Hi Jym62, I will check my records and get back to you on the size of my prostate. But I doubt there are prostate size limitations for SBRT. I could be wrong, but I have not seen prostate size as a...
I agree with you, Lifeguyd. Surgery obviously is the proper choice for some, but many others should consider radiation. I have friends on both sides -- those who opted for surgery, and those who...
Hi guys, thanks for all the comments! Tall Allen: I am a big fan of your posts and knowledge. I've even followed you on other sites and you're a big reason why I settled on SBRT. Thanks for your...
Will do! Thanks!...
Hi guys! Just wanted to check in with an update -- and to thank everyone here for their great advice! Dr. Debra Freeman, in Tampa, has approved me as a patient for SBRT. Hooray! I am still doing the...
I live in S Florida and have heard only great things about Dr. Freeman. If I was looking for treatment now she would be at the top of my list. Jim[/quote] Jim, thanks for the recommendation! I am...
Hi guys, Thanks for the great comments! BillyBob@388: Yeah, I was surprised the surgeon, who I was referred to by my urologist, was so candid. I even asked him why he was turning down my business. He...
I've been in active survelliance for prostate cancer for about four years, and have decided it's time to take action. Like everyone else in my position I have been weighing surgery vs radiation, and...
If you haven't visited franktalk.org, please do. Sounds like you are a good candidate for an implant. You'll find guys in the forum who wished they hadn't waited so long to become bionic....
Has anybody here heard of prostate surgery and penile implant surgery at the same time? I'm currently using injections for erections but via active surveillance I'm on the clock for possible removal...
IM_Patient, I am glad to see you are pleased with your decision to undergo penile implant surgery. Did you ever try injections? No one strategy works for everyone. My wife simply doesn't have a high...
Hi Newton, You are right, many men are reluctant to talk about their sexual health. Some even allow their marriages to collapse because they refuse to address their issues in an effective way. Thank...
One more thing: An implant may be less costly than you think. Some health insurance plans will pay, and medicare too. However, I think implants are overkill unless you have a need for penetrative sex...
Hi Mattamx, Sure, most of my solo sex adventures occur while I'm flaccid. Even though I keep Trimix in the refrigerator I can't afford to inject everyday, which is not medically safe anyway. I can't...
Halbert I think you're saying that in a hypothetical situation, you would probably be more emotionally upset about full-on ED than your spouse or partner. I just took the same view in a different...
Billybob, Like many of us, I have gone through a lot to be able to achieve erections -- and I would do it again. To be fair, a lot of the negatives you point out never happen to a lot of men. Some of...
Jack, I think he was referring to "all the post-menopausal" women that his wife hastalked to. So that could be as few as two or three of her friends. You are right, not every post menopausal women...
Mattamx, There is a chance that your sexual problems don't have to be permanent. I won't ask about your sexual history, but there are lots of solutions available, including penile implants, which are...
I gotcha Jack. If hall passes WERE available, then a two-times-a-year limit would be a huge tease, lol. But on the other hand ......
Thanks Halbert. I fixed that post up a bit because of the filtering. Look, this is a tough spot to be in. Let's face it, most of us reading or contributing to this thread are in this position. Unlike...
I think we can all agree that many husbands face this issue, including those who don't have prostate cancer. So what to do? The answers, none of them surprising, vary: 1. Some husbands engage in solo...
Way to go, Shiny. I am in the same exact situation as you. My last Gleason score was 3+3, but my PSA has been as high as 11. Last hospital biopsy showed microscopic bit of cancer in one core. That...
Whoa Nellie! What a story. Really surprised your doc started you off with 20 units straightaway. Your experience was like driving a Ferrari at 100 mph for the first time. I think your doc said scale...
Good for you, sir!...
As others have suggested, it's really trial and error. My advice for you is to use an abundance of caution when you're first starting....
Man, I salute you guys on how tough it must be to manage this while returning to work. But I know we all are doing what we have to do....
Trust me, a finger up your black ass, or your white ass, is a piece of cake compared to a 12-core biopsy in the doctor's office. I've had both, along with two hospital biopsies. Biopsies in the...
I think it's best not to fret too much about lifestyle changes while in Active Surveillance. I know I'm not. Lose weight? Check. People (like me) who need to lose weight should do so regardless of...
Thumbs up!...
Welcome, Rob. I have a friend who's 74. He was diagnosed 5 years ago at age 69 and chose radiation. Today his cancer is almost undetectable. You appear to be within the margins to still consider all...
Welcome!...
Hey Newspaper Lover, Have fun on your winter trip. I'm looking forward to getting to Amsterdam someday. So, do you love newspapers because you're a reader, worked in the business, or both? "Both"...
Wishing you good luck, Teacher Lady!...
PC Warrior, Now that I have read the details in our sig I can tell why you are anxious. A week or two probably isn't going to make much difference, but is there any way you can get into Mayo before...
Good luck to you, Todd....
Big Mac: Thanks for the welcome and the encouraging advice! What part of Florida are you in? I'm near Orlando. Jim: I checked out Dr. Epstein on the web and yes, I am very interested in having him...
Hi Howard, Hang in there, and thanks for your post regarding my journey. I have a friend in his 70s who went through the radiation and he's doing just fine. He actually opted for radiation over...
I hit a vein like that once. Scared me big time, but turned out not to be a big deal at all....
Thanks all for the comments! Allen: I checked my notes on the biopsy schedule. The urologist suggested possibly one in another six months and then annually after that. Everyone: I realize now I was...
Hi folks, I'm Cigar. I've updated this note a bit after some excellent feedback. I've been on this board in the past while battling ED (more on that below), and now I am back with prostate cancer....
Jim O, I just read back through the thread and noticed again your note about taking in some suggested scripts given to others and challenging my doctor to get more aggressive. I actually had planned...
Hi all, I was the original poster on this thread and remain excited about Trimix although the frustrations continue. My uro originally started me on what everyone agreed was a watery starter mix, and...
Update: My doc has changed my script to make it stronger, although I have not seen the new details or tried the new mix yet. JimO: Yes, she had me on a watery starter mix! Cigar...
Billy Bob, Thanks for the response. Your experience gives me confidence that things will get better as I continue. I think I will try again this weekend and take the units up from 100 to about 120 or...
Hi all, I suffer from some mild ED but have not had prostate surgery. Pills weren't working as well as I'd like so after a lot of study I asked my urologist if I could experiment with Trimix. Well,...
Jim, Peter: Thanks for the warm welcomes. I might not have stated my position correctly when I wrote, "I'm fully prepared to undergo prostate surgery when and if cancer is detected." However, my...
Hi everybody. Glad to be in the house. I am 58, and African-American. My race doesn't matter except that studies show black men are 60 percent more likely to develop prostate cancer than others. So I...