I hope all of us with pca can last as long at this thread. I don't quite understand why some people are jumping on this study. Isn't this good news? Shouldn't we be happy with any good news no matter...
Welcome to Vancouver. It's my home town. You're going to enjoy the Alaska cruise. We did it last year with our kids and had a great time. The advice on the rain gear is probably a good idea. If we...
If that's the case then I should have never have got it:)...
I had my surgery almost two years ago and was plugging along pretty well with the incontinence until a couple of months ago when I had a similar situation. I woke up in the middle of the night and...
I had my surgery 18 months ago and within a few months I was back golfing, skiing, running, biking etc. You'll be back doing all your sports, just all in due time. Better to be slightly cautious than...
Great news Rick. I'm 18 months post Mr Da Vinci and I also got my PSA results back today and yes, still in the zero club. I think we should both raise a glass tonight. Cheers Jim...
I had my surgery in April, 2013 and I remember going for a run this time last year and decided for the first time that I wouldn't wear a pad. Big mistake. I looked like a 4 year old child who had...
Hi Ken I took the Active Surveillance route and made it an extra three years before I had to proceed with treatment. Many men make it much longer than that. I had the Da Vinci surgery about 1 1/2...
If you're looking for another urologist, you can try Dr Goldenberg or Dr Gleaves at the Vancouver Prostate Centre. Both are very knowledgeable....
Here's one main reason to consider AS if you're comfortable with it. Who knows what better treatments they may come up with while you're waiting....
Anyone had any issues cycling months after their operation? I'm now 14 months after my surgery and have been traing for a cycling event to raise money to fight cancer. about a month go I seemed to...
Hi Jason I was diagnosed with Pca at 49 and chose AS. My doctor made it clear, due to my age, at some point I would have to get treatment, but it might be 5, 10 or 15 years from now. He said even if...
I'm glad to hear you're sugery went well. Take it easy and you'll start to feel a little better every day...especially after that little rubber hose comes out.I went golfing about 3 months after my...
Hi Gedman Happy 1st aniversary. Mine is coming up in less than 2 weeks. Looks like we're following similar paths, although age wise, I've got 11 years on you. I noticed you mentioned you suffer from...
I just received some PR from the local cancer agency looking for donations to help them with research. In their pitch for funds, there was some interesting info. I will quote it verbatim. "Dr....
Just saw my doc today with my 9 month post op PSA results. Undetectable. Picture big smile here....
Unfortunately, my cousin's husband is facing a similar situation. Pancreatic cancer...can't operate because it's too close to some major arteries. He's just started chemo as they try to shrink the...
An, you're right. GC made an excellent choice. I thought you had your hands on some AS data that I hadn't seen.. I know for all of us who are being treated for pca, we're going to come across other...
Hi An Do you have research that backs up your statement regarding AS? I took the AS path and had to wait 2 years between biopsies. I did have numerous PSA tests and an MRI during that time. I ended...
I happen to live north of the border so I could have had the whole process done at no cost...other than my monthly Medical Services Plan payment which is deducted from my paycheck. That said, the...
My doc told me to stay away from work for 4 to 6 weeks and I have a desk job. If the job is more physical, he said 6 to 8 weeks. I went back after 4. I was getting a little bored. Like Peter said,...
Worrying means you think something bad is going to happen and unless you're going to back out, what's the point of that. All will be good...ok, maybe in about a week after you get the catheter out....
One thing I've learned since I found out I had prostate cancer is that there are some things I have no control over and some things that I have. I can choose to worry or not to worry, I can be...
Tony, I've only been a member less than a year, but I've always read yours posts with great interest. From a personal perspective, your contributions will be missed. Take care. Jim...
No worries. Days before my surgery, I came to the conclusion that if I was worried it meant I thought somethng bad was going to happen and what was the point of that. It'll all be good. There's no...
I did my own research on a study group of one. I went in for a regular medical at the age of 49. My doctor recommended a PSA test. 7 months ago I had my prostage removed. The cancer was all...
Alcohol relaxes the muscle. I've discovered that myself a few times the hard way. Don't worry, it will get better....
My doctor told me that being continent in the morning and starting to dribble in the afternoon is quite common. It's all about muscle control now. As the day goes on, the muscle gets tired and you...
It sounds like you're doing great. I was in a similar place at that time, only using one pad a day. Seven months later and I'm still using one pad a day. Most days I don't need it, but there are some...
Yes, blood coming out of the end of your penis when there's a tube stuck in there certainly gets your attention. Thank god we're not women. It happened to me a couple of times and that was it. I told...
Hi GC Gleason 6 I'm not going to tell you what to do, that's totally up to you. I'll just tell you my story as someone who decided to go the AS route. My initial diagnosis was similar to...
Thanks volv9300 for the info. It's nice to know that there's some "upside" to sticking a needle into your nether regions. I'm 5 months post Mr Da Vinci and I've just started to achieve some full...
First car was a 1966 Mercury Meteor passed on to me by my grandfather. The faster I hit the speed bumps, the less I felt them. Didn't need a bike rack either. I could fit two in the trunk and close...
I haven't read any studies on AS, but I'll be a living example. I was diagnosed withi PCa just over 3 years ago. I was given the option to do AS. I was 49 at the time and was told because of my age,...
Good luck. I had it done 3 weeks ago. I'm still dealing with some of the post symptons, but otherwise everything went smoothly. You'll be back at it in no time....
I'm 5 days post of Da Vinci surgery. Everything went well and I'm feeling pretty good overall. I had my 2nd BM today and it was more difficult than the first. I had some blood come out of my penis....
Thanks for all your thoughts. It's good to hear so many are doing so well just after surgery. Highlander, I was diagnosed just over 3 years ago with Pca at the age of 49. I'm now 52. My first PSA was...
Well gentlemen, wish me luck. Tomorrow I have a date with Mr Da Vinci. It's weird, I feel great. Yesterday, I went for a run, went golfing and yet tomorrow I'm going in for surgery that will change...
DavidG, Had my 2nd biopsy 6 months after the first one to confirm the results, then they were scheduled every 2 years after that. Also did a PSA blood test and follow up with my doctor every 6 months...
Purgatory, I've been on AS the last 3 years. The most recent biopsy showed two cores gleason 6 and one gleason 7. I was told it was now time for treatment. At the moment, I'm leaning towards the Da...
As someone very new to this forum and someone still trying to decide on treatment, I find the info posted here about 90% helpful and 10% not. I think it's the 10% part that Tony is talking about. In...
I'm going to make my decision by this Sunday...brachytherapy or surgery. Right now I'm leaning towards the surgery, but trust me, when I think about recovery and side affects, the brachytherapy...
Thank you gentlemen for all your support and advice. Regarding the questions about my choice of AS, my doctor informed me 3 years ago that I had low risk cancer and that I did have the option to not...
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer almost 3 years ago and have been on the active surveilance program. My last bisopsy showed the cancer had progressed and it was time to consider treatment. Out of...
I feel like I have a similar story. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer almost 3 years ago and have been on the active surveilance program. My last bisopsy showed the cancer had progressed and it...