I am going to have robotic surgery in two weeks, and am trying to prepare for what happens when i come home after surgery. I know i will have a catheter for a period of time. What kind of pads and...
All of these posts are very helpful. Thanks. Regarding"learners," I am particularly concerned. My surgeon has many surgeries under his belt, but i am still concerned about residents versus attendings...
HRD2: thanks for asking about my doc's appt. After Wed's appts with two different docs I drove home, parked my car, reclined the seat, and went to sleep. I was completely exhausted from all of the...
I've had three biopsies...and never had any problems. As i stated in earlier post, there is blood, but no problems otherwise. There was also some discomfort from squeezing too hard against the probe....
Had three biopsies. The first two were conducted in doc's office...no anesthesia...nothing. Hated every minute. Third exam, still in doc's office, but I took valium ahead of time. The doc inserted...
As for the biopsy, I suspect that 100 years from now, somebody will talk the barbarism of our time...and they will be right. BUT, it is what it is. So you know the detail of the test from what you...
This is a complicated matter. It is important to remember that clinical trials ARE experimental tests first and foremost. They are not treatments. Various arms of the studies are needed to give the...
Here's the brief story: My PSA fuctuated over past couple of years 2-7 and doctor ordered 2 biopsies. Both of these were negative for PCa. I had last biopsy in Sept '08 and was confirmed with...
As I read this thread of notes, I am reminded why I appreciate this PCa forum. There are many opinions and all of them are helpful...in their own ways. So let me add my story for both Scotty and...
I have appts next week with radiation oncologist and urologist to discuss tests results and treatment options. I want to make sure I am very prepared for these discussions. Can you suggest questions...
Have just spent an hour going through many of the utube sites. Incredibly informative. Thanks for posting....
Golf, you have just encountered the best and the worst part of this disease experience: too much information and too many opinions. However, every one of these posts is worth reading and pondering...
I spoke to the technician this afternoon. In his words, "it's not bad," then included that he had never had one himself. After he gave the details, I took many deep breaths. It sounds...
What is a transrectal MRI? How is it conducted? This is procedure my doc is sending me to get. I can't seem to find anybody to help explain what it is...and what happens. thanks....
please explain how the pump works?...
I guess it's ok to grieve a bit. Still, the good news is that it seems from the various posts that folks adjust...this is good news, indeed....
Worrying?? I am a pro at it. In fact, it is just down right fearful thinking about anybody messing with the "family heirloom" (the equipment down there!). It all belongs to me... alone! But this...
Amen, Califguy. Your doc is right. Flu shots are very important to get. I am glad this thread of notes is here. Some people think they should not get a shot, or that it will make them sick, or that...
Petal. thanks for this note. Moving from from stress-out to hopefulness is so satisfying. This news about your father is wonderful....
Am glad that you have joined. Am new here too, but have learned in my shrort time that this is a great place for support, and venting, and questioning. Can you talk a bit about what has been hard,...
Really great news. best....
Yes, you should get the shot. It will protect you from this year's influenza virus. The flu, not just a cold, is a miserable illness and is responsible for killing a sizeble number of people every...
Here's what's giving me the willies as i read other notes: 1. placing a catheter in penis and removing it. 2. any additional prostate probing--I hated the biopsies and was perfectly miserable through...
Depending on your financial situation and your state, you could be eligible for govt assisted program, such as medicaid or other state sponsored programs. In a few states there are "free care pools,"...
I am a new member, and don't understand any of the procedures and tests numbers and ramifications. I do, however, understand stress and pain and discomfort and frustration. I hear in your post a...
I am very grateful for all of these responses. I will indeed ask questions and share my thought with you. I went to see my internist today to tell the news and get his read on the matter. His counsel...
Am glad to get reference on HIV and prostate cancer. I don;t know the connection. Frankly i don't know too much about anything right now. As for the Gleason, I need to hear again whether is was 3+4...
Thanks Magaboo, i'll provide more info in the signature. Here's my story in brief. I am 56, diagnosed with HIV in 2001, and have been asymptomatic. Started taking HIV meds this year because my...
Doctor told me today that my recent prostate biospy is positive for prostate cancer. Now he wants me to get additional tests (bone scan and MRI), and then have discussion about treatment options. Am...