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Posted 1/14/2015 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
On an old thread, Johannes posted the following:

Pretty new to this whole prostate cancer thing. I'm glad I found you guys.

I'm 60 years old.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer November 4, 2014.
3+4 = 7 Gleason score.
PSA = 3.49

Did a lot of research and decided to have radical prostatectomy on December 16, 2014. Post pathology report showed specimen contained no cancer in lymph nodes are seminal vessel. Dr. noted that the cancer had approached the urethra neck but says this is common and not to worry. Can't help but worry

No follow up with chemo or radiation regular PSA test for next three months for the next year. First PSA test In February 2014.

Some incontinence and have to wear a pad. Able to stop and start urine flow. Seems to be getting better daily.

Able to get erections and have sex!

All in all from what I've read everything looks great! Please let me know what you guys think? Thanks everybody
Posted 1/14/2015 12:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, Johannes and welcome to HW. I gave you your own thread so your arrival would be noticed. Sounds like you are doing well and good luck on your upcoming PSA test.

Jim
Posted 1/14/2015 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
Looks pretty awesome to me. Keep it UP!
Posted 1/14/2015 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome aboard Johannes!

You sound like the poster child for robotic prostatectomy. Unfortunately results vary among us, me being one.

We should be welcoming you to the elite Zero Club next month. Keep up with your success, I for one am happy for you.

Bill from Floridacool
Posted 1/14/2015 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Johannes, glad your pathology was clean an look forward to hearing about your first zero.
I'm a few weeks behind you, catheter comes out tomorrow
Posted 1/14/2015 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks you guys....I feel truly blessed and we will see what the future brings. To clarify I had opted for open surgery....not the robotic surgery. My doctor is very experienced. I am lucky to have found him.
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