I was Gleason 8. My HDR brachytherapy along with the ADT and beam radiation seems to have served me well. PSA is at .02 after 5 years. I have a little urinary frequency and Sildenafil is my friend....
Dewayne, did you have any beam radiation or hormone therapy? Thanks....
I've been going to a men only discussion group for 4 years. I think there may be some value for new guys in hearing my story. I wish I had known about the group when I was making my treatment...
I'm about 4.5 years out from treatment with HDR and beam radiation along with a six month dose of Eligard. The beam radiation was given over three weeks and then the HDR was give in two sessions...
Thanks, Bobbiesan. That is the information I needed. I get my sildenafil from a warehouse club that has a discount drug list for people who buy $100 memberships. Even with the membership cost I think...
Good news, Dewayne! I also had my HDR at St. Joseph's, and so far, so good....
Adjustable constriction rings for use with a vacuum erection device were mentioned in a recent post. Could someone recommend a specific model and where to purchase? My problem is not getting an...
I think I'll go to a different doctor and not see a PA first. I will ask for a partial knee replacement like I had on the other side. If I can get it soon, I should be able to keel in my canoe by the...
My signature line is from the prostate cancer group and I don't know how to suppress it for this group when using Quick Reply....
I have a response from my doctor's PA: "The Supartz injections we have ordered for your knee should be covered in full by Medicare. For our patients with Medicare insurance, we order these injections...
Thank you Susie. I'll let you know what I find out. I do know that two other group practices said that they keep this type of medicine in stock....
I'm a 71 year old male and had a partial knee replacement a few years ago with excellent results. I developed pain in the other knee this year and my orthopedist's PA ordered a viscosupplementation...