Yay! That is great news!!!!...
I don't have any words to make the pain and loss easier for you He was lucky to have such a loving and supportive family and to pass with family at his side I am sorry for your loss...
That is pretty cool technology. I only had the patience for 2 questions and I had to pick them from a list. However, I bet in the next few years we'll have natural language chat bots that will have a...
I spent two nights in the hospital and I was in no shape to drive home. Don't do it. It will not be the most pleasant drive you've had in your life, you'll be distracted by the catheter and not able...
Dr Notes... Hx of robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy in 2013 Had a positive margin at the bladder neck ASSESSMENT: psa rise 9 years post prostatectomy.had a positive margin. Psa doubling...
I met with my urologist today to discuss the test results and results leading to where I am now. He recommended I do another 0.XX precision test in 3 months. The last one I had was 0.20. My doubling...
Hi This is a good news entry in the report MARGINS Margin Status: All margins negative for invasive carcinoma Looking forward to seeing reports from you of an undetectable PSA Happy Thanksgiving! Pat...
I'm with Kaiser and they asked me to retest a few months out, I just got the results back... Another 0.2 8/9/20 8/29/21 8/28/22 11/20/22 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 There was a precision test done on 08/14...
That is sad news, he seemed like a really good guy, RIP...
@Stephan S, the pathology report showed G6 only, pathalogic stage was P2C, PN0 @Erichardson234, correct, the wording on the pathology report is "The tumor cells are focally transected at the bladder...
The first week is rough, but once the catheter is removed life will get easier. I really wasn't back to "normal" for 6 weeks. The other variable is continence and dealing with that.... I would be...
So much for lab error... PSA, SCREENING 0.2 ng/mL Time to make some plans...
Thank you for the feedback and advice, my PCP is out on vacation till next week but I will ask for a re-test when she is back Pat...
Hey there I have not been on here for a few years. I had RP in 2013 after a biopsy showing G6 in a few samples. PSA was 14.6. The pathology found lesions in both sides of the prostate. It also showed...
Wow that is a great update! Very happy for you...
Excellent news, thanks for sharing!...
Best of luck and I hope it all goes well...
Got my PSA tested and it came back good, I had RALP 8 years ago. Yay!...
DX at 48, elevated PSA of 14.6 and then a biopsy...
That is good news, thank you for sharing...
Hi I am a Kaiser member and had prostate cancer under their care. This was all 8 yeas ago so things may have changed since then. After diagnosis (G6 Biopsy) I was given a wide range of options, wait,...
Thank you for checking in, you have certainly had a rough road Stay tough! Pat...
This is great Gunner, keep going!...
RIP 142...
David, sorry you are suffering like this. You've been through more than most people could handle and still remained positive. Hoping for some good days for you...
I'm sorry to see this post, thanks for the update. Wishing him peace and comfort at this time....
I came to this board a little over 6 years ago, confused, scared and looking for reassurance. 142 was one of the people that provided that. I've never met him but he sure seems like a good guy....
I've been on this board for 6 years or so and didn't notice the first post date from your original. When I read it I was thinking OMG, this guy is in a tough spot. I can relate to the fear and...
Hey Scooterdu We had surgery right around the same time. The new normal is well, normal and it's ok. Like you my PSA is undetectable. I'm also dealing with some stress incontinence but over the last...
Thanks guys, It's time to wait and see which way this goes...
That's awesome, good results, congratulations!!!...
Hey I had robot assisted surgery 5 years ago have been undetectable until the 5 year mark. The five year blood test came back as 0.1. I just did another blood test it was also 0.1. All of them are...
Congratulations on 4 years, I remember when you first got here Thanks for all your involvement and help on HW Here's to a life time of being cancer free...
I can't offer any advice but to say sorry you are going through this...
Its probably just bladder spasms. They can be very uncomfortable. When I woke up I felt like I was going to pee my pants and got into a brawl with the staff when they would not let me run to the...
That's great news! I remember when you first came here...
This is what I like to see from the doctor <0.1 That makes it 4 years and 3 months of <0.1. Relieved and happy...
You've gotten good advice here. The other thing to consider is the first bowel movement after RP. You'll want it be a gentle as possible. Get some prune juice and stay very well hydrated. Keep the...
I've been here for a few years and haven't seen recommendations like that before. Kegals and walking was the most common procedure back to continence. It takes time and you need to be careful with...
@tennisplayer I was a G6 with 2 core positive but they found more cancer (g6) with the pathology. It was a focal margin at the bladder neck no detail on the size. I asked the surgeon about it and he...
Had the bi-annual blood test done yesterday and the results came back undetectable. The test and wait still fills me with dread, wondering the focal positive margin will come back to bite or not....
Its a big day getting the catheter removed, phew! what a relief. Continence will take time. Remember you just had major surgery and all the parts inside are angry! Give yourself some time to heal. Do...
Hey Scooterdu Glad things are going ok, keep on keeping on Take care and happy new year Pat...
Undetectable PSA results are the best kind to get post RALP. That's 3 years... Thanks again to everyone's support over the years, this is a great place to come to when you are in need of support...
Sounds like everything is going the right way. Keep working on Kegals for continence and talk to your URO about the ED. I read that the nerves that are peeled away from the prostate are slow to...
Best of luck and see you on the other side, you picked a great surgeon, you are in good hands...
Sorry, that's rough news to get. Hope it all turns out ok for your friend...
Yeah, I used to be able to sleep with even a semi full bladder, now its not happening. If it wakes me up I have to get up to use the restroom. Luckily its once per night Also when I get the urge to...
Hi Brian, I am really happy for you about the no spread of cancer, that is fantastic news. Take care of yourself on the road to recovery form the surgery. There is lots of good advise on how to work...
Hey there, its early days... I leaked like a sieve at times for months after surgery, 2.5 years later I get a few dribbles but thats about it. I remember at 2 months melting down thinking my life was...