It's so interesting that many of you brought up his needing radiation. I was questioning it as well, especially at his age. Plus, it was some ridiculous (in my opinion) length too -- like 9 weeks or...
Hi, My dad had open RP on 10/4. He is doing exceptionally well from everything I read on here and also according to his doctor. My question is about radiation, which he's due to start in the late...
Hello, We just received my dad's post-op report. Gleason scores were not changed, no cancer found in lymph nodes (praise God!), but there was a positive margin by the bladder. Doctor confirmed that...
Thanks to all of you who've responded. You've definitely educated me on some things that I wasn't aware of. I know with man, little is possible -- but with God, all things are possible. So I know...
Thanks Ted. Perhaps I should have explained a little more. Prior to the surgery, at my dad's pre-op appt, the doctor did not think he'd be able to salvage any of the nerves (based on his expectation...
Thanks for the quick reply Jeff. One thing to note -- I don't think his doctor's "technique" was to retain blood flow, I think it was just ironic that it worked out that way. At least that's how his...
Hi all -- I've been perusing this site since my dad was diagnosed about 2 months ago. On Monday (10/4) he had an Open RP. The doctor had to take the lymph nodes and nerves on the left side, but was...