In reply to the question about my post-op recovery from seeds: I was told there was a 33% chance I'd have relatively minor SE's, 33% it would be uncomfortable but gradually improve and a 33% chance...
A friend once posed this question to me: What do you call the person who graduated last in their class at Medical School? Answer: "Doctor." While I think most doctors do try to be objective, I also...
You gotta listen to yourself, first and foremost. I had LD brachy almost 3 months ago and life has been good. I personally believe that there are 5 or 7 genuinely effective ways to treat PCa that is...
Sorry, I just saw you have positive margins. That is a legitimate concern, but between modern medicine and a few prayers, I'm still betting you will be with us for quite some time. Be sure to look...
I am 6 weeks into brachytherapy treatment and doing really well. Side effects have been tolerable and the new sensations have been more interesting than painful. I will again pass along my tip that...
Let me tell you the good news: Prostate cancer is very treatable. I was diagnosed in 2012 and had LD brachytherapy on 2/21. It is highly likely I will be cured of PC and someting else will kill me....
It's always great when a question excites an active discussion. Moderator 142, I am sending you not just one prayer, but 2 weeks worth, and if that's not enough refills are available. We are all...
Clearly, you have not been blasted. That's kinda not what happens in this forum. Just good folks and points to ponder. But I will share that my PCa HAS helped me "smell the flowers" and deepen my...
Bro, you are very lucky to be in Houston. MD Anderson is the best cancer treatment center in the US, and probably the world. They saved a relative of mine. A regrettable welcome....
I had seeds implanted on 2/21, so now entering week 7. I went skiing yesterday. I will be umpiring a full baseball schedule this season. I was out of work only two days. I was a scorekeeper at the...
One of the things I learned about depression is that you don't understand why others don't know you need help. The people you know don't call you simply because they have their own lives. When you...
Are you taking any meds? I have lived with GERD for about 40 years. The first 5-6 were spent trying to figure out why I hurt and buying TUMS by the bottle and never without some in my pocket and car....
Thanks to all. I love the "Guiness and a nap" therapy!! That was a LOL. Dewars also works, but a great single malt is the world's greatest painkiller if taken in apprpriate quantities. (One quart at...
I had brachy 3 weeks ago and have had only minor side effects. I have not needed Flomax, though urination comes with strange sensations. It's well short of painful and steadily improving. I've had...
By now, you have been inundated with advice. The ones I most agree with are the ones that advocate taking a breath and looking at the alternatives that you believe are right for you. I had the...
mmmmmmm..... Stella. (say it like Homer Simpson (aloud) and see how it sounds.) :-) In this case, I think "Stella" is short for Stella Artois, a really great beer and a tribute to the Italian brewing...
Wait...... Drinks are on you???? You may want to reconsider, but good for you and I'll split the tab for drinks (up to $50) Visa or Mastercard? Only a few million of us out here and probably a few...
Bravo. You made a good and informed decision and it's working and you are loving life and likely now cancer free. STANDING OVATION!!!!!!! I am really happy for you. Every path is unique. As a...
Thought-provoking conversation. I am among those that would still be undiagnosed if not for the PSA. I did 15 months of AS due to fear of the side effects of surgery and radiation. During that time,...
Absolutely no need to apologize. The real mistake was that I took a drug that had not been prescribed for me! I got the Flomax from a relative who can't take it any more. I can't be sure, but I think...
I had brachy 2 1/2 weeks ago and I would recommend it as mild and tolerable side effects. Ultimately, its will be a decison that you have to make. I stayed away from surgery due to concerns about...
I'm not as much of a journalist as you, but I am in my 3rd week after I-125 brachytherapy and it's been going great. Yes, a number of new sensations in the plumbing, but no catheter, immediate...
So, Terry, You have had an abundance of advice. And I hope you are recognizing you have a curable illness. Yeah, it can change things, but life is all about changes and adapting. Each and every one...
I also passed out and hit my head the first night. No injury other than bump and a little cut, but could have been much worse, as in your case. Once gravity takes over, we are free falling bodies. I...
Welocme to the club. I have a similar cancer and I just had brachytherapy. I am doing really, really well. I am not unchanged, but I am good. And i am pretty sure i will not die of prostate cancer,...
IF YOU TAKE BETA BLOCKERS FOR CARDIO (OR ANY OTHER) REASON, DON'T TAKE FLOMAX!!! They both lower blood pressure and that can make your fell faint and drugged up and totally fatigued. Beware drug...
Really sorry about your condition. I will pray that you find comfort and things improve. Thank you for sharing and please stay in touch. I now know what happened and why but I am going to post it on...
I am 8 days into treatment and doing really well. My stream is a little slow but that's about it. No getting up at night and only slightly increased frequency (which is more due to the fact that I am...
Thanks very much for your advice. I'll think it over and I really do appreciate that you and others are willing to be so generous with your support, advice and guidance along the path. It's very...
Wow. What a nice sentiment, and thank you. I do wish our brothers well. And their spouses, partners and loved ones. I am fortunate, but we are all fortunate that we live in an age where PCa can be...
Tomorrow marks the first week since I had brachytherapy. I couldn't be more pleased (except if I never got the darn cancer). I am drinking a lot of water and urinary flow is only about 80%, but I can...
I had brachytherapy on 21 February and I am living normally. My bottom is sore - cushioned chairs, please - but not severe, just uncomfortable. I regained urine function before I left the hospital...
I had treatment 5 days ago and it's going really well. I was able to urinate before I left the hospital. it burned and it had blood. But I knew the sooner I could use the plumbing, the better. (Not...
I am 60 and in good general health. I'm active, I watch my weight and I don't smoke. My PSA went from 2's to 5.3 about 2 years ago. I was re-tested after a month and it was 6.1 so we did a biopsy...
Thanks! But I'm sure none of us would really like to be here.... It's been 5 days and I still have mild soreness on the bottom and avoid hard-seated chairs, but no need for pain meds or even...
I had my seeds implanted on 21 February and I have been thrillled with the early results. When I first awoke from the surgery, I had an intense urge to urinate but thankfully I was too sedated to do...