My latest psa results were given this morning: it's now down another notch from .07 to (now) .06. Howevr, I was expecting a greater decrease after a six month period. Uro said he expected it to...
Thanks everyone for taking to time to answer. Gene214...
Will not see him till Feb 25. Somehow, I feel it must be related to the treatments unless the c got into the colon. But last psa was going down. I hope it still is, but the one visit every six months...
I finished 39 radiationl treatments to my pelvic area (psa rose again to detectable) over a year ago, but I still suffer from troubled intestines. I had a colonoscopy monlths ago and everything...
Well... Salty... I guess I AM a little ahead of you with this good implant. By the way, everyone interested: Local implant doctors sponsor local seminars regarding their two implants: The Artificial...
Hey... Salty! We meet again. You and I had our AMS 800 implanted about the same time. I had mine in July of '08. So I think you, like me, have hald ours more thanl four years now. I cannot say enough...
I forgot to post my latest psa which was in August. It was going even better, downl to 0.07. Isn't that back downl to what is called "undetectable"? I will go back in February for another psa and...
Still greatly satisfied with mine after 4 years, 3 months....
Thanks All. Gene...
On September 11, 2011, before 39 radiation treatments, psa had risen to .34. April 5, 2012 after radiation, psa had fallen to .11. Today psa had fallen to .07. I go back in Feb for next psa. Doc...
I have the AUS (4 years now)... which also drips a little during the day. This comment is relative to your pads. I have no idea what size pads you use, but I buy the Options panti-liner at W-mart,...
I don't come here often any longer, but every time I do, I get good, experienced data. Here I go with my story: I had prostate removed 5 yrs ago. 18 mos later I had both IPP & AUS implants. One...
I have had the AUS for 4 years and generally, I am very pleased. Comparing it to 18 terrible months of complete incontinence, it is a "dream machine". But, as has been noted, it is not perfect like...
I finised radiation treatments six months ago on my pelvic area. Now I'm having bowel problems. Could that be blamed on the treatments even after six months? Or not?Gene214...
In the first sentence above, "activated" should have been "de-activated. It stays activated 24/7...
Since day one, my AUS has been activated only once & that was by the uro who implanted a device used to guide the radiation beam. My original doc said not to worry about deactivating, although I...
Ok, I had better clarify why I even asked the question about revision. In Dallas, the doctor who did my implant was/is an experienced reconstruction uro & instructor @ UTSouthwestern, having...
I will add to make sure the uro has lots of experience implanting the devices. Don't let a "novice" touch you....
Well, it's not a serious issue, but... I seem to be involuntarily releasing a little more often when I sit wrong (allowing a little pressure underneath where the device is implanted)....
Has anyone, who has an artificial urinary sphincter (AMS 800), had a revision? I MAY need need one and I'm looking for input from someone who has had a revision. Mine is now 4 years old. My...
I have been there... I finished 39 treatments in early January & just had psa rechecked. It had gone down a little, but still detectable. I am just wondering if 45 days were long enought to tell...
That would make me feel good. He was a smart-aleck (or however you speel that word)....
In May my psa had climbled back into the detectable range to .15 and to .34 in September. I began radiation on my prostate bed in November, completed the 39 treatments in early January. Yesterday I...
Hindsight: My only regret is my surgeon. My Uro was retiring & recommended this younger guy, who turned out to be rude and... . Also, Da Vinci was not available in our somewhat smaller town &...
No, in my opinion it's not as bad, but I had the wide-open prostatectomy. And again, I had the IPP installed at the same time, so it's hard for me to judge what having only the AUS implanted. Gene214...
Thanks guys. All good points. Knotreet. Excellent suggestion. When I get to go back to my Uro for psa, I'll suggest that he suggests this to guys who are getting ready for radiation treatment. ......
Yes... Gleason 6, but was first a 7. I don't feel comfortable in naming my surgeon but my feelings toward him were not good from day one. If you can get me your email address, I'll send his name to...
Thanks. Not many guys have AUS installed (nor IPP). I waited for 18 months before doing so & never got control of bladder or erection. Both devices have served me well but disappointed about the...
Have not had PSA yet after radiation. It's still a couple of months away before that test, which will indicate how effective the treatments were. Thanks, Gene214...
I finished 39 readiation treatments about 7 weeks ago. The one negative I am experiencing is evident weakening of urethrea tissue, since I am leaking more than the normal 2-3 drops per day. Has...
Ricky2, you were implanted only one month ago & you are already pumping up? I had to wait 6 weeks & it even took longer than that for the appearance and function to be up to speed. Flat? I...
AMS 700 CX has worked good for me for 3.5 yrs & looks natural, except a little shorter than my previous natural erection. Gene...
My original uro wanted to try it, but I read too many negatives & failures with it....
I have the AMS 800 AUS ( & the AMS 700 IPP) and have had it for about 3.5 years. Works wonderfully for me since I had total incontinence. It is my recollection that should the device fail because...
Glad things are well with you. Gene214...
I am instructed to drink 20 oz of water withing 20 minues of treatments. # 5 tomorrow. So far si good. Gene 214...
Thanks everyone... bertb, your advice of the empty rectum... these folks said not to do an enema everyday, but for the simulated treatment, they wanted me to. Now I'm wondering if I should do enema...
...on Monday. Nervous, but...?? Gene214...
English, Riviere, etc. Just want to clarify that the aus is not a sling, it's a device which cuts off the flow of urine by gently squeezing the urethra & not allowing the urine to flow until I...
Thank you all for encouragement. That which frightened me the most was the possibility of never having control of my bowels. When my prostate was removed it never occured to me that I would be one of...
After prostate removal in early 07 (Gleason 6) & IPP/AUS 18 months later, psa is going up again from non-detect to .15 in May to .34 in Sept. Will have coil implanted next friday (10/21)...
Can anyone explain the difference between HMRT & Calypso radiation application? Does this question make sense? Gene214...
Thanks all. I'm very nervous about the radiation after reading about the treatment & side-effectsw....
"Since my lab report was very, very good after removal of prostate gland, How did cancer come back?" I asked a urologist friend (not my doc) that while having a personal visit with him. He said...
Thanks dkob. I am probably want to communicate with you a little more as I am in process of making this decision. Skae, I email you but have not heard back from you yet. Not pushing you but wondering...
Saw Radiology Onconologist this a.m. I now know how that will go down if I choose. But I want to know a little bit about HT. Can someone who has experienced or who knows about HT explain it all to...
...So, after reading your post, I went on a search & discover mission down there. I had not given any thot to the boys for a long time since I had them rendered unproductive many, many years ago....
I have an appointment with radiation onconlogist Monday. Does anyone have any advice about questions I should ask him? I will be able to take old records from my prostate surgery which happened over...
Again, thanks everyone. This thread led to some very interesting posts. Following your advice and the counsel of my implant uro, who has become a great friend, I have asked my uro for a...
Thank you, everyone. I'll be seeking an oncolongist (sp?). That was how I was feeling & you helped confirm my feelings. I'll stay in touch. Again, thanks. Gene...