic options alkready know, while having a 66% of also getting this new agent of…
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8 Weeks Post Surgery - Today I Met My New Radiation Oncologist
As previously noted, my wife and I met with my new RO today. Dr. Patrick A. Kupelian, of MD Anderson, Orlando. What a meeting! I thoroughly enjoyed talking with this guy and came away with a very good feeling and a bunch of new and understandable information. Now a bunch of this many of you guys already know, so bear with…
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about psa level
is there anyone have an idea about how much PSA should decrease after 2 months of hormontherapy : casodex 1month once daily plus lupron one shot anyy ideaaaa plz????
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From open RRP to home in 36 hours
Well I did the deed on the 17th and things went quite well. Both neurovascular bundles were spared and my surgeon thinks he got all the cancer, but of course, that can't be confirmed until this next Wes. when iI get the path report. So, for now, my fingers are crossed that I will not have positive surgical margins and that…
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What comes out when I have an orgasm
I had robotic surgery 10/26. All early indications are that I am on track for a rapid and complete recovery. There is someting that has me confused. The doctor recommended that I start taking Cialis soon after the catheter was removed, which was 11/4. He also recommended masturbation to stimulate blood flow to the penis.…
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First Post surgery PSA
Had my first blood drawn post davinci on MOnday. Dr finally called and said it came back as 0! They could find nothing to detect! Now to set back relax and then go through the test again in 6 months. But for Now its Party time. Larry Davinci August 12, 2009 Gleason 3+4 7 One positive margin post surgery 99.5% dry since…
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Sonny Did you ever get my emails
I sent a couple but have not heard back. ? It is nerve racking just knowing the cancer is in there growing each day...I cannot wait to get it out and over with.....hopefully for good. I will be on vacation in Mexico after Thanksgiving so this should take my mind off it. Randy
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nerve sparing success rates
Does anyone know the success rates for the nerve sparing prostatectomy. I have a friend that has put off getting help because of fear becoming impotent. I also have 2 other friends/coworkers with similar problems. Any advice/help will be appreciated. Thanks, Vivian
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Bladder neck constricture scar tissue after EBRT
After 2 years of cancer free, I still have scar tissue caused by EBRT. 8-10 bladder neck surgerys later I;m told the only solution is the artificial sphincter, or removal of my bladder.at first I was reluctant to have the sphincter done, My wife and my doctor convinced me to go this route. SO. On 09/18/2008 I had a stent…
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questions about pros. can. trt.???
i am 47 and had my prostate removed 6 weeks ago. gleason 9, lymph node involvement. now they recommend radiation and hormone therapy. has anyone done radiation without hormone therapy??? how long should i stay on hormone therapy??? i would appreciate any and all info.
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Rethinking Choice of Surgeon
I had decided, and even have scheduled, robotic surgery at a hospital and with a surgeon about 60+ miles north of my home. He's in the same medical group as my regular Urologist, however is "out of network" for my insurance. This surgeon operated on me 3 years ago for a tumor on my kidney and I had complications with blood…
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New PSA UPDATE
Second"opinion" lab results just came back. PSA 8.7 Dr. says he has never had a case where psa were so high. He has consulted with the others in his group who have only seen a "few" rare cases as such. Not many text book cases to consult either. Scheduling bone scan and some new CT scan only recently available. They will…