14 years after surgery running around .07. Today 0.13, doubling. I had my 3rd vaccine boost a month ago. I have severe side effects from 2 and 3rd shot. High fevers for several days. Interesting, Re...
I am 67 years old and 14 years after surgery. Because of bad margin I have been having 6 month PSA tests and check ups. I have been increasing every so slowly such as 0.02 to 0.07 in April 2021....
I am 67 years old and 14 years post surgery and having the same issues as of late. Had my 6 month check up Doctor says stop drinking water 3 hours before bed time. Barney...
Good Evening Friends, Just got my 5 year PSA results and things are lookin good. Still holding 0.020 for the last several years. I had a tiny bad margin and have always been insecure about my...
Hi Men, Just got my 3.5 year PSA and comes in at 0.010. Had slight concern with the ultra sensitive test for my 3 year was 0.020. I had a bad margin and was very concerned about my decision to not...
Good Afternoon my brothers, Just wanted to stick my two bits in here and give the newbees an example as to what you can expect to look like 3 years down the road. I was 54 at surgery with the typical...
I have tried them all. I get the best results from Viagra though. Taking on an empty stomach works the best and gives me the most side effects. Currently I try taking 50mg and wait 1/2 to an hour and...
Red, I have about an hour drive to may chosen big name Hospital and made the trip once after my surgery and saw the Surgeon with a couple of students in tow. The second trip I did not get to see my...
Great news Mozart, thats emitting nothing but positive vibes for me man. (Musician language) All the best to you and Galileo Frank...
I'll add a couple of things, so much accurate info has been shared. Position for me is everything, if I am standing up or leaning I leak more urine. I stop drinking any liquids an hour before and...
Tony, That is wonderful, what words can one find... You were such a help to me when I came to this site and so many others. To see you winning this fight is a uplifting and is a spirit elevator. I...
Great news Barry. Keep going........
Soul Mate 101 I am 2 years post op. Somewhat similar stats. My Surgeon, bragged about his techniques in this department, Professor University of Chicago, I don't know about that, I wish he was better...
Tim, So much good advice. I wore basketall pants that snapped up the side. I wore convertible pants when I wanted to dress up a little, these are the ones you change from pants into shorts. Just open...
Underworld, My situation is not exactly like yours but I did have a bad margin as part of my post surgical history. The oncologist matterafactly just assumed I would start the radiation but my...
Worried Guy, I had an erection with the catheter in. Doc said he is seeing more of that with his surgery. It did not last at all. I had sex 6 weeks after and thought wow. Did not last. I would say I...
Good Morning All, I thought my 2 year status may be of interest to some of you that are just beginning your journey with this disease. I am not posting regularly as of late but do read the board once...
Wigged-Out, I am in the Chicago West Burbs. Seems we have some similarities. Important........ As you seek different opinions, schedule a procedure date at each you see. You can always cancel, Docs...
Interesting reading. Tuesday, 05 January 2010 PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA (News Release) - December 29, 2009 - US researchers discovered an antibody that tracks down prostate cancer cells in mice and can...
CaPCA, What good news. Certainly a great update. I, like you, have those uncomfortable feelings with the ultra sensitive tests. I went from .008 to .01 a couple of times in my 18 months. Too much...
Thank you all for your many kind words. One can never get used to the genuine warmth you feel when reading the replies of others who have shared this journey. Keep vigilant, remain strong, we are all...
Hello Friends, I have not been on the site regularly for a while but wanted to give any of you that rememberr me and those who look to the future for an example of what you can expect....
Not to be flip but on a more humoristic side I call this PSA testing journey "P.I.S.S." PSA/Interval/Stress/Syndrome. I have had both tests performed from different labs. All good results mind you,...
IKE-D I had a similar condition as you. I too had the DaVinci with a Surgeon who professes to be an expert at nerve sparing techniques. While the cath was still in I experienced several erections...
