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Prostate Cancer

post surgical sex
Hi to everyone. I have not yet selected what I am going to do about my own PC, but in order to make my decision more informed I need to ask one question and I have a quote which I hope the guys here who have had surgery can comment on. It is this: "Impotence is universal initially in patients treated with surgery. Studies…
Results of Open Surgery
I had my open RP on Thursday, October 22. I was not a candidate for DaVinci because of my huge gut. The surgery, which was scheduled for 3-4 hours actually lasted over 6 hours with a 2 hour recovery following that. The reason for the long surgery according to the surgeon was my fat and my pelvic bone is at some weird angle…
cryo recuperation
Hello, all. I had cryoablation Sept.24 (froze all of it). PSA 4.2, Stage T2A, Gleason 3+3. Dr. thinks all has been going well, except I needed to wear the catheter an extra week and will be done with that Oct.13, I hope. I'd just like to compare notes with others somewhat like me recuperating, not necessarily from cryo.…
Major good news
Went in for my catheter removal and pathology report: - Cancer was contained to prostate (margins good) and only 10% in size. - Removal of catheter was brief (about 1 second), slightly painful, but a hugely welcome relief. - I have been dry so far today (12 hours after removal). I have felt the urge to go 3 or 4 times and…
PSA
Hi everyone,today I had my 4.5years psa and it is 0.03,Thi is my patology results. GLEASON=3+3 TUMOR VOLUME=5% LYMPHOVASCULAR=NEG PERINEUREAL=POSIT TOMOR MULTICENTRICITY=NEG EXTRAPROSTATIC INVASION=NEG SEMINAL VESICLE=BOTH NEG ALL SURGICAL MARGINS =NEG STAGE=PT2ANXMX. That reason I am posting this results is there are many…
Who are the most recommended surgeons for penile implants?
I am trying to make a short list from Doctors across the country who have a depth of experience and skill to implant the AMS 700 or Colorplast Titan. I live in the south and will not use the firm that did the robotic prostate removal. So, who is the most successful surgeon for implant surgery?
lupron side affects on advanced mestatic prostate cancer 72 year old male
My dad was just told her cannot have his surgery to remove his testicles unti he takes coumadin to thin his blood and take a beta blockers to slow the beating . Lurpon gave him atrial fibbrillation . I feel very alramed about this and am worried . They are concerned that he will aheva stroke .
What they don't tell you about catheters
I recieved practically zero guidance on catheter issues upon leaving the hospital. I've had to learn by trial, research and error. He'res what I know so far: - Briefs are bad. Wear the loosest pants you have. I think many of my problems with tenderness and some swelling are due to the irritation of briefs and jeans bending…
surgery date
Hi all, Havent posted for a while but have been following everybodies story with interest. Looks like my robot date is 7th Nov. Any advice on practical issues would be most welcome, Thanks Mike
Da Vinci vs. Open Radical Prostatectomy
I am 50 years old and just found out last week that I have PC. Both my father and grandfather had it. My grandfather died of old age where as my dad had PC for almost 25 years before he eventually died from it. My PSA was 2.6 with 10 of the 12 biopsy samples being clean. The other two samples contained 5% and 40% cancer by…
Discussion boards should be fixed now
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Response to Gator880 from Larry - Lewvino
I've tried posting a reponse 2 times to your question on Vanderbilt. It is not appearing. If you want shoot me an email at lewvino@yahoo.com and I will try and respond that way. Larry
Post surgery +5 days
5 days post surgery. Some major improvements today: - Pain 99% gone @ incisions. Can even suck in my gut (to a point). - Went #2 for the first time this morning. Thank you for stool softeners! Went pretty well (except for a burning sensation during #2, and urine momentarily passed outside catheter tube - was told that's…
Update From Larry
Home and overall doing well. I know that every man is different but this is my take on things. Tuesday - Day before surgery. Took the scenic route to Nashville to see some of the back country, Had lunch at Olive Garden with the wife (her favorite place). Pulled into the Parking garage at Vanderbilt on the 4th floor and the…
Just Diagnoised Considering Options
Two weeks ago my biopsy indicated 6 out of 12 sames taken indicated cancer cells. The Gleaon score was 6 and my PSA has risen from 3.7 to 4.01 since Feb 24th of this year. I am 66, still working and in good health. My Urologist wants to remove my prostate via Robotic surgery. At first I thought that would be best, but…
Post surgery +4 days
It's been 4 days since surgery. First milestone reached - I'm off pain meds as of last night. Might take an ibuprofen, but probably no more vicodin. Also, walked about 1/4 mile yesterday. Hope to expand to 1/2 mile today. Catheter issues: 1. This morning, the little sight glass at the top of the catheter started filling up…
One Month and Counting
I was online today searching for information concerning dripping and functioning with Prostate Cancer. I am a recently retired from the Armed Services. I am in my early 40s and was told by my primary care doctor that my PSA level was a level 5, this concerned my wife and I because for the past three years our branch of…
Prostate enlargement.
