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cystoscopy
has anybody ever had a cystoscpy before? Is it painful? My dr. says it is not. I am almost 9 months post RP and, although I can't get an erection, I have serious pain when I reach climax. The dr. says that he has never heard of anything like this before. I had a ct scan a couple of weeks ago and they saw nothing. He thinks…
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Milestone
It has been 9 months post RP. I went through the usual suspects to address the ED - Viagra, Cialis, and even the injections. The pills were ineffective and the injections worked in the doctor's office, but failed at home. After a few days of deep contemplation, I went back to viagra. It was like everything was reset to…
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Bob's possible prostate tumour----cancerous--Mike, Roger, Warren, Joe, Bill
Hi to All, I posted on Feb 10 about my partner, Bob, having elevated PSA account and that he did not really want to look into it as he was afraid of the pain involved with having more biopsies done. Well, we went in to our family doctor and talked things over and Bob agreed to have the ultra-sound and biopsies done again.…
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Possible prostate tumour
Hi everyone, I am looking for advice from you concerning my partner, Bob. He had an increased PSA count about three years ago and had a biopsy done. The biopsy did not reveal cancer but the doctor wanted to do another biopsy as something about the results made him suspicious. Due to the pain while having this biopsy, Bob…
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Hormone Refractory PS Cancer and Rising PSA
Hi. I am wanting to get some information about what the outlook is for my father who is 73 and has metastatic prostate cancer. At diagnosis 3 years ago it has spread to his spine causing great pain. Since then he's had radiation and a variety of hormone treatments. Presently he is being treated with Lupron and high dose…
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Contemplating RP
RP has been suggested for me (57 yrs old). Because of privacy laws the doctor can't give you a list of previous patients, so how do you check up on the doctor's surgical abilities?
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my dad part 2
i talk to my mom today she said his psa went up to 45 and so did his testerone is up the doctor wants him to have the surgery. he gets the hormone injections every 3 months(hopefully that is what you call it)i thought maybe he should get every month what do you think???? i am so worry about him going under the knife. he…
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? urgency of Lupron therapy
My Dad is 86. He's very active and totally independent; works 1/2 days 6 days a week, had a 78-year old girlfriend, goes to the beach, fishing, to the casino, lives alone in his own home, etc. He had a prostatectomy 18 years ago and over the past 6 months, his PSA went from 12.6 to 30 (we just found out last week). The…
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Prostate Cancer
Hi, I am Jason Warren of Sebec, Maine. And there is a history of Prostate Cancer in my family. My grandfather Robert Warren died of Prostate Cancer, and my uncle has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I am now 20 years old and I am wondering how soon I should get tested for Prostate Cancer.
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my dad
my dad psa is 20 and his testosterine is up he is 76 yrs old, his doctor said he will not die from prostate cancer. they want to do surgery how effective is it when your levels are high?
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We need your help!
Hi! I am the chairperson of the Cook College Relay for Life at Rutgers University in NJ... We began this event in 2002 and it has a special meaning to me. Although RFL benefits ACS programs that serve all cancer patients, I personally decided to start a RFL at my school beacuse my grandfather is a 10 year survivor of…
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Prostate Cancer Folow up
I had Surgery one year ago this month after having a psa of 15 and was advised that it was fast growing. After surgery there were signs of cancer outside the walls of the prostate and followed up with 36 radiation treatments. The last psa taken 3 months ago was .03 however i am experiencing severe back and muscle pain. My…
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Erection alone
The troubling thing about the erections when they do occur is the brevity. I've read a number of ways to increase stamina (rings, pump, etc) but has anyone seen the stamina return. I am 8 months post RP. I can get an erection while masturbating, but cannot with my wife. It sound weird, but is this in my head. Secondly, has…
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE - PAID STUDY IN NEW YORK CITY
A medical research facility IN NEW YORK CITY is looking for people diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and is currently using Viadur or LHRH agonists (Lupon, Zoladex, Eligard or Trelstar) who would not mind sharing his experience on such treatment(s). This is strictly a RESEARCH effort, no sales involved whatsoever and…
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lower back pain
I had an RP on 6/4/03. My cancer was confined and I had a Gleason of 7 (4+3).Bone and cat scans prior to surgery came back clean. Two months after surgery I had agonizing lower back pain on the right side. Xrays and an MRI revealed that I have a herniated disc. At this time, I have lower back pain on the left side. Does…
