Star, David will emerge a survivor. That changes one's outlook and perspective dramatically and for the better. My experience has some overlap with David's. I will offer some observations that, for...
I just had my first PSA since I got my biopsy about a year ago. Undetectable. The news hit me surprisingly like my diagnosis: I was dazed. When I got home, I wept in anger and frustration: Why don't...
It is worth finding a urologist who does this right. I didn't. I got a 14-core with zero pain relief. They offered me a Valium 10 minutes before getting on the table. I laughed aloud, which they...
There is a welcome overall trend toward less-invasive standards of care for low-level disease. It isn't just about money. For example, a close relative just diagnosed with breast cancer will get a...
My best to fellow PCa sufferers, survivors and loved ones. I'm done with treatment (knock wood) until I start getting PSA tests in December. IMRT wasn't fun. My lower intestine was utterly blocked by...
Love is the best medicine. The blessing of this procedure is its brevity. I took a lot of comfort from holding my wife's hand. Deep breathing and willful relaxation of all of his muscles will help....
Novi68, I'm impressed that you got your biopsy early. Keeping you in the light for your results. Suspicion of cancer is reason enough to see a psychiatrist, counselor, GP or nurse practitioner to be...
It's been hard for me to assemble a local care team. I have a urologist and an RO who know each other, but care doesn't feel coordinated. I take their word that my case needs quick attention, but I'd...
Welcome, Enrico1953. I hope you're coping well with your diagnosis. You and I landed in a similar boat (see my signature) a couple of weeks apart, except that I don't live close to Cleveland Clinic....
Mets imaging all day today, parked at McD's with IV stub in my arm while technicium circulates. I really appreciate the answers about brachytherapy. That removes a lot of the mystery. To clarify, I'm...
JNF, I'm sorry I got your reply tangled up with Tall Allen's. Congratulations on staying healthy 6 years out. If you feel inclined, I'd be grateful if you'd read my RO's description of the BT I'd get...
Tall Allen, I appreciate the welcome. Your story and advice was frequent reading while I lurked here. I'm so pleased you're cancer-free at 6 years, and yes, I could use some advice; my question is on...
Greetings and sincere wishes for overwhelming happiness to all. The subject telegraphs the punch line and my stats are in my signature. Skip or consume the details as you choose. My GP noticed a PSA...