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Catheter Out, Pathology Report In
I had my first robotic prostatectomy post-surgery appointment yesterday (8/4). The tether (catheter) was removed. As an experience, one time is enough, thank you. The pathology report was good: "Tumor confined to prostate gland", "margins of resection free of involvement", "no evidence extraprostatic…
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Post op Incontinence
I'm 51 and I was diagnosed on 1/23/09. I had the robotic procedure on 3/03/09. I had the staples and catheter removed on 3/10/09. Only issue since has been with incontinence. Can anybody offer insight? Thanks!
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A FANTASTIC TOUGHT FOR THE TODAY 9-9-09
Well it has finally arrived, exactly one week from today I go to Detroit for my surgery. Thanks to you guys I am much better prepared that I ever would have been on my own. And on that note, here is a very appropriate THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: HANDLE EVERY STRESSFUL SITUATION LIKE A DOG WOULD IF YOU CAN'T EAT IT OR PLAY WITH IT…
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Sooooooooo Tired
Hi..I have just finished 45 radiation treatments and am so very tired I have no strength to even eat! Please tell me this normal or not. HW
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Shocked in Idaho
On April 23rd @ 2:30 p.m. I received the info that my biopsy was positive for cancer. My mind is a complete mess. I have an appointment with Dr. Todd Wald*** in (Meridian, ID) just outside Boise, ID. I have been told he is very good with the da Vinci Surgical Method. Has anyone gone to this Urologist? Any feed back? I am…
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In Search of Pathological T3A Staging Stats
I was diagnosed in July 2005, had a retro pubic radical prostatectomy in early November. My clincal staging was 1c with a gleason rating of 6 (3+3). The post-op report was not what I was hoping for. My gleason rating went up to 7+ (4+3) with some gleason score 5's, staging went up to T3a (penetration on the right side…
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leaking question
My boyfriend was diagnosed with PC on 6/30/09, his PSA is 18. His cancer stage is T2C, gleason score 7. His CT scan and bone scan are negative. His prostatectomy surgery on 7/30/09 and he had to carry a catheter tub for 12 days. After his catheter removed, he now has problem with leaking really bad. Sometime he doesn't…
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Searching for treatment (cure) info for prostate cancer
Hi everybody, I am new to both this forum and prostate cancer. I am 74, in excellent health and condition. I was notified earlier this week of the results of my biopsy at the Emory Clinic in Atlanta. It indicated a Gleason Score of 8. I had the biopsy because my PSA score had crept up over one year from 6 to 9. Otherwise,…
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Prostate Cancer "Watchful Waiting"?
Hi. This is my first post and I am a new member to CSN. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Nov. 07 PSA was 7.8, Gleason score (3+3) of 6. Cancer was found on only one biopsy slide and it was only 5% involve. A Ploidy analysis of the cancer cells also revealed that the cells were "diploid" which means that it is…
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Pain when urinating and in the rectal/perineal area. Your experience please.
Hello all. I don't know is this has been made into a subject, so here goes. This was one thing I did not read about pre-surgery. I am 1 day shy of 5 weeks post surgery. Went in last Thursday for my first PSA blood draw. I talked to the Doctor about it and he said it was just part of healing. I have read on the healingwell…
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Newly Diagnosed (Just Yesterday)
After all the tests result were in I had a meeting with my Dr. yesterday to discuss the fact that I have prostate cancer. The synopsis is age 60, very good athletic health (I umpire HS and College baseball and softball),PSA 6.4, 3 out of 12 needles biopsy tested positive for cancer, Gleason Scale 7 (3+4), Torso CT Scan and…
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Searching for local information
Just diagnosed with PC. Gleason 4. PSA 6. Bone Scan clear today. Wet CT scan of abdomen in november good. CBC's good. I am otherwise very healthy 53 year old. Alkaline Phostabase good need to check Prostatic Acid in a week. It seems pretty clear that this little puppy needs to come out. Also this site seems to like Robotic…
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Stage 4 metastases pls help
Hi to all.... i'm so glad to join this iste, all of you are really heroes....u gave me a lot of hope... My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer, stage 4 ,and its spread to the bones of the the axial and appendicular skeleton, he is 50 yrs old and having severe back pain. with psa 20.4 amd gleasons grade 8…
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Can prostate biopsies release cancer cells into the body?
I was curious if this has been asked by anyone else, and if there is an answer. It occurred to me that when one gets a biopsy of their prostate can't some of the (yet to be discovered) cancer cells be set free to roam free in the body? With the subsequent blood in one's urine and ejaculate, can't cancer cells then travel…
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Where's Nodawgs??
