Have not heard of this, in fact it is preferable to sometimes shrink the gland before surgery. No way to respond to this without more information. Have you been in consult directly with the Dr.?...
and this thread is useful why? Scott...
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Hi spooled, I agree with those who say your PSA is in a high normal range and with the pain you are describing that would indicate some sort of infection or inflamation which could elevate it. You...
Very good news Stephie, tell him we are all rootin for him and hoping the blue pill has the desired effect. Scott...
Oncas, I know the wait is nerve wracking. I do know that you need some healing between the biopsy and the surgery and I am pretty certain that Drs. like to wait more than a month, in my case we...
As has already been mentioned there is no point to a further local treatment unless it can be demonstrated with scans and the surgical record that there remains tissue in the local area and no mets....
Not in my case, sorry you are having the issue Scott...
Welcome, It is clear you have decided on a treatment. I have had both IMRT and a saturation biopsy which is the same thing as a brachy implant except they take tissue rather than implanting seeds....
Hi Tim, I have no idea wha the G reference is but it looks like your surgery was successful. Please ask the Dr who gave this classification and tell us what they say. Best wishes. Scott...
My name is Scott and this thread is without merit. Scott...
Frankly, I am confused as to the intent of your post. You have had surgery, can't go back there. It appears that the surgery was successful. Thats very good. Scott...
Braggert /community/emoticons/tongue.gif Hope the stone was a one time issue and that you continue to have a speedy recovery. I also saw bits of sutures and tissue for a couple of months post surg....
Hey Sand. The trimix hurt like nothing I have ever experieneced in that region. I did the first one at home the Dr. showed me how and where and gave me a couple of loaded syringes. Trimix has...
My very favorite posts to reply to. Zeros to you always. :) Scott...
Shane, I have no advice. I do want to welcome you and wish you well. Scott...
Wishing you a speedy recovery, There are means for the erectile issues, right now just get well and look forward to your first 0 :) Scott...
Tony is very right to point out that it may not be cancer at all. But I insist that you should not have to wait much longer for someone to diagnose this issue. Scott...
Hi brother, It is hard to know what to ask until you have the results. You will have several post op followups, so if it was me I would listen, ask for copies of everything and then pepper him with...
Hi Todd, Very good news and thanks for the report. I hope it is a long lasting remission for you. Scott...
I have to ask again, With negative scans are you not considering a primary treatment other than ADT? Scott...
Hey Swim, don't know you. Thanks for the references. In my case it is not painful, just can't have a proper penetration due to the new geometry, and it was sudden onset. I am praying it goes away....
I was written off as incurable by 3 fancy research urologists, 2 from Duke and one from MUSC. Dr Lotenfoe in Celebration FL instead looked at my chart and films and suggested a saturation biopsy. We...
Welcome Unc. Glad you are taking it slow. Surgery, any type is a crap shoot, even with a highly skilled surgeon. You have a tiny PSA and a minor amount of cancer. I really think you have time to...
PSA half life per Patrick Walsh, Guide to surviving Prostate Cancer is not over 3 days. And confirmed by my urologist and radiation oncologist. thx David did not think about my local guys when I...
Welcome from me also, I cannot coment on your specific question, but as James as alluded to, Drs. tend to prescribe in their area of specialty. I would seek other opinons. And please post a...
Glad you are doing well and hoping you continue to do so. Scott...
Cvc, Please ask your friend to join. The choice involves many variables and the soon he begins discussing the issue and allowing his mind to work through various options the better he will feel about...
There are more cancers than prostate cancer involving the genitourinary system. Bleeding is abnormal particularly in the form you describe with large losses of blood and blood clots. You are seeing a...
Can't really say Conti, as the period between surgery and radiation was only 3 months, but it is my impression that the radiation had the biggest negative impact. Scott...
I think in my case it is due to the injections as I did not experience onset until after about 6 months of injectioin therapy. I have always been careful to alternate sides, use the smallest dose...
Thanks Krag for an informative post and congrats to you on the 0. Scott...
All I can say for sure on this subject is that it is not normal and I hope the Drs. find answers for you soon. Have you been referred to a genitourinary oncologist? I would not be willing to be...
To clarify my meaning on this point. All nuclear scans are PET scans, the particular isotope used is chosen depending what the Dr. is attempting to image and determines the exact title of the PET...
The internal sutures disolve and are passed. I think this is what you are seeing, I saw it myself. Good luck.. Scott...
I think not. I would be asking a Dr. right away. Scott...
Banker, Thanks for joining and asking. You have been given good advice. You will do fine, it will be very uncomfortable for a few days and then you will get used to it. The removeal of the Foley will...
I am sans local urologist at this point and need to find a Dr. who can work with me on the erectile issue. You are right to ask and let me thank you for saying so. I need to find a Dr who can help me...
Thanks, your reply speaks for itself. Scott sorry for the hijack John. I hope you are enjoying your trip and that the Combidex gives you a direction. Scott...
Ever had a prostascint? The isotope idium 111 is rather predictive. The problems have been largely with the fusing and registry of the PET and the CT scans. Not at all what you have described. Scott...
[quote="zufus"] Prostatscint can give false positives is one of the problems and that would be a big one right there, I doubt false positives with this proceedure, but I don't know for fact. I did...
Hi Bud, This is a serious issue and in my opinon while a support group like this one a useful sounding board, you need to be under the care of a good Dr. It appears that your cancer may still be in a...
John, I hope it goes well. I hope to see Holland which is my ancestral home someday. Why is the Combidex superior to a Prostascint? Scott...
Hi Rich, No need to feel guilty, and I hope you continue to a full recovery. We are all different and the treatment we recieve varies. You have had a very good outcome thus far. Please continue to...
Main thing I want t express it the last Dr. I was seen by was upset by my descript ion of the ADH. It was horrible, hot flashes, diahreaha, bouts of rage, and then depression. I would cry without...
Great news Kris, never get tired about hearing about 0's. Best wishes. Scott...
I had them with a vengence for the entire 4 months of treatment and to a lesser degree for a couple months thereafter. I understand the treatment can be adjusted by administering another med, Casodex...
Tremendous good news, wishing you an entire lifetime of 0's Scott...