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Prostate Cancer

bony metastasis - pl. share your experiences
Hi, My father was diagnosed with metastatic [to bones] prostate cancer 4 months ago. Shortly after, he underwent orchitectomy. He is now taking a monthly inj of Zometa [Zoledronic Acid], along with biclutamide. His experience with Zometa/hormone therapy is as follows: During first 3 months of therapy, he would feel aches…
Total Incontinence Six Weeks After PC Surgery
I had robotic prostatectomy on March 10, with pathology report of "organ confined" and amazingly quick recovery. However, six weeks later I have total incontinence. Doctor says bladder sphincter should still kick in, and in any case we must wait at least 6-12 months before considering any corrective action. I wonder if…
casodex
Does anyone have experience taking high does casodex(150 mg) after radiation treatment...My PSA has gone from .01 to .03 to .08 to 1.4 in the last six months.
PSA Following RP and RT
In April 2004 I had a PSA of 6.4 and Gleeson of 7s&8s in all 10 cores and a protusion through the capsule. Decided to have a RP in that month to which the follow up PSA was 0.3. After 6 months at that level the Urologists decided it was time to have Radiotherapy delivered in 2 gy batches for 7 weeks. My PSA moved to 0.27;…
Impotence/ Is implant the answer?
Had rp 15 mos. ago, post surgery effects, blithering idiot. Have incontinence, and the bad impotent....Have tried viagra, cialis, cactus root, tree bark, boiled possum inards.....you name it, no success...Yes egos are bigger than forever..I would never imagine men's brain power is not only in the cranium. My girlfriend is…
Two weeks to surgey (ARP) and the catheter
I have read many of the messages on the board and I appreciate learning what everyone has shared with the group. I haven't read any comments about having the catheter in for two weeks. What can I expect to go thru with respect to the two weeks with the cath. I'm concerned about that (the cath) because one doctor said "your…
ED 50% Nerve Sparing RP
I had my RP March 17, 2004. I'm 52 years old. Presently I'm taking injections for my erection. I just tried 50 mgs. of Viagra with very little result. Has any one recovered their erection from a 50% nerve sparing RP. Any information would be helpful.
I'm New
My sweetheart underwent a radical prostectomony 1 year ago (he's 55, & my 1st love, we reunited 3 years ago); he now has to undergo radiation because it's outside the capsule; in the meantime he doesn't take any of the ED enhancements that the dr. gives him to help. I asked that we go for counseling, but he refuses. I'm…
erectile dysfunction
following prostate surgery in March of this year I suffer from erectile dysfunction. Medications such as Viagra and MUSE have not helped. Has anyone had any success with vaccuum therapy systems. This is very frustrating and would appreciate your input.
PSA Rising
Hi...I'm 56 and had an RP 10 months ago and just regained potency...never had any ncontinence...and starting to feel really good again...but the fly in the ointment...I've been getting PSA every 3 months after the first one...they've run 0.19, 0.19, 0.17, and the last one was 0.24...it has risin...the thought of having to…
What's next!
I am 4 months post RP. My latest PSA was non-detectable. Hopefully that will continue! I have had full bladder control for over a month. I've had no erections yet. I've tried viagra twice with nothing but a headache for my troubles. My wife of 35 years has been wonderful. I'm not sure I could have survived this without…
Intermittent Hormone (Androgen) Deprivation Therapy
I was diagnosed with PC in Mar 03 and am undergoing ADT having so far received four (4) quarterly inplants of Eligard as there was evidence of spread to the lymph nodes. PSA went from over 30 to 0.2 as of Apr 05. I understand that eventually the cancer cells will become androgen independent or refractory. My question: Has…
Soldier On
Thank you so much for those who replied to my posting. It is a comforting feeling to know there are others out there, willing to care for each other as people. Being the oldest son I am very much like my father and I have been raised to be much like him. He has recently started a chemo trail in Boston (we are in NH) with…
pathology report
I had a radical prostatectomy in 6/03. I just recently obtained a copy of the pathology report and it mentions something that I have never heard of. It shows that my my prostate had "prostatic intraepithelial hyperplasia, high grade, multiple and extensive". Does anyone know what that means? Is it something that may have…
Lung Involvement
Twelve years since a radical pros, eleven years since radiation, PSA 3 to 6 in three months, diagnosis lung involvement. Any thoughts?
