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Prostate Cancer

New, GG7 (4+3), T2c,RRP..advice?
I am writing for my husband, who was diagnosed with APC in March. His PSA was 5.5 and he had 12 cores taken with his biopsy. He was diagnosed with a Gleason grade 6 cancer(3+3) ..7 out of 12 cores showing cancer. At this time (time of the biospy) the Urologist could not see or feel anything out of the ordinary. He had a…
Rising psa right after davinci
Was told cancer was contained. But ct scan found micro activity & psa since surgery in May has gone up: 0.3,0.4,0.6. Looks like radiation when I meet with oncologists next month. Any of you had similar experiences. Regards, George
No DaVinci For Me
My surgeon scheduled me for open surgery on October 22. He chose open because of my huge stomach and because of the difficulty in doing even DaVinci surgery on an obese patient (there were also a couple of concerns about the high Gleason score (3+5) and an Ecoli infection I just got over). But, because of my desire to have…
Veil of Aphrodite Nerve Sparing
Is anyone familiar with the Henry Ford, Vattikuti Urology Institute and their "Veil of Aphrodite" Nerve Sparing surgery? I am still doing all the research I can in preparation for my decision on what's the best way to attack the PC for me. Also, has anyone actually had their surgery done at the Vattikuti Institute.…
A question about the catheter and its removal
Hello. I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer two days before Thanksgiving, 2008. My Gleason score is 3+3 (6), my PSA is 3.3, and cancer was found in 3 of my 12 biopsy samples (5%, 5% and 10%). I am 55, and in good health (all things considered). I have opted for a robotic prostatectomy. I would like to know about the…
Rethinking treatment options
Many thanks to you who responded to my questions on catheter management. It is very encouraging to know that there are wise and sympathetic friends from whom to seek counsel. Being conservative and looking for a "second opinion" I consulted a oncology radiologist. I came away even more confused about the options and merits…
Prostate cancer and Vietnam
If you are a veteran who served in Vietnam and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, this is to let you know that the Veterans Administation (VA) ruled that you may be eligible for compensation. According to the "Agent Orange Review", Vol. 16, No. 1, May 2000, published by the VA: "Under the law, veterans who served in…
SONNY--DAY 6 POST SURGERY- THE CATHETER IS GONE
Just got back from the clinic where I had the cath removed. Last check before they took it out, pee'd from a full bladder, strong stream and there was very little residual left in the bladder. The path reports are due in this afternoon and I'll be flying back to Orlando tomorrow abt 2pm. I have said it many times in my…
My da Vinci Surgery is Sept 24
My surgery was Sept 2, but was moved because one of the surgeons was sick. Now it is tomorrow at 1:00 pm at ORMC in Orlando. When I'm back on here, I will be back at home. Thanks to all of you that have gone before me. Tom D in Orlando
Davinci tomorrow
I go in to the City of Hope early tomorrow morning to have the bilateral nerve sparing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy with the Davinci robot(the entire name!). Dr Kawachi will be at the controls for the important parts. I am putting my full trust and confidence in God first and then the facility and their reputation. I…
What to do now
My name is mike and have been reading the post now for about 2 1/2 years now.I have found a lot of info that has helped me.I am 52 years old was found to have prostate cancer March 18 2004.PSA at the time was 68.Went for biopsy found 9 out of 10 to be a gleason grade of 4-5=9 was told I had T4 prostate cancer.Started…
Tpelle---------------update and next course of action Incontinence
tpelle, Please respond back to this post and let me know if you have moved forward after the hernia surgery. I'll give you an update on the Meds I'm taking and what's next. lion1
PSA Remains About 2 at Six Weeks After RP
Hi All: I had da Vinci RP on August 29. Thanks again to those who responded to my original post of 7/6/07. Things have taken a disheartening turn since my last post. Almost six weeks out from RP, my PSA remains at around 2. It should be at or very near zero by now. As background, I'm 48 and in good health. My path report:…
post-prostatectomy impotence
I'm looking for a discussion group with frank, forthright focus on sexual function and capacity after prostatectomy. I've found info very hard to find on how to manage & improve impotence. Partner and I are frustrated with our ability to achieve orgasm but we find that the impotence itself is a drain, and that Viagra and…
Want to hear from any who had radical prostatectomy
Hi, I am 60 and had radical prostatectomy March 09. I still have incontinence...using 3-4 pads daily. I cannot even think about sex until I get rid of the incontinence. I have tried kegels at least 30 times, twice a day. Maybe I need to do more...getting a little frustrated now. My next followup visit is in October. Plan…
A Note about Kegels and Sphincters
To the newly searching prostate cancer and to those that are recovery from whatever alternative they selected to address, I offer the following; About Kegels and sphincters. I was talking with my dr's follow up nurse a couple of days ago about when I should resume Kegel training. She told me that it had been long enough…
Post DaVinci
Good afternoon everyone, I underwent the removal of my prostate thru the use of the DaVinci Robot last Thursday, Oct. 1st. I was the 1st on the table at 7am and back in a room by about 1pm. Surgery went well according to my doctor. I was up walking by about 4 pm. Got to come home Friday, Oct. 2 about 4:30 pm. Haven't…
Are Men Overdiagnosed for Prostate Cancer, Treated Unnecessarily??
