My husband investigated three options - removal, external beam and Brachytherapy. He knew he would not be able to sit still for the full recovery time for removal and the results were equally as good...
This is the description of his surgery - they describe it as Permanent Seeding which I would say is the equivalent of LDR "For some men with prostate cancer, radiation treatment may be given using...
Well I may as well chime in here - 10 years out and maybe my husband is the exception, but YES and it's NOT dry LOL...
My husband had Brachytherapy (diagnosed in 2005, surgery in 2006), it was his sole treatment and we're deemed to be clear. Not sure if we're the longest out or not, but long enough to answer your...
That is fantastic news - the number of long term success stories is growing! We are 10 years out from Brachytherapy and doing great - celebrate the success Susan! Also to Dewayne - we are on the...
My husband was diagnosed at the end of 2005 - Brachytherapy in April of 2006 - he's been undetectable for several years. Best decision he ever made at the age of 44. Let me know if you have any, and...
My husband was only 44 when he was diagnosed and he opted for Brachytherapy - if you search the forum of JustJulie's Brachytherapy Journey (or something like that) you will find our journey. You will...
Suz - my husband is in the same business so I know exactly where you're coming from. Aside from some fatigue, his side effects were minimal - hope that helps!...
I will chime in here. Nine years ago there were three choice - surgery, brachytherapy or external beam radiation. My husband chose Brachytherapy because of the less invasive procedure and the almost...
Good point Michael. When we were investigating all options, every doctor thought "their" method was the best - the surgeon suggested surgery, the brachy doctor suggested brachy, etc. We saw the...
Hey Susan! So glad to hear our journey was of some help - even to know just one person was comforted or gained some kind of knowledge or encouragement is in itself rewarding. I can attest to the fact...
Hey guys, we're nine years out for Brachytherapy with an "undetectable" score. If anyone ever has any questions, please let me know. Although I'm the wife of the patient, I know more about...
The hardest part for me was the panic I experienced when the doctor was so non chalant about it. I guess they see so much of it that it doesn't phase them - "totally normal" to them is NOT totally...
Did I miss out? If not, let me know please and thanks! JustJulie...
We had a BIG bounce around 1.5 years and then down from there - wishing you the same....
Nothing here, even if it is "medically necessary" :(...
Great news! My husband had very few side effects other than fatigue- wishing you the same recovery :)...
Great news. I must say I am glad to see somewhat of a surge in Brachytherapy patients - always good to have a well rounded choice of options and reports....
Single biggest side effect for my husband was fatigue after seeding. Remember, the body heals while it's sleeping so if you're finding you need a nap take it - he took one every single day and it...
I've not heard of tumeric but I understand there is supposed to be some evidence that dandelion root has seen some success....
FoxRun: The surgery referred to was his Brachytherapy implant as he was completely knocked out so I deem that to be surgery. His bounce was almost double his previous reading (but below his initial...
FoxRun: The only procedure done was the stranded seed Brachytherapy - nothing else and he's doing great!...
Not a Brachy-brother but a Brachy-wife here - my husband is seven years post seeding. To answer your questions, see below. To follow our journey search "JustJulie's Brachytherapy Journey" for all the...
In Memory of the Sandy Hook tragedy I am participating in the 26 Acts of Kindness Campaign and I'm starting HERE! My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who have helped me continue forward...
Husband was 44...
Hey All: I'm never really that far away :) Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas. We are thrilled to be seven years post-brachy now with little to no side effects so for those of you looking for...
Glad to be chiming in (and even more glad to report we're now SEVEN years out). I sent you an email with my home address but if anyone has any other questions regarding Brachy that they want...
Brachy-Wife chiming in. My husband was 44 when diagnosed with a 3.74 PSA - we chose Brachytherapy. Now, seven years out - he's doing great. I can tell you that we used "stranded" seeding so the seeds...
Malisha: We're in Whitby, what hospital are you using? My husband had a big bounce when we had just started thinking we were "safe" - scared the you-know-what out of me but the doctor assured us it...
Thanks for all the help and support you've provided to me over the years - may you thoroughly enjoy your new adventures....
Fantastic news - should you "bounce" at about 18 months out, please don't panic (like I did) it's perfectly normal! Celebrate the news and have a glass of (white) wine for me - from one Brachy...
We used Princess Margaret for Brachytherapy several years ago. My husband was only 44 when diagnosed and his PSA was 3.74 so there is no magic number as to yes or no. Hoping you find some kind of...
Yep, bittersweet it was but guess what - he was back at Thanksgiving for a home cooked meal and also guess what - my "yucky" meatloaf had graduated to a gourmet meal - guess he was sick of Kraft...
Thanks Gleason 6 - and congratulations to your son as he heads out into the next leg of his journey - been there, done that - bittersweet moment. The only thing that got me through was knowing that I...
Well I'm at a loss at what to tell you here. I agree with meeting with the Brachytherapist - at least see what he/she has to say so you can make an informed decision. Once you've done that - no...
GP_Joe We ran into exactly the same thing when we were deciding on treatment - every doctor thought their treatment was the best option and were not necessarily supportive of any other option. The...
Woop, Woop for us! As is often the case, the caregiver takes the back seat but is almost "driving" LOL. Thanks for the shout out and to all the other cancer spouses out there - rejoice - your role is...
Trust me on this one there is no "my problem" in this one. Whether you believe it or not, it is a family "experience" for lack of a better word. It effected my husband, it effected me and it effected...
Take someone with you if you can - I was the note taker and wrote everything down. Your notetaker has to go into "auto mode" and just write EVERYTHING down whether you understand it or not. When my...
I am just truly grateful to have found this forum when I did. I think people should know all the options (and at that time there were only three choices - surgery, brachytherapy or external beam) -...
Thanks everyone. Honestly, I cannot believe we started this journey in December of 2005, surgery in 2006 and we're now in 2012. When my husband called with the update - I, of course, asked for the...
For those of you who have been asking, I'm back with a 2012 update! I am thrilled to report that we have once again been declared "Clear for a Year" (meaning we're on the one-year follow up plan)...
I've decided it's time for an update so check for a new post. I can, however tell you this ... He made the decision for Brachytherapy and never looked back. PSA came down at first visit and continued...
Hope this works - here's the link! http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=710102 ...
If you're looking for a detailed report, you can follow our journey if you search "JustJulie's Brachytherapy Journey" you'll find ours - it will give you an insight from start to finish including all...
Hey Everyone! I guess I'm the "oldtimer" when it comes to singing the praises of Brachytherapy but I'll keep on going. My husband had Brachytherapy six (yes six) years ago with very little side...
Great new indeed! My husband is almost six (yes SIX) years post brachy now and you wouldn't know he was ever sick - glad to see you're doing well!...
For what it's worth I am a Brachytherapy supporter - my husband is now six years (where did THAT time go) Post- Brachy and doing great!...
Do we qualify as "long-term" now LOL - our journey can be found at JustJulie's Brachtherapy Journey if you search - I cannot seem to link it here but I think we're one of the longest-posting...
If you want Brachytherapy support - I'll chime in for it. All I can say is we investigated every option available at the time and my husband chose what he was comfortable with - which was...