david One of the the reccommended steps in choosing a top notch MD in the field of interest is to check him out for relevant published papers in pubmed.gov. HE looks good to me on that step! Best...
A few years ago I asked my Dr. if I should deactivate the device at night or not. His reply was " Do you turn off your computer hard drive when you are finished in the evening?". He didn't care one...
Almost ten years ago I started on a aspirin regimen. It didn't last very long as I turned out to be a bleeder. Out of the blue I would get a nose bleed. Cut down on dosage (went to baby aspirin) and...
http://www.cancernetwork.com/prostate-cancer/content/article/10165/1655591 fogball...
google search : "post prostatectomy care instructions" Tons & tons of repetitive info plus a new bit of enlightenment every now & then. These are the instructions the different medical centers give...
Beats me, I posted a link about 10:3X pm last night and it vanished! I have no idea what happened to it. I'm going to try again - wish me luck because I have to hunt & peck 130 keys without screwing...
PS Thanks for the answer BRONSON. fogball...
Me thinks perhaps calendars cud be a little more user-friendly to this high school graduate....
Just noticed the HW Calendar lists the PC Chats on Thurs viz Weds. It's too much for my brain to fathom! fogball...
I dunno, mebe this will kick the ball a little closer to the goal -- http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/diagnosis/psa-testing/different-psa- tests/ fogball...
WHOOOOOOA - I screwed up somewhere! I apologize but it is late in my day & I have to tend to some pressing things before I hit the hay. I'll see what went wrong in the AM & repost. Perhaps the cyber...
Check Out - http://hps.org/hpspublications/articles/dosesfrommedicalradiation.html Fogball...
Excellent primer for new members @ http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/95057.cfm ...
A "quick-study" individual could come to a cogent decision in 28 days. However; what entity verifies the accuracy of the data processed ? GIGO (garbage in - garbage out)! I am not a quick-study (I...
I realize this post will not answer anything about the efficacy of the HIFU treatment choice. However; I offer this link as a crude primer for newcomers to get a peek at the present state of the HIFU...
huey, Just curious; is your present health insurance hunky-dory or would Medicare be a better player in that department next year? fogball...
Here is something you you can take for what it's worth! http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2009/04/13/story13.html ...
Mikey 13, Something doesn't seem kosher here. Usually the physical activity starts soon after you reach your bed. (post- op) Some form of compression stocking is in place (perhaps hooked up to a...
Check out the chart at http://www.prostate-cancer.com/index.html It could be useful as a starting point of inquiry but never as a serious final choice determinate....
Sorry to read about Pete's disappointing AUS situation. I totally empathize with him. Sometimes you got to wonder how to go about catching a break with this business! I had the AUS implanted two...
Two weeks ago we were fortunate to have Dr. Rossi from LLU speak at our monthly Us TOO prostate cancer support group meeting. He is really a great presenter of any thing pertaining to external beam...
I took note of a small item in the local paper that this May was the first anniversary of the passing of Earl Woods (Tiger Woods Dad) due to PC. I knew this, but I was curious about details...
Itching six months post operation does not sound kosher to me! I would want a medical opinion on that one; give your surgeon/urologist office a call....
Hi Sara, Just wanted to get this "heads up" message in before your day ends tomorrow. I have had a couple of bios performed on my prostrate. The first one was done about ten years ago and the second...
I take the generic equivalent of Zantac called Ranitidine. It's prescibed to me by my Gastro Doctor. I have been taking it for years. I take 150mg daily. Years ago my dosage was 300mg/daily. I'm ok...