For their study, H. Gilbert Welch, M.D., MPH, of the White River Junction VA and the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice., and Peter C. Albertsen, M.D., of the University of Connecticut, studied data from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program.…
Valentines Day 2010 - Orlando Gathering of PCa Folks and their Loved Ones
As many of you who have read my posts know, I actively participate in and refer folks to the healingwell.com prostate cancer forum. This is a very large, active, extremely knowledgeable and supportive group. Recently they held a impromptu gathering of forum members in upstate New York. The event was titled and described as…
New patient
My husband had biopsy last Monday and received the word on Wednesday, that 4 of the 12 samples taken were cancer. According to the biopsy report: PSA 6.20, Free PSA 20.0% Gleeson grade 6 (3+3) 3 samples read Adenocarcinoma of the prostate, 1 reasds small focus of porstatic adenocarcinoma. One sample involves 50% of one…
Experience with UCLA Medical Center?
I am seeking a Davinci surgeon. I have been interviewing different doctors, private practice and recently UCLA Medical Center. Does anyone have any experience to share, particularly about Dr Schulam? I am torn between a medical teaching facility such as that and someone in private practice. It is my understanding that many…
Surgery scheduled Oct 19, 2009
Hi all - just joined this network. I have surgery scheduled for Oct 19, 2009 with daVinci in Grand Rapids MI, St Mary's hospital. My Dr has done over 200 of them. My cancer is early (gleason 6, only a small portion found in the biopsy). I'm most concerned about incontinence (and post surgery constipation) and have been…
Radiation after Davinci
Can anyone comment on their treatment after their prostatectomy proved unsuccessful? If radiation...the side effects, hormone shots...side effects...prognosis. I'm exploring the options. Thanks,George
advanced prostate cancer
my friend is 65 years old with a PSA 1345 and gleason score(4+5)=9 with lymph nodes and right bones spread he is now on combination of hormone therapy from 2 weeks but if there is someone had a similar history what is the expectancy life ????? how much years he ll live and what the quality of life??
TO SACH100 and possible surgery
Sach100, I saw your reply to another post about strictures. I see where you are in the search and discovery phases about PCa and surgery. You mention the Supra Pubic Catheter. My surgery was two weeks ago. I traveled from Orlando to Detroit for surgery because of teh reputation of the surgeon, their published results and…
advanced prostate cancer
my friend is 65 years old with a PSA 1345 and gleason score(4+5)=9 with lymph nodes and right bones spread he is now on combination of hormone therapy from 2 weeks but if there is someone had a similar history what is the expectancy life ????? how much years he ll live and what the quality of life??
Insurance Co. says "We'll Save Your Life -But Don't Enjoy It"
Let me see if I have this right. My health insurance company has "Centers of Excellence" for just about all of life's large medical issues. Places they prefer you go to, to be treated. My surgeon and his facility fit into that category. The premise is that my Dr. is at the top of his game, is a vanguard on developing…
To all of my best friends here that I will never meet. This is Tom D in Orlando -cancer gone!-
This is Tom D and Dale in Orlando. My da Vinci surgery was Thursday, Sept 24 at ORMC in Orlando. My surgeon/urologist came in Saturday to release me. He told me he already had the biopsy report back and that my cancer was contained with clear margins. Lymph notes clear, none removed nor needed to be. The cancer is gone!…
Toothache & zoladex
My uncle had a terrible toothache yesterday, and as he went to the dentist, he found our that his tooth should be pulled off. So his dentist contacted uncles oncoligist who said that he the tooth shouldnt be touched, opened and he shouldn't receive any anesthetic.... just to go on pain releive meds and atibiotics , also he…
advanced prostate cancer
my friend is 65 years old with a PSA 1345 and gleason score(4+5)=9 with lymph nodes and right bones spread he is now on combination of hormone therapy from 2 weeks but if there is someone had a similar history what is the expectancy life ????? how much years he ll live and what the quality of life??

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