I had the same apprehension about surgery as you did. Researched for 2 1/2 years before finally deciding on Dattoli in Sarasota and traveled from Michigan for treatment. Just completed my 3 year...
We were there 2 years ago and had a good time. Planning a color tour of the Northeast and it looks like we can be there on Saturday. Likely we will stay at the Canandaigua/Rochester KOA. Will PM...
Hi Redwing Leaving Michigan on 9/16 traveling by Motorhome on a color tour through the Northeast to Vermont and back. Will try to fit GFMPH into the schedule. Hopefully will see you then! Don...
Hi Redwing. As you can see from my signature, my treatment was a combo Dart, Brachy and ADT. Dr Dattoli stressed the value of his follow ups and so I have seen him every 6 months with the likelihood...
I just received my latest PSA (0.031) :turn: When can I apply for the Zero Club?...
Hi Life, I am 2 years post treatment at Dattoli Cancer Center. It was a very positive experience. Drove my motorhome from Michigan and spent 2 1/2 months at a nearby campground. My initial stats were...
I have been on Metformin since radiation treatment was completed. I continually have to explain to my non PCA doctor that I know that I am not diabetic....
Hi Collins, As others have stated, you have many options. It is a short drive to Sarasota and I think that it would be worthwhile to have a consult with Dr. Dattoli. He uses a combination treatment...
One year and all is good. Continue with Finesteride, added Cialis and Metformin. Continue with multiple supplements as recommended by Dr Dattoli....
Pratoman, I am also a Financial Advisor. I am from Michigan and traveled to Florida for treatment during the summer of 2013. I quickly decided that it would be difficult to explain to clients that I...
We will plan on it. Don...
As it turns out, I have to be in the Rochester area for Business Sept 22- 25. Is there any gathering on Thursday evening the 25th. If so, I could attend....
Hi drveasey, Like Fauntleroy, I too have recently been treated at Dattoli Cancer Center. I researched treatment options for nearly 2 years, visited the clinic and had a 45+ minute phone interview...
Another side effect of BT that you might consider is anemia. I suffered many of the same side effects that you described and found that I had anemia and low blood pressure. A combination of an iron...
I guess I should consider myself lucky to have as few side effects as I have. Thanks to all for your help. This forum is the best!...
Hi AllIt has been 6 months since my last 3 month Trelstar shot and 3 months since discontinuing Casodex. Muscle pain and hot flashes continue. Recently it has been more and more difficult to walk...
The 2 cores < 5% were the results of a Biopsy done in February of 2011. The color doppler ultrasound performed in June of 2013 by Dr Michael Dattoli indicated significant progression and staging...
Just received results of first post Brachy lab tests. "PSA is excellent at 0.008, PAP at 1.14." Considering that I was still on hormone therapy when the test was done, I am cautiously optimistic...
Hi Eaglekeeper. As a fellow Michigander I just went through the same exercise. Assuming you are not eligible for Medicare you have few choices. BCBS of Michigan is offering a 2013 plan called Keep...
Sorry ... forgot the signature...
Hi all! I haven't posted since completing initial treatments at Dattoli Cancer Center. Experienced minimal SEs during and after radiation treatment. Currently half way through 6 months ADT and now I...
I thought that I had included my signature when I originally posted. Hopefully this helps. Thanks for all of your replies....
The original Biopsy done in 2011 was reviewed by Bostwick labs and they found more involvemnt (still G6) for a total of 5 out of 12 cores. The Color Doppler Ultrasound (which I viewed real time)...
At this point it seems unnecesary. The color doppler ultrasound makes it obvious that treatment is needed and the treatment protocol is the same whether G6 or higher....
Major changes in plans for this summer. June 28th diagnostics at Sarasota Memorial hospital and Datolli Cancer Center results in "Multifocal' disease with the likelyhood that if biopsied would be a...
AS since 02/11. PSA increase to 35.5 from 5.0 in February. Urinalysis indicates elevated white blood cells >180. Negetavie DRE today. Scheduled next week for 3D color flow Doppler ultrasound with...
After a recent rise in PSA, I scheduled a second biopsy that was not completed because of equipment failure. The rescheduled biopsy had to be scheduled after I returned from a road trip to FL. While...
Hello All, Although this is my 1st post, I don't feel like a newby since I have been monitoring this forum for almost a year. The information found here has been very helpfull. I have chosen AS and...