Thanks TA and Peter, my primary guy is suggesting a cat scan? (I hate MRI`s). If it continues or intensifies, I`ll go ahead with the scan. Harry...
Hi folks, I don`t post often but I do follow the forum on a regular basis. I had DaVinci Robotic surgery back in 2011 to remove my Gleason 3+3 prostate. I am pleased to say I have had all < PSA...
I owned 3 Ford Mustang Cobra`s. Great rides! 1SNAKE...
Mack, I developed a ventral hernia a few months after my RALP. I had a mesh repair the following year and it failed. A scan showed that the tacks had pulled loose on one end. I was told that the...
Thanks guys, considering my advanced age, my overall health is fairly good. I have some health issues that are under control. I had a recent heart cath that indicated some blockage in one artery .I...
Hi folks, I need your opinions. I am approaching my 6th anniversary from my DaVinci procedure on 8/1/11. I have been on annual PSA tests the last few years and have been blessed with undetectable...
Mel, praying this is only a bump in the road. Get well soon. Harry...
Happy birthday YOUNG man. I made it to my 79th last week. All the best to you and yours, and may the good Lord continue to bless you in the future. Harry...
I agree with TA. I donated my prostate in 2011 via the DaVinci Robot at FCCC with Dr. David Chen at the controls. They are excellent in every respect....
Great news Todd! Your always in my prayers ....
Todd, LMAO !!...
Appropriate words are hard to come by at times like these. May the good Lord fill you and your family with strength and courage through these difficult times. Harry...
Thanks guys for the kind words. Prat: Thanks for the info on the CAC/CT Angio procedure, I`ll ask the Doc about it, I`m all for anything "non-evasive". Clock: I did not know they could cath through...
Good news! I picked up my PSA test results today. Opening the envelope is always traumatic. I am pleased to say that I remain "undetectable" 5 years from my RALP. It looks like I probably will not...
Halbert, Welcome to the Delaware Valley. I was born and raised in the western suburbs of Phila. I retired from a power transmission co. in 1999 after a 40 year career in mechanical engineering, As TA...
Absolutely fantastic!! Made my day! Strength and courage to you both....
Mel, Coming up on year 5 (8/1/2011) since my DaVinci experience. Blessed to have 4 years undetectable. The annual PSA blood draws never seem to get any easier. Harry...
Don`t remember seeing this one, bridge over troubled waters by Simon and Garfunkel. love most everything these guys have done....
Fantastic!! keep those zero`s coming....
Mel, I totally agree with you. As one of the older members on HW I can tell you that as I approach 80 , I feel truly blessed for every day I awake to a new day. I lost my dad at age 72 from a massive...
Well said!! I think?...
What type hernia is it? Incisional or inguinal? I`ve had both. My left side inguinal hernia was repaired in 2001 via open surgery. This mesh patch repair went well and have had no recurrence in that...
So sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you are blessed with strength and courage to get you through this difficult time in your life. Harry...
Happy for you and yours! Gotta make Christmas a lot sweeter! Harry...
Todd, As you stated, your dad is in a far better place. I pray for you and your mom and family. Harry...
Todd, There`s not a whole lot anyone can say at a time like this that will take the hurt away. I`ve been through it. I lost my mom when she was struck and killed by a car in a parking lot at age 39.I...
Logo,I`m sorry,Bozo, I think I understand what your saying. A source of much needed revenue. I should have realized that and kept my opinion to myself. Harry...
Now we MUST watch the pop-up adds for 10 seconds before we can kill it! What gives with this? Harry...
Fox Chase Cancer Center has partnered with the Temple University to celebrate cancer survivors. The celebration will take place this Saturday night At the Temple vs FSU football game at Lincoln...
Great news David ! Here`s hoping you continue to post zero`s. harrison...
73, April,2011, GL6. I chose not to go the AS route as many men at my age would do. I did not want to live the balance of my life knowing that I had cancer inside me. I would freak out every time I...
How sweet it is!! Here`s hoping it`s the first of many "<" Harrison...
Fantastic news Chris!! Hope you continue undetectable. Harrison...
David, When I think back to my RALP 4 years ago I felt much like you do now. I had to check in at FCCC at 5:30 AM for 8:00AM surgery. After all the paperwork and pre-op stuff was completed I spoke...
It must be a relief that you now know what has been causing most of your problems. It`s hard to believe that none of your doc`s were able to discover the source of your problems given your symptoms....
Fantastic news! I just rec`d another 0 after 4 years. 7 years is terrific! 1snake...
Always great to see positive news. Congrats! 1snake...
The kind of news we all hope for. Love to see Pca getting kicked in the arse. Have a pint on me. 1snake...
Clock, thanks for the detailed review of your day with the Robot. My proceedure 4 years ago went pretty much like yours. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary and continued good health. 1snake...
Great news Dabby! Continued 0`s for your hubby. 1snake...
Thanks guys. I try to watch my diet, I do like my Merlot in the evening. I get my exercise by walking my best bud(golden retriever) in the AM and I try to do 30 min.on the tread mill a few times a...
Wow! my bad, <0.06. Thanks for picking that up Tim. I notice on this lab report "BECKMAN HYBRITECH PSA ASSAY" have not seen this before Is this the name of a specific PSA procedure?...
Results back from 4th anniversary PSA blood draw. A sigh of relief, <1.06. This annual procedure never seems to get any easier. 1snake...
Todd, It`s hard to say all the right things at times like this. I`ll just say I have said a prayer for your Dad. May the good Lord provide strength and courage to get you and your family through this...
Happy birthday young man! I hope you have many more. 1snake...
I'm coming up on my 4th anniversary of my DaVinci encounter(8/1/11). I have been blessed with undetectable PSA's for 3 years all of which have been ordered by my surgeon. Last Aug. he said to me...
David, So sorry to hear of your loss. May the good Lord give you and your family strength and courage to get through these difficult times. 1snake...
From one old coot to another, sorry you have to deal the evil beast again. Hope all goes well. You are in my prayers....
BenSam, If indeed your groin pain is coming from an existing inguinal hernia I would get to a general surgeon asap. It`s possible it is strangulating. Good luck. 1snake...
Miki we are all pulling for Bob. The med`s should knock out the infection soon. I am saying a little prayer for strength and courage to be sent your way. 1snake...