My wife and I will be inventing after our nice, long conversation. Dr Patel told me I could go back to normal activities after the 4th week. Thought it would be about 6; but I will take it slow. Glad...
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An update. I had the robotic surgery performed by Dr Patel in Florida about a month ago. My report: He found the prostrate to have 50% cancer. My Gleason was 3+3=6. I was informed that the cancer was...
hanks for he insight. Sill not sure which direction to go. Have an appointment for daVinci consultation. Already did the radiation consultation. Trying to learn as much as possible....
Hope you are ok and stay that way. Thanks for the information...
James, great description of what I may have to look forward to if I have the surgery. Sill not sure if it will be rad or surg. Purgatory, why so many catheters?...
Was reafing about the pre and post-surg procedures. Lots to do. The catheter concerns me. Can anyone explain what the catheter is like? Silly question I suppose; but curious to know. I am asking...
I have an appointment with Dr Patel in March. I sent an email with questions and when I called for an appointment they answered the questions directly from the email. I thought that showed a concern...
How does fish oil help with the after prostrate surgery? I take it normally due to working out....
I thought my signature would have posted. Age 61 PSA 7.8 Gleason 6 (3+3) Physical condition - ex 4 of 12 biopsys = cancer Father had prostrate cancer Yes; deciding is difficult especially when you...
I am still trying to figure out what to do about my prostrate cancer. I have researched brachytherapy, IMRT, HDr and conventional (nerve sparring) surgery, daVinci surgery. I am looking closer at...
Well I appreciate everyone's candor and help. I will do research on the other treatment types. I don't plan on rushing into treatment. I was not aware of the other treatment types that 'zufus'...
I have to decide between surgery or radiation and am not sure which one has the most side effects. I have read all the information in the brochures and websites, but everyone has a different story. I...