Eric, I am 6 weeks removed from having the surgery at MSk in NYC with Dr Eastham. I was 7.7 PSA at time of surgery and Gleason 7 (4+3). 46 years old. The one thing I would say is the fact your doctor...
Good news!! I have my first post op PSA in 2 weeks. Hoping to follow in your footsteps! Congrats and best wishes for futre zero's hatter...
Good morning, Had my surgery June 14 (MSK with Eastham) and am feeling pretty good. Incontinence seems more a nuisance now (2 pads a day). Havent attempted anything with the wife yet as still a bit...
Just home today after RP surgery at Sloan with Dr Eastham. Surgery went well according to him. Recovery so far is slow with a lot of discomfort but walking has helped the gas for now. Catheter sucks...
Gedman..thanks I did read his book and do have an appointment booked next week. Your posts and links have been very helpful! Thank you...
Good afternoon, After a bit of an absence I am back. Having RP surgery with Dr Eastham June 14. Decided on him after seeing 2 others (tewari included). I have to say as it gets closer I am...
Brief update. Had meeting today with Scardino at MSK but unfortunately he had the flu so met his partner..guy named Dr Behfer Ehdaie. Really liked him but can't find much info on him. Have Eastham...
Inchoation you are right someone told me the other day "You want the best player in the game". I think my choices are solid so Im now looking at "gut feel". Also a question for the group. Am I doing...
So I met with Tewari and his people this week and I have to say I was not entirely impressed. He is a very nice guy, very caring, wanted to know about me etc but I certainly did not get the feeling...
Welcome Kat, I am a newbie on the forum as well so I know what you and your husband are going through. (I was diagnosed a month ago)Everyone on here is great..truly reassuring. I am a bit younger...
Jim.. I did look at other options and have talked with a radiation oncologist. Given the Gleason 7, PNI and my age (46) my wife and I decided that surgery is the best option (for me). We are still...
Small update Just was able to secure an appointment with Scardino at MSK in 2 weeks rather than having to wait for Eastham until end of April. The waiting, as Tom Petty put it, is the hardest part!...
Such great responses thanks guys. I am in the process of dropping a few lbs. 5-10 and 195 so trying to get to 180-185 pre surgery (whenever that is). Gedman, I was diagnosed after PSA test back in...
Hello everyone. What a great forum this is as a resource. I have been reading now for a week and am overwhelmed by the information and support. I am 46 yers old and was diagnosed 4 weeks ago....