The explanation from our Dr is 2 are higher behind the kidney and one is lower, sorry I don't have the exact location, our Dr said the higher ones are going to be a challenge....
The treatment after RP was lupron, Djin. For 9 months that brought PSA to zero for almost 2yrs, He could not do adjuvant radiation because he had severe urine leakage after surgery and that gave him...
It has been a while since I have posted.... after all the treatments (in the signature) my husbands PSA creeped up rather slowly at first and now more steady. 2.9 on 11/20 to 4.9 on 1/28. Went on...
After surgery 2015,a standing PSA of .4 after 8 weeks, 9 months of Lupron and 1 yr remission PSA came back .2 a month ago. My hubby is seeing Dr. Alvaro Martinez for SRT and started today. We asked...
I think it is a personal "choice" ...as I (wife) learned and studied I did question the choice...cant go back so move onward.....
My husband had surgery through HF Dr. Menon. Pretty much the same experience with after care as Dr WHO described. Currently under care of Dr Fateh at the Karmanos Cancer Institute. For now he is in...
There are not always symptoms... my hubby had zero symptoms at all. Even the DRE felt normal to our urologist. Hopefully it was an activity of sorts and all will be fine upon a retest. Wishing you...
Hi, My husband at first used trimix 15 units with not good results..now uses super quad only 3 units and is maintaining for about 15-20 minutes...we are still learning the magic amount. It is so...
Hello Jeeper, My husband is a CJ-5 guy! Also a surgery guy. Be patient with yourself.. The incontinence was the worst SE for him. Physical therapy I think helped him to get the right muscle working....
Dear Miki, I am like you, I do the research....I have only posted a few times because of our decision to wait it out before SRT. There will be a few that will let you know that on here....My husband...
Hello Polar Bear, My husband had his surgery at Henry Ford also, He had a steady .4 psa following surgery from the start. at the 8 week mark with incontinence being the issue he was given a 4 month...
We are seeing a new dr tomorrow...of course I am going blank on what to ask. It seems the surgeon is done so we have to move forward with options. My hubby is currently on Lupron 4 month (NOV 4TH...
My DH is 4 months out of surgery. He also is graced with still achieving orgasm without erections. Tri mix is a 50/50 chance he has a useable erection. Our dr don't give cialis if cut wide as my...
New things everyday it seems!...
Jan test is >.1 T=27. See the the Dr today. Happy news for the drop but, nervous to see the Dr today. Jen...
Dr Menon is a great surgeon imo. My DH had PSA .4 4 weeks out of surgery. Because he is not satisfactorily healed yet he was given 4 month Lupron as advised by Dr M. We are exploring urologist/...
My DH is still struggling a bit with continence. he has a sit down job so he leaks a bit more when he moves after work. The diet is vegan here and very flavorful. We like a bit spicy. Beer is out and...
Awwww thanks!! Nice to see so many nice people who understands this PC as best as it can be. My DH surgery was at Henry Ford also mwampuscat. Jen...
Thanks for that Big Mac....I think it is a rush to get him healed up it seems he may need radiation if his PSA don't go lower with ADT. He has the next PSA january before the dr appointment. It is so...
Thanks for the warm welcome. DH has had incontinence issues since his surgery. He is going to physical therapy to help that. With the PSA hanging at a .4 we opted for Lupron 4 month to let him...
Hello, this is Jen posting on behalf of my DH. We are in the land of unknown right now and I think he belongs to this group. I am hopeful the ADT treatment will lower his PSA and give more time to...