Hi John, I remember having the same feelings as you are experiencing before my surgery. It is frightening. However, it helped me to remind myself that I had cancer. No matter how slow moving or early...
Guys: As always, all of you are a huge huge help. Not sure what I would have done without this forum during the worst of the pc experience. Thanks so much. Retire...
Folks: I had a quick questions that I thought the forum might be able to help with. Can anyone recommend a good doctor in mass/ri who specializes in ED? Also, have folks run into situations when...
Guys, the radical went exceedingly well. All in prostrate and nerves preserved....
Guys: I was hoping to get some advice. I am 46 now and had a radical six months ago. My erections seemed to be improving (maybe my imagination) but lately dont seem to be getting anything. Have been...
Folks: I am now 3 months out from my RP and am very happy with my progress to date. My urinary recovery has been much better than I had hoped and I am just about back to normal in that department....
I personally very much agree with clocknut. I intend to correct anyone who says prostrate instead of prostrate. I will be sure to elaborate with a little educational information whenever possible. If...
Anxiety, I tend to agree with most of the other guys on the pain issue. There was some pain, but it was very manageable. I took narcotic medication for the day that I was in the hospital then tylenol...
Hi Harry, You may want to consider getting a free psa test. Many urologists use the percentage of free psa to assess the risk that you have prostate cancer. If the percent psa is high, you might lean...
Folks: I was just hoping to get some input on this question. I just had an open RPP on 9/20 and am looking forward to Catheter removal this coming Tuesday. I know longer term symptoms are a concern...
Hi Tin, When I read your signature I thought I was reading about myself. Just have my RP on 9/20. Got basically the same news you did. All clear for me to. Looking forward to hearing more good news...
Folks: I just had my open RRP this past Monday. My recovery seems to be going well and I have no regrets so far about my decision. I wanted to say thanks to everyone who replied to my posts as I was...
Juliet, I also wanted to point out that you should indeed consider cost when you are looking at next steps. I am in the financial planning field and know that the financial impact of this situation...
Hi Juliet, I agree that your situation can be frustrating and confusing. The one thought I would leave you with is that you are not in a fire drill situation. You have the opportunity to truly...
Guys, Thanks so much. I feel much better about the whole process and I will try to follow everyone's advice. Retire...
Guys: I am going in for my RRP (open) tomorrow at 6 AM. I think I have the supplies I need post op. However, I was hoping to get some advice about maintaining a positive attitude and/or tips for...
Bill, I am going in Monday. Best of luck to both of us. We will both have great recoveries! Retire...
Folks: These threads are always immensely helpful to me. It is comforting to know all of us are struggling so much with which decision is the best one. I do not think this is anyones fault. It is due...
Hi Tin, I am 45 years old and scheduled for an open RP on September 20th. If you were not scared, you would not be human. All these guys are right about having a positive outlook. I am sure I got as...
Guys, One final thought, it is also possible that my psa escalation was evidence of cancer growth and whatever was feeding that growth has dropped somewhat or infection. I do have to admit, I would...
Guys, This is a great debate. I think John T makes some terrific points. I think the one factor we have not taken into account is that pca is a dynamic disease. Even a thorough objective analysis of...
Sorry, I have taken muli vitamins, but the over the counter variety. No more than 150% of the recommended daily allowance, although the vitamins included doses of selinium. Retire...
Fairwind, I am not on any medication. The psa reading of 15 was conciously planned so it was clean (no sex, no dre's, no medication). It had been 8 months or more since there had been any sign of...
John, I am curious about how Dr. Scholz would advise me. Hmmmm. Retire...
Sorry, Might help if I included my signature. Retire...
Hi Pocketman, First I am sorry to see you posting on this forum. I do think it is a great support for men in our situation, but I do hate to see new people joining. My history is very similiar to...
An, I am very happy for you and your husband. The initial recovery signs seem very positive. Retire1965...
Folks: I am also going to read "Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers". Cant be closed minded in our situation. By the way, there is no sign of prostate cancer in my family. Retire...
An, I think you made a great choice. You should consider yourself a role model to other PCA patients. You faced an ambiguous situation and refused to allow any denial into your life. You made a...
Hi Folks: Didnt mean to insinuate that I had not been "around the block". My urologist who diagnosed me, an oncologist at Dana Farber and the surgeon I picked are on the same page on my diagnosis and...
Folks, Thanks so much for the advice. I realize everyone has different perspectives. I was still struggling even though my RP was scheduled. However, I am now committed to having the RP on 9/20...
Folks: I have an RP scheduled for 9/20. I wanted to say that everyone's willingness to share their experience and perspective is an enormous help to those of us in the earlier stages of treatment. I...
Guys, Thanks very much for the advice. I appreciate it very much. Retire...
Hi New Member: I am 45 with PCA. PCA is very rare at your/our age. It effects much less than 1% of younger men. The only definitive way to tell you have it is via a biopsy. Take it step by step and...
Folks: I need a little advice from the folks who have lived throught this frustrating experience that is PCA. I am 45 years old. My story: 1. I had prostatitus in the fall of last year. Getting rid...
Gentlemen: Thank you so much for your perspectives. I agree that there are some characteristics of my case that are "borderline". However, I think there is a real danger in our situations of...
Folks: I am a recent addition to the forum. I was diagnosed with PCA in October of last year. My stats are below. I recently consulted with a surgeon and oncologist (again). My two options of choice...