I am a long term survivor of prostate cancer. 82 yrs old now. Surgery removed gland, nerves etc in March 2009. Was told not to to take zinc as it would stimulate any cells that might be left. Now I...
I am an 11 yr survivor of prostate cancer. Took everything including the nerves. Now at age 82 I am having pain in the area. Tests have not indicated infections Thought I would ask. Any ideas....
I have been reading lately about fish oil supplements, but the articles all concern pre-prostate cancer men. My operation was in Mar 2009. I take 1000mg of salmon oil each morning (recommended by my...
Has anyone out there heard of a high PSA reading that was NOT related to something around the prostate? Such as lung cancer or some other cancer in the body? I am in remission three years now, and my...
I am a 72 yr old male. I recently had an angiogram, which indicated my heart was in great shape, no blockages and minimal plaque build up. However, the pressure in my heart sac was 22 vs a high end...
Had the tests done. Doctor thinks the "pressure" in my chest is due to excess fluid build up in the heart sac. He put me on 40 mg of Lasix per day. It has helped some, but dos any on have some...
After an echogram and a stress test, I am going to have a angioplasmy done tomorrow. I was wondering about physical activity post the process. I am wondering if going out to dinner over the weekend...
I am now now over 14 months since surgery. Doctor prescribed Calais, which did nothing all. since he had to take the nerves, I was not expecting too much but I guess I was disappointed at no reaction...
Joe, I am not familar with the term IGRT. I am assuming this is some type of addition radition treatment. Can you clarify for me?...
As you can see by my signature, this question is not for me personally, but for my friend. He has selected the seed treatment for his prostate cancer. We have discussed the need to stay a distance...
sorry, I should have mentioned. As you can see from my signature, I already had my postate taken out. This question is related to the other grandfather, and my grandchildren....
Can anyone speak to the precautions arund young children after the seeds are installed. The offical position seems to be that a brief hug is ok, but no prolonged sitting on the lap, or being within 3...
My surgery is one year past at this time and other than minor drips things look well. However, during my pre-surgery time I was led to believe that any of the alternative treatments precludes surgery...
Background: I am 71 yr old male. In 1987 my total cholestral was 237, at age 49. Today it is 266. Over the years I have had numerous stress tests and three angiograms done. the results were always...
Hi, I am now eight months from my surgery, and today my doctor decided I should try Cialis. I recall having read a number of posts about using All Day Phamacy, and also recall some people were having...
Thanks for all the comments and info. I appreciate the time all of you have taken to respond to my ventings. I am going to take a break from the site, and try to get back to work. Maybe my mind set...
Oops, I meant I have not handled this well....
I just had my second PSA test since my surgery. From posts here and from other research, including talking on the phone with major clinics and university medical centers, I found out that the larger...
I have reached the point where I am wearing women's pads, which are much thinner. I had the same problem with the briefs, and found that string bikini underwear work well. Light weight, but tight...
Thanks, Steve. No, it is more across the stomach above the navel, reaching to the sterum by late in the evening. And no pouches or outward signs of a hernia....
Have any of you experienced upper abdomem discomfort after your surgery. I am now three months post-ops. Everything thing seems to be healed well, comfirmed by a cystoscope. But around and above the...
I had non-nerve sparing de vinci surgery done in March. Although I know I will not get erections in the future, I have experience feelings which with stimulation have lead to orgasm. This is a one...
I have had three consective nights where my pad is dry in the morning, but I only can do that by getting up every hour or so. this is very tiring? Is there a possiblity that I will be able to sleep...
Thanks, geezer99. Yes, and most of the major health clinics around the country, like Mayo, Cleveland, John Hopkins, etc, include the low-dosage as a normal part of the post-surgery treatment. My...
hb2006, I understand your comment about the nerves, and I am not looking for viagra to give me an erection. However, according to the documents that come with the pills; the pill results in increased...
I am a 70 year old man who underwent the robotic surgery for removal of the prostate gland in March 2009. Since the surgery was non-nerve sparing, all hopes of an erection are gone. However I have...