DW, I tried trimix gel a few months ago and would not recommend it for a couple of reasons. I too didn't think I could give myself a shot but found out that I could with hardly any pain at all. The...
That scar you are referring to is called a Keloid. Almost every large scar that I have on my body has done that way. I have one on my back where I had a cyst removed several years ago. It is raised,...
Hey Tony, I haven't posted for quite a while but saw where you scored another .00 on your latest psa test. keep them coming. I thought you had your last Lupron like in January.....has the doc...
That is great news James, always nice to get that report with undetectable psa's!!! As to the SS bucks, I started with mine at 62 also as did my wife, amazing that Uncle Sam has enough money to send,...
Hi Mike, Not a particularly good biopsy report.....one of the more detailed ones I have seen especially with all the differences in each part of the prostate. I am a Gleason 9 survivor although my...
Hi Tony, Your psa is great news!!! I wonder why the doc is going to keep you on the dreaded Lupron past your two year date???? I just went for my three month check on January 8 but it takes a couple...
Hi Tony, It's been a while since I've posted on this Forum but I am very interested in seeing responses to your question. As you know I am just about 4 months behind you in treatment and will take my...
Hi Jack, You have received many good answers to your questions. About all that I can add is that some men have emotional problems with Lupron, I have noticed that when I attend a funeral that I tear...
Hi Jack, Sorry to hear that you have joined the "club" that nobody wants to belong to, however it's not the end of the world and there are many treatment options available. Our cases are somewhat...
I've had Cysto's for years and for me they have always been a walk in the park. They are performed usually in the treatment room at the Dr's office or clinic. All they have ever done with me was put...
Hi Billy Mac, From what I have read on this forum and what research I have done regarding your particular case, no positive margin, no seminal vesicle invasion, nodes negative and an undetectable PSA...
Interesting post Danman....all the info makes for good reading. Age: 62 Diagnosis PSA: 4.57 Positive DRE Failed Da Vinci supplemental: IMRT 35 zaps, HT (Lupron) 2 years. ED: No function Continence:...
Dear Mrs. Bluebird...It is sad to see you leave but as all things change over time we must move on. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this forum, you have been an inspiration to me and...
Hi Mika, Along with the hemorhoids I would say that prostate problems were very prevalent with alot of the troopers I worked with. I know of a few that have developed prostate cancer, there are...
30 years of shagging taillights and wrestling drunks as a Missouri Highway Patrolman....retired ten year ago this July at age 52.....got out while I was still alive!!!...
That is good news Tony!!!!! I hope you have a forever of zero's, you've amassed quite a string to date. Best wishes.....jwb...
Hi Don, I have had IMRT radiation, 35 treatments, plus I am currently taking Lupron, have had almost a years worth. I however did have surgery (da vinci), although had a failed surgery (see psa's...
Lots of schools of thought on Hormone Treatment, see my signature and statistics. My Doctors immediately put me on Lupron after I apparently had a failed surgery due to my psa still being present in...
Hey Walt, This is great news, nothing like hearing your psa level has dropped!!!! I wish you continued success with your treatments and a long future of lower readings. Keep up the good work and good...
And another one, sorry mine is so long, but I guess I've just been busier than most!!! JWB...
Hey Norskie, I will have to echo the other posters and wish you success on your upcoming radiation program...I had 35 treatments and had no problems with them. I am in agreement with Hawkfan though,...
Hi Salty, Welcome to HealingWell, the site that no one really wants to belong to but since you're here I'm sure you've found out there are some knowledgeable and interesting people represented here....
I just received an order from Alldaychemist a week or so ago....I was really greatly surprised it took less than two weeks from start to delivery. My order came usps and since I live in a rural area...
Fatcat, this is normal for someone in your stage of recovery. You will probably have some bleeding and blood in your urine off and on for a few weeks, more when you exert yourself.....just take it...
It must be your brain, I've been taking Lupron for several months and never had any sensation like that. The only warm sensations I have are hot flashes mostly at night every hour on the hour that...
