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Blood in urine v2
I'm 3 weeks post surgery. This morning I had the reddest, clumpiest urine I've had since surgery by far. It's a setback because I was doing extremely well in that dept (clear or the usual green urine for the past 5 days). I was shocked at how red it was this far past surgery. The only things I can think of that might have…
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Urine past the cath?
I had my Robotic procedure on Friday at Kaiser LA. It was done by Dr Maynes from Riverside where I live. I must say I am amazed. 3 days after and I am on no pain meds! My urine is clear and plentiful. I've had 3 easy bowel movements and I am walking 30 min 3 times a day... up hills and although I have a little soreness in…
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There is good news!
Hello everyone, I've been reading horror stories and I've been reading very positive stories on this and other bulletin boards. I would like to spend a few minutes on the good side of things. I wanted to share a positive story, mine, with all of those who are trying to figure out what to do and are facing surgery soon.…
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It's been 6 months since my DaVinci - One perspective
Hello everyone, I am 59 years old, just wanted to share 6 months after surgery with those who don't know what they can expect. Although my experience is unique and may differ from yours, it it positive and hopefully makes you more hopeful. It's been interesting following this board. I was pretty active 6 - 8 months ago on…
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Gleason change after robotic
Husband is 55. Had past 6 years fluctuating PSa. 10-17. Diagnosed 4wks. with PSA 11 gleason 4-3. Robotic 8/10/09. Went to dr. remove cath today. He stated sneding paths for stain tests and gleason is ACTUALLY 5+4. waiting results. Of course we r now frantic...need input..advice..anything INFO.
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Bump in the road
Just when you think everything is going great.... Planned to go back to work today - 1st day after three weeks. Did the usual urination thing after getting out of bed, and holy cow - red as cranberry juice. OK, so I know that can happen, so I drank a bunch of water to try to flush it out. After a while, went in the…
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New advice about my PC from my orthopedic surgeon
I"m Dan from previous posts. I'm still searching for the best procedure and am awaiting acceptance from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. I was leaning toward Da Vinci but during my visit today with my orthopedic surgeon about a torn tendon. He said one of his partners who is a urologist had radical prostatectomy and…
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High Number of Procedures
When i told my son that my surgeon will have more than 2000 daVinci procedures by the end of this year he remarked that he doesn't think he has done anything 2000 times which made me think about it. If you drive to work every day, starting your car to go and to come it will take you almost 4 years to start your car 2000…
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Undetectable!
I just got back from my uro's office, and my first PSA is undetectable! He said to have another test in 3 months but he doesn't need to see me for 6 months. He asked how many pads I'm using and I told him zero, I was continent from day one. He then asked about my ED and I told him I'm only 60% even with pills. He was happy…
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It's Amazing, IF You Approach Life Positively
It is truly amazing how much we can live with our lot in life if we can only learn to continue to take everything in stride and with a positive nature and approach. My wife and I were talking over breakfast this morning and she was telling me about a scene in one of her favorite TV shows last night. Apparently the wife was…
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scheduled CSN outage tonight
The site will be down tonight from 1:00 to 5:00 a.m Eastern Daylight Time for scheduled maintenance. Greta Your CSN staff
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Imrt radiation therapy
I have recently begun radiation. Don't know what to expect for side effects/results. Anyone willing to share their experiences with radiation? Thanks in advance. George
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Pints for prostates
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/30/cancer.pints.prostates/ (CNN) -- Rick Lyke was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 47. His response was to set up "Pints for Prostates," an organization that uses the universal language of beer to reach men with its message about the importance of prostate cancer screening.…
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Not what I expected
I am new to this and would like any advice you can give. I had Robotic Surgery at Vanderbuilt on 10/08 and I had my Cath removed on 10/21. The good news is all my biopsies were good the not so good news is I have little Bladder control. I am going thru 4 to 6 pads during the day and 2 at night, I wake up almost every hour…
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New research on BP meds and ED recovery after RP
I thought I would make everyone aware that the common blood pressure drug Losartan (Cozaar)has been shown in murine species (rats and mice) to help in the recovery of erectile function after injury to the cavernosal nerves, such as we encounter in surgery. I have switched my BP medicine to Cozaar in the hopes that it might…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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 .
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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…
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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
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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…
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Discussion boards should be fixed now
Hi all, The boards should be okay now but if anyone continues to have a problem, please use the "Contact CSN" link in the top right corner of the CSN page to send me an email. Sorry for the inconvenience and frustration! Greta Your CSN Staff
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…