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Prostate Cancer

Hope for erections after prostate surgery-3yrs 2mos later!!
Here's some good news! After 3yrs 2 months right out of nowhere in the middle of the night I was awakened by the first ever nighttime Erection since my surgery. Now , I have been getting okay erections for the last 2 years, but I haven't had a spontaneous erection in my sleep since my surgery. It actually amazed me and I…
Post Biopsy recovery
I had a 12 needle Biopsy last Wednesday (8/26) and although it was not a "fun time" it was not as bad as I expected. Eveything was going well until Thursday night. This was the first time I noticed any blood in my urine and there was quite a bit. Bright red to be exact, I also started to feel more soreness to the point I…
Low PSA Metatastic Prostate Cancer
I am a 55 year-old African American male diagnosed with PCa in Feburary of 2002. My PCP refered me to a urologist in December of 2001 based on the doubling of my 2000 PSA level(from 2 to 4). I underwent a radical RPP at Johns Hopkins in May of 2002 (PSA of 6.5). Post-op pathology indicated microscopic pelvic lymph node…
Reading this first could reduce your initial anxiety
Gentlemen and ladies: These discussion boards are, by far, the most comforting, credible and comprehensive prostate cancer sources available, in my experience. However, the September/October 2009 issue of AARP THE MAGAZINE contains a superb introductory article, again in my opinion, targeting those men just beginning the…
Starting second week after da vinci
I'm on day 9, and looking forward to catherer removal in two more days. I'm also a little bit nervous because, as annoying as it is to be tethered to this bag, I wonder if leaking and pads will be worse. I'll also be getting my pathology report, so am a little worried what that will say. I went in with a gleason 3+4 and a…
Cannabinoids
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on the left side on August 25, 2009. I asked around and found that certain cannabinoids stop cancer cells from dividing, prevent cancer cells from multiplying. They have applications to breast cancer and brain cancer, according to the article. Unfortunately, I found out that the Drug…
83 and Surgery
One day before the New year, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Only six months before, my wife had succumbed to cancer and it was a double blow not only for me but for my children. With a PSA of 6.4 and a Gleason of 8, and at the advanced age of 83, the verdict had come down hard: No surgery for me, the cutoff was age…
Bladder capacity
I'm starting my 4th week after da vinci and, even though I'm still continent, I find that my bladder capacity is not what it used to be. I used to be wait until the bladder was very full, it took as much as one minute to empty it when I went to the bathroom. Now when I feel the same urge I empty it for only 20 seconds or…
FYI
Hi guys this is my first post,I had laproscopy almost five years ago my psa the last time was 0.04 and thanks God has not change from day one.I see many post about ED some claim that they get erection after few weeks and if that is the case you are very locky.I know for a fact that it will take about one year for about 90%…
Boston Area Robotic/Laparoscopic Urologist / Ongologist
Looking to consult with an Ongologist around the BOSTON, AREA. Wondering if any of our group knows or had experience with an Urologist / Ongologist who is good and well experienced with Robotic / Laparoscopic and "tissues / nerve-sparing" prostate procedures (very important to me). Thanks in advance. Just got the news. I…
Davinci tomorrow
Hi all Nick here my surgery was moved up and now tomorrow I have my prostate removed.Hopefully its contained and all will be well. My pre-op consists of liquids and jello today. A nice dessert of magnesium citrate (1/2 bottle)and nothing at all after midnight. Yesterday I went to have blood drawn an ekg and a chest xray. I…
Drop in PSA
it's been a while since i logged on, but though i was reading all the comments that gave me relief to the condition of my Dad. My step-dad's intial PSA was 1089 when he was diagnosed in June 2009, at age of 49, then they did the biopsy that came out positive with 16 out of 22 cores, and gleason 4+4 ( other opinion was…
Options Post Surgery- High PSA
Hello everyone, I'll make it short. Gleason of 7 or 8... Had surgery, seemed okay (no lymph nodes[2] spread, and margins were negative), but it must have escaped because of a rising PSA after surgery. PSA before surgery was about a 22. After surgery it was a 22, 25, 35. On Hormone Therapy now. Bone scans and other scans…
Now what? What's next? How long? Why??
My nephew was just diagnosed with Stage 4 prostrate cancer. He's also diabetic has always taken care of himself and now this. They said, no chemo, no radiation. He's in no pain, and we have no prognosis. Now what? We just sit, wait, look at him? This is horrible. He was the boy next door to me. I introduced him to my niece…
Two Weeks After Starting Hormone Treatment
Today is two weeks after starting Hormone Treatment. Tomorrow I get a needle in my upper abdomen, which makes me nervous. I am told with this injection I will get worst before better. Any Experiences?