Recovery Questions
Hi, I had RP surgery Oct.2004, I had a PSA 10.1. my first psa after surgery was -0.2. Recovery has been going well, up to a point. I have been getting my strenth back, but now it feels like it has level off, I just cant get over the hump. I feel tired. Is this normal? Should I just force myself back to running and being…
new diagnosis
Hi. My name is Lisa and my dad, who is 82, just found out today he has prostate cancer. (The reason for my user name-billysaunt-is because I have used this site for information for my 25 year old nephew who has colon cancer.) All we know so far is that his PSA is a 4, having been a 2.5 six months ago. The plan is for a…
Pain in rectal area
I am 6 weeks from a RP and I still have soreness when sitting. In addition, I have a small amount of leakage when I get up after sitting a while. My doc says the pain is normal and will go away. Anyone else having similiar symptoms?
Ketoconazole
Anyone out there being treated by Ketoconazole for prostate cancer? My father was diagnosed with PC over 15 years ago. He went through radiation treatment which led to all kinds of side effects including internal bleeding and severe case of hemorrhoids. He stopped and went through only half of the recommended treatments.…
Newly diagnosed RP 4/14
Hello Everyone, I'm Mrs Easy...Mr Easy is age 50 and he's been coming for the past few nights and reading the posts for SEVERAL hours. I told him I'd set up a user account so he can get to know some of you. My husband's dad was diagnosed with PC at the age of 56, it had already gone to bone (he died at 57). DH started…
Mesothelioma & you
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Post Op Recovery
I'm 50 yo, 5 weeks after surgery. My concern is bowel control. Mine is limited to two hours. Lately (the past week) I have been pissing a lot of blood and tissue. My doctor is saying normal and not to worry. Today I passed a hunk the size of quarter and I am still pissing a lot of blood. Any one with similar? Would you…
difficulties with bladder control post RP
About 2 1/2 weeks ago, I had an RP. The surgery went extremely well. My catheter was removed about 5 days ago, and I'm feeling a bit frustrated with the fact that I just don't have very good bladder control. I know that it's early days, and I have been doing my kegel exercises faithfully. It's just that everything else…
Family Support
My father is 67 years old. He was diagnosed about three weeks ago. His treatment will begin about April 14th and will go through eight weeks with radiation treatment a few days each week. My mother is very emotional about the situation and tends to get upset. I have been thinking about flying to offer them support sometime…
Great article on Testicular Cancer
hi, While going through the internet browsing seeking some info to help me understand facts of Testicular cancer, its causes & stages at http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles/testicular_cancer.html, I came across this site above which is informative, and would be very helpful for people suffering from…
Lupron / wild emotional variability?
I started Lupron injections about a year ago. Recently (2-3 weeks ago) I began going into and out of DRASTIC depressive mood swings; never had any such volatility otherwise. No change in diagnosis, all's still going well in that regard, and I'm not prone to denial/avoidance anyhow. Given the hormonal shift, can Lupron lead…
Had RP year ago, terrible after effects
Well, had RP and radiation treatment 1 year ago. Only thing is the cancer is in check. I still have no bladder control, and of course impotent. I am unable to go anywhere, go thru 6 to 8 pad per day. The worst has happened, my wife could not handle everything and has left. I feel my unability to perform sexually(my wife…
Another Up-date
My July PSA test 3 months after my RP was .2 The Doctor said not to worry it's probably only traces left over that need to be filtered out of your system. Being .2 I was a little sceptical of that answer. He ordered another blood test for the end of August and my results just came in it's .0 no trace of any PSA at all. I…
radiation necrosis
following hormone treatment, external beam radiation, and seeding with paladium seeds my husband has developed a very painful deep ulcer in the first five centimeters of his colon. The ulcer is not healing and dr. has recommended treatment in hyperbaric chamber. Has anyone had any experience with this condition. Would…
Proscar Therapy?
Has anyone had any experience with Proscar Therapy to control rising PSA after other treatments have ceased to work?

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