Hi Robot, I was going the surgery route and the MD wanted the MRI. I ended up choosing FLA a year ago and so happy with my choice. I am a few years older than you. I have posted on this site with my...
Hi Guys, I am writing to provide an update on the results of the 3T MRI done earlier this month on the one year anniversary of my FLA at UTMB last in Nov 2015 to treat my two PCa lesions. The MRI was...
ZZarth, Dr. Walser is at UTMB in Galvaston, where he is head of radiology. I believe he is connected w UT in Houston. He has performed the second most FLAs behind Dr. Sperling in NY, and is a pioneer...
hi Pax, Few mention on this site Focal Therapy as an alternative. To me a minimally invasive procedure with ability to eliminate your lesions and greatly reduce the potential side effects of surgery...
Hi Bob, I have now had three 3Ts and the first two showed my G6. I then had focal laser ablation and the third 3T shows no cancer! I think you made the right call. Most painful part of my experience...
Hi Paxton, Your diagnosis seems very close to mine last year although I am 20 years younger. I was 48 last year and diagnosed with G6 and G7 (3+4. 10% was G4. 4/12 cores). PSA 3.3. I was told surgury...
Hi zZarth, I am sorry to hear you have joined this club. There are many great posts above and I wanted to make you aware of other alternatives. I was 48 last year and diagnosed with G6 and G7 (3+4....
hi Allen, I am happy to answer your questions. Please see below: 1. What has been the effect, if any, on erectile and orgasmic function? Are you using ED meds, and if so, do they work well? no real...
I resurrecting this thread to post the six month follow up results of the 3T MRI I had earlier this month and PSA test after my FLA procedure at UTMB last November. I had the MRI at in Boston and it...
Hi Rowan, I am now 49 and was diagnosed at 48 in May with G6 and some G7, my PSA was under 3.0. There are other alternatives than the RP. My G7 required treatment but I wanted to minimize the side...
Hi Guys Following up to answer some of the questions posted above. My HMO approved this procedure out of network but UTMB does not accept insurance for this because they have received very low...
Hi Novembeard, I am sorry you have found yourself on this site. I am 10 years younger than your dad and was diagnosed in May with intermediate PCa and a low PSA The whole thing is overwhelming, I...
It has been a while since I have been on this site but wanted to share my story for those considering their treatment options. I was diagnosed in May after a positive biopsy which was performed as a...
My PSA at DX was 3.2. Pre-op PSA done in Aug was 2.31. Thanks Edwardo for posting. Provides some hope based on study TAll Allen posted of 33%....
Has anyone used Dr. Sperling in NY for focal laser ablation? I spoke to Dr Sperling about focal laser ablation. He claims to have performed 600 procedures in the lastfive years. He said since my...
I was leaning toward the RP until I received news today from surgeon, I could potentially lose right NVB during RP. He said would need to evaluate based on tissue during surgery. The thought of...
Thank you Tall Allen. I so appreciate your advice. I will send a note with my stats to inquire about the study, although I am just about as far away from LA as you can get in Boston. I ready up on...
I am 48 and trying to decide on PCa treatment. I have two term policies plus my work coverage. The first expires in 5 years or so and the second in approx 10 years. Is surgery a better option with...
My MRI shows the two lesions contained to the prostate with one 6mm from the prostate wall to the NVB on the left and 1.5cm on the right. One of my concerrns with the RP is losing the NVBs and ED....
I am 48. 4/12 cores. 3 were 3+3. 1 3+4. I am being treated at Dana Faber in Boston (top 5 in US). Met with oncologist, radiation and surgeon. Radiologist even recommended surgery because of my age...
Ziggy, i reached out to Dr Crawford today to see if I would be a candidate for TFT. I also spoke to the MD who invented the cryotherapy and the 3D imaging. He said the 3D needle biopsy is typically...
Thanks Ziggy, interesting they waited two months between the 3d mapping until the TFT? In my case, I am being told two days between procedures. My Rectal MRI shows two tumors, left and right side,...
Has anyone had any experience with focal cryotherapy where the specific tutors are targeted and frozen? I have read the side effects on incontenence and ED are reduced, the procedure leaves the door...
Thanks John T for the detailed info on the MRI. It should give the surgeon better insight on what we are dealing with. Hopefully the nerves can be fully spared. I am off to Europe on vacation. One...
My MRI was done ar Dana Farber in Boston and images will be read locally. I had the dongle inserted along with another device over my pelvis. Radiologist said it was the best machine they had for...
Thanks guys, I had the MRI this morning, not as bad I thought. I read some postings saying it was worse than the biopsy, no where near as bad in my case. There was discomfort putting I the prob but...
I am 48 and diagnosed at the end of May as a Gleason 7, 4 of 12 cores positive. Scheduled for RPI at the end of Aug and having an MRI tomorrow. I have searched the web after my diagnosis and found...
Hi Damparker, I am in a similar situation. I was diagnosed two weeks ago, age 48, Gleason 7, positive in 3 of 12 samples. I also worry about having surgury and if it goes bad there is no going back....
Thanks Guys. I understand the time bomb with radiation on ED and rectal issues. Let's assume I am lucky enough to avoid major ED or incontinence with the surgury. Are you out of the woods for future...
Thanks Wilderness. Did Mass General discuss the the Proton radiation? Do you mind if I ask your age?...
I was diagnosed with PC last week. 48 years old, Gleason was 7 (3+4 I believe if that is better than 4+3), PSA was 3.3 when I had a prostate infection in January, primary care cleared that up with...