Congrats, we had surgery about the same time. I just posted my path and PSA results. I won't be joining the ZERO club just yet. :mad: :mad:...
Thanks Sonny. My Uro and surgeon are one and the same. Kinda complicates things a little since I am still incontinent and recovering from surgery. Not concerned about his feelings but may still need...
Thanks, I actually stated the casodex today. I doing the ADT under supervision of the Oncologist....
Got my pathology report and my first PSA test after surgery on 5/30. Prior to this, In anticipation of any issues had formed a team for me: Added a Medical Oncologist and a Radiation Oconologist...
I think the advice above is an excellent starting point for your husband. One suggestion would be to increase the frequency of PSA testing. I would suspect that your urologist will suggest this in...
Dr. called with Pathology report, he just gave a few details and will cover further at follow up in his office. Told me I had microscopic positive margins in 2 locations, confirmed Gleason 8, lymph...
Sorry to see you here but your approach is sound. I was recently diagnosed and then had to move forward. It is the hardest part of the process IMHO as you decide on treatment. With your comprehensive...
Gedman-it was a day of J-O-Y Ravineman-told to do 6 sets of 10 Kegels per day and that too many were not a benefit Break60 & Berk- told to drink enough to keep my pee clear and alcohol and coffee...
Doc took my catheter out this morning. 12 days in and will not be sadly missed but happily forgotten. Leaking but still better than the alternative. Pathology report expected back tomorrow. Semper Fi...
David, the first post I read on this forum was yours. Your words were appreciated. Vaya Con Dios Warrior. Semper Fi. Walt...
Peter: in the immortal words of Jimmy Buffett "If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" Semper Fi Walt...
DW and I took a 2 week trip thru the Scottish Highlands last year. Every little town had it's distillery and I took the opportunity to try an very large number (and amounts in some cases :rolleyes: )...
I've had my catheter for 6 days now. I was told it was important to use the antibiotic ointment (not KY) around the catheter and the slit of my urethra daily. Guards against infection and irritation....
Went home Sunday after Surgery on Friday. Observations & Comments 1. A hospital is no place to rest and recuperate. Every 2 hours day and night someone was poking, prodding or doing something to keep...
I have indeed, outkicked my coverage and it was a good wine :cool: Semper Fi Walt...
5 Hours in Surgery. Now comes the waiting game for pathology report. Wont say the surgery was a piece of cake, it kicked my ass but I recovered well. Walking on Saturday morning and home by 4 on...
Reno: Recently diagnosed like you but a step or two in front of you at this point. So sorry you had to join this crappy circle but this board is a real lifeline in most cases. I made my decision and...
Kris this is not directed at you personally. Just my opinion: When a new person comes to this board seeking information and treatment options: when there is a shift from informative and information...
Steve: Welcome When I first posted and had questions, there were times when it would have been easy to get a little miffed. Combination of me, my perceptions, and other people and their posts. I...
Never Forgotten Never!!!!...
Salute returned Navy! Thanks, have followed your saga nothing to offer but prayer and good wishes....
Thanks. Just getting back and noticed you and your SO are here now. Hate that ya'll have joined this crappy club but can't think of a better group of members. Only say Former so no one will mistake...
Just back from a 7 night cruise thru the Western Caribbean and mentally readying myself for The Robot. Great vacation on Royal Caribbean and highly recommend a cruise to clean the soul of worry. In...
No I was not in Vietnam. I am familiar with the link though as friends have been caught up in that....
Made the decision to have Surgery (robotic) and now scheduled for 6/2/14. Went thru a lot of educating myself and soul searching. I will agree with a lot of others that leading up to the decision is...
Thanks for the post. Just been very busy with Dr and decisions. Met with Dr. 2 weeks ago after completing tests. Dr advised me that I was T2a and was good candidate for surgery or radiation. I...
Dave with your date of birth, I am under the impression you would start Medicare on 10/1/2015 , The first day of the month you turn 65?...
Carl, glad to been the source for some inspiration. Its a little cool here but I basically had the lake to myself except for a few fisherman. Texoma is a beautiful lake. Fell in love with her about...
Logo: like Jack Daniels, and Jimmy Buffett, you are an "acquired" taste. I like all 3. Smiles can be hard to come by in this place in our life and at this time, I take em where I can find em....
Ms. wampuscat: Happy birthday to the Mr. And glad for the nudge I gave. The first round of Jack is on me. It's good for what ails the soul. There are some absolutely HUGE cats caught here. 2 years...
Completed bone scan and Cat scan on Friday. Crisp and beautiful day here on the Lake (Texoma). Gonna comtemplate at the Throne of Uncle Jack (not over-indulge but not gonna under indulge either) when...
Everything is bigger in Texas :tongue: Major exception being the brainpower of our politicians. Give whole new meaning to " Idiot's " :turn:...
Did the Texas Two Step today....
would that be "Reefer Madness" logo...
I am a little further down the road than you. My PSA had varied little for over 7 years (when I first started PSA testing then suddenly rose as you will see in my signature. As Redwing has said...
My concern is that if he does have PC, his Mayo doctors will push surgery. I want to make sure he carefully considers all options before rushing into anything. Thanks for the recommendation![/quote]...
Sorry you are now in the fraternity. Recently diagnosed myself and could not agree more that the decision is stressful. Semper Fi Walt...
Gonna take that advice. Big thunderstorm blowing in off the lake here. Awesome display and my oh my the whiskey is a sweet finish to it. Semper Fi Walt :yeah:...
Thanks for the information and sharing. Semper Fi Walt...
Earlier today, UPS delivered Strum's book which I can already see is head and shoulders above Katz. Finishing the latest Tom Clancy book, beer and maybe even whiskey are in order :yeah:...
Thanks to Amazon, getting a good start. First book up was The Definitive Guide To Prostate Cancer 2 Stars (barely) 1. Very basic 2. Did a decent job of PSA and overview of treatment alternatives but...
My PSA was very steady (but around 3) for better than 7 years (tested every 6 mo) then suddenly jumped over double in 6 mo. Tested even higher in a follow up a few weeks later and then had a DRE and...
Congrats on making what I know is a very tough decision. I still have my "decision" right in front of me and I doubt there is an hour of the day I don't ponder some aspect of the choices. Semper Fi....
Expect to have a CT scan and Bone Scan in April followed up with "Treatment Options" meeting with the Doc Semper Fi Walt...
Original Poster, ie: ryguy119...
With all due respect to Dr. Myers. some background from the OP would be appreciated or least further info. Semper Fi Walt...
From The Huffington Post online NEW YORK — A new experimental test may someday help doctors with one of the most vexing problems in cancer therapy: identifying which prostate cancer patients need...
Adverising Troll :idea: Yeah, I got him. Thanks -- PeterDisAbelard ...
LOL, my relatively short reading list grew. No wonder they call this "The Twilight Zone Disease" Walt...
Thanks JNF, his book is on my list and already purchased and I think I have about reached my reading ability choke point. Of all the authors, he interests me intellectually the most but I gotta say...