Thank you all. I am going to try to get into the RO tomorrow. Question-can theRO give me a diagnosis for active prostate cancer?...
More pathology info. Question: What is the significance of : 6. Perineural invasion is identified...
Thanks F8 Correction: I just read the doctors notes again on my portal and it says pelvic radiation not salvage radiation. My bad. Maybe you could explain to me what the difference is. Thanks again...
I am back with you all as I now have biochemical recurrence. If you want me to start a new topic let me know. I am trying to set up my signature with some info. Back in April 2019 my urol said we...
I have tried the vac pump and the pills...
13 months post op and my psa is <0.1 My ED is 100% nothing has worked ....yet....
4 months post op da vinci prostatectomy. PSA is <.01....
After the da vinci prostatectomy my left side felt raw from all the urine soaking...so I got me a can of Gold Bond....laid on the bed and applied a nice layer of power. I thought my balls were on...
Good friend of mine had a PSA of 15. This was 10 years ago. The biopsy was positive in all cores. Surgery was not an option. He got radiation and then hormones. Recent chest xray showed a spot in a...
I like the idea of the prostate and at least one node being sent to the pathologist. I understand no one really knows exactly when and if the cancer has spread....till it has spread. My uro has done...
Thanks for all the replies. Both the uro and the rad says either rad or surgery will work in my case. I think I'm starting to suffer from information overload....is this normal?...
Hi Ziggy9 After spending a life time working with numbers I know there are "Lies, damned lies, and statistics". My Uro does the cryotherapy....aka iceballs. He said it was 100% ED. What is your...
I have decided to do the Da Vinci robotic assisted prostatectomy at Monroe Regional in Ocala. Should I relapse radiation would be an option....
The radiologist said if there was a relapse there would be no surgery or further radiation. The urologist said if there was a relapse we could do salvage radiation. I like the idea of having a plan...
I met with the Radiologist today. He recommends 43 sessions of Calypso beacon guided IGRT. I'm trying to figure out the outcome rate. Any ideas? ...I know we're not doctors....but looks like a lot of...
My bone scan came back today "normal". Next step meet with the radiologist....
This forum is great. I certainly have a lot of info to consider. I edited my first post and added more data. Pls review. Here's where I'm at today: 1. The Uro said my PSA would continue to elevate...
2nd Opinion on the Lab I called the Uro office and the lady who answered the phone thought it was an "odd request" but she took my request for a 2nd opinion on the biopsy and said she would ask the...
What are the steps to get a second opinion on the biopsy report? Thank you...
This is my biopsy report....minus the header info....
Just got my pre-treatment biopsy Pathology Report. Looking for opinions on treatment options. Thank you. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc293/hryderiii/pathologyreport2.jpg [tr style="HEIGHT:...
Newbie here. 65 years old. 290 lbs. PSA increasing over the years. One year ago 7.3. Now 8.4. Annual DRE all neg. 2 biopsies neg. No history of prostatitis. Now the Dr wants to do another biopsy. I...
Hi I spoke to the Drs PA and she said I get a thallium stress test once a year and this will determine the need for a cath.....unless I have symptoms. Harry...
Hi Thank you for the reply. I'll call the Dr tomorrow. Harry...
Hi March 31 I had a heart attack. In April I had a cath and 3 stents. In May June and July I did cardio rehab. Am I suppose to get a cath periodically to look for blockages? What's the protocal? Harry...
Hi I hear you. Maybe that's why the bills came to $150K+ for my heart attack treatment and stenting. Harry...
Hi Well .... I had a Thallium Stress Test and they found 2 small spots of concern. The Dr did not order a cath because I had no pain during the test plus my kidney function is little off. One month...
Hi Thanks Cello. At my work a thallium stress test is part of management's annual physical exam.....symptoms or not. The Dr orders a thallium stress test and insurance denys it.....it don't seem...
Hi I had A-fib in 1994 and had the ablation to fix it. I had A-fib again in 2008 and also ablation fixed it. So far so good.....but just got 3 stents due to blockages. Harry...
Hi My wife had an EKG that said "possible anterior infrac" The Dr ordered a Thallium Stress Test. BCBS would only approve the cheaper exercise stress test (non nuclear) She did the cheaper exercise...
Hi I know someone with symptoms like yours.....she finally figured out it is panic attacks. Hope you are better soon. Harry...
Hi What is his dose? I take 100mg metoprolol twice daily. Harry...
Hi Your EF is good. My Dr says 50 to 75 is normal. My Dr would probably order a cath in your case. I also ask my Dr what the future is for me and he says "only the guy upstairs knows" Harry...
Hi At one time I had some of what you have. The cardio dr put me on a 30 day heart monitor. At that time I had some PVCs which he said ain't bad and he don't treat. Harry...
Hi Thanks. I just ordered an Ornish book. Harry...
Hi Around where I live the ER uses a blood test for cardiac enzymes to indicate a heart attack. Harry...
Hi The heart clinic I go to does not treat PACs. They tell me they are not life threatening. Harry...
Hi I had ablation for A-Fib 2 times. Each time a rapid pulse told me I had some kind of a problem. EKGs confirmed A-Fib. Harry...
Hi My heart palpitates when I drink anything with the artificial sweetner aspartame. Harry...
Hi I am new. I had a heart attack on 3/31/2009. I saw my heart doctor yesterday. He says everyone gets plaque. Some sooner than others. Can plaque be reversed? How? Thank you. Harry...
Hi Thanks for the response. I do have my INR checked at the Coumadin clinic. I maintain 2.5 to 3.0. I guess I need to try to reverse plaque by raising HDL and lowering LDL.....and dropping some lbs....
Hi I am new. On 3/31/2009 I had pains so I went to the ER. They said I had a heart attack. They suctioned the clots inserted 3 stents and the pain is gone. My FU with my Dr is 4/28/2009 Question: Can...