Dr. called me this afternoon to see how I was doing. I told him I was still very dizzy so they are getting me an appointment with a Specialist at the U of U Hospital which is right next to Huntsman....
Thanks for the replies. I just wish I could get the constant dizziness to go away. I can deal with the rest of the crap. (Pun intended). Good luck to everyone on this journey. Allan...
Well, I had treatment #15 today and over the last few days I have been having a lot of diarrhea. I have been expecting this, maybe not so soon, but I knew it was coming. What is concerning me is I...
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and good wishes. 1 down today, 37 to go. Allan...
Well I start my first of 38 treatments tomorrow. Once a day Monday thru Friday. I have done quite a bit of research on side effects and am hoping that I can avoid or at least minimize the side...
Hobster, I may be a good example of how effective salvage RT is. I had a radical prostatectomy 9 years ago last November and start Radiation treatment tomorrow....
James,Glad you are back in the zero club again. I am about to start SRT in March. I hope to get back into the zero club before the end of the year. Your post give me great hope. Thanks, Allan...
Thanks Wings, I appriate your support and wish you luck in your battle. Allan...
I have an appoint with Dr. Tward at the Huntsman Cancer Center on 2-13-15, Friday the 13th. I have ways liked that day so maybe it will bring me some luck. MRI in the morning and a meeting with the...
Allen, Thanks for the input. I am going to take a copy of your article with me to the center so I can remember to ask the questions you address. Allan...
Thank you all for your replies. When I 1st discovered I had PC they did the bone scan and found what looked like a hot spot in the bone on my left hip. That's when I went to Huntsmans and had a bone...
Thanks for the support. I thought I added my profile, so I am adding it now. I am currently 64 years old just for reference. Thanks again, Allan...
Well, after 9 years in the zero club my PSA was .15 in December. Had it rechecked this week and it is now .2. I have contacted the Hunstman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City, Utah to schedule an...
BillyBob, I sent you an e-mail. Let me know if you got it and if it helps....
Thanks for all of your good wishes. Logo, sorry i missed my signature. Here it is. Allan...
Ironman, Congrats! Wasn't trying to one-up you like Todd said. I'm just happy to be so fortunate. I wish everyone could be as lucky as you and me. Hoping for long term membership for us and many,...
Just got my latest PSA results. Eight years and still get to keep my Zero club card. I also get to keep my ED card but the trimix still works and I have had no adverse affects from it. I feel very...
A 1949 Chevy Fleetwood 2 Door that I bought from my big brother for $200.00 when I was 15. It was Candy Apple Red with a straight 6, 2 one barrel carbs, a Fenton 3 speed shifter on the floor and no...
I haven't posted here for quite some time, but I do check in at least 2 or three times a week to see how everyone is doing. My younger brother and a close friend of mine were both just diagnosed with...
For those who are wondering about the long-term affects of Tri-mix use I can say that I have been injecting once or twice a week for 6 years now with no adverse results. I have decrease the dosage at...
NOTHARD, Here is my profile. Thanks for the reminder. Allan...
Just got the results on my PSA test and it is still undetectable. Tomorrow is my 39th Wedding Anniversary, so this is a good week for me. I don't write here much any more, but I do still check in on...
I seldom post here anymore, but I do visit 2 or 3 times a week to see how everyone is doing. I turned 60 earlier this month and got a bit of a scare on my last PSA test. I have always had my tests...
Congratulations from another Idaho boy. Eastern side of the state. Keep the Zeros coming. Allan...
Great news!! I'm approaching the 5 year mark (this November) and will be happy to follow in your footsteps. You keep leading the way. Congrats, Allan...
Timm, Welcome to the other side. Hope your recovery is quick and uneventful. Look forward to seeing you in the Zero club soon. All the best, Allan...
Congratulations from another Idaho boy. Keep those Zeros rolling. Allan...
I tried pumping before injecting and had the same results you mention. I have the best results by just injecting and then rolling Mr. Happy like dough in the palms of my hands briskly for a few...
I can't give you a 5 year Zero report yet, but I can give you a 4 year 3 month Zero report, and come November 18, 2010 I will give you my 5 year report which I feel very confident will bring another...
Axe, Great news on your 5 yr Zero Club membership. I'm 1 yr behind you and looking forward to reaching the 5 yr milestone. As far as the ED is concerned, you really, really should look into...
Great way to start the New Year! Congrats!! Allan...
Ike, I just passed the 4 year mark with another <0.1, undetectable PSA. I get tested every 6 months and although it still makes me nervous, I gain confidence after each Zero. Good luck to you and...
Golf, I just passed my 4 yr mark.... open rp with both nerves supposed to have been saved. I have never regained natural erections, but with the used of trimix I have as active of a love life as I...
I have been using Trimix for 3 1/2 yrs. and have used viagra with the shot several times. For me it didn't seem to make any difference except to give me the same headache I got when I tried Viagra...
I was patient for almost 6 months with the Big 3 pills and got no results except a headache, (mine, not my wife's) and a stuffy nose. I was hesitant about injections but I was also highly motivated...
Great news. Wishing you a life time of zeros. Allan...
Great news on the Zero. Keep them coming. Allan ...
Bob & Linda, Great news! I mostly lurk now myself, but having just gotten my 4 year PSA report of Zero I wanted to congratulate you and wish for you a life time of Zeros. All the best, Allan...
Chris, I know what you mean when you say you feel guilty about zeros, but as a 4 year zero man I want to congratulate you and hope you have a lifetime of them. Allan...
I am almost 4 years post open RP with both nerves supposedly spared. I still have no natural erections and the chances of that ever happening at this point are very slim. My doctor told me before...
Thanks to everyone for you kind responses. I feel guilty when realize how well I have done with this cancer compared to what many of you have gone thru and what many of you continue to deal with on a...
Ed, It's great to be in the Zero Club. Congratulations from a fellow member....
Woo Hoo. I just got my 4 year PSA test results and I'm still a Zero. I know that I am one of the lucky ones here and wish that everyone could be doing as well as I am. My only big gripe is that I...
I have been using Trimix for over 3 years now with no problems. I inject at least once or twice a week and occasionally 3 times. After nearly 4 years post open RP I still get no natural erections but...
Cramper, I am nearly 4 years post open nerve sparing RP and stil get no natural erections. I figure that wil be perminant. I still use the pump for maintenance and tri-mix regularly with great...
I have a friend who had Seeds and HDR and ended up with what sounds a lot like what you are going thru. After several visits to his Doctor over many months he was finally given sulfur pills which...
Teddy, At 4 days out you are doing great. Walking will help you with your recovery so keep it up and wear good pads while you continue to heal. It sounds like you are way ahead of where I was at 4...
Roger, I have been using Trimix for 3 years now with no side effects, unless you call a very good erection a side effect. I use about .11 ml per dose and it usually lasts for around 2 hrs. I use a...
Welcome to the healing side. I hope your recovery is uneventful and I look forward to welcoming you to the Zero Club. All the best to you, Allan...
Let me echo what has been said about seeking the best solution to ridding yourself of PCa. Don't let the chance of ED effect your decision on how to procede. Having nerve-sparing surgery doesn't...