Nowhereman, I feel your pain! I had both knees done 5 years ago by what was supposed to be one of the top doctors in our region. The first year was pretty good, but went down hill from there....
After my latest PSA test@ ~14 months coming back @ 0.15-0.20 (3 tests @ 3 labs, see profile) I asked my doc "what is going on?" His explanation was that there may have been some residual prostate...
This is a good article. I too have been doing this from experience but after a year I still have this issue as well as random leakage when caughing. My Doc just keeps saying "do more keegles". I've...
Just got back results from the latest PSA test. This is the second time that I have used this lab and the results are the same as last time, "0.1". When I was first tested after surgery, the lab...
This is interesting. 17 years ago I had a melanoma removed from my chest. They continued to tell me that I could no longer donate blood because of the cancer. My blood type is A- and although not...
Rob, I can appreciate your concern over not seeing a drop in the PSA reading. After I got my first reading as <0.1 I was relieved. When I got the results for the 6 month test I had a little concern...
I too have been inundated with these emails. I ordered several months ago from ADC. However, I have an email with the company I'm with and that email along with many others are getting them as well....
Cindy, When I took Viagra, I noticed a flushing feeling in my head. The top of my head actually hurt /community/emoticons/tongue.gif . Doc then gave me some Levitra to try and the flushing was...
Went in for my 6 month meeting with the Doc. PSA was reported @ 0.1, which the nurse commented as "that's interesting, it doesn't say <0.1 or undetectable. But with all the other results you...
Sandi, my surgery was 11/26/08. At ~ 5 weeks, even though I was leaking somewhat (1pad a day) I went back to officiating scholastic wrestling. Up & down on the mat, running around to cover the...
sox, Although it's a bit late for you, but others might benefit. Two things that I did prior to the surgery was to watch a video of the entire operation on youtube (this let me see exactly what they...
I just got rid of two antiques '72 VW Bug and '53 MG-TD. Out with the old .... in withthe new! I'm look'n at a bright RED Porche Boxter. Don't need it! JUST WANT IT! Do I need any other reason? Wayne...
Vasectomy @ 37/38 PCa @ 59 But, father and his brother both had PCa and never had Vasectomy Go Figure!...
Ah yes! PCa doesn't care who it invites to the party. Forced retirement from a major chemical & plastics research company after 32 years. Part time home remodeling and volunteer fireman for 15 years....
Kris, I was initially taking Viagra 50mg and found that my head would hurt and get a stuffy head. Doc switched me to Levitra and I'm now taking generic Vardenifil and the only side effect I get is...
Another New Jersey here, Plainfield. Surgery done @ Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick. Doctor I. Kim NJ Cancer Institute....
Kris If you go to this web sight http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gleason_score you will see that the scoreing is very judgemental. Of course the rateing on the entire prostate is the best, but you could...
VAfan, MY better half (now 55) has pretty much finished the menopause stage and has some lingering issues. Although she has not verbalized it, I can tell her response to my continue ED is "Maybe now...
Thomas, I worked in research (not medical) for over 30 years and I can tell you that you could have 4 different technicians run the same test on the same sample and get 4 different analysis....
JustJulie, The earliest that I have data from is 1997 when I was 50 (PSA 0.94) . Working in the chemical industry and a volunteer fireman, we were given complete physicals every year and I know that...
Frank, Amen to the idea of shaving your thigh. I thought I was pretty smart, I shaved my wrists where they put in the IV and tape it down and my stomach. Didn't know about the big sticky pad they use...
Marang, Had mine done same hospital one week before you. Probably same Doc K.. Things are not as good for me. Still using a pad every day (reflexive & stress incontinence) Erections stopped after the...
Les & DB, Welcome home! This is a lousey jurney, but it should get better everyday. I am going through the same process (3 weeks since robot). I found that the small bag worked fine as long as...
Hopeso, It sounds like DB is about the same age as I am. I am weeks post surgery using the daVinci robotic. I wouldn't worry about the call from the GP. Many times they don't remember which patient...
philly, Again, great advise from everyone. You have to be comfortable with the surgeon. I just had my done by a surgeon @ the NJ Cancer Institute in New Brunswick that has "Just 300" under his belt....
Walter, I'm about 4 days ahead of your schedule (daVinci on 11/26 catheter out 12/4). For me I have found that after the first couple of days, I seem to be forceing myself to schedule going by the...
I am wondering if there is anyone out there that can give me their personal experiences on this topic. I am scheduled for daVinci surgery on 11/26. Ever since I decided that this was the way to go...