Hello All. It’s been a while since I’ve posted but thought I’d throw this question out there. I had an RRP in March of 2009. The surgery went well, post op pathology was a Gleason 6, clear margins,...
Hello All, It’s been awhile since I’ve posted here but I have been checking in from time to time. For those of you that are newer here or those who don’t remember my posts from the past, I’ll fill...
Dana The outcome of this surgery can dramatically affect your SO’s quality of life. Find a surgeon with a great reputation, who has done many many surgeries. Don't trust that the boss will help him...
Hello Danielle As you can see I’m around the same age of your S.O. and I understand exactly how he is feeling right now. I have gone through all of this very recently and I’m currently recovering...
Thanks to all for the well wishes!!...
Bob D The erections with the cath in were not exactly pleasant, but certainly a welcome sight. Last night with 25mg of viagra I was at 100%...I don't think I needed it either. Congrats on your...
Dave, I’m glad you’re e doing well. You contribute a lot here…there is something to be said for good Karma. Best of luck going forward. Steve...
Sounds great Jim, Congratulations!! I agree with you 100% about sharing your results…good outcomes do happen and sharing them defiantly offers hope to the people who have been diagnosed and are going...
Hello All Today I’m 17 days out of rrp surgery, last Thursday I got my final pathology report. It was Gleason 3+3= 6 pT2B, pNX, pMX. Nodes were negative, seminal vesicles negative, No extra...
Riverbend, Sorry you are here but welcome. As you can see from my stats I was in a similar situation as you and can absolutely sympathize with you in regard to making a decision. It was an agonizing...
Sandstorn and others, Thanks to all for the well wishes!!! I acctually had an open rrp by Dr Libertino at Lahey clinic Burlington Ma. Glad to be home I'm getting around good for day two. So far, only...
Just got ou of hospital after an rrp Thursday. Are Hemaroids a common occurance after surgery?...
Oncas Coincidentally I too am scheduled for an rrp on 3/26. I called yesterday to schedule the surgery and was given the option of the 26[sup]th of March or the end of April. I want to get as much...
Tony, Is this the study you are referring too? http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/treatment/first-line-localized/comparative-data-treatment-early-stage-localized-prostate-cancer/lrp-vs-rrp/...
Oncas, I have been recently diagnosed and currently reviewing my options. I also feel something in my lower right pelvic area. I wouldn’t really describe it as pain, just an awareness that something...
selmer, The only other psa test I've had was around 9/08 it was 2.4. I believe they were all done at the same lab. Yesterday I had made my decision to go with AS for know. Today I got those results...
I was having blood work done anyway so i asked my gp to also do a psa. I've been considering AS and was curious if the psa was stable....
Hey guys, How long should you wait after a biopsy to repeat psa testing? My psa was 2.6 proir to biopsy, I retested my psa at 7 weeks and it came back at 4.0. Did I have the test too soon?...
Withall you've been through, that is great news!! Congrats!!...
Todd, I don't think you really believe your wife would ever wonder that. You're at a place most of us could never understand...don't know what to say other than, hang in there. best wishes...
Mike, Congrats on the news!! Too bad you had to go through the biopsy, at least you have piece of mind. When I had mine done I counted every snap because I wanted to know the second it was over...not...
Selmer, I did get a second opinion on the biopsy which confirmed the first. Had another psa done the other day, still waiting for the results....
Sandstorm Sounds like things are working out well for you, Congrats. There are a lot of statistics out there and everyone going into this wants any statistical advantage they can get. Trust me I've...
Scott, I've read your other posts and know you have been through hell with this like many others here. It makes me feel like my issues are trivial. Anyway how did your post-op patology compare to...
that is good news, it bums me out to think my boys 14, 15 might have to deal with this someday....
as my wife said, "family history has to start somewhere"...
Gpg, For whatever reason, my GP starts to do psa testing in the early 40s. My first psa test was in Sept. 08 and came back at 2.4. She said it seemed high for my age and referred me to a urologist. I...
Tudpock I agree, experience is what you want. The Dr I will likely use if I go with surgery is in a high volume hospital and claims to have done thousands of surgeries. He has been trained on robotic...
Hello all, I first want to thank everybody who has responded to my post. It is impressive to see how many people care and are willing to help and offer advice. Truly appreciated! As for me, my mind...
Purg. If I had one core with say 20% or 3 cores with 10% it would be a no brainer, surgery. The oncologist told me it's not something that is going to explode overnight. Yes, with AS I'd likely just...
I had my biopsy back in December and I’m leaning toward active surveillance. I’m not convinced this is something that is going to give me major problems anytime soon, 5% on one core which has been...
gpg, Active surveillance...
Hello, Yesterday I had an appointment with a medical oncologist, he told me that in his opinion any form of radiation would not be a good treatment option for me based on my age. Stated that based on...
Hey Jon, Best of luck!...
Mike F I’m potentially in the same boat as you; difference being I had the biopsy and know its positive…Just received my second opinion on that yesterday. I’ve done a lot of reading/research and...
Please correct me if these statement are wrong. The sphincter muscles are often damage during an rrp causing incontinence. This problem is often resolved over time by doing kegel exercises (I...
Hi all, I wanted to say thanks for all the responses! There is certainly no easy answer, but agree with the consensus, take the time needed to make a well informed decision. Again Thanks! ...
Thanks Guys! Purg. I'm in MA...
Hello Folks, New to this board and to this health issue. I was dx 12/08 when one out of twelve cores came back with 5% pc on the left side. Was also told the right side seems firm and perhaps there...