Hi Gency, Well, I went to the gastroenterologist yesterday. He examined me and suggested I just try a hydrocortisone cream since there is a hem that is protruding. He said that for some people hems...
Nicecupoftea, a proctologist told me that my hemorroids should not be painful and that some people manifest stress in different ways in the body. Some have rectum inflammation from it. So tired of...
Hi, I forgot to mention that. Yes, that was my first self prescribed measure. I have 2 donuts stacked together and they allow me to sit for longer than without. Should I go see a gastroenterologist?...
Hello everyone, I wanted to ask you guys if the burning pain in your rectum alleviates if you are not sitting for long periods of time or proctitis pain will hurt no matter whether one sits or not....
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Hello guys, My dad's PSA is going down... what does this mean? why is it going down is this a good sign? Surgery is still scheduled for March. My dad's doctor went on vacation so he can't see him for...
hello folks! 1) Isn't HIFU so precise that it destroys all cancer cell in the prostate? How do the docs determine exactly where those cells are? 2) is there a chance that after HIFU, some cancer...
Thanks for the information. I called Dr Menon's office today but could not get through and had to leave a voice mail. I emailed the contact lady on the website but I have not heard back. I wonder how...
No guarantees is the common song docs sing... I know this. is there a way to know beforehand if there is a chance to spare the nerves or not? I know that Dr Samadi is an oncologist and also...
Thank you all for your posts. Here is the thing as far as helping my dad. I totally understand that it is his decision, and let me tell you, my dad is the type of guy that is old school and stubborn....
Mavica, I asked a very simple question. Who is the best guy for the job when considering Da VInci assisted Robotic surgery. That's it. I am not asking medical advise nor stating that my father will...
Thank you ! I don't have the specifics with me, but I know it is at an advanced stage although it is contained in the prostate. He lives overseas, so it is hard for me to keep up with all the...
Thanks for your reply! I read about the Harvard study and also makes sense since they are considering surgeries performed by under skilled docs as well. If that study was done only on patients that...
Hello Folks. My father has prostate cancer. He is scheduled for open surgery, but I have been doing a lot of research and want to present him with the best alternative, which seems to be Robotic for...
Hello guys..I am trying to find the best doctor to do Da Vinci on my father. Which Dr in the US has the most experience and number of successful procedures under his belt, hence the best choice for...