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penile injections
I have just started using caverject and have finally been able to get an erection 8 months post RP. The only problem is that the erection is painful. When I try to penetrate, it hurts. I have not been able to completely penetrate because of the pain. When I orgasm the pain becomes excruciating and it runs from my rectum to…
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PC-SPEC
I might be late to this discussion. But are there any people out there that were doing really well on this stuff and then were told that they can't take it anymore? My father is now in Chemo and is doing so badly. He has severe arthritis and going through all the side-effects of Chemo. Could the PC-Spec have been worse…
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PC-SPEC
I might be late to this discussion. But are there any people out there that were doing really well on this stuff and then were told that they can't take it anymore? My father is now in Chemo and is doing so badly. He has severe arthritis and going through all the side-effects of Chemo. Could the PC-Spec have been worse…
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perineural invasion
I had a radical prostatectomy about 7 months ago. I recently saw a copy of my biopsy report and it indicated that there was perineural invasion. My doctor said that this is nothing to worry about. I was wondering if anyone out there knows anything about perineural invasion and its significance in regard to prostate cancer…
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question
Hi everyone. My father was dx with prostate cancer about a year ago. He had surgery and not to long after they found that the cancer had spread. They havent decided on a tx for that yet and are just giving him hormone shots to prevent further spreading. He has been pretty depressed ever since and doesn't have much hope…
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lupron shots
my husband had a lupron shot after unsucessful prostate surgery last dec. shot in february before radiation. has not slept through the night since shot. sweats awaken him. radiation all done. psa <0.01 , but sooo tired from no sleep. how long will this go on. doctors are amazed it's lasted this long.
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Radiation Needed After Surgery
My husband just had surgery to remove his prostate. His surgery went fine with the nerves preserved and the bladder reattachment going smoothly. We were assured by 3 Drs that they were confident his cancer was confined. But the post surgery pathology report identified a microscopic break in the shell of the removed…
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Robotic Surgury
On October 22, I had my prostate removed via a robotic surgury technique. The recovery stats I viewed before surgury regarding incontenence and erections looked excellent. However, it has been four weeks since surgury and I still have a catheter in since there is some sort of leakage in my bladder. I would be interested in…
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testosterome
I am a 60 year old man, diagnosed with prostrate cancer and due to get hormone therapy treatment of 3 injections for 3 months followed by radiation. My wife and I are aware of all the side affects, including the loss of libido. My question is, has anyone my age have the same treatment I am looking at and have you…
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viadur
Hi, Does anyone (cancer guy?)have any information regarding the efficacy of Viadur? Personal results or those of clinical trials. I looked on the Viadur home site & basically all the say is that the majority of patients received a 2nd year implant!They don't say what happened to those that didn't, presumably they…
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high psa post seed implant
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer with a psa level of 10.2. About 15 months ago I had seed implantation after receiving 5 weeks of external radiation. After my surgery my level dropped to 1.5 however has been steadily climbing. Last doctors visit two weeks ago my Psa was at 7. My doctor feels that the surgery may not…
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penile injections
I am now 6 months post RP and still cannot get an erection. I have been using Viagra but it does not work. I realize that I have to be patient and that it could take upto 2 years before I may get an erection, but I am 43 yeaars old and feel so inadequate. My wife is being great about it but I can't help but feel like I am…
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bone metastases/149 PSA 1.5 years after HDR
I just got the bad news. After a PSA rise to 14 four months ago and a clean bone scan, a new scan shows mestastases in 5 possible locations -- but am asymptomatic. The doc put me on Lupron/Casodex immediately. I'm 50 years old and extremely active. Can anyone fill me in on what the progression is from here? What's the…
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Need Help
My 68 year old husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had surgery approximately four months ago. At the time of his surgery, they found the cancer had spread quite extensively. He was sent home to heal, and now is undergoing an exhausting daily 6 weeks of HDR, High Density Radiotherapy, treatments. Please - if…