Browntrout, I called my RO and asked about the single seed placement. In my case, they used these four additional unstanded seed at the edges of my gland. They didn't look into my file to tell me...
I never expected this result! I went to see my Urologist for my first PSA reading after my 4/3/15 seed implant. Immediately upon entering, he said "what do you guess your results are"? I said maybe...
Just knowing some others have similar experience is reassuring. I will ask my RO nurse and then the RO on next months visit. Hopefully, I can find out a plausible reason or explanation to post here....
This feeling comes and goes. I don't feel super swollen as I did Day 1 or 2 or 3. The feeling is like when your leg or arm falls asleep from lack of blood and that tingling feeling begins as the...
After my recent LDR seed implant (90) I seem to have a new sensation that started about three or four days ago. It might just be healing but I can identify a new, strange sensation that is inside my...
I'm now a week from seed implant (4/3/15 - Friday). I haven't been back on community board for awhile since I determined treatment plan. I've been back at work Tues. where I sit mostly on my gel-seat...
You are the bravest, most courageous and hard-core person to battle against your condition! Stay the course, and you and your wife continue to battle. I'm touched by both your will and spirit, your...
My Brachytherapy is now scheduled for first week of April. Got the volume study done with no pain! For me that procedure was the last step in my desire for therapy. I might mention I had more...
Today treatment decisions are patient directed but yesterday I met for a consult with a PCa cutter and he oft-handedly mentioned "for now". It rocked me because I'm sure he will have lobby efforts...
Your stats were really good, congrats! It's great to know you are headed in the right direction. On the article, I read it to suggest that Higher Dose Radiological treatment does give increased...
Ran across this article today From the Cancel Network - home of the journal Oncology. High-Dose Radiotherapy Fails to Improve Prostate Cancer Survival -...
Bensam, My RO practiced years ago in Chicago. The differences are reasonable once you explained it. In terms of outcomes the HDR seems good. The RO stated for mono LDR BT there would be approx. 144...
JT, I don't know my tumor volume. Did the longer term worries from wider margins or spillover beam to rectal/bladder area concern you much? That concerns me but not as much as leaving something...
Thanks Jim. I appreciated reviewing your journey and found it helpful....
Hi Dewayne. My RO mentioned the patient experience is more difficult and most patients complain about the delivery time span. Your signature has HDR Brachy 12/2 & 12/16/14. My RO discussed that but...
I see many HW veterans who are expressing they think combo is an edge better. And, I agree with InTheShop that looking at the numbers this is a close to even decision. I trust the ROs initial...
For those who have provided their experiences and expertise - thank you! After weeks of reading, I've finally joined! I need help from others who have faced this. Almost decided but which...