Well, technically, two different labs. (The one his primary doc uses, and the one in house at TUCC). But his primary has demanded a free retest on his annual full blood panel. They agreed that they...
Yeah, Andrew, primary is worried about that too. That is why he is reordering everything....
Lifeguyd! I remember you from back in 2006/2007. So sorry to hear you had a recurrence....
It is a lab error. Retest from TUCC is UNDECTABLE!!!! WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stress has been terrible waiting for the re-test and results but thank goodness that is what it is. Dr. at TUCC is...
Oh my goodness. So sorry for you as a new and hubby as newly diagnosed. Apparently there is something he is concerned about. I hope it turns out to be nothing, but obviously would follow what doc...
Hi Beth, We live in the foothills west of Denver along I-70. Genesee if familiar with area, near Evergreen. Have fun on your vacation! We were just vacationing down near that area for fall leaf...
So my guy just got out of Doctor's appt. The dr. agrees that need to do another blood test because the PSA seems way out of normal and very atypical of recurrent cancer when you don't have a...
Thanks for that update Island Time on post-surgery results. I was trying to find my old posts and was having a difficult time. I did remember being totally relieved at the good pathology results...
My SO (Ken) just had his annual physical last week and ten years after a radical prostate surgery his PSA has gone from undetectable for last 9 years to 3.6. Has an appointment this afternoon with...
From the Golden Foothills of Colorado, surgery at Presbyterian, Denver, with a surgeon from the TUCC (The Urology Center of Colorado)....
thanks I saw it and read through. That is great! always good to hear of new treatments. I am going to have Ken bump the thread to the guy who called us, just to make sure he is aware of it as another...
Hey Ziggy, Have to admit I don't exactly know what Targeted Focal Treatment is, but glad to hear you have chosen a treatment :) I do remember Landess talking about his cancer, etc. but didn't...
Updated and added ours :) Thanks for reminding me to update!...
If it is contained upon final pathology (after they get it out). You have a very HIGH chance of full recovery and yes, being cured. It is not often that a fully contained cancer within the prostate...
everyone has given you great advice. And it is really early for you so i just wanna say I am giving you a big cyber (((((((((((hug))))))))))). As you get over the shock, you will get into "problem...
Thanks for all the well wishes everyone :) and good to "see" ya again. Bluebird, yes, keep in touch ... hopefully can connect in June :) TC ... congrats on the moderator title :) missed that. But...
I was just reminded by someone who had apparently done a search on our surgeon, and saw one of our posts here and sent an e-mail to Ken. Ken called him back and gave him our experiences. We are one...
It has been nice knowing you ... and best wishes in the future!...
That is so sweet ((((((jim and marylu too))))))) The girls on this board are Great! But the guys have been very helpful too. I remember lots of chats with both the boys and girls on here that not...
So sorry to hear about your father, mine also passed recently. I will keep you in my thoughts. Take good care during the holiday season. Tanya...
We started Cialis shortly after catheter was out. But didn't really lead to an erection. May have helped in healing the nerves. I am not sure there is much danger in starting soon after catheter out?...
I also want to say a Merry Christmas to all! At this time last year we were right in the middle of trying to get our consults in, and was a very stressful Christmas. This year, Ken seems he is...
It is 7-8 months out for us, and although continence returned at about 6-8 weeks, the ED has been slower. We have done cialis and viagra at beginning, and then the pump, and then the shots. The shots...
Happy b-day to CJ :) Glad to hear everything is going well!...
Sorry you are going through discomfort since your surgery. Every one has offered good advice. Hope everything markedly improves soon!...
Glad to hear all is going well! Keep up the great recovery, and give your wife a gentle hug :)...
what GREAT and relieving news!!!! Always fantastic news :) Yeah :)...
Big smiles from ear to ear!! for you all :)...
Best wishes with your next follow up! It is great to bump your thread! There aren't too many experiences with brachytherapy on here. I for one, am always interested to read it and hear your news :)...
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Well, the pink wristband is much more understood (for breast cancer) ... and the yellow "live strong" one for cancer or any kind of illness. Sorry that you were treated that way. But men do tend to...
Thank you so much everyone for your warm words and the hugs .... Really appreciated at this time. A link to my dad's obituary: http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=53981 Tanya & Ken...
updated with sad news :(...
well, won't be going through las vegas this time, but we do every once in a while! I will definitely let you know next time we do :)...
You might try asking your doctor. I know we get a newsletter that lists a local meeting about once a month through where Ken got treatment. One or another doctor is a featured speaker. I am not...
thanks bluebird :) I had the date wrong, the PSA is tomorrow (thursday) and then a follow-up appt next week (I put it on my puter calendar wrong). Then we are going on a trip to AZ for a few days for...
I know that feeling well. We went back and forth from everything to watchful waiting to surgery to radiation. I think after finding out about the cancer, that was the second hardest part. And for me,...
Congratulations :) and thanks for sharing the news with us all!!...
I am playing catch-up with people's journals and have also been lax about posting! Anyway, it is fantastic to hear your PSA results!! A big whoo-hoo!!!...
Jim - Good to hear that the injections are working for you, but ouchy on your last try!! Keep us updated on your future tries as that is where we are headed next!!...
just wanted to say "hi" ... don't have much to add to other posts. and yes your signature is working :)...
triple whoo hoos for you and buddy!!! Yeah!!!!...
bump for four month update...
Green, So glad to hear you are at your one year mark!! It IS cause for celebration! I think you were one of the very first people to respond to me when Ken was first diagnosed. And I will never...
nope, totally not the only one. Although Ken is thankfully through with pads at the moment, we have had that laundry issue before!! sure i checked pockets, but threw the underwear in without looking!...
hey great to hear from you and all sounds well :)...
Best wishes mal! We will be thinking of you tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing from you when able :)...
Hi cpb! Just wanted to say hi! Not familiar with docs out east, so can't help you out there. We chose robotic surgery. Although either seems to give good results. I guess our main reason for choosing...
I am not sure, but in our case, the lymph nodes were left behind. I think they said they would do a lymph node biopsy if necessary when going in, but then they said it was totally not necessary? I...
So sorry to hear this. You certainly have had a tough row to hoe there. We will be praying for you and Larry and sending positive thoughts your way....