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Prostate Cancer

vacuum pumps
I'm seeking information on vacuum pumps for ED. Had surgery 3 weeks ago and looking at options if needed. Any replys are appreciated. Regards, George
Radiation and the Immune System
I had 25 radiation treatments this summer and have recovered. But I have noticed with the cooler weather that I now contract colds, sinus infections, allergies and respiratory disorders more easily and that they appear to be more severe than usual. Does anyone know anything about the effects of radiation on the Immune…
Treatment Decided And Date Set
I have decided to proceed with robotic radical prostatectomy and will have surgery on July 27. Although I am sometimes anxious about the recovery period in the first few weeks following the surgery (and beyond), I'm ready to move on with this next phase. My wife and I had a nice vacation planned to Maine and the…
Just found out Wed
Was just told Wed. that I have prostate cancer. Not really feeling anything at this moment. My wife asks on daily basis how I am doing and I tell her fine. My dr want to see me on the 30th, to sort of decied what way to go, either radiation or surgery. I've decided on surgery. Not sure on the date yet, that will be…
My journey with prostrate cancer.
I found this forum during my search for more and more info on prostrate cancer. I hope this story will help someone else the way stories have helped me. Mine began last october, with a company health screen, which we do every year. My PSA jumped from 3.91 in 2007 to 5.71 in 2008. Yes, hind sight is twenty twenty, I should…
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
Have any of you heard of HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound)? From the research online it looks very promising...look forward to comments.
Radiation Treatment for Side Effects
I am a 5 year survivor. I am 63 years old. I've been visiting this site for close to 5 years. It has really helped me through all of this. To those that maintain this site; "My hat is off to you!" This is a great service and I hope everyone appreciates it as much as I do. I've been through surgery, then a rising PSA, then…
Homone Therapy Before da Vinci Procedure
My doctor tells me that I would need three to four months of hormone therapy to shrink my prostate to the point where I would be able to have a da Vinci (robotic) surgery. I was told this by a leading doctor in the field and I have no reason to disbelieve him, but I cannot find anything, anywhere about prostates being too…
23 days post-op
Well I got back my first PSA results, it has been 23 days since surgery date with Di Vinci...results were psa< 0.01..... thank God!!!! What a great feeling!!! ED is a non issue for me, incontinence is improving, only the dripping when I walk. I still use my depends, but soon hope to go to only pads. But, one day at a time,…
Prostate Cancer at 39
I was accidentally given a DRE during a physical last year and was just told last week that I have prostate cancer. PSA went from 2.7 to 5.3 in a year, Free PSA was 8%, and the Gleason Score came in at a 3+3+6. Bone Scan was negative, so all the dogs are still in the yard. I'm leaning towards the robotic proceedure, but am…
Recovery Question
My surgery is set for Aug. 12. On Sept. 27 we leave for a cruise to Bermuda for my Son's wedding at Bermuda. While at a bridal shower yesterday they discussed renting mopeds on the island for an island tour. Some of the brides family still live in Bermuda and were going to take us to the non tourist places to see the real…
Choosing a Treatment Procedure
I had prostate cancer in 2003 - psa 4.7 - gleason score 6 prior to surgery and gleason score 7 after surgery - positive margins. After doing my own research and speaking to doctors - I chose radical prostatectomy (open - not robotic) - as robotic surgery was very new in my area and my doctor did not perform them at the…
Moods, up and down, my husband only had one hormone therapy shot, seed implants, 5wks. radiation, ho
Just when I think my husband is doing better, he seems to have the moods pop up again, is this normal? Does the testosterone start to produce again and do we even wish for this until we know cancer is completely gone? Could it be something else?
Advanced PC and disability
Has anyone had any luck with applying for disability and being approved? It is getting harder and harder for my husband to work. His doctors and other people have told him to apply for disability. But we have heard that it is very hard to get approved, and we can't afford to take the chance and get denied. His cancer has…
Using Ditropan, Vesicare, Detrol LA--Incontinence
My Doctor recently has been treating me for a contracting bladder. After URO testing it was evident that my sphincter was still functioning but my bladder was way overactive. So as I climb the staircase of treatment, he prescribed Ditropan to see if this would help my bladder. It's been 4 weeks and it just doesn't seem to…
Just found out...what do we ask?
