Hello all, I just found an interesting article that might benefits all of us who are not so sure whether cancer will return after radical prostatectomy. Not sure if the link is allowed on this site....
Bill, Good luck with your surgery! Mark...
Thanks everyone. I always enjoy reading posts on this site....
Hello everyone, I received my first after surgery PSA result (3 months) and it's < 0.1 - undetectable! I'm obviously delighted to join the famous zero club. Just want to remind all the RP...
Great news! Congrats Ray! I'm going to Dr. Lee in May. Mark...
Hi Bill, I have to join Ray & Arnie in praising Dr. Lee for his efforts. He's very experienced and takes extra steps which, in my opinion, is a sign of an experienced and caring doctor. You can...
Hi Arnie, 3+4 is what I figured too. I'm about 90% continent (1 pad per day), but ED is definitely an issue (4 weeks after surgery). I might start increasing the Viagra dosage from 50mg to 100mg....
Still waiting for the cal back from the doctor on Gleason question. That's what I've found so far on this link: http://www.prostate-cancer.org/resource/gloss_g.html Gleason grade: a widely used...
Hi Casey, Thanks for your input. The good news is Dr. Lee said he got all the cancer out including extracapsular tissue. Only time will tell if he's right... About Gleason, I just placed a call to...
Hi All, Finally got my pathology report today (it took four weeks for them to produce it). I've included the results to my signature. Basically, Gleason was upgraded to 7 and extracapsular extension...
Casey, I would agree with Les on this. And, I'd still prefer eating natural pomergranates rather than juice or supplements. But that's just me. Mark...
Hi All, Per my observations, all pomergranate juices I've seen (including POM) contain high amount of sugar. Per urologists/oncologists I know, sugar is the number #1 in increasing the speed...
Hi Geebra, "When I had a recurrence and had to go for radiation treatment (I could not travel and had to take leave of absence), they eliminated my job" Actually I don't think it's legal. According...
Neal, You want to apply an antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin worked good for me) at the tip of your penis as often as you want. Mark...
Hi Tim, I got rid of my catherer this morning too. So far no leaking, just burning sensation when peeing. Hope it's normal. Pathology report is not ready yet. Mark...
Thank you for all your support in this uncertain world of PCa!...
Hi Neal, It takes a little patience to deal with catherer and other after surgery nuisances like gas. The main thing the surgery is behind you. Take care. Mark...
Thanks Hero, I'm on the other side now. Surgery went well, no major problems so far, usual stuff dealing with the catherer, gas and light constipation. Pathology report/new Gleason score is the next...
Hi brainsurgeon, So, based on your experience, would you suggest to have a second/third opinion on the pathology report? Mark...
Twotall, I'm in exactly the same situation as you are. Biopsy showed cancer on the left side, MRI shows cancer on the right side and none on the left. Even, in my opinion, biopsy is the primary...
Hi Ray, I guess pathology report is the next big thing. I've signed up for the pre-op class on 01/26. Thanks for mentioning that. Mark...
Hi Ray! Congratulations! How long was the whole procedure? Mark...
Ray, No, I didn't make it to the pre-op class either. About drugs - a lot of people here assure us that everything should be easier than expected. I would trust them. Thanks for the e-mail offer. I...
Hi Ray, Yes, I'm also going with Dr. Lee. So far. I only heard good references about him. And, of course, I've been nervous about the surgery, since I never had one in my life. But don't want to take...
Hi Burlcodad, I'm the person who cancelled the surgery on January, 4th. I've postponed it to February. As you, I wasn't ready for the surgery for different reason. One of them was my PSA has declined...