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Prostate Cancer

catheter removal
I had Laparoscopic Prostate surgery on 10-17-06 and had a catheter inserted during surgery. I've never had a catheter before during by other surgeries and wondered if there is any pain associated with the removal of the catheter.
Newly Diagnosed
First, I would like to thank everyone who contributes to this site. As a newly diagnosed prostate cancer member the discussions on this site have been very helpful. I received the news of my cancer on July 24 and have been researching info on prostate cancer for the last two weeks. I feel like I'm on information overload…
3 weeks post RP and dripping wet.
I am 47 years old and had successfull RP June 28th. Gleason 6 PSA 4.2 Had laproscopic surgery and my Surgeon said he was expecting a small tumor less than .5 cm but pahtology report came back showing tumor over 1.1 cm. so it was a good thing I chose surgery. I am not out of the woods yet as I am awaiting a PSA test soon…
too old for robotic surgery?
I am a young 76. Trim,fit and a swimmer.Although I had bi-pass surgery six years ago, I passed a stress test with flying colors three weeks ago.(I never had an attack, I got it before it got me). Dr. Teswari is willing to operate but every doctor from Sloan to my local radiologists and urologists advise very strongly…
muse
Has anyone tried using Muse for ED? My doctor has recommended this. All of the pill form med has had zero affect other than giving me a headache
Robotics or Open? Dr Olson or Tewari?
Hi, I'm 41 years old. Recieved a diagnosis of prostate CA in Nov 2005. PSA of 2.81 and a Gleason of 3 + 4. I have been scheduled to have Open surgery with Dr Carl Olson at Columbia University in New York City on 1/23/06 (a week from Monday). However, I just came accross Dr Ash Tewari at Cornell in NYC who does robotics.…
Prostate and diet
Hi, I am not a survivor but a caretaker for my friend with rectal cancer, stage IV. I've been dabbling in nutrition research for years and have been picking brains of some of the top guys (and gals) in the field. One person I'm most impressed with is Dr. John McDougall, an internist for 30 years in Hawaii who became…
Does Nodawgs post here?
I stumbled on nodawgs site a few months ago and reading his words has kept me from going crazy as I take care of my friend with stage IV rectal cancer. Does he post here? He sounds like he's going through a rough time and I'd like to send him an email. I've sent him two so far through his website but never heard back so I…
Just Diagnosed
I am 53 and have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am scheduled to discuss treatment options next Thursday July 27th. I have researched treatment options quite extensivly. I am seeking advice to know if there are specific questions I should be sure to ask when discussing these options with my doctor next week. In…
PSA at 62 months after chemo ended
Now what? My dad went through 6 months of chemo, which ended May 2006. His PSA in July was 6, now (Sept), it is 62. I feel really bad for all the encouraging words I sent people saying that even though theirs or their loved ones' PSA rose during chemo (which happened to my dad), it will go down after chemo. My dad's PSA…
PSA
I've had several PSA tests starting in February of this year with results approx.: 9.2, 4.6, 4.4, 3.8, 4.7. My doctor doesn't think the possibility of prostate cancer is worth pursuing (except to continue the PSA testing), but I'm a little uneasy. What do you think? I'm 64 and a PSA level of 4.7 isn't remarkable, I gather.…
Penile Implant
To Willix: Did you get your implant...If so how is it going?
Recovery from Incontinence
Following radical prostatectomy three years ago, I have still not recovered from incontinence. I still use one Depends pad per day, two if I spend a lot of time on my feet. My doctor has been of little help in suggesting ways to improve incontinence, except proposing an artificial sphincter. I have tried eliminating…
Incontinence-now 100% Dry
I had my RP 3 years ago and thank God I've been cancer free since. I'm 68 years old, fairly active, and was moderately incontinent using 2-3 pads a day. I decided that I wanted to be dry. Last month I had a Cystoscopy and a Urodynamic test and the results showed that I have Stress Incontinence. My Uro and I decided on the…
Results or PSA, Bone scan and CT
My husband had a prostatectomy on June 7th. His recent PSA was 0.00 and bone scan and CT scan were all negative. Next PSA is in November so we are praying... Thank you for all of your responses and help through this difficult time. The first PSA after surgery was 0.02 and that worried us but the Urologist just immediately…
Can back pain preceed other symptoms
Afraid to get checked. I'm working on it. Self employed, no insurance. He works hard. Back pain and chiropractic adjustments are a norm? After adjustment and probably overdoing it can't get out of bed today...41 years old - father died of prostate cancer at 61. Any responders???? Thoughts, opinions? Probably over…
losing my job...
