It's been 10 years since my first diagnosis of prostate cancer at age 58. One year ago, my Oncologist told me: "I'm officially releasing you, you don't ever have to come back." I celebrated by taking...
The Oncologist told me to have my personal physician test it with my annual physical....
I went to the Doctor for my Prostate checkup and PSA results. The Doctor told me, "Your PSA is still undetectable. I'm officially releasing you, you don't have to ever come back" I look at him and...
My signature tells my story. Divinci, then, six years later, Ion Radiation. It's been eight years but I am finally 0.0 for the past year. I don't have another appointment until next year....
I had 39 radiation treatments Jan - March, 2019. I had no side affects = none. If your treatment is Proton Therapy you have very little to worry about. Proton Therapy is so accurate in area and...
Hopefully the radiation treatment is Proton Therapy. With proton therapy, there is less radiation dose outside of the tumor and limits the radiation damage to nearby healthy tissues. The side effects...
Try a daily Probiotic. It worked for me....
The best tasting beer is the one someone buys for me....
After I read my post again, it does seem harsh. I didn't mean it that way. What I meant was to cherish the time you had with your Dad. Celebrate his life and the love you shared....
Age 70, be thankful you had him so long. My Dad died when his was 39 of a heart attack. I was 11. He left a wife and five young children, the youngest was my brother age 5....
Stay + Stay Positive...
I've taken this groups advice and started Radiation. I had a Pet Scan, the cancer is contained within the prostrate cavity, which is good news. The Doctor feels that it is very treatable. I've had...
PosTvac and Cialis daily helped me....
Thanks for everyone's replies, they are encouraging. I'm 63, (signature changed). 64 in February. I plan to semi-retire in January, Social Security starts Jan. 1. By that I mean I will no longer be...
I visited the Medical Oncologist today. He did a rectal exam & said he felt a lump where the prostate used to be. I'm scheduled to see the Radiologist in two two weeks. So it looks like I'll be...
Thanks for everyone's help. I've made an appointment and will report back with results....
You can see my PSA results in my signature. It's been five years since surgery and I feel fine and my overall health is good. ED is not an issue. My PSA has slowly risen to 0.7 over a five year...
I had surgery 4 1/2 years ago. When I was first diagnosed, I was anxious and worried. I convinced myself, that surgery was the best thing that could possibly happen in my life. I kept telling myself...
Cialis 5mg daily, has helped with leakage. It also does the job it's supposed to do. I'm from the U.S., but buy it from a pharmacy in Canada for 31% of U.S. prices....
I would keep the conversation positive and not mention it. If she brought up something similar, I would have no problem taking about it....
I used a Canadian Pharmacy the past two orders of Cialis 5Mg daily. I saved 65% over U.S. costs. Yes they wanted a copy of a check and Prescription but everything went smoothly....
When we first married, my wife & I had sex everyday for ten years. After that we slowed down to about five times a week. Now at age 61 and post surgery, we still average 2 to 3 times a week. I don't...
My wife and I had sex EVERY day for ten years when we were first married. After that we slowed down to about five times a week. It was fun but it didn't help this cause....
I started after 3 months, 5mg daily. It's been 3 yrs and I still take it. I'm in the U.S. but buy it from Canada. I use...
I used this pharmacy with good success for other expensive drugs. https://www.pharmapassport.com It's in Canada, I'm in the U.S. but we have to save somehow. $321 for 90 day supply...
Pittsburgh is a drinking town with a football problem....
Thanks for the positive reply. At first I was a little concerned but I trust the doctor and he said not to be worried....
PSA Test results today: 0.04 It was a slight increase but the Urologist said it was nothing to worry about, no treatment needed. You can see a history of test results in my signature. Hopefully next...
I thought he died from Lung Cancer/3 packs of cigarettes a day....
My Urologist wrote me a prescription for a Pos-T-Vac Bos-2000, 3 months after surgery. It worked the first time and every time since then. I don't use it very often now. It helps with normal...
Before my RALP, I was attacked by a dog that bit me. A few years ago, a good friend with terminal cancer visited my house. Our white west highland terrier attacked him....
My Urologist told me that some of his patients have had a PSA that's elevated after surgery, but as long as it doesn't rise, there isn't a problem....
My wife and I had sex everyday for the first ten years of marriage. After ten years we averaged at least five times a week. I figured I wore the thing out. So much for that theory....
I'm 18 months post RALP. For most of the first year, I avoided beer, especially in public because of the need to urinate quickly and often. I mostly drank bourbon on the rocks to avoid that. Now, I...
I'm one of the lowest stress people you'll ever meet....
At my 3 month, we talked about ED. He gave me a script for Cialis daily and ordered me a PosTvac pump. (added a subject - 142)...
Be sure to stir the batter before opening the oven, then turn up the heat and insert the cake....
Have your doctor write a prescription for a Pos-T-Vac. Your insurance may cover the cost. I've been using one for over a year with very good results....
Floating black specs in your eyes may be caused by Iritis. This is an autoimmune decease that's usually not detected by an Optometrist. If it starts to cause pain when exposed to light, get to a...
For about six months, orange juice would cause it for me. Now, 15 months post RALP, urgency might happen once to twice a month, usually from too much coffee....
On my day of surgery, I was happy. Happy that the cancer was found early and very happy that this surgical team was going to save my life. I was so relaxed, the anesthesiologist didn't give me any...
It's normal and a sign a healing. Those blood clots are similar to scabs on a cut falling off. It's your bodies way of passing the healed tissue. That's how it was explained to me....
It's been 14 months since my surgery. The only time I leak is when I blow my nose hard. I consider myself fully continent....
My wife had pain in the hands & tendons, enough that she had hand surgery. We found out that Lipitor causes tendon problems. I had pain in the knees and feet. In two weeks of not taking Lipitor, it...
If you're taking medicine like Lipitor for high cholesterol, quit taking it for two weeks and see how you feel. My wife and I both quit taking it and it's amazing how much better we both feel....
I'd switch Urologists. Like others have said, my Prostate cancer had no pain, no symptoms. Bladder or Urinary Track infection is more likely, Hopefully not a STD. Infections can raise PSA....
My biopsy was done in about 10 minutes and no big deal. My wife & I went out for lunch afterwards....
Vince, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The facts are that your cancer has been found at a very early stage and that your survival rate is extremely high. You need to get over the fact that...
Was the purpose of your response - to shock and awe? If so you achieved your goal. If not, you need to learn better social skills. I appreciate honesty but knowing when to be quiet is something you...
I'm happy for you and your husband. I had the same surgery 12/20/2013, so it's been a little over a year. My PSA has been between 0.02 & 0.01, I haven't had any treatments or meds. My continence has...