Thank you davidg and James C. We have a lot of gratitude. Becky...
Hello Everyone Dealing with PCa: I am happy to report that just after B's 4th anniversary of surgery, his PSA reveals a big, fat ZERO! For those of you wondering how a 51 year old (now almost 56) is...
How silly...I should have simply looked, but the other day I didn't see any of your posts. NEVER MIND, you are still here, helping people. Now we can all have a Happy New Year! Becky...
Swimom where are you? Instrumental intellect, cheerleader extraordinaire, wife of experience...I am wondering how you are since I do not see your sage and sound input on this forum these days. By the...
Well, I would not be surprised if they eventually find a link between plastic and Autism spectrum and other related disorders. A Becky...
I came upon this study right after B was diagnosed in December 2006. We immediately hired a vegan chef to prepare our meals, started meditation therapy (Reiki) and explored treatments. Although B's...
Casey, Yours is the more comprehensive post. Thank you. Becky...
Anyone out there notice a change in their hearing with the use of Viagra, Cialis, etal? B has some hearing loss as the result of unprotected use of loud equipment many years ago. But within the last...
B's testicle was more swollen than we thought possible, and purple too! It is interesting how our fears can take root. If I remember correctly, its pretty easy for a doctor to tell right away that...
142-- Don't wait...to plan that summer vacation. You must do, now, what pleasures you greatly, as soon and as often as possible. Becky...
My husband and I went to a meeting, late in 2006, of the local Prostate Cancer support group, as advised by the information I had gathered from a study conducted (I think) at John's Hopkins Medical...
If this was already submitted, I apologize...my suggestion: Make sure you get at least one additional "second opinion". Making the effort, and it is an effort when faced with the enormity of PCa,...
[td class=msgThread2 height="100%" vAlign=top]Worried Guy said: And if you decided on surgery...Here is the link comparing Robotic vs [b] open surgery results. Published in JAMA...
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Jenny, its nice to hear from you too! FYI, not all of these are created equal... We got samples of Cialis and Levitra, but I think a full dose of Cialis gave him a headache and I know Levitra gave...
Hi there! We use the All Day Chemist, and it has served a very good purpose for the maintenance dose. This "generic" is called Manly by the internet pharmacy, and we have found that it is not as...
Lana, Thank you for your post. This is a beautiful forum, but there is a lot of heartache along with the incredible bravery I see in the men and their women. We must shout out the successful...
Here we are, almost three years past the surgery and B just got another blood test-a big ZERO! Yes, B has a few drips here and there (not doing the kegels...) but only sometimes, when lifting heavy...
B had the same kind of cyst and had it removed with his prostate surgery (as well as two large hernia repairs). The doctor said "You sure got your money's worth!" Anyway, per B, "The removal and...
Jennifer, We were on vacation, and I haven't caught up with your posts, but want to send my support to you and your husband. Acquiring trust and peace of mind is incredibly important to the healing...
Show me who paid for the study.......
Thank you so much for posting that! We have 2 1/2 years of zeros and it is comforting hearing about the success of a four year old! Becky...
Jennifer- To answer some of your new posts-we interviewed two surgeons. It would have been three, but the Stanford surgeon had gone on a sabbatical and we felt that directed us to focus on southern...
Jennifer--Ask away..If our experience can be of help, we are most grateful. There sure is a lot of PCa going on around here. Becky...
Bumping for Jennifer-qjenxu...you'll be great!...
David, I just lurked around here in '06. The surgery was in '07 and maybe, since the whole PcA thing seems like "purgatory", I thought you were here since then. Anyway, you are an inspiration, thank...
Purgatory--I have seen your posts around here since we arrived in 2006--thank you for everything--you have helped us all so much. But I think you deserve leaving Purgatory behind..how about Tierra...
Jennifer- Well, this actually is a couple's disease. But I hear you...I joked that I grew a little prostate myself through all of it. My husband wanted to crawl under a rock, so I also understand...
I concur with T40 and Sleepless. Our surgeon was head of Urology at UC Irvine, CA, where the DaVinci was invented. I think he had only done about 500 at the beginning of 2007 (compared to Manon's...
B says that the "Manly" does not provide the consistent results that Viagra does. It works 60-70% of the time, so he uses it for the 1/4 pill, nightly maintenance dose, since his surgery. Obviously,...
Vicki, Glad I checked in to get your fabulous news! I have been working so much I just crawled out from under it. Again too, I want to express how helpful it was to us to read your meaningful posts...
I was just trying to help the over six footers, without PCa, sleep at night, lol!...
What about the whole male population--how many are under six feet and how many are over? Rhetorically, if the ratio was the same, then there would be no significance, right? Becky...
TC--thanks for the post--went to your website. It is so nice to put a picture with your name, which is so recognizable on this site! Best always, to you and your wife! Becky...
Hello All--its been a while! I just want to say that B and I are now two, too! We are just 6 days away from the two year anniversary of the robotic assisted prostatectomy and we couldn't be better!...
I would say, check again, regarding the removal of lymph nodes. They used to do it, but protocol is changing now. Bear in mind that the lymph system is still not well understood. My sister, the RN...
I was quite adament that lymph nodes NOT be removed during surgery, with concern over lymphadema. Our doctor stated unequivocally that there is no need to remove lymph nodes, as PSA says it all. With...
We were not told about the shortening of the penis, until we asked about it well after surgery was over and we were in a follow-up check. The surgeon confirmed that one half to one inch of shortening...
Pete, What a milestone! Thank you for sharing the great news....
Hello to all on this particular journey-I just wanted to report that B just got his 18 month blood test, and PSA is still non-existent. We are very happy. Best wishes to all of you, and thank you for...
We got a large supply of "Indian Viagra" and the price and ease of ordering was great. The results were inconsistent, and B ended up using it for the nightly maintenance dose, reserving the expensive...
Dear Hawk, My guy was diagnosed at age 51, and you will see by our signature that he had the robotic assisted, nerve sparing surgery. I just want to let you know that the sex life is now better than...
How appropriate it is to give Vicky her due! She went above and beyond the call of duty when we needed help. Vicky, you are one intelligent woman who, with your husband, has had more than your share...
B was diagnosed in Dec 2006, age 51, after watching the PSA creep up for 2-3 years. He and his brother made a pact in B's mid-40's to have regular check-ups after his brother's father in law died of...
I talked about this subject on a post during 2007...we saw mention of enema on the website instructions, but it seemed like a thoroughly uncomfortable step, and for what reason???? So, we called and...
Dear Swim, Wonderful news and congratulations! You have been a huge comfort and trusted resource on this site. Thank you......
I seem to remember Dr. Ahlering at UC Irvine saying that shortening was caused by the portion of the urethra being removed during the surgery....
I like the title of this thread! After one year, I am happy to report that B now has good erections, with the help of a full dose of Viagra, enough to satisfy both of us! The vicious cycle seems to...
Hello Everyone! I have been trying to find our original thread B&B's World-Energetic Healing-because it has, pretty much, our whole story. Can't find it tonight and couldn't find it a few weeks...