I found out last week that my Dad has prostate cancer...Gleason 8. It doesn't seem entirely real at this point. I only cry when I hear that my Dad has just heard something that has shook him about his PC, or when I read posts from people who are going through similar things, or when I talk to my family, because it makes…
Robotic Treatment in Tampa
I'm trying to decide between 2 Da vinci surgeons in Tampa, FL... Dr Frank Mastandrea with St Joesph's and Dr.Julio M.Pow-Sang,MD. with Moffit. Both seem to have done a considerable amount of surgery's. Does anyone have any experience with either one of these guys?
Increased incontinence
Just wondering if anyone has noticed that they have had an increase in the amount of pads or leakage? I had Robotic surgery done on May 1 ,2009. The surgery was flawless and recovery has been good till now. My problem seems to be that over the past 3 to 4 days I have gone backward in the incontinence dept. I was using 3-4…
no more next years
Thanks for all your posts....I was not diagnosed until my cancer hit stage 4. I had asked my doctor at 48 for a psa screening but he told me not to bother, he said come back in 2 years when you are 50. At 48 and a half when to the hospital with excrutiating back pain and they found a tumor breaking off pieces of my spine…
Experimental prostate cancer vaccine
I just read in Bottom Line Personal (volume 30, number 13, July 1,2009) that there is an experimental vaccine being tested that "...may improve the survival of men with advanced disease." "If approved by the FDA, Provenge could become an added treatment for late-stage cancer." This was reported to Bottom Line by Eric J.…
Recovery time for normal erections
Two years ago this month I had a laproscopic bilateral nerve sparing prostetectomy. Every thing has come out fine including continence. However, I have not had the same success regarding erections. Shortly after surgery my doctor put me on viagra. With viagra, I was able to achieve enlargement but not an erection. After…
Needle Biopsy Results -
I just received the results of my needle biopsy. All 12 were negative but the Urologist informs me I have a condition called prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN). My PSA was 5.8 which led to all the testing. Any info about this so called PIN and is it a precurser to Pc?
Finally Done With Radiation
Finally....I have completed 44 days of radiation treatments at the University of Pennsylvania. When I began, I thought they would never end. Now that it is over, it wasn't so bad. It was quite an interesting experience though. I took advantage of the Calypso beacons which were implanted in my prostate prior to initiation…
I just got diagnosed on May 12, 2009 with PC, keeping my faith and head up.
Hello all. I am 48. I have been reading lots of the forums here for the last couple of days. I just got the news on May 12. My PSA Went from 3.06 on Feb 6, to 4.46 on about Feb 12. Apr 20 7.46. Had the biopsy done on May 5th. Doctor took 6 biopsy's, 3 left and 3 right. The left side is clear, right side had one biopsy…
dysorgasmia and need for inguinal hernia
Hi, my name is Mike and I had radical prostatectomy 5 1/2 years ago and I have had incontinence and impotence since the surgery. I am dealing with this. But I have also had dysorgasmia (painful ejaculation) and the need for bilateral inguinal hernia surgery (I have had one side done and still need the hernia on the left…
Didn't think i would be here but here I am
Well I knew I would face this at some point in my life just not at 54. My dad was diagnosed with Prostate cancer at age 67 back in 1997 (still with us). A routine physical, elevated PSA 4.2 followed by another one 1 week later at 4.6. Dr. recommended biopsys to rule out cancer, not to rule it in. 5 of the 12 samples came…
ED Guys without partners
I've read several posts from men and/or wives working out the ED kinks together. I'm happy for all of you in the ways that you are working together and more power to you. I am 90 days out of radical surgery and have had only half-way erections. I am single and have no sounding board whatsoever. I am very aprehensive of…
Happy Father's Day
I wanted to wish all the survivor Dads and Granddads a Happy Father's Day. Let's cherish this day and the days to come that we may enjoy time with our kids and our fathers that we love. This Father's Day was extra special and I spent the day in the mountains with my boys. It took on a whole new meaning after this past…
wife with questions
We just found out yesterday that my husband has prostate cancer he is going friday for a CT and a bone scan I would like to know from other wives what I should get ready for his home coming after the robotic surgery we have alot of step so I will put a twin bed down stairs for him untill the cath comes out we have 5 dogs…
Chemo or Not
My husband's prostate cancer has spread to his spine and ribs. He is 88 years old and I'm wondering if anyone his age has gone through chemotherapy and would like to know what the outcome was. It seems quite pointless but if there is a chance it will help, he wants to do it. Please let me know of any pros or cons. Thanks!

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