From experience and talking to all the docs there is no screening that gives the correct accurate answers. The only way one knows for sure is a biopsy after surgery. I had low PSA, no family history,...
I have a slightly different problem and wonder if any body has run into this. I am 10 days post removal and very little leakage. But I only am able to urinate when I put some pressure on, if I stop...
Tony: Good analysis. I am informed that chemo is not warranted unless the PSA raises after surgery or there is an idefined location of an additional tumor. Barrister...
Everyone, whether in the know or not says" that is the good one to get". It is very frustrating that there is no "right" answer to move forward. It is a best guess type of move with what is available...
Tony: As you can imagine I have been obtaining a massive amount of information from both radiation oncologists and medical oncologists. I am opting to go with hormone treatment, Lupron injection once...
Thanks for the reply. It makes me feel a little better. Barrister...
Ok, I have another question and this seemed to be the best thread to place it. Two weeks post op, four days post cath removal. No gushing but leakage. No feeling in bladder as to need to urinate but...
Thanks everyone. I am making appointments with two medical oncologists and two radiation oncologists. See what they recommend. Barrister...
ok, let me hear of some recommendations of good oncologists. Barrister...
Tony and Dave thank you. I read both threads, still no answers. There just isn't any. I've been on the interent for several hours, spoke to two of my dostor friends and just tired. I,m calling it for...
Dave: I will look for your thread in a moment. My wife just came in and I told her the path report. I was fine until than. Not a good day.Barrister...
Robotic surgery was completed last Monday at Hopkins. Path report now upgrades from Gleason 6 to Gleason 7 ( 4+3 )and invasion of both left and right seminal vessels. Stage T3b. I don't know where to...
The movie was great and I never realized where the song Amazing Grace came from. Very interesting. Barrister