Amen to that Walt. Tony and his family will be in our prayers, tough to lose a parent but I'll bet she was a great Mother and a great person. Hang in there Tony, Healingwell will be thinking about...
Hi Daves Wife, Your hubbys case sounds very similar to mine, high gleason score and outside the capsule with seminal vesicles involved. He will probably go back to the doctor about 6 weeks after...
Hi Sparkymo' A fellow Missourian here, I see you are going to a good hospital to have your surgery done, good luck with it. I'm fairly sure that everyone on this forum has gone through the same...
Congratulations Tony, this is great news, I can't think of anyone else on this forum that could do a better job....we have a great administrative staff of intelligent and caring individuals. Does...
Hi Seeking Bliss, Again I'll echo others, sorry you have to be here, but since you are, read, read and read some more. There is a world of knowledge here and individual case from all ends of the...
Hi Tim, I appreciate the explanation about the two different types of psa tests. DesertGal had a post about her hubbys psa and had shown it as 0.1 and indicated that their doc said that was...
Hey DesertGal, Thats great news, always like to see those zero's, I do think you need to add another zero and maybe correct your profile as you indicate 0.1 as the psa which really is a little ways...
Hi Bootheel, Sorry to hear about the negative path report, but don't be so quick to have a pity party, many treatment options are available for your situation. Sit back take a little time to gather...
Great news Tony!!! I knew you were about ready to go in for your check and I was watching for your post. I too had asked my doc about going off Lupron, but I guess he read the same book yours did and...
Hi Mal, Sorry to hear of your problems with your radiation treatments....I guess some patients are just more susceptible to complications than others. I hope your remaining treatments don't cause you...
Hi Richard, You sound like a fine gentleman, sorry you had to end up on this site that nobody really wants to belong to. However, since you're here you will be in close association with some of the...
Dear Doting, Actually I started before I was completely continent, less than one pad a day. I was advised by several on this forum to wait till I was before I started IMRT. I quizzed my Rad Doc about...
Its been a while since I've posted but I have psa news to report......finished IMRT on Halloween and just yesterday had my first post radiation visit with my rad doctor. I had blood drawn for psa the...
I live in the country, nearest neighbor 1 mile away in the Southeast part of Missouri. I had my Davinci surgery and my IMRT radiation at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri....
Wow, what a year this has been.....prostate cancer for me, heart cath and stents for my wife. Fortunately the good Lord has been watching over us and hopefully has us cured. We feel very fortunate to...
Hey Idaho.... Thats great news, wishing you many,many more of those in the years to come. Have a Merry Christmas and great Holiday Season is extending to you and yours. JWB...
I also take symbicort, I get along with it fine, I use the 160/ 2 puffs a day morning and evening. I was having to take the prednisone packet about every month to control my congested breathing but...
Hi KD, There are several of us on the forum who have been through what you are getting ready to experience. I had davinci then a failed psa score after surgery, .62, then was started on HT which I...
Thanks KW, I believe I will do that as I feel that something isn't right. I think of you often and hope that soon you will see some light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck in your continued journey...
Hey mjr, After reading Hawkfan75's response I cannot express any better the par allel that his radiation and mine were. Were I going to post on this topic that is exactly what I would have said. Also...
I was almost continent when I had to have a Cystoscope for a pre-existing bladder cancer. One is required for me once a year to check inside my bladder for any cancerous polyps. That was almost three...
Hi Vet, I am a newer poster, only been here since April 07 but I like the way you talk. My pc sounds very similar to yours and it's always nice to see someone doing okay with some of the the same...
Yep, in the same boat you're in, they have done absolutely nothing for me, apparently my system is not ready for an erection yet. I'm 6+ months post surgery and my doc says that its not unusual for...
Hi Mal, My pc is very similar to yours, in fact probably a little more advanced and aggressive. I just finished IMRT with the Novalis Shaped beam system, uses 9 different angles to shoot you from. I...
Bob....I think you are expecting results much too fast with the continence. I would be willing to bet that within the next couple of months you will see rapid improvement. I think that I read the...