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Truth!...
This was definitely not explained thoroughly if at all when side effects were discussed. Thanks for responding....
Oh, of course. Well that’s what he had along with weeks of radiation. Thanks again for responding....
Thanks for your response. I think he just wants to know he’s not the only person this has has happened to. I’m sorry, what is RARP? (My spouse doesn’t do computers)...
He just had a heart cath but CHF not diagnosed. The radiation oncologist from Cleveland Clinic blames radiation. Several months ago he had to undergo a cystoscopy due to urinating blood and the...
Thanks. Lymphedema can cause fluid back up and CHF can cause genitalia swelling… was just curious if anyone else had this happened to them. Thanks for replying....
My spouse had robotic prostatectomy along with radiation approximately 6 years ago. For several years now it appears as if he doesn’t have a penis at all. In order to urinate, he has to press down in...
Thanks for the comments. i believe following surgery after recovery I would have been "ok" sexually. And I know the side effects of the Lupron. I guess I am wondering ince I am off the Lupron does...
As mentioned earlier, had robotic prostectomy 4/22/15, 6 mo injection of Lupron on 6/24/15 and began adjuvant radiation 8/3/2015 for 39 sessions. My Gleason had risen to 9 from 7 after surgery...
Following robotic surgeryin April, Lupron 6 mo injection on June 24th, radiation began 8/3/15 for 39 treatments. This is all due to lousy pathology findings post surgery. Gleason 9 with SVI, etc. Any...
I had consistently rising PSA which I know wasn't over a 7 when I agreed to the biopsy. The biopsy resulted in 7 out of 12 positive cores with a Gleason 0f 7. Never really spoke with a RO which in...
I post on this site for my spouse at times. When my husband was diagnosed, it was me that took action and made appt's, etc. He counts on me to take the lead and do the research, so to speak. I guess...
Haven't posted for awhile but just wanted to add my husband's surgery was 4/22/2015 at Cleveland a Clinic. We live in Toledo but felt the travel to Cleveland was well worth it. Pathology not so great...
Amen....
Prostate cancer, obviously, is a disease where the treatment is not clearly defined and there still exists many varying opinionms as to the correct course of action. With all the reading I have done,...
Thanks so much. Makes me feel a lot better. I really need to stop all this 2nd guessing!...
I had not heard that before. Was under the impression that the radiation oncologist does handle the HT. My urologist basically has turned me over to the Radonc until treatments are over and then said...
Thanks for the response. Like I said, Doc only gave me the Lupron trying to avoid negative side effects of the Casodex so just have to be positive. Learning one had to have a lot of trust..,...
Thank God there can still be some sense of humor in all of this! Hopefully side effects stay minimal for all of us. Was shocked at $3000 price tag for the injection. Hopefully insurance covers. Has...
Thanks for the responses. All very confusing. What have been your personal experiences regarding side effects of Lupron? The fact my Doc chose to go with the 6 mo shot means there is no turning back!...
Posted a few weeks ago seeking information on radiation treatments and what to expect. Well,now I have met with urologist 8 weeks post op and since my pathology post surgery was not so great (Gleason...
Your news jolted me into not feeling so sorry for myself. Prayers are with you and all of us here facing these trials. Godspeed....
I have severe arthritis in both knees and shoulders. Worries me about being able to lie still and on my back for any extended period. Anyone else with this issue? Thanks for all the input!...
Trying to process all this. Thanks for input. Where did someone say explanations for all the abbreviations were? Would you all do it over again?...
Very overwhelming....and I am confused for sure. Internal markers? I thought the external tattoos were so they could target where needed. Let me ask you all this...would you all do it over again? Are...
AMS 800 AUS??? Just wondering!...
Thanks guys. Just learning to use computer so forgive my mistakes. Noticed people list their "stats"... All I know is before surgery I was Gleason 6 and 7 and shot up to 9 after surgery due to...
Just want to know what to really expect regarding postvdavinci prostactectomy radiation. This has all been so degrading and just want to steel myself for what is next. Am I laying there naked from...