We received a survey this week to evaluate our care at a local Cancer Center. Literally the first question on the survey: What type of cancer were you seen for? (check all that apply) Bladder___...
When we were in Alaska in 2010, we were driving around Anchorage when we saw a Moose actually running onto the highway via the entrance ramp. He realized his mistake, and quickly ducked into the...
Hi Allen! They do have Linacs at our local center, but she didn't instill that same confidence, especially by sending in a PA to explain the radiation program. Can you share what you know about my...
Hi guys - I am back again with the latest information on DH's progress. We consulted with U-Mich to see if they could offer anything more advanced or specialized than our local Cancer Center. We met...
Hi Ed. I think the surgery was recommended due to DH's age at the time of diagnosis. They were confident that he would regain his functions and he did do extremely well. Radiation was pitched as a...
Hi F8: To your question - were we told that SRT was a "given". YES. Here is the pertinent consultation history: Immediately after surgery in 2009, it was recommended that DH meet with an RO to become...
Thank you everyone for your thoughtful responses. RO #2 is already scheduled for next Thursday. No restrictions, good insurance and well budgeted. Jim I am interested in your long term effects from...
This is also interesting to me. DH had his Davinci at U-Mich in 2009. When Dr. Wood left, Dr. Palapattu took some of his patients, and we met with him for a followup. When his PSA started creeping up...
Hi mtm and welcome. I am also a newbie (wife) but check my signature for DH's progress - your story is very similar to his. We are still happy with his decision to go for surgery at the tender age of...
I asked the RO today this question about avoiding tractors, motorcycles, and enemas before PSA tests. She laughed and said - "I have no idea - but it is pretty unlikely that those would have an...
Wow. Just wow. Met with RO#1 today. First, a PA, a PA-recently hired, and a medical student came in (three young ladies who didn't look 25) and explained the nitty-gritty of SRT with HT. The PA was...
Aha!!! I never saw that. OK here we go....
I finally looked up DH 's history so I could share his story. I was feeling a little naked around here without it! Please read our new Sig. PC today gave us the ultra sensitive result at 1.9. I was...
Well I'm back....with some interesting follow-up. Sort of. DH had his Ultra-Sensitive PSA blood draw on Aug 30. Uneventful, I verified with the front desk that it was the Ultra-Sensitive test, PLUS I...
Halbert: we're in southwestern Michigan, near Kalamazoo....
Well here is the latest. Due to your recommendations, I did a new round of calling with more specifics. Turns out that the RO is requiring a new patient consult because we haven't been there in three...
Interesting replies! We did not use a quest lab but it is available to me. I think we will go back to the hospital satellite lab. Now I am curious, time to learn more from previous posts about quest....
Hi Everyone: A complete newbie here - my first post in this forum. A brief background: Husband had Davinci RP in 2009 at U-Michigan at age 47. Negative margins, I think his Gleason was 3+4. Spared...