Thanks a lot for the info, do you know if having PSA done every 2 years instead of once every year is safe (after 6 years at 0) That is another change with new doctor Thanks again, kinda hard not to...
went to john hopkins for 5 years post op and got a simple 0 (psa) had to change to keiser cause of ins and the reading is 0.01 doc says normal. Should I be worried????...
I was forced to change labs because of insurance and was told after 5 years of undetectable readings that I only have to have PSA test every 2 years. Does that sound right Happy! But concerned lol...
thanks mspt98, it doesn't sound like its worth the risk, so many different opinions or interpretaions of the science. Good luck with your PSA...
I have had a cancer free psa readings for 5 years. Im getting older and have gained weight ect. I keep on hearing how testosterone can help. Does anyone have any info on the risk of cancer from...
Thanks for the quick response, I know you all know how nerve wracking this can be lol But the only thing thats throwing me a little is there is no next to the 0.01 John Hopkins always had a <0.1....
Just got results (via e-mail) from my 5th year PSA test. I was forced to switch labs this year and my previous 4 test came out 0.1 listed as undetectable this test results were 0.01 Im afraid to get...
Most surgerys take at least 12-months before you wake up one day and realize I haven't had any funny aches or pain relating to surgery. I doubt if the ache relates to a return, you sound active, I go...
I went for my 5th year post r-prostatectomy PSA at John Hopkins and they no longer except my ins. I can go to Keiser but Im worried about changing labs. I know the cancer can come back anytime but I...
I would get a second opinion, it took 8 biopsies to find my cancer and until my psa went over 10 my urologist would always tell me he was confident if I did have cancer it was confined to my prostate...
thanks for the detailed info...
Ive read on this website were guys have tried testosterone to help with erections ect. Ive read testosterone increases risk of prostate cancer or cancer growth. Ive been cancer free for 4 years and...
Thanks for the advice...
Does anyone still get discomfort to the point were they have discomfort when straighten up after sitting. I can kinda corolate this to going on the treadmill at full (15) height. But I wasn't having...
I have the same discomfort 3 years after surgery. Discomfort level goes up and down. I have some concerns cause I know someone who got bladder cancer after prostatectomy years later. Any thoughts?...
I'm having my 3-year post surgery PSA test done on Monday, I'm concerned because I didn't take any meds or even vitamins for the first 2 1/2 years but my doctor started me on Ritalin in May 2016, has...
Fmann, sorry about what your going through. I know I got a lot to be happy about. Didn't mean to sound like I was complaining. I'll pray for zero for you bud...
Thanks fellas, guess I'm not alone...
I guess I'm just looking for some one to tell me I'm nuts LOL. Ive been in the zero club since 2014, I stopped all vitamins ect other then sildenafil. Round 8 months ago my nourolgist started me on...
I stood up from a chair last night and felt the same pain I had after surgery. Below my stomach or the lowest part of my stomach and just above my junk. Still hurts today so I just drank some prune...
thanks for response, it's just a light discomfort/burning sensation a day after i work out and then it fades, but i've always exercised and never felt this. probably just PTSD about pc coming back...
Does anyone still have a sensitivity or slight burning in there stomach, I feel it after working on my core at the gym but it's been almost 3-years (Jan 2013) since surgery-doesn't makes sense to me....
Rc I am really sorry for your news, my brother had pc surgery about 12years ago and he was never in the 0 club, so he had radiation and still has a low reading. He is comfortable with the low reading...
Good luck James with the weight loss, I know for me weight loss has been hard because there is definitely some depression that goes along with your junk being out of commission. But along with the...
Good morning, my prostatectomy was 2 1/2 yrs ago, I have been able to get erections with viagra and manipulation. Oh and the stars lining up lol. To enhance things I tried garlic, niacin, not eating...
Thanks to everyone for your responses, and yes I do feel lucky. When I read some signature statements I feel like a chump for complaining. but that is what is great about this site, all of your...
Anyone ever feel like giving up on there sex life, its not the same for my wife so shes not really into it and I'm tired of trying to figure this mess out. I can get a erection on Viagra but I...
Sailer, I've been climbing ladders for 35yrs (roofer) and around 12 yrs ago my knees started going and I took glucosamine for 7 years and I can't prove it but it's almost like it gradually rebuilt...
Billy, I read a article written by some doctors that got involved with first responders years after 9/11. They found that these guys had tons of toxins and were starting to have different health...
I have no regrets because I went through everything for my son, but I have felt like less off a man since surgery. I've read statements from guys who have said that there sexuality does not define...
Just looking for thoughts on supplements, I waited 2 1/2 years after successful prostatectomy and started taking high doses of niacin to detox and try and get my health back,, I've had all zero's so...
I would get the biospy, ive had a couple at John Hopkins and they inject something into the prostate area and its not painful at all. Had it done once with out the injection and YES that was painful....
Does anyone know where sperm goes after robotic prostatectomy, Ive read a couple of different theories....
I thought I had to take my psa 4 times the first year and then twice a year for 2 years and then once a year. Does that sound right? I had 4 test in 2014 (surgery 1/6/2014) then I went twice last...
Ya my first one was different and wild as sh_t. Felt like multiple like I always heard about woman, congrats my man...
Peter, Thank you for your information it is helpful. I climb ladders all day and had gotten to the point when I was around 45 that I began to struggle. I started taking glucosamine and felt as though...
I was going to start glucosmine cause my knees are killing me. I had a prostatectomy 2-years ago so I googled glucosamine and prostate cancer and I have found a few sites that believe there is a link...
congrats...
Thanks Pat couldn't have said it better...
good day bro!!!...
Big, I get your fears, but I have learned through my journey keep having test done. If theres nothing there that's great but if not youll catch it early and youll be fine. Heard that phrase all my...
Damon, no worries (rambling) sounds like you and your wife have had a few incredibly tough years. I really hope things get better....
THANKS FOR EVERYONES INPUT...
dmivt, I am so sorry to hear about your new fight, we have exchanged thoughts over the last year, our surgerys were on the same day and year 1-6-14. Hang in there buddy ill say a prayer right now!...
I get that my worth is not just in my sexuality, but since my surgery now that things are not what they used to be. I do feel weaker as a man and it seems to be affecting my relationship with my...
Tom, I know its scary I was diagnosed at 54, they also did a scan of the area I think to make sure there was no spread. and my gleason was 6. I would get aggressive with any test offered, if your...
It took 8 biopsy's over a 5-year period before cancer was found . Theres a book by Pat Walsh from John Hopkins were he states Prostate cancer is different then most cancers in that it grows like...
Peter, I get that and that was I was hoping for before surgery. But I definitely lost length. I did the John Mulhill rehab starting at about 4-months after surgery. Immediately after surgery I took...
I just looked at my pathology report and it says my prostate was 5.6 centimeters which is about 2.10" so it makes sense to me that my shortened uretha wouldn't allow my length to be what it was....
InTheShop, no cancer is more important, but I was honestly pretty bummed out for a while, it is what it is! or isn't!! LOL (I guess)...