Yes, all of the attending physicians (ER and cardiologist) at the Emergency Room were made aware of the dosage; therefore my husband was not foolish. My husband was using the dosage according to his...
My husband was told by the Blood Center in Houston that he had to wait 3 years after his RP surgery. He just past the 3 year mark with undetectable PSA and will be able to donate....
My husband had open RP surgery at MD Anderson in July of 2011 by Dr. John Ward. He is a great surgeon and we were very pleased with him. The incontinence was resolved in 3 months; however, he...
Both of my husband's nerves were removed due to the location of the tumors....
It is not difficult to get an appointment with MD Anderson/Houston. You can call their number 1-855-873-4321 or request an appointment on their website. You will need to fax them paperwork regarding...
Dr. John Ward is a urologist/surgeon at MD Anderson in Houston. I forgot to mention that he is at MD Anderson. ...
My husband's urologist/surgeon was Dr. John Ward in Houston for his RP surgery in July of 2011. Dr. Ward is great!...
My husband had his 25 month follow-up last week at MD Anderson and since his last 4 6 month PSA test results were undetectable, they put him on a yearly schedule to be handled by their Survivorship...
Mike: My husband uses the VED pump as well. It appeared that the results he was getting recently with the pump was just as well as he was getting with the Trimix. Since both nerves were removed at...
Thanks 142. No, my husband is not on the ED drugs as he had both nerves removed. The urologist discontinued them as he said they do not work in that situation. He had a penile doppler ultrasound to...
Thanks Mike. I appreciate your quick response. I didn't know you could even go up further than 50 units. When it was not working, we thought maybe we were sent some old Trimix as it had only a 30 day...
My husband started using Trimix in March without any luck. He was given a 10 units dose at the urologist's office and it was not productive at all. He was told to gradually increase in 5 unit...
Thanks for the explanation. We will certainly mention it to the doctor....
After RP non-nerve sparing prostate surgery in July of 2011, my husband's incontinence was resolved 3 months later and had no problems other than ED since that time. My husband was prescribed Trimix...
MD Anderson Houston is a great choice. My husband had RPP in July of 2011 at MD Anderson Houston. His gleason score was a 7 (4+3) and his PSA has been undetectable since his surgery. We were...
This is our experience with Androgel: My husband was on Androgel for 2 years for low T and when his PSA went to 4.1 from 3.6 six months earlier, he was referred to a urologist. The urologist said...
So happy to hear the good news. Have beeen praying for you. You have been on my mind constantly. I don't know if the possibily of celiac disease (gluten intolerance) has come to mind as many folks...
Thanks. I will let him know....
I agree with you Mel. If it were my husband, I would certainly insist on him getting a free PSA test at the very least. What is a PCA-3 test? When my husband was diagnosed, we didn't waste any time...
Thanks. I think I have convinced him to at least get a free PSA test in the near future....
Since the DRE performed by the urologist was normal, he said that he doesn't get concerned until the PSA is 10 or above and to come back in a year. He didn't suggest another PSA test nor a free PSA...
A free PSA was not done nor mentioned. I had read about it and tried to convince my brother-in-law to go back to his primary doctor to see about having it done. He is now considering calling for an...
A close relative of mine (69 yrs old) has had PSA results above 4.0 the last 3 years at annual visit to primary doctor. Each time, he was given antibiotics for 30 days. The previous 2 years, the PSA...
Thanks for your reply. My husband will be glad to know this information....
My husband went for his 6 month checkup today and is still in the zero club! His surgery was 7/19/11 but had a 6 week checkup on 8/25/11. Scheduled to be retested in 6 more months. Was not able to...
Congratulations! That is great news. My husband had PNI as well as a Gleason 7 (4+3) + tertiary 5 just like your path results and his doctor was not too concerned when we questioned it. In fact, he...
Congratulations!...
There is a doctor, William Li, on Dr. Oz's TV show today, talking about eating 2 slices of a hard cheese, i.e., gouda, a day to prevent lung and prostate cancer due to the vitamin K in those cheeses....
J. Golden--Houston, TX...
Thanks everyone!...
Thanks all!...
Will do. Good luck to you....
My husband's first post-op PSA test and office visit was yesterday at MD Anderson. It was good news. His PSA reading was less than 0.1. We were so worried waiting for the results. They emphasized the...
Thanks, I just subscribed for the discount price of $30. It worked perfectly....
Thanks all for your comments. I knew I could depend on all of you....
Thanks for your quick reply. At first,when I checked online for the appointment time, it was for 10 weeks post op (September) and when I questioned that, the nurse rescheduled us for 8/25. She said...
My husband has his first post-op PSA test tomorrow. Do you have to fast for that test? In the past, he had always fasted but he was also having other bloodwork done at the same time....
We were concerned as well but it has been 3 weeks since the catheter removal and much has improved. I am sure it will get better....
Thanks John. We are anxious to hear what the doctor has to say and the results of his first post-op PSA test. This site has been so informative and I appreciate everyone's replies....
Thanks all....
My husband received his path report today from his prostatectomy on the MD Anderson website. One thing I am confused about is the Perineural Invasion as well as the 3rd component of his Gleason score...
It has now been 2 weeks since the cath was removed and there has been a little improvement on the incontinence issue. He has had some improvement in the mornings but not in the evenings or overnight....
My husband had the same problem. His urine was bright red for many of the days he was on the catheter. It wasn't until the last few days before the catheter was removed that it cleared up. I called...
I am happy you are doing so well. Wishing you the best!...
My husband had prostate surgery at MD Anderson in Houston last month by Dr. John Ward with the Genitourinary Center. He is great!...
Thanks to all for your replies....
Thanks for responding. We were just surprised by the fact that he is not able to stand up and urinate. It just empties into the pad before he gets a chance to get to the toilet. Everytime he gets out...
Thanks for your quick reply. I am sure your response will give him some peace of mind. I know it is a bit early but we were afraid that something might be wrong....
My husband had open prostate surgery on 7/19/11 and had the catheter removed on Tuesday, 8/2/11. He has been doing his kegels as instructed. He has a problem with incontinence. He has not been able...