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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…
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Just Diagnosed
Hi, I am 47 years old and was just diagnosed on Friday. My PSA was 2.9 and I was told that was a little high for my age so we did a biopsy. Gleason score was 6 on on specimen and a couple of others were what they called suspicious. My urologis is recommending robotic surgery. My wife and I are doing a lot of…
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Is Coloplast's Virtue Male Sling Struggling?
For those of us with incontinence issues -- the web address below gives a financial analyst's point of view regarding the state of competition of Coloplast's Virtue vs AMS's AdVance male slings:…
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PROSTACINT SCAN?
Bone scan came back neg. CT shows 3cm pelvic node involvement. Dr is ordering a prostacint scan. Again, post surgery(8/09) PSA is now 8.7. Any advice or information please.
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PSA Rising After Treatment
Just curious about what may be going on. 58 year old male ( guess I had better be male if I have prostate cancer ) Family history: mother ovarian cancer..8 year survivor, father prostate cancer 10 year survivor, both still going strong in their 80's. For that reason I had PSA test every year, never over 1.2ng When…
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An Absolute Must Read for Newly Diagnosed or Ongoing PCA Brothers
This one bookmarked website appears to be a compendium of articles that relate to everything PCA. I would be very interested in what your guys think about it. http://www.prostate-cancer.org/education/education.html Thanks, Sonny 61 years old PSA 11/07 3.0 PSA 5/09 6.4 Diagnosis confirmed July 9, 2009 12 Needle Biopsy = 9…
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3 Month follow up Path..Help Please
Hello all. Need advice PLEASE. Three month PSA is 7. Not .07 but 7. My husband swears they have made a mistake. Go at 10am today to a different Dr, (with a different Lab.) to verify PSA level. Original Dr. Wants to set up a bone scan. Husband is not confidant because of the previous results of the Gleason ( 6 during…
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Randy In Indy You Posed Some Questions to ME
Randy, I know that somewhere in the last week or so I saw a post where you posed some questions to me. I am at home this weekend and with a little clearer mind and a lot more energy, so I wanted to answer them for you. The only problem now is that I can't find them. So either direct me to them or ask again and I will be…
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PSA DECREASE
it's a case about advanced prostate cancer detected from 2 months ago,with bone metastasis of 1cm in the hip the PSA was 1345 and now it's about 28 after taking casodex for 1 month once daily and one shot lupron?? anyone with same case??
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Sonny and Lynn are home and moving forward
My friends and brothers, we are home from the hospital. Just arrived at 11:30pm, Friday evening. Lynn was actually released about 1pm, but they wanted to run one more test. A complete MRI scan of her entire spine. Because of equipment failures and ER emergencies they didn't start until 8:30pm. They are doing a complete…