Wee_one, Your situation seems to have certain similarities to mine. They missed finding the cancer once and barely on the second try. Hind sight my cancer was larger in area than the biopsy showed. I...
Hey Dirtmover-way to go. A big congrats to you. Nice to see a twelve month guy drop in and show these newbies how its done. Keep em comin. Frank...
Beachbum How great to here your succcess. You are one courageous person. Keep going and going. Frank...
Lungman, That is great to hear. I hope those numbers just keep on coming. All the best, Frank...
CaCPa, My six week PSA was taken at a the Fred Flinstone Lab <.1, Doc said get a better lab, then 4 month PSA taken a distance away from home (too far to keep driving) at a John Wayne Lab <.05 and...
Thanks for the kind words everyone. So many familiar buds and so many new friends. This site will help you or lift you up for sure. Billy I will send you an email. Gosh you have been through so many...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/tongue.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Hi All, I can not believe that it has been one year already. Good God!! Wow there are so many new members...
Hi Billy, Boy hey howdy. You are so right. Around a year ago also I talked to a few fellows and they echoed the same thing about the lifting especially with the DaVinci. I guess the open is so...
I am am 11 months post op. My surgeon is yet to do one. And with a bad margin I went to a radiaiton oncologist and he did one. Also my annual physical with my internist does one as well. I used to...
I am 10 months post DaVinci and am having some issues in that area like you guys. When questioning my male nurse from the Uro surgeon he stated sounds like internal hemroids. I am seeing the butt Doc...
That is for a fact great news indeed James. Love to here old PSA pro's just keep rolling off those beautiful zero's. Frank...
The good and the bad effects vary greatly for me. When I take the 100 mg long after a meal I get good effects. Just after a big meal no so good just like they say. The pill seems to work fairly...
Fred, I was not 100% before surgery so I would have to say I am better than I was before surgery for I never took a little blue pill. And now with the pill wow. I would like to be able to cut back to...
Sandstrom, Glad to here that. Too many brothers here especially DaVinci guys with hernias. You dont need that problem for sure. Good luck on your recovery. Walk and walk some more. Frank...
Welcome home Pat, So glad to here your doing O.K. .. Keep a pillow handing for any coughing or laughing you do. The single biggest thing that I think helped me was to start walking and do more and...
zufus, I'm sorry. I didn't see the ex-wife words in your story. Forget the keeper thing I said. I have to ask though, is the reason she is an ex-wife got to do with the little matter of...
Thanks All. I appreciate all the great input. Dont get me wrong I am not feeling sorry for myself, geez I am doing great I feel so fortunate. I some times second guess my decision not to radiate that...
We acknowledge and celebrate zero's and of course any one knows that a zero is certainly better than the alternaitive. But my question is what do they mean . A zero PSA at 6 weeks, is it an indicator...
Hi Jim, That's just great news indeed. I hope you put a string of PSA reductions together after all you've been through. It wont be long and you'll be reporting zero's to us. All the best, Frank...
Sandstorm, I will keep you in my thoughts. Done that been there, hate it. Seriously though I did the math, you had surgery on 01-09-09 and you figure on trenching in approx. 8 weeks. Be careful,...
Todd, I would rather lay a install a mile of conduit then a foot of plumbing. Stay away from pipes they will always get ya. Frank...
Thats just great Chris. Keep em comin. The more of nothing, nada, zip, zilch, zero the better. All the best, Frank...
Fantastic News Keep those zeros coming. Frank...
Smc64, I was diagnosed at 54 years in January and had my surgery in March. I had 10 cores with 1% in one core. Gleason 6. T1C. After surgery they found that my tumor was 10 % of both lobes and that...
I am 9 months post op and have this same problem. Great question for the old guys to see if this does get better with time. I really hope so. I too have less leaking with Viagra but still some just...
Mich, I had no problem with my insurance for there is no claim made to it just for the scheduling. I am sure you will need to make a decision before typical pre-surgery notiifcations are required....