JohnT: My radiologist said that my PC had progressed too far for regular treatment. Bill...
Glad it went well for you. Hang in....
zufus: Thanks for the reply. Due to my past experience with colon cancer, the tests, biopsies, etc. were not a major problem for me. That is one of those "do whatever is needed deals" in my opinion....
I finished my second and last HDRB treatment Monday. I had 28 daily radiation treatments prior to the HDRB. It went amazingly easy for me. I did not have any major problems. The HDRB has been more of...
James: I will keep y'all updated. As far as incontinence issues, that has not been a problem. My problem has been with being able to urinate. My prostate is very swollen and inflamed due to the...
It went much better than the first! I made it thru the night without bladder spasms and kept the cath. in all night. I was able to get some sleep and it was nice to have my wife with me. She was very...
All I can say is, thoughts and prrayers for both of you....
I want this treatment. I truly believe it is going to work, However, I really dread it! I know it sounds like I am talking out of both sids of my mouth, but that is how I truly feel. My wife will be...
The surgeons I talked to said no to those questions. Bill...
For me, it has not been too much of a roller-coaster. I beat Stage III colon cancer six years ago. I promised myself at that point that I would never have a b***h coming about anything. For me, "it...
ED concerns caused me to opt out of surgery and hormone therapy. We have been married for 42 years. I explained my concerns to my wife and she said, " I love you and will support any decision you...
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!...
I hope this comes across the way I want it too............ My trip has been unbelieveably easy compared to yours. I don't post a lot, but I read your threads and I feel guilty that mine has been so...
It was a real experience! Got there at 6:30AM and they started the prep. Anesthiologist came in and talked about the spinal and the anesthesia. I told him I would prefer to just be sedated and he and...
I am glad it went well. As stated by others......patience....
Thank you and good luck to you! Bill...
I go in at 6:30 AM to get ready for the first High Dose Rate Brachytherapy treatment. They are going to do a spinal block on me and have said that I may be there for 10-12 hours. I dread the idea of...
Mine went very well. A couple of deadening shots and then 12 thumps as he took the samlems. I had soe blood in my urine hat night. There was some blood in my semen for a week or so but less each...
I know it has been a hard trip. I also know it is now going to be better. My word on it. Bill...
Thanks, David: Although I don't post very often, I check in here every day and read your updates. I sometimes feel guilty about how lucky I have been compared to what you have gone thru. Sometimes it...
It has gone really well. Other than getting tired sooner than usual (maybe just a perception issue), I have experienced none of the other side-effects that others have mentioned. Guess I have been...
PK. Thanks, I will send an email....
I don't relly know what to say other than one day at a time. I wish I could do better....
edit....21 of 28 completed today....
I finished #17 of 28 radiation treatments today. Afterward I met with the doc and told him again how pleased I am with the minimal side effects I have experienced. He said that I have been very...
Purgatory: I am very sorry that you are having a problem with the treatments. It has to be a son-of-a gun. Stay tough. We will all be interested in hearing about what the docs say....
izzard: I am new to this site and currently taking treatments. I don't have a lot to add, but I do admire you for your dedication to your children. One day at a time....
Thanks to all of you for your comments and welcomes. To answer a few of the questions: I turned down the surgical options for a couple of reasons, the #1 being the probability of impotence. Also the...
Thanks for the welcome. I added some information and will see if it pops up after I post this. My family, particularly the kids, are not real pleased with my treatment choices. My wife understands...
Just found you folks this evening. I am going to spend a lot of time looking through the topics....