Surgery was done 14 months ago. No erections so far, and my doctor said it could be up to two years. My libido is high, and I have no problem achieving an orgasim. Initally, I was doing daily manual...
It's not an easy decision. There's an upside and downside to each option. I opted for surgery in March of 2006. So far my PSA is less than .01. PSA prior to surgery was 5.6; no symptoms Gleason was...
Jonathan Epstein, a pathologist at John Hopkins, has done a study on positive margins. It's very hopeful. Here's an excerpt: "And, even if the surgical margins are positive, this does not necessarily...
I had laparoscopic surgery in March of 2006 at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. PSA was 5.6. Gleason prior to surgery was 6; it was 3 + 4 (7) after surgery. My doctor said I had a cancer...
C & P exam stands for Compenstion and Pension. The VA schedules the exams to verify medical claims, or to update a veteran's medical situation. My first exam, about two months after I started...
Wondering if you got your PSA score back. The PSA and digital rectal exam plus family history are the biggest indicators of whether a biopsy is needed. I had no symptoms when diagnosed, even though...
I applied for VA disability in early March, about four days prior to my surgery; I applied online via the VA web site. I received notice of approval in May, and got my first checks in June. All you...
Recently had a C&P exam to update my status nine months after surgery. I'm not undergoing treatment, so there will be a reduction in the disability benefit. I still have some lingering side effects...
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 60. It was successfully treated with radiation ... Twenty-two years later (last December), at the age of 59, I was diagnosed ... and my...
I personally think saw palmetto is not that effective. Here are the results of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine: ''Methods: In this double-blind trial, we randomly assigned...
I had absolutely no symptoms when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last December. I was 59 at the time ... PSA and digital rectal exam will offer insight into whether you need a biopsy. I know...
It's the standard prep for prostate surgery. Reduces risk of infection in case intestine gets nicked ... I had surgery in March: no fluids by mouth after midnight. My operation started after 1 p.m....
Supposedly helps slow progress of prostate cancer. Here's a recent study: Purpose: Phytochemicals in plants may have cancer preventive benefits through antioxidation and via gene-nutrient...
I completed online application using the VA web site March 4 and submitted my DD 214 and medical records a few days later. About three weeks later VA sent me a couple of forms to complete, one due to...
I applied for VA disability in early March and received my award letter today. I'm rated at 100 percent for six months and then get reviewed ... The benefit is awarded even if you are working full...
Just throwing out one study. My dad had radiation in 1988 for prostate cancer, and it has never returned. I was on a LIST SERV the other day and there is a big debate about surgery versus radiation....
There's no easy answer when it comes to dealing with prostate cancer. A recent study indicates survivor rates are best with surgery. Here is a piece of that study to be presented later this month at...
I was diagnosed in early December. PSA of 5.6; two of 12 core samples malignant; two others suspicious. Gleason score was 6 (3 plus 3) ... Had surgery three months later. Gleason was now 7 (3 plus 4)...
FYI for the military veterans out there. If you served in Vietnam and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are eligibilty for VA disability. There is a presumption that the cancer was caused...
I'm scheduled for laproscopic surgery March 7 at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Julio Pow-Sang, who has an excellent reputation, will perform the operation. He said about 8 percent of his surgeries have...
Located information on why surgery is delayed after biopsy: "When confronted with a positive result from a prostate biopsy, many doctors – and perhaps even a significant number of patients – may...
My urologist had inidcated to me that I would need to wait 6 to 8 weeks after the biopsy to have surgery. Anybody know why that would be the case? ... Scheduled a consult at the Cleveland Clinic on...
Mack, Hope to get those kinds of numbers at Moffitt .... I have a very enlarged prostate, 77 ccs compared to a normal prostate which would be in the 20s. Will ask if that is an issue with radiation...
I have a consult with Dr. Pow-Sang scheduled....
The news was good. CAT scan showed only a couple of tiny kidney stones. Bone scan was fine. Doc feels spot on shoulder is old injury. Xrays were good. My urologist, who had done 100s of surgeries,...
Had my CAT scan last week; bone scan Monday. Tomorrow I meet with my urologist. It's kind of weird: because the good news will be that I have JUST prostate cancer. When I completed my bone scan, the...
Diagnosed with prostate cancer last week. PSA was 5.6, Free PSA 23 (a year ago 4.8 and 27). Doc took out 12 samples; two were malignant, two others were suspicious. Gleason score was 6 ... Had CAT...