Hey guys, soon my job will have gone to China and I'll be looking for work and I'll lose my computer and e-mail from work and it may be some time before I can afford a computer at home so i will lose contact with you guys. I just wanted to say goodbye ahead of time and thanks for all your help. I am doing great healthwise…
hello all. New here.
My father was diagnosed with PC 4 years ago and has his prostate removed. He's been on Lupron since and has been doing fairly well. About a month ago, his PSA was up,they did a bone scan and found four metastisized tumors in his bones. They had planned, in the early days, to do bone infusion therapy. He had one dose of…
Sending a joke from the Colorectal Board
I am a strong poster on the crc board, being a survivor of both rectal and breast cancer. Thought you all might like a giggle.... A nurse was on duty in the Emergency Room, when a young woman with purple hair styled into a punk rocker Mohawk, sporting a variety of tattoos, and wearing strange clothing, entered. It was…
chemo not working. Now what?
I have been battling PC for almost 6 years have done radiation , hormone therapy and now chemo for six months. It would appear that the chemo is not going to help, my psa has doubled in a little over a month while on chemo.The PC had metasatized to my bones about a year ago and I tried the chemo route. Has anyone had…
Newly Diagnosed
I am 46 years old and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am planning on having the robot surgery at Branes Hospital in St. Louis Mo. but I am affraid of the side effects I am a paramedic by trait and affraid i will not be able to do my job after the surgery. I do get depressed and i know this is normal. after reading…
Laparoscopic Prostate Surgery
Ok i am back many many many questions. Has anyone had this procedure done? Laparoscopic Prostate Surgery just found out the dr i am going to at barnes hospital in st louis mo. does this procedure. what I Have read it looks very promising has anyone had this done? looks like shorter recovery time and less side effects. can…
Kaiser Surgeon?
Hello. I was just diagnosed as having PC. I have a Gleeson score of 6, and a biopsy to support the diagnosis. My original PSA was 5.1 and 4. I am 65 years old. I have been reading various things. Several posts here have been helpful. At present I am considering surgery. And, I understand that getting the best surgeon is…
a hearing ear
I just thought if anyone out there is recently diagnosed with PC and is just needing someone to talk to then I am here. I do answer my messages. I was diagnosed with early stage PC and we were able to get it taken care of with a radical prostatectomy (surgery). I was diagnosed in November of 2004 and the surgery was in…
PSA after RP
My husband went in at 6 weeks for his first PSA after da vinci RP and the Urologist used an ultrasensative test. The reading came back at 0.02 and he says it should be 0.00. He repeated the test and we should know results of that on Wed. I am wondering if anyone could share their experiences with initial PSA results after…
After metastacis where does prostate cancer spread?
I have never seen any information regarding the vital organs that prostate cancer attacks after metastacis has occured. Does anyone have any information regarding this area?
Bone scan/ ct scan
I want to let everyone know my bone scan and ct were negetive..YAHOO.. Thank You everyone for being here for me. this is helping me ALOT!!! I am begining to accept what I have and know I have a ways to go. I go to the surgeon on the 22nd of Aug. to discuss what we are going to do and when. I will keep everyone up to date.…
Prostate cancer at 34-need advice
Hello, my boyfriend found out he had prostate cancer at the age of 33. It has been a downward spiral since then. He is now 34 and has elected to have the surgery to remove his prostate but refuses to proceed until later in the year. He has been suffering from depression and has had thoughts of taking his life. At this time…
Method to determine 2nd Biopsy? + Strange "Other" symptoms
Hi, 47 yr, white male with father onset history of PCa at age 63. My recent PSA test showing 4.8 vs. the 2.4 level taken 10 months previously at my 1st PSA test, so velocity is scary. Subsequent, 2nd lab Free Vs Total PSA was taken and confirmed again the 4.8 total PSA and showed 11% free PSA. Urologist performed Biopsy…
chemo and ani androgen
my father is resistant to hormontherapy.and he takes TAXOTER and ZOMETA.He is 70 and had chemo since last november.the question is sould he take LUPRON too?the oncho and the urologist had deferent opinion.

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