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post surgery biopsy results
On Wensday my father visited Dr. Tewari to have his cathader removed and all went well. Since then he has had no leakage and is doing the kegal exercises daily. On Thursday we got the results of the 12 biopsys they took on my father during his prostate surgery. I am happy to announce that all 12 came back negative. The…
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1 month post surgery
My father had his surgery on February 20, 2007 now 1 month later he is doing great. His scares have almost healed, he has full urinery control and is still doing the keagal exercises. I believe he has had some sensations in the area. But all in do time. As of now every thing looks good as we await the first post surgery…
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Treatment for recurrent PC
I had radical surgery and followup radiation in 1992. I was told, at the time, that if there was a recurrence my only options were ADT or Chemo because once the prostate bed was radiated it could not be repeated. I had eight years of PSA results <.01. In 2001 the PSA test revealed some cancer. Since then the test has shown…
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Robotic vs other options - input please
Going through the literature, I've been debating brachytherapy vs RP. At first glance, brachy appears to have less side effects esp re. incontinence and sex. However it looks like the incontinence and even the sex issue is addressed by Robotic RP (eg with DaVinci system) which provides the surgeon with very precise…
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Newly Diagosed In Louisville, Ky
I have just been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. My Gleason is 6(3+3) and my PSA is 1. One of the options I'm considering is the Robotic/DaVinci surgery to be performed by my Urologist, Dr. Nick Meiers at Norton Hospital in Louisville. Has anyone had any experience either with Dr. Meiers or the DaVinci at Norton?
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Ultrasensitive PSA levels post surgery
Posted in November: My husband had a RP in June and results of his PSA were 0.02 then 0.00 3 months ago. Waited the 3 months and it is at 0.04 today. The doctor recommended waiting 2 weeks and repeating the PSA and if it is still up moving on to radiation (5 weeks). Why the wait? I mean if it is up why would 2 weeks make a…
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Walsh or Tewari
I have the opportunity to have Dr. Patric Walsh or Dr. Ash Tewari do my surgery. I am 57 years old. I have State T2b cancer, my gleason score is 7, I have been told by each doctor that the nerves on the right side must be removed. I very much like them both. Any suggestions.
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need help choosing a physician
I am trying to choose a surgeon to do robotic surgery to remove my prostate.I have been seen by a local urologist who does the procedure but I am concerned that I should find one who does a big volume.since I live near nyc(150 miles)I was thinking of going to sloan kettering but don't know surgeons there. I am not sure…
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biopsy/surgery
What seems to be the normal time from biopsy to surgery
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PSA back up..
MY husband had a RP in June and results of his PSA were 0.02 then 0.00 3 months ago. Waited the 3 months and it is at 0.04 today. The doctor recommended waiting 2 weeks and repeating the PSA and if it is still up moving on to radiation (5 weeks). Why the wait? I mean if it is up why would 2 weeks make a difference? The way…
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Results
On February 20th my father had the robtic surgery done by doctor Tewari. It seemed fairly quick. We arrived at the hospital at around 10:30am and the surgeory was completed by 12:20. During the surgery we received information from a nurse that the surgery was going excellent. by 2:00pm we were able to visit my father in…
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Lupron side effects for Prostate Ca
Week 6 after my 1st Lupron shot, I experienced a sharp, burning sensation in my pelvic area, just below the beltline, when sitting. When I stood up, it would lessen in intensity, but wouldn't completely disappear. Longest duration was about 2-3 mins. each time. If anyone has had a similar experience, please respond.
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Newly Diagnosed - Need Help
Just got the news from my urologist. Need help with three questions: 1. Is there a different in the cure rate between RP and laparostic removal of the prostate? 2. How do you determine how must of your biopsy sample was cancerous? I see guys here that say less than 5%. In my case -- he took 12 samples. Two had CA - one was…
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Cleveland Robotic Surgeon
Just diagnosed and looking for a good Robotic Surgeon in the Cleveland Area.
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Comparison surgery and radiation ?
I have read books and articles and web sites. "Notably Prostrate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment and Survival," by sheldon Marks. M.D.(2003) And The Prostrate: A guide for Men and the women who Love them, " by Patrick C. Walsh. M.D. and Janet Farrar Worthington. (1997) These books agree. They argue that…
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Looking for answers
My dad is 54 and feels great his blood pressure started going up so we made him go to the doctor.And they did blood work on him his PSA come back high 20.65 and everything i have been reading isnt good just looking for some information from someone who knows.He feels great wasnt looking for this to come up.He has a Dr.…
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The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote from your prostate... The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…
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The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote from your prostate... The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…
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Flaxseed or Budwig
Anyone with experience using flaxseed or the Budwig diet? Evidence is mixed - flaxoil without cottage cheese seems to increase risk while flaxseed decreases risk. Looking for someone with experience. Thanks
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Diet cures?
Does anyone have experience/recomendation with diets or supplements that will reverse PC? Flaxseed? Omega 3? Green tea? Lycopene? Budwig diet? Many thanks
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PSA
my dads PSA went from 182 to 10 in a month, what does this mean? He's in stage IV.
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Need help with diet during radiation
I need help planning a good diet for my dad while he undergoes radiation treatment for prostrate cancer starting this week. His doctor has told my mom to avoid antitoxidants and and gassy foods. So what can we fix? And when can he start eating veggies, fruits, and tea again? Thanks for your comments!
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what now?
hello every one. my father has hormon refactory prostate cancer since october 2005. He had Taxoter till now. 3 month ago doctor discontinued medication and he has his montly zometa. his psa is risig and he lost 5% of his weight . does it means that there is nothing more to do?doese any body know some other cure? He is 70…
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Orgasm before/after
I am currious ... how do the orgasm rate before and after the robot... do they feel the same? It has been 6 weeks post op, I have great hopes. anybody have comments?
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Post op questions.
Greetings to all, On Nov. 29th 06, I had Radical Prostatectomy. I am 46 and had questions, hoping someone would shed some light on them. 1: 3 weeks after the surgery, I feel fine, and what are dos and don'ts. 2: Dr. told me he saved my nerves, how does that affect my erection? Right now I have sensation what so ever. He…
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Visited with Dr Tewari today
Just wanted to give an update on my fathers meeting with Dr. Tewari. We meet with the doctor today. After he reviewed my fathers case he indicated that he is a perfect candidate for robtic surgery. He aslo stated that my fathers cancer is in the right lobe with 3 of the sections indicating cancer from 20% to 80%. He…
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Braccy therapy: Seeds
On Dec.19 I had radioactive seed implants at Kaiser Permanentes Northern California center in Roseville. I spent only a day in the hospital. I had to have a catheter for 3 days. After 3 days I feel physically fine. My original analysis was Prostrate 5.4. A Greesan score of 3 + 3. These and a biopsy rated me as T1C. At…
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250 PSA ... and we are thrilled!
The Quack came through! My dad's PSA went from 520 to 250! He is so happy - the first encouragement in a long, long time. Here's to a good 2007! If my dad can keep going with the numbers he has, you all should be very encouraged. He went to work part-time this entire week and was even able to drive himself around a bit.…
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Skin care
Anyone develope any skin problems after surgery. It maybe completely unrelated, but I've gotten this rash, itching, flaking that comes and goes and pops up in diffrent places only since I had surgery in Aug of '05' was just wondering if anyone else had a similar problem. Blessed Be, Jeff
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Results
My father and my family all went to the doctors to hear the results.. We thought it would be good for my father to have the support. We were all very worried as my father had been complaining about hip pain. So when you worry every pain is cancer symptoms. The doctor informed us that the bone scan/hip scan and abdomine…