There is an old saying that says, "NEVER HATE WHAT COMES YOUR WAY GOOD OR BAD IT MIGHT BE FOR YOUR BEST INTEREST" It usually is. Just take care of YOURSELF and move on. Next move the NEW IZZARD :wink:...
FiGolf, Your post is very alarming and unusual. Who was your surgeon? For those of us who are considering going there. You chose Johns Hopkins Hospital to have the best treatment from the best of the...
Hi GrouchTX, As Purgatory mentioned " your stats are pretty serious" for that kind of treatment. At any rate we respect your decision. Please keep us informed. We wish you the best and hope...
Hi Larry, Wishing you the best on your upcoming surgery. I am also considering the DaVinci as an option. I am going to request a Color Doppler Ultrasound first before I decide, or a 3D Mapping...
JOHN, thanks for the info. It is a very educational article and a must read for everyone as you advised. If someone wants to look up the article and could not do it with the links you provided, they...
Hi John, you are totally right. Everyone should know what type of PC he has, so he can make a decision he can live with. When I asked the doctors ( 6 ) I consulted with about doing those tests they...
Mbshine, Very happy for you and speedy recovery. promise us to keep working on that weight loss. 333 lbs. to 276 very impressive. We are sure you can and proved that you can make it to an ideal...
Statements like that coming from an organization which 300.000.00 yearly new diagnosed men with prostate cancer rely on for support and guidance is outrageous and irresponsible to say the least. only...
Although Asians diet contains lots of pork and chicken, including their fats for flavor, I do agree that over consumption of animal fat is bad for human systems. My diet for the past 30 years is 98%...
Asians have the lowest rate of prostate cancers, especially the Chinese. Their form for transportation is "cycling". My cycling team think what cause prostate cancer in the western world are "cars"....
RedNightHawk, thanks for the info. You are totally right about the many GOOD people in our forum, without them many of us guys will be lost. I will be posting my learning and research journey and...
Hi SieWife, Nice to hear from you, was a little worried for not hearing from you. Happy for your husband PSA. I am sure things will work out fine for both of you, it will take some time for sure. Dr....
Hi John T, I followed your advice and many of our good friends and meet with multi specialist. What I came out with is that the Robotic was invented specifically to minimize the bruising of a Dr....
Hi Red Nighthawk, I hope you are doing fine and things work very well for you. Being from NE area it will be helpful if you could share with us your experience so far with Dr. Jim Hu and the Brigham...
Thank all you guys for your inputs and comments. My primary doctor told me to make sure the "famous" and experienced doctor who I choose to perform the surgery is THE ONE WHO IS ACTUALLY GOING TO DO...
I recently met for 2 hours with a "MULTI DISCIPLINARY GENITOURINARY ONCOLOGY GROUP" A MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST, A RADIATION ONCOLOGIST, AND AN UROLOGIST. My biopsy was read by 3 pathologists ( including...
I am sure most of us when meeting with doctors forget half the questions we wanted to ask. I am following your advice and taking ideas from all of you good people and making a list of questions for 3...
Hi Siewife, I am glad to hear that your husband is doing well and doing some yard work. Hope his PSA results was satisfactory. I am almost at the end of my research. I will be meeting with 3...
What Questions to Ask when Meeting with Drs for "SECOND OPINION" ? I will be meeting with a "MULTI DISCIPLINARY GENITOURINARY ONCOLOGY GROUP" A MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST, A RADIATION ONCOLOGIST, AND AN...
Hi Siewife Patrick Walsh's book "Surviving Prostate Cancer" 2008 edition, is a book every family should have on hand. My wife asked me to make sure I thank you for recommending the book. We both wish...
Benj, glad you happy with outcome of your operation. and wish you the best of health. One thing I would like you to share with us. Why did you choose "ROBOTIC" instead of " open surgery"? I am told...
Hi SieWife, Thank you very much for sharing your decision with us which gave us a clear and simple explanation to why " open". Thank you also about the recommendation of Dr. Walsh's book which I...
Thanks Letsky for sharing your Dr. with us. Sharing your experience with Dr. MoinZadeh before and after your procedure will be very helpful for guys like us in the Boston Area. A little history about...
Hi SieWife Thanks for replying, You and your husband must have done a lot thinking about choosing " open SURGERY" instead of other procedures. Can you share with us why the open Surgery vs. the...
Thanks Geebra, I will add a Proton consultation with MGH, Boston. I understand all procedures have their advantages and side effects. I want a procedure that will free me of "biopsies" and additional...
Thanks John. What I read in different respectable publications (unbiased) and different leading school hospitals that a man in my age group, with good health, surgery would be best and survival...
Looking to consult with an Urologist / Ongologist around the BOSTON, AREA. Wondering if any of our group knows or had experience with an Urologist / Ongologist who is good and well experienced with...