I've been following Nodawgs webpage with great interest since being introduced to this disease in 2004....he is a fantastic writer and I have gotten a tremendous boost from both his spirit and his knowledge.... I don't see his page any longer ... can anyone tell me what happened to Nodawgs? ... thanks,,,, Jerry
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Davinci surgery was easier on me than prostate biopsy
Hi all its been almost 2 weeks since Davinci and I feel good no incontinence at all. I know what I am posting seems backwards but I had a 24 needle biopsy and it got infected. I couldnt pee w/o extreme pain. I was back in the emergency room and put on antibiotics. It took almost 2 weeks for me to get back to anywhere near…
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Incontinence Pads
I am about 45 days past my Radical Prostectomy and am feeling pretty good every day, except for the daily incontinence condition. I think it is getting a little better but it's hard to judge my progress. I have been doing the Kegel exercises on a consistent basis; I think it's helping, if I have identified the correct…
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PSA rise after DaVinci
After a 0.3, 1 month post-op, I just got a 0.4 at 2 months post-op. Just got the news and have not talked with my Dr yet...but think it might be necessary for a MRI or CT scan & possible radiation. Anyone else have experience with PSA rising after surgery???What action did you take? George
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new problem with incontenance after 5+ months with none
The last week has hit me with a recurance of incontenance like i've never had. I have been one of the lucky ones with very little trouble in this area. Don't anyone loose any faith in there ability for a full recovery by this posting. I had four beers this afternoon. When I got home I sat down and watched the news of the…
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Research Update Dr.s Menon and Tewari from JUST DIAGNOSED WHW
Thanks to all you guys and your valuable info I have been conducting additional research as to what to do and where to do it. For Quality of Life issues it seems the best route for me is surgery. Everything I have read points to Dr. Menon with the Vattikuti Instiute of the Henry Ford Medical Center as one of the best. He…
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Urine Leakage
Anyboby have any experience similar to mine? Had radical prostate removal last June. Am only using 1 pad a day and do not need any at night except if I am trying to have sex. Before, during and after sex I have no control over my blader. It just leaks continually. I am using ( not too successfully )the inection method to…
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Sonny Day 4 Post Surgery Bladder Cycling
It's the end of day 4 and I have just completed my first day of the Bladder Cycling Process. First let me say that every day gets amazingly more and more comfortable. There was no pain today, not even sneezing and the level of discomfort was almost nil. Most of the day was spent turning the Catheter on and off and holding…
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Pads .... preference .... sanitary napkins ....
I've been positive about almost anything related to my PC and that is my approach of dealing with it. (See my post on good news). The surgery took place April 10, the catheter came out the 24th and May has come and gone. Everything worked out great. We're in June now and the last week I've been sleeping like a baby, and…
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Urologist droppin me after chosing another surgeon
I am 41 and have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Luckily, it apparently has been caught early, as the grade, PSA and size seems to be small. Doc's indicate that I have a great chance of oncological, continency and potency outcomes with the help of a davinci robotic prostatectomy. Originally scheduled with my local doc…
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Agent Orange, Vietnam Veterans
If you served in South Vietnam and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are eligible for VA disability benefits. There is a presumption the cancer was caused by Agent Orange. Just need to provide documentation of cancer diagnosis and service in country.
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Tired, energyless, no get up and go
Is there anyone who can tell me if these feelings are normal for someone who last treatment in December. Five weeks of radiation and then seed implants right after all before Dec. 25. My husband is feeling this way but feels that he should not be. It sounds like something that could be normal, esp. since he almost died in…
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PSA
My boy friend had his second biobsy. It was negative again, but his PSA is 12.3 The Dr did not say anything exept they did not find any cancer. What would the next step be? he goes to the VA clinic, he has no privat insurance, so he is at the mercy of the VA. His prostate is not enlarged either.
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Robotic/Open surgeries and clear margins
My current uroligist, who does only open, states that new findings show better margins with open than Robotic. Information from Henry Ford shows the opposite. I am scheduled with Robotic with another Doctor and this made me very concerned to say the least. Any comments from friends??
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Info on Calcium Deposits
Just had an ultrasound with biopsy based on increasing PSA, asymetrical DRE, urinary symptoms. The doctor commented that I have alot of calcium deposits in my prostate. I can't seem to find much info on the dangers, causes of calcium deposits in the prostate. Is this a cancer risk? Where can I find more information?
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prostate cancer and penile implants
I,m looking for information and past experience with men dealing with impotence and solutions