No Shoes
"I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet." A friend in his mid-70's consoled me when I was diagnosed a few weeks ago. Yesterday our pastor told me that friend was diagnosed with pancreatic, lung and liver cancer on Monday. Yesterday was my turn to try to console. It's not easy to keep in mind but…
No more Mr. Catheter
Today is 13 days post surgery and It is now 25 hours since having My Cath out and am 99.5% dry! I have used one pad during this time frame. I am pee'ing fine on average about every hour during the day. Got bold during the night and slept in my underware with NO PAD! Woke up around 4am to Pee and the underware was just…
Clearing Hurdles
I'm 56 and in Ocala, FL. My wife found this board last week. What a great resource and comfort to see experiences advice from others in same boat. I was diagnosed with T2a/3+3 Gleason on July 2nd. My doctor is Urologist Edward King in Ocala. July was a rough month. I had cataract surgery (unexpected), ulnar nerve surgery…
Please listen
Hi guys my name is Nick, 2 years ago psa 5 had a biopsy 12 out of 12 clear. 2 years later psa 7, had a biopsy 6 out of 7 lobes cancer. My davinci is on Sept 3rd. My new doctor said I have a 50/50 chance its confined to the prostate.(hoping still) now not a canidate for nerve sparing surgery. If you have cancer my advice…
Need Some Info
I've recently been diagnosed, July 16th, with Prostate Cancer. My Urologist gave me some literature to read and scheduled a follow up to discuss treatment options. The first choice, obviously, was surgery. I have a GS of 7(3+4), my PSA on June 3rd was 4.1 and staged at T1c, with my CT and bone scans coming back normal. I'm…
Hormone therapy
I have prostate cancer, had a radical prostatectomy in 1999, then 13 wks of radiation in 2004 with a serum PSA of 0.26 ng/mL. As of July 2007, my PSA is 3.3 ng/mL. I know that hormone therapy is my only treatment option, but when should I start?? I have gotten 4 different opinions, ranging from now, to waiting until the…
Arizona Help - Treatment Options
I am looking at treatment options in Arizona (I live in Tucson). I was recently diagnosed when my PSA went from 3.9 in June 08 to 6.0 in May 09. The biopsy showed 3 of 12 with RLB: 35%, RLM: 75% and RA: 50%. My Gleason were all 3+3. RLB and RLM showed perinueral invasion. My urologist is optimistic for either surgery or…
MY Turn
Hi all thanks to all who have prepared me for this and I have learned so much here. My Davinci is scheduled for Sept 3rd. I must be slightly insane because I am more worried about missing work than the surgery. My pre op takes place nest week blood word and a chest x ray. A quick note in this short time I have switched…
Journey Begins
I was diagnosed with PC on July 8. I am 63 years old. My PSA was 5.66 and I had three cores out of 12 in my biopsy with a Gleason grade of 8 (3+5). Unfortunately, after the biopsy I developed a severe E-coli infection, despite the fact that I had pre-biopsy anti-biotics. The E-coli was resistant to two anti-biotics and I…
Hyper-continence
Tomorrow is my four week anniversary since robotic assisted surgery. Two days after my catheter was removed (seventh day following surgery), I could no longer urinate and was in terrible pain. So it was off to the emergency room at 2 AM to have another catheter inserted and get relief. Seven days later the catheter was…
New Resource for PCa survivors www.franktalk.org
About me - 46 at diagnosis. Had davinci in Jan of 2008. Joined the local PCa support group in Danbury Ct - thank you ACS! Anyway, in working with the guys in my group as well as my own research, I discovered that there were no internet sites dedicated to helping men fighting ED after surgery. There are several good cancer…
Incontenance Recovery Question
This question goes out to anyone who has beaten the incontenance. I am only 2 months since the catheter was removed so I don't necessarily have any expectations of beating the incontenance yet, however I am curious as to what to expect when I do gain control. I feel that my incontenance varies day by day. I do my kegals…
Home Juicing- save a little $
Lewvino has posted some great info on Pomegranate juice having a lot of promise in slowing down PC's advance. My urologist concurs: he was involved with the Stage 2 trials at UCLA that are showing great promise. It is pretty expensive off the shelf, so I thought I would mention the use of juicers. I have two: Jack La Lanne…
Sorry Guys, Back to work
Hello All.....I am still alive,just missing in action... I went back to work on the 4th of Aug...been a struggle to say the least....not so much the work, although I need help lifting a motor yesterday, but the incontinence issue raised it's ugly head again. The Doc had me wait 10 weeks before he released me for work, said…
daVinci and Gastro Prep
My daVinci will be on 30 Sep. I have to start a clear liquid diet the morning of 28 Sep with nothing by mouth after 10:00 on 29 Sep. Plus a Fleets at 5:00 on 29 Sep. My surgeon is acknowledged as one of the top 10 in the world (by volume) with over 1700 procedures so if he told me I had to stand on my head for the last 36…

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