I was talking with a co-worker who said that he absolutely will never have a biopsy. He says that he feels that it will bring fresh blood to any tumor and feed it, making it unmanageable. Is this a...
FranPro, LOL Not meaning to brag. That comfort seal is just uncomfortable. There are a few issues with Cialis. It is giving me headaches. Seems like every drug you take requires you to take another...
Dr. Patel did my surgery in January. If surgery is your choice, I would recommend him. That being said, there are always going to be side effects from any treatment. My current SE's are documented...
Had quite an interesting night- first time using the pump since starting Cialis. Looks like things are getting much better. I even woke up in the middle of the night with a big surprise. I am going...
My surgeon had a connection with the manufacturer. Insurance didn’t cover it but I got a discount for being a patient. The pump didn’t seem to help that much . I did just buy some new batteries so...
I am about 4 months out and although I do have erections, they are not that great. I just started with Cialis 5mg everyday. I was doing Sildenafil 3 days a week and didn't like the side effects. Also...
The problem I am having with the Sildenafil is that it makes me tired. I do sleep well, but it takes a lot of effort to perform and sometimes I just give up before any happy conclusion. The doc says...
Saw my local uro and he said that I can take 100mg of Sildenafil every time instead of just once a week. He also gave me a tip on cheap meds: goodrx.com. There is a coupon for 30 pills for just $43....
Thanks for your post Roadranger82. As far as your question; my understanding about Cialis is that it is more continuous. You take it more regularly and it makes you ready and able whenever you need...
Saw the doc today and he said that with the amount of scarring he saw on the nerves (3 biopsies), he didn't think that there would be even a partial erection for at least 6 months. He was surprised...
Obviously there are different thoughts on the post-surgery PSA test. I just received my first test today, 6 weeks out, and it said <0.1. I guess my doc is not so interested in the ultra-sensitive...
After an orgasm (not during) there is some sperm leaking out. How can this be if there is no prostate or seminal gland? Definitely not urine....
Yea, I tried the pump with the comfort seal (gasket thing) and it kind of scared me. Tried without it the other day and it didn't work. So, tried it with the gasket again and it worked after a little...
OK. I would have to say that things did not work out as I hoped. However, it is early. Saturday was nice foreplay, then a moment of penetration and then... Discouraging. I guess you have to start...
I have very specific instructions from my doc to take the first booster dose at least an hour after dinner on Friday and then see how things work. Also, Friday is the day I start with the vacuum...
I have been very lucky. My path report was good and I have very little to no leaking. The only problem now is with the perineum area which is more achy since I started bio-feedback. The doctor says I...
HF5280, Welcome to the other side. Glad things are moving along for you. I am 2 weeks out. Getting the cath out was very freeing, as other have mentioned. So thankful that part is behind me. In fact,...
Wouldn't you know, after a day of kegels and taking the Sildenafil I woke up in the middle of the night with wet shorts. WTH? Another surprise....
Hardly coughed at all in bed last night. One tip: gargle with salt water. I also had to stay off of my right side. Not because of pain, but I could begin to feel the tickle. Not sure why. Now...
Thanks samster. Wish it helped that side wound. Maybe some pressure on that....
The worst thing is the coughing. I get a tickle in the lower throat. Very painful to cough. The incision near the right hip really smarts. The others are fine. My wife says the cough was caused by...
Back from the other side. Surgery went well. I am recovering at home a day after catheter removal. They gave me my pathology report. Everything contained. G7 3+4. Negative margins- all good news....
Thanks for the link HF. Looks like I will only have the catheter in until Tuesday. So one week from today I will have that out of the way. I report to the hospital Friday at 10am. Getting a bit...
My doc has about 10,000 under his belt now. One week to go. My wife was wondering what kind of pads to buy for after. I suppose they will let us know at the hospital. Hoping, of course, they won't be...
I can see the value of going to a group if it is not too depressing. The people I have talked to at work have no interest in even asking what this PCa thing is all about. I think they are scared to...
Things are gearing up. I was very concerned when the hospital sent me an appointment 4 days ahead of surgery to see a general surgeon. I called and emailed them expecting this to be a mistake, but it...
Went for my labs today. The last step before surgery. There is some question about medical clearance. The surgeon's office says that I don't need it because I had it for my biopsy in June. Thought it...
I am well beyond the choice for treatment options. But thanks everyone for the thoughts. I feel comfortable with my decision. And the more I learn, the better I feel about moving forward. Thanks...
tennisplayer, Received the John Mulhall book. Interesting read so far. A bit of knowledge goes a long way to at least lifting some of the mystery/anxiety. And I have only been through a few chapters...
My RALP is now scheduled for January 11. I am on a waiting list. It may happen even sooner. Now I wonder what life will be like afterward. I know it won't be the same. I have never had problems with...
I was hoping to see more genuine 100% continent dudes. I am not looking forward to this part of my treatment outcome. However, seems like I have always dripped a bit after, no matter how much I...
It has been 3 years since I was diagnosed and I have spent a lot of time researching and talking to friends and relatives. The decision is the one I am most comfortable with and have been for a while...
Interesting. My question is, what constitutes low volume 3+4?...
Had the second opinion back from JH. Looks like the more dense part of the disease has been upgraded to 3+4. The doctor is now recommending treatment. I realize I wasn't going to be able to stay on...
Andrew, The head of the practice (surgeon) told me to call. A few weeks ago, the same person who I talked with today told me she would call with the results. I asked if their policy had changed. She...
I was told by my doc to call before my next appointment to get the second opinion from Epstein and the Oncotype DX results and then come in and discuss. I called. Now they say they can't give results...
My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. She was put on Arimedex and had really bad joint pain. She stopped after a year. Couldn't take it anymore. Had a hip replaced 2 years ago. Not sure...
This blog is from a Dr.? My first reaction is to take it with a grain of salt. There are many similar slants on doctors in general from people peddling books and such. I have a suspicion of the...
Andrew, I am glad you chimed in with this. I was thinking of replying, since I had started this thread a while back. Your response was tons better than my planned explanation. As far as my brother's...
Looking at the actual report that just arrived, it is kind of hard to determine the percentage of involvement. 4 out of 14 samples have positive involvement. They are, 5%, 10%, 50% and 70%. Within...
Michael, I am totally in the mindset that I would like to hold off for as long as possible. It just seems like it is hard to judge progression when the tests keep changing. This biopsy seems similar...
I was mistakenly hoping that it would be less aggressive. Maybe they have a way of correlating the two. These are good questions for my follow-up to my follow-up scheduled next month. This is when I...
I will have to study the results to see how many cores out of 14 are actually involved. Just had the test sent to me....
Yes, but he didn't say it always does....
Allen, I told the doc that I had already had the Prolaris and that is what he told me- with a flair of danger to his voice. Normally I would be a bit angered by the dramatic tone. I once had a rift...
I was told through a diagram by the Fellow(met just before the Dr.) that everything was still in the lower right quadrant and that nothing has really changed. The Dr. had a different take....
OK. Patel's main points: The G6 is growing. Not fast, but it is growing. Men in my situation usually have G7 by now. The more biopsies, the harder it is to spare the nerves (but not as hard if...
Yea, I was sedated. Not general. Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC). Still feels a bit raw though. Anybody have tips for feeling a little more comfortable?...
Thanks guys. Looks like more AS for at least a couple more years. I have to learn more about the transperineal template-mapping biopsy. I tried to get an idea if the G6 was growing. The PA told me...
I like to use food as a medicine, but at the same time, I just can't be too crazy about it. That being said, my position is evolving. I have dramatically cut down on dairy, have been eating more...