Idaho 123, my husband had 45 sessions of IMRT for his G7 cancer nearly three years ago now, and found the experience to be easy. He didn't have a long drive to the clinic, scheduled the first...
Nancy, I'm so sorry you lost your husband. Wishing you peace in time. Juliet...
My husband had the exact same treatment you are having almost two and a half years ago (at age 60). He has pretty much the same slight ED he had before treatment began, and has no urinary...
AJ 47, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story. I find it very thought-provoking and wish everyone who uses these meds (and so many truly need them!) could read it, and consider if it may...
An, I think I can reassure you a bit about the neck surgery itself. It DOES sound awful, but my young adult son has just been through this surgery, and it was not bad. He was initially diagnosed with...
Purg, point well taken, and you are right. Bad idea on my part. Yooper, while I agree with the assessment in the first part of your post (well...mostly), I don't see anything wrong with the original...
Bronson, good points. I have to say that, after catching up on today's threads, I do kind of think an apology was a good idea. Rightly or wrongly, I tend to hold our excellent moderators to a higher...
Ed, both are just beautiful...easily my favorites of the bunch. I feel my blood pressure coming down.....! Juliet...
Ed, those are so beautiful! I can't stop staring at the third one. Wish so much that we could go...you are fortunate! Thanks for sharing them. Juliet...
Susan, no thoughts on your medical questions, but I just had to say how sorry I am that you and your family are under so much stress. You really HAVE had a time of it. My thoughts are with you......
I'm very glad for your husband, and I know you are so relieved! Juliet...
So glad to hear your GREAT news! Juliet...
Even though my husband has not experienced this side effect from his IMRT, it is in the back of his mind, and I am bookmarking this thread for it's very helpful information and links. Thank you so...
Tom, that's hilarious!...
I think I've learned that, for most of us, it's never really going to be over. Sadly. Juliet...
Great news, Jeff! Juliet...
I wonder if Chicken Bob in his multiple incarnations has reappeared.......
I know you aren't really surprised, but I'm sorry to hear of the rise, David. I think I can understand why you don't want to post them anymore. Juliet...
Jim, good post....
Tony, I really think your forsaking posting of topics would be a loss for the community. I hope you work it all out to your satisfaction, because you have to be comfortable, but count me in as one...
Personally, I don't really fit either of your types, Peter. And sometimes I think the posters here underestimate the newcomers. They are probably just as able to filter information and make choices...
Todd and Andrew, I'm glad to have found each of your blogs! Todd, your story-telling is awesome. You are off to a great start! Andrew, your posts about each of your parents were touching and...
Best wishes to your husband for a speedy recovery, and to you for peace and strength... Juliet...
Paul, is there a reason you're doing your PSA testing at three month intervals instead of six? I hope John T or Tudpock will chime in here, but I think it is much too soon for you to worry. My...
I, too, appreciate Tall Allen's intelligent contributions to the forum and his polite restraint. We have a lot of smart, thoughtful posters here, and I'm glad so many are willing to question, learn...
Glad you made your choice and feel confident, Robert! I wish you the best! Juliet...
davidg, I have read all of today's posts and I think I know what it is 'about'. And I disagree with your assessment. Juliet...
Sephie, I just wanted to say how much I agree with your posts. Thank goodness there are others here who believe that support includes the sharing of relevant, or even controversial, information. I...
I think this is a valuable post, and a very thought-provoking discussion. I agree that this forum can be a great place to 'get the word out' regarding controversy and new technologies, and I would...
Todd, you posted something very helpful to The Worried Wife this morning. That's why you need to stay. Your sharing is valuable, and hopefully you feel supported in return. :) Juliet...
We went through the same decision-making process and opted for IMRT alone (done locally) for my husband's G7 (3 plus 4) cancer. Since he had small volume cancer and a small prostate, we concluded...
Congrats on finishing! Your side effects sound relatively minor and your spirits sound high. It did take my husband, who had IMRT as a primary treatment, a while to get used to not going in every...
Horrifying. Sending my best wishes your way, Alison. Please do keep us posted. Juliet...
Sherry, what a lovely, inspiring and helpful post. I'm so glad you shared your thoughts. You sound like a delightful person!! Juliet...
Chris, your post touched me. I obviously haven't had prostate surgery, but I have had to live with the aftereffects of mistakes made by the surgeon in abdominal surgery years ago that have totally...
John, should you decide you don't want to do AS, you do have another option....IMRT, or external beam therapy. My husband, too, wanted to avoid surgery, due partly to the bad experiences of other...
My husband had radiation 'burn' at the very end of his 45 IMRT sessions (primary treatment). It showed up the last day or maybe even the day after and looked like a sunburn across his backside. He...
Very sad to check in with the forum and read this news. My thoughts are with his beloved family members....
Hopefully, someone can make it clickable for me Thanks! Juliet...
Here is an interesting article that may make us think twice before rating doctors. Prostate cancer is mentioned as well:...
You perfectly expressed my feelings, as well. Bronson hugs to all. :) Juliet...
Sephie and An, great posts. You said exactly what I was thinking and feeling. As I said the first time this thread came around, we all have NO idea of the wife's side of this story. It is completely...
Jealous here, too, but really glad for you guys. I hope everyone will always post good news. It makes me feel better. Juliet...
Did anyone remember the name of the 'prostate coach'? Juliet...
I, too, have had a friend with really serious digestive and bowel issues which were found to be caused by adhesions from an earlier pelvic surgery. As far as I know, the only way to diagnose and...
Good points, all. Susan, thanks for the hug! We started thinking about the issue of waiting six months for the next PSA test. It might just muddy the waters to have one sooner than that. Like some of...
Lecturing is okay...I probably need it! This has thrown me a bit. Thanks, all of you! I'll keep you posted. Juliet...
We could go either direction, but would probably go to Houston if needed. Trying to be a bit vague since my husband is the one who couldn't reveal his cancer at the workplace or risk losing his...
JNF, he's been getting the PSA blood draws at our regular GP's office since he has to have complete med review blood work done every six months. Of course, that doctor knows nothing about this area,...
Andrew, I think this IS our normal forum topic! I hear ya......