In april 05 I was diagnosed with Colo Rectal Cancer. Rectum and anus was removed. Result I have no rear opening. Cancer has been gone for these four years. I am unable to have the finger wave that the doc used to do every six months, I do have a PSA done every six months at my request. My question is, How can Prostate…
Post surgery Blog
I had surgery on Monday Oct 19. It's now 2 days post surgery. Here's an update. The hospital experience was excellent - best stay I've ever had. A private room with a 30" LCD to watch Monday Night Football after surgery, good food, excellent nurses - almost felt like I was on vacation. Also, my surgeon said everything went…
Back to work
Back at the sawmill. Love it. Actually missed working and a great relief no incontinence when lifting. Not bragging just very greatful. Lion 1 hope someday you find success and I actually think about your problem as it was actually my greatest fear. Nick
Post Brachytherapy
My Dad (73 yrs old) will be having brachytherapy (80-120 seeds) in the near future. Our main question we need to know is the level of difficulty in movement and self-sufficiency and independency post brachytherapy. He is in a different state and we're struggling with the decision as to whether he has it done in the state I…
T minus 3 days
It's just about time for me to meet Mr. daVinci. Monday morning, 7:30 EST I'll be out and hopefully, my Dr's well rested hands will be doing their magic. I've been to the pump salesman, experimented with needles (under Dr's orders of course) and have been fairly faithful with Kegals. Hope it all works out. Prayers for a…
dad's psa count over 1,000 and his gleason score was 8, his testosterone is 500/ he had a removal
With all this said he did lupron and theat did not work AND now is going to have a orchiocotmy as well as they want him to go on zometa. Has anyone had anything good or bad happen with zometa. They wants weekly infusions. He has a spot on his spine and rib adn has undergone radiation therapy for the past month for his…
Getting A Little Nervous
After my PSA went from 2 to 9.1 from November 2008 to June 2009 I was diagnosed in July 2009 after the second biopsy as having prostate cancer. The second biopsy showed 20% involvement of only one of twelve needle samples being involved with a gleason of 4 + 3=7. Given the dramatic increase in my PSA in such a short time I…
Very High PSA 2 Years after Iodine Seed Implants
I underwent radioactive iodine seed implants over two years ago. My PSA kept coming down from 7.0 with an original Gleason score of 7 to .5 until 8 months ago. Then it was 11, 17, 25 28, 28 and now 32. Each of these tests were after 30 days. The first two tests were after a round of Cipro and then Sulphur. Bone scans are…
Doctors get no Free Pass on Incontinence
This is for all the men suffering from incontinence 1 year or more after Prosate surgery. After doing a lot of reading and listening to hundreds of men's stories of their incontinence that extended beyond a year after surgery, I never thought I would say this, but I believe you have to hold the surgeon at least partially…
William "Bill" Parkinson
Hi Bill, I've been reading your responses to various people and it appears you are quite informed regarding Prostate cancer issues. May I ask what your medical qualifications are? Kent
high PSA after RP
HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCE A HIGHER PSA AFTER SURGERY? ALL WENT GREAT TIL POST 6 WEEK PSA - AWAITING 2ND TEST AND THEN WHAT IF STILL HIGHER? ANY INFO APPRECITED.
Salvage Surgery
Has anyone had to go through salvage surgery after a failed seed implant? Thanks for any information. Who is the best at this procedure?
clinical trial with everolimus
I am about to join a clinical trial on a drug called everolimus (rad001). It is a drug now given to advanced renal cell cancer patients. It is hoped that it will slow the progression of prostate cancer. Is anyone out there familar with this drug and the possible side effects.

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