thanks for the post!! I am meeting with the urologist on the 13th of this month to schedule an implant. I've used everything else under the sun with no results what so ever, and although its only...
Awesome!!! My first grandchild (a boy!) is due any day now. Can't wait!...
its been 1 year since my DaVinci surgery and I'm still a member of the zero club. Woot Woot! No issues with the urinary side of things but still dealing with some ED issues. Looking at my 3rd...
Father had prostate cancer (Died of massive heart attack several years later) Mother had throat and breast cancer (which took her life)...
To all: Cheers and well wishes for 2015!!! Todd...
I was giving a combination of valium and a pain killer and an antibitoic shot. Was numbed before the biopsy and to be honest I felt nothing. Only problem was I was a little wobbly walking out. My...
Second post op PSA was >0.008, drinks on me tonight boys! Also, no pads for the last 3 weeks!!!! Still have the ED to deal with. Daily Cialis and VED therapy in use currently. Being patient as...
I too have struggled with the whole Cancer Survivor moniker.... I usually just state that at the moment I am "Cancer free". I think, at least for me, that makes more sense then trying to decide...
I just started running again 3 months post davinci. And yes I leak as well. Its not unbearable. I stay dry at night and only use 1 light pad during the work day, but just as a precaution, most times...
congrats and welcome!!!!!...
Conrats on the great news!!!!...
Sorry i neglected to state my surg date -- 06/06/14. I am going in to see the urologist today for my 2 month followup. I'm dry all night long and only use 1 pad during the day. Just some minor...
Just got the results back from the first PSA test post op.... < 0.008 ng/mL woot woot!...
First of all thanks to all of you guys who sent words of encouragement and answered my questions -- you guys rock! DaVinci surgery completed on the 6th at IU Methodist by Dr James Sloan. (would...
With my surgery a week from today I found myself more and more questioning my decision making process. I figured by wednesday I'd be in pure panic mode. But then I came accross this: who you have...
from one Todd (this one born in 1959) to another -- greetings and salutations! Todd...
Good luck and best wishes!!!!...
just curious on why drinking water helps... I understand the kegals and walking....
Hey Guys, Just a quick question. Has anyone just had the nerves saved on one side? If so, what were the effects when it cam e to ED? Since my PCa is limited to the left side I am somewhat unsure...
I am going through the exact same thing....trying to decide between surgery (robotic) and radiation (IMRT and HT). I've talked to several people who have had the surgery and have talked to 4...
sorry -- 12 cores total (6 per side)... psa was done in 2010 (3.5) - 2013 (6.05) none done in 2011,2012 no PNI that I'm aware of.... top indiana univeristy cancer center pathology department. (im...
I have to admit i'm a mess.... background: 54 year old, married male, avon, indiana PSA 6.02 dec 30, 13 biopsy done 03/14 with 5 cores positive 4 at 50% Gleason (3+4) 1 at 15% Gleason (3+3) all...
Had my biopsy done thursday (03/27) and had my results back on friday... 5 out of 12 positive with Gleason of 4 (3+4) and 1 (3+3). Wasnt a surprise since during the biopsy, which went far better than...
thanks guys! Personally, I'm taking a expectthe worse, hope for the best attitude about the whole thing..... just wanted to get a feel for when I might get results back. After reading the forum it...
PSA level was 6.5 in december 2014 (with a family history of prostate cancer) 3.2 in 2010.... and I am scheduled for a biopsy this Thursday -- the question I need answered is it possible for the...