Reviewing past posts, and looking for input and experience with strictures, that cause problems with urine flow. Strictures are scar tissue that form around the re-attachment site of urethra and...
Motor .. congrats on completing your surgery. So far, so good from what you're saying. Catheter as you know by now, isn't really painful but is annoying. Upside is that large bag overnight means you...
The final countdown is underway .. best of luck, you'll be great. I had (successful!) RALP in September and while I am still new at it, I am on the other side of the new normal. None of us would do...
All of the great advice you're getting is correct. I had (successful!) robotic surgery last September, so I have current experience. My catheter was in for two weeks post surgery. Surgeon likely...
I know you and your dad are tired of tests these days Anthony. But, as others are saying also, there seems to be discrepancy in the results you have so far, that really should be evaluated further....
Hi Dewayne .. sorry that you're here with us. I was diagnosed two years ago at 56, with G6 in 2/12 cores. I did Active Surveillance for two years (formal program) and then had a 2nd biopsy earlier...
Great advice from everyone, you're on a good track and we'll all help. I completed DaVinci (RALP) on Sept 8th .. I'm about 6 weeks post surgery now. My recovery is continuing to go well so far. My...
Hi.. I am sorry about your Dad. As you are finding with this board, there are lots of us with PCa .. and many of us have taken different pathways for intervention with success. His opportunity for...
I had a 3T mpMRI this year in May. It was helpful, but I agree with Allen right down the line, he describes it well. It is another tool, provides another data point, but I don't believe it is...
I had a biopsy in early 2012 that showed 2/12 sites of G6, at 5% and 20%. I was 56 at the time. After MUCH deliberation, we (spouse and I) decided to pursue Active Surveillance, and I continued with...
Just for another reference point, I was on AS for 18 months following a biopsy in early 2012 with 2/12 sites (5%, 20%) G6. Then, a follow up biopsy in Nov13 showed progression .. 2 sites G6, and 5...
Hello Wade .. I am a new member myself here at HW, but wanted to tell you more about my history, as it might be helpful for you. I went through the very same process you are now in. I had a PSA jump...
I'm back one more time to talk about Dr. David Cuellar. I had my post-op review (and got catheter out, finally!) on Monday. My pathology report was great -- G7 (3+4), but margins are clear and no...
I really appreciate the insight and support from the HW team. I completed Da Vinci procedure on 9/8. Recovery has gone pretty well over past two weeks, I think as well as we can expect. Monday was...
More on Active Surveillance discussion: I am a strong advocate of active surveillance as a choice where warranted - i.e. low volume disease in limited number of biopsy samples, and Gleason 6 (3+3)....
Thanks all, for your support and also for your insight. I'll move ahead next week and stay optimistic, but will also be prepared. This will be a whole new shopping experience over the weekend... I'm...
I had robotic surgery last week, on 9/8. I am only 10 days in with the process, and might not yet have experience to comment further .. but here goes anyway. My surgeon was Dr. David Cuellar. I've...
Hi folks .. new member, and I'm glad that I found all of you. Thanks for all of your comments, and support. I had Robotic surgery last week (9/8). Surgeon said that it went very well. One night stay...