My doc was very cool, and gave me a crapload of samples in a nice brown paper bag. The sales people load the offices up with all kinds of stuff, and most are happy to pass them along to patients. I...
At almost 4 years after Brachy still undetectable with a few spikes here, and there. All good on that front so far. Still deal with severe leg pain, and mild ED, but a day above ground is a good day....
Are secondary cancers common in those who have been previously diagnosed with prostate or other cancers? 3 1/2 years out my prostate cancer is under control after brachy, but I have now been finding...
With privacy laws governing the medical community it seems that the collection of data would be infringed unless permissions are expressly given. Even then I wonder how many RO'S, or URO'S would...
I certainly wouldnt expect any of them to offer any medical advice on an internet forum due a world of hurt that could come in the way of lawsuits. I just wonder if any ever look and say..wow so many...
Have you ever wondered if Urologists, or RO'S ever read these forum posts? I have always wondered that if they do, do they take our experiences to heart when advising patients on a course of...
Had Brachy 3 years ago, my urinary symptoms went away pretty fast, but the feeling of having a golfball in the behind lingered for about a year. Been three years now, and I still get that sensation...
New here, and looking for some opinions, and possible direction. My father who is now 80 is dealing with Alzheimers, he is in perfect health otherwise. He lives in North Eastern WI., and still thinks...
Way to go, being off traditional treatments and it effects must be a liberating. May I ask what your preferred method of delivery is, and if one offers a more profound value than another? I am...
I wrote this post for any of the people who are new to this. Dont get caught up in the heat of the moment, and go blindly into the nite. Trust your instincts, if something seems wrong, it usually is....
Well I have finally received my first follow up call from my urologists office.... 3 years after brachy!!! I have of course been seen by my primary, and all of my psa checks have been undetectable. I...
The radiation only had adverse effects on young animals still in the growth stage. Same for children. I wasnt supposed to be withing 2 feet of any child under 13 for more than a few minutes, for 3...
Atom, your situation is a mirror of my own. I jumped too soon, and although it would have been required at some point, I should have waited, and done my homework. There are side effects to...
Atom, I too am in the Chicago area, and would be happy to share my experience, and offer my input for whatever its worth. I too was diagnosed at an early age...48, and probably had the same concerns...
I too had seeds done, and although it has now been 3 years, and my psa is fine, I suffer from the effects daily. During the first 4 months or so I thought the se's were what were to be expected. At 6...
I think what gets me most is the invasivness of the aeortal repair. The sheer trauma to the body. I deal with a chronic pain daily from the prostate cancer therapy damaging nerves, but this seems to...
Thanks, I kinda figured that from the stuff Ive read. Not really looking forward to more pain, thats for sure. Not a big fan of painlikkers, but I think they may become my new best friend....
Not sure if this is the right forum for this, but it seemed to be the closest match. This Friday I go in for my CT for my aneurysm. Last check put it at 7cm, which I am told is the threshold for...
Thanks for the replies again. Been thru all of that stuff. Therapy, nuerologists, ct, mri, doppler. Pain clinics pretty much just want to get me doped up. Therapist says work through the pain. PC is...
I havent looked at the forum for awile, but saw a post that got my attention, so here I am hoping once again that anyone can share any insight. I am still cancer free, still havent heard a peep from...
These procedures are no joke. The docs make it sound like a piece of cake, but like so many others have said, we all react differently. You really shouldnt wait to get this resolved, as other...
Oh I have self medicated with natures miracle on many occasions, and it does indeed work. Its not something I usually openly discuss. I personally have no objections whatsoever with it, but cant...
The Dr. that performed my procedure is very well know, and I have seen his name mentioned on this forum many times. It was my fault for not being more persitant. I have taken all types of nueropathy...
The pain actually started within the first 4 months, but I attributed to a short term affect. Sadly I havent had a single follow up call from either my urologist or the facility that did the...
My job is quite strenuous, but these days I am mostly parked at my desk. It just too hard to get around and run the floor like I used to. Funny about the overtreatment remark, as I felt the same way....
I had my seed implants done about 2 years now, and all of my follow up psa numbers have been nearly undetectable..good news. After about a year all of the known common side effects had subsided, but...
I seem to recall the seeds were iodine. My little godzilla club membership card says 66 seeds with a total activity of 30 mci. I guess I just dont do well with the radiation. Doc says everyone reacts...
Thanks for the replies folks, I appreciate them all. I wish I had the chance to take the time off, but my position requires me to be at work no matter what, so it is what it is. I have tried to slow...
Im new to this forum, and very new to prostate cancer, and am looking for anyone elses experience with the seed implants. I had mine done a month ago, and although it hasnt been terrible, it hasnt...
Wade, Im new here, and just went through my bought of finding out i have pc. Same situation as you.. 1 core out of 12 positive, and a very small % at that. I, like you am a young man, and I sure...
New to this forum here as well Joe. I too found a very very small amount of blood in my urine, and went straight to my doc. Lets face it, thats not something you see everyday... Hopefully. My doc...