Hi guys just a update I'm now 11 years since I was diagnosed PSA 9 Gleason 7 Ait was also discovered I also had bladder cancer things looked grim. First had the tumours removed from my bladder via my...
Hi as a prostate survivor What age should my son start PSA testing....
Hi when I was first diagnosed they also found I had bladder cancer so things looked very grim my PSA was 9 Gleeson 4x3 = 7 over the 10 years my PSA was the highest 0.04 but usually it was 0.03 or...
Thank you guys for taking the time to reply and explain....
Just a question regarding PSA After Nearly 10 years it will be 10 years this April. I had my prostate removed have had no further treatment I also had Bladder cancer my question is why am i'm still...
Kmac my initial Urologist that performed my RP was Dr Peter Liodakis from Norther Urologists but now I'm attending the Olivia Newton John Wellness Centre. Can I ask how is you Dad doing ? Tony W...
Thank you all for the reply's it's just so annoying and frustrating after 9 years I'm back to 6 monthly tests there is just NO rest from this awful disease. Tony W...
Thanks Halbert no never "<") always since my RP 9 Years ago been 0.03 or 0.04 Tony W...
Thanks Guys I'm confused I'm now 9 years since my RP I went to my Urologist for my yearly check up I have been on yearly checkups for 6 now. My PSA reading from the hospital lab was 0.05 I was...
PSA Recurrence when is it considered Recurrence and what is the standard treatment. Tony W...
Just remembered it was my 8 year anniversary RT last April !!! All is good 0.02 what a difference from the early days when all I thought about was my cancer 24/7. When told I had cancer it was such a...
What is semen. !!!!!!!!!!! Oh I remember I think ....
Just received my 8 year result 0.02 who would have thought after I was DX and told things are serious. tony w...
We were both PSA 9 and Gleason 4x3= 7 I did mention that in my post. Tony W....
It's been 8 years since my RP and very grateful for my latest result 0.02 but does anyone really understand PC ? Eight years ago when I was DX my cousin was also DX a week later we couldn't believe...
Hi have suffered depression all my life very sad and down hated it so finally went to my doctor. He put me on Lexapro 10mg have only been on it 3 days but already feel better much happier don't feel...
Has anyone had Catheter treatment where they burn part of the heart for Atrial Fibrillation ? Are you asleep and what pain can I expect ? tony w...
I always ask for sedation works a treat didn't even know it had been done it's the only way for me. tony w...
Recently diagnosed with IBS was prescribed Questran Light 4g but read on the internet should not take if taking diabetic meds which I am confused.Which is the most popular med for IBS with diarrhea....
It definitely sucks I miss the spontaneous reaction how can you call it love making when you have to schedule it ? Just wait my love while I get the Trimix out or wait and see if the Viagra works.The...
Well it's over before it started just had a meeting with my lawyer who informed me that there is a 3 year limitation to sue over medical negligence. It was never about the money or moving on it was...
Started proceedings to sue my GP today it has been eating at me for 6 years now ever since I had my RP. I went to my GP a little over 6 yrs ago for a minor matter while I was there he was reading my...
My regular GP was off this day and the new GP suggested at my age then 65 I should be tested for diabetes. So I had a glucose intolerace test a week later I went bask for results.She then told me I...
I have been taking 50Mg Glucobay and 500Mg diabex er 500 for 8 months now my GP tells me it was a mistake I don't have diabetes. Will this cause any problems I feel well ....
It WAS lung cancer and over the last few years had 6 heart attacks. Tony W...
Received results last Wednesday 0.04 after 6 years only treatment was RP initially Gleason 4x4=7 PSA 9. Tony W...
Ravineman430 Thank you could not ask for better Xmas gift as I was expecting bad new ....... Often wonder if friends relatives etc understand the on going stress we go through with our PSA testing at...
Just received my PSA Nearly 6 years since my RP I was Gleason 4x3 =7 PSA 9. Only treatment was my RP, PSA today 0.04 same as 6 years ago but over the years has fluctuated highest ever was 0.07 6...
Daniel I had my first try at my Urologists office 18 months ago conducted bt the male uro nurse. It was a disaster he was in a hurry I was so embarrassed he showed me the basics then where and how to...
PSA3DOT7 Not sure if I remember how but who was that said you can't rise the dead !!!! Tony W...
After 6 years of no sex and stubbornly refusing to go down the injection path, finally relented in frustration and tried it last Sat started at 10 mg sat in the bedroom thinking and waiting then...
A new, less-invasive procedure for getting rid of prostate cancer being performed at St Vincent's Hospital by Professor Phillip Stricker. Photo: Steven Siewert "The electricity is so powerful they...
Mine was discovered when I went to local GP for a flu vaccination. GP decided to give me a physical blood test ect huge surprise not only PC but also bladder cancer absolutely no symptoms. Tony W...
Had my RP just over 5 yrs ago everything has been going fine no incontinence after 2 months but recently started minor leaking again !! Any idea why ?? tony w...
Pratoman I was so concerned after my visit to get my results and felt I was not given the time or explanation from my urologist. I rang his secretary that passed on my complaint and that was the...
REPLY RECEIVED FROM MY UROLOGIST AFTER I COMPLAINED THAT I WAS NOT GIVEN MUCH TIME OR EXPLANATION. Tony Your PSA appear to have risen from a base of 0.03 in 2010 to 0.07 today. That is not exactly...
logoslidat Chill !!! That was so helpful why even waste both our times must be a slow day !!...
BOOGEE Initially after my RP 5 years ago my PSA was 0.03 in the first year now I'm in my 5th year since my RP it has risen slowly to today's result which is 0.07. Should I be looking at doing...
Just returned from getting my nearly 5 and half year PSA results,I was a bit concerned it seems to have upward trend was 0.07 today six months ago was 0.05. The only treatment I have have had was my...
Do they come with a guarantee ?? tony w...
What is The significant of 5 years undetectable PSA after radical prostatectomy ?? tony w...
Well brothers received my 5 year PSA result today 0.05 what a 5 years it has been. How a few minutes can change your life I walked into my urologists office just over 5 years ago to get my biopsy...
Im_Patient Thank you that was very helpful that is what a support group is you need help you ask and hopefully get a reply like yours thank you. tony w...
logoslidat What a rude man ever heard if you have nothing to say shut up. Sorry if we are all not as educated as you but THEY are his Urologist I thought that would have been obvious even to you....
My friend who is just 5 yrs out from his RP has been told it's back and urologist want to start radiation. My question is how do they know where to radiate ? I always thought microscopic cell can...
No tony w...
Why would you want to ?????????? :mad: tony w...
With me nurse took it out over that quick didn't feel a thing, tony w...
Save your money if it was only as easy as taking pomegranate !!!!! tonyw....
Found out I had bladder cancer when being DX for my prostate cancer.Was having a ultra scan of the prostate when they picked it up apparently very common in smokers I was a x smoker. Had they tumor...