Thanks for the replies everyone, it helps to have a sounding board. hope and prepare is good advise. To further clarify on teh 7mm margin as it was explained to me - it was a created surface within...
Had my 1 year anniversary test results today, not what I expected. I've been undetectable with 0.01 at 3,6 & 9 months. Today's news was 0.04. I'm a little unnerved. Yes, I know I am blessed and...
Reviere, Thanks for the links, good reading. Not sure I'm following the focal vs. unifocal vs multifocal thing yet, but still reading. Thanks, d...
Sounds like a great trip, trying to get back to the coast one more time before winter myself. Have a great time and enjoy that seafood....
Hi all, Continuing to push forward. I now have my 2nd opinion pathology results from Epstein and wondering what it means compared to the post surgical report. The surgery and post surg path was done...
Startech, I still consider myself a newbie around here, and seem to be asking for info/help more than offering it. So really don't have any deep wisdom to share, but the good news is you got it out,...
Great info everyone, I really appreciate it. Will keep with the routine. Thanks for the encouragement,...
Sounds like I've got a ways to go and need to step up the frequency. Thanks for the feedback guys....
Hi all, Working the routine the best I can, hard to keep a schedule. It'll be 2 weeks tomorrow since the cath came out. I noticed some good improvement the 1st week, but seems I'm not making much...
Keeping you in thoughts and prayers. I'm a week out from the cath removal and every day is better. Being on the other side is a relief in itself that something has finally been done and you can start...
Thanks for the feedback everyone, people around here are the best. Riviere, thanks for the great reply. It helped being reminded the collateral damage from surgery can actually take care of of any...
Hi all, Hope all are doing well. Had the catheter out yesterday - hooray! Wasn't as painful as expected, really was just a second of discomfort. I think I'm doing fairly well on regaining control....
thanks for the support and suggestions....
Hello everyone, Finally getting around to posting an update. 7/13/11 - open RP at Duke U, Surgeon post op comment was "wish I had videoed your procedure, it was textbook." He said I was in excellent...
Congratulations and thanks for the update and encouragement from those of us close on your heels. My surgery is 1 week from today....
Thanks for the insight as to what is coming. Keep us posted and glad to hear you are getting around and the pain is dropping....
Thanks for all info and support from everyone. It really helps....
Hello All, Sorry it has taken so long to post again, but it's been busy and an emotional roller coaster. The last post was about the new diagnosis and questions. Here's the update. - Confirmed the...
Sparrowhawk, Thanks for the update and tips, it is encouraging to hear your summary of how you are doing. I am scheduled for surgery on 7/13/11 and hope I get moving around quickly as you....
All Thank you for the continued replies. David G, I'd like to take you up on the offer to share info, specially your surgeon's name and location. It would be appreciated. Thanks,...
Thanks everyone, I am very appreciative of all the feedback, and references. Part of the anxiety comes from not having a plan and the data here is helping to forumlate one. God bless d...
Hello MHolliday, I received my diagnosis yesterday. I have learned much from reading your thread and thanks for the update. May I as a favor that you email me the name of your surgeon? I am beginning...
Reachout, Thank you for you feedback and the time taken to provide it, and your sense of humor. Your reply has helped settle some nerves and initiated positive thoughts. You mention radiation. The...
Hello everyone, I was given my diagnosis at 4:25pm today that I have PCa. My head is swimming and all I can think of is my 6 year old little girl and her future. I'm not sure what to write, other...
Hey Everyone, Back with an update and more questions, request for feedback. You guys are the greatest. Got my new PSA tests yesterday, I requested my Uro to add Free PSA rather than follow his "one...
Thanks again for the replies. Fairwind, I agree that it only makes sense that the Harley can have some of the same affect if a bicycle seat is thought to possibly have a signficant affect. GOP, and I...
Thanks again for the update guys, it really helps to have others that understand. Went to the a GP today that I've used a couple of times to get another perspective. I can't say enough good things...
Thanks for the quick replies. That gives me an idea of the timing and schedule possibilities. Also, don't know why my profile info is not showing up at the bottom. here it is age 49, 50 in a month...
Thanks again to everyone for all the replies to my post a couple days ago. I am developing my plan and starting to work it. Have an appt this afternoon with a GP to get a parrallel path going of...
Oddly, I forgot to ask his tag, and he didn't offer, so I don't know. He is one of the guys in Upstate SC. I'll let him know I've posted so he can drop in and ID himself if he wishes to, and can...
Wow! you guys are great, thanks for all the information, resource referrals and support. The feedback given is much appreciated and right in line with what I was hoping to receive - ideas and sources...
Hello all, I have been referred to this group by my best friend that recently has PC surgery and is a member here. I am impressed with the support and compassion of everyone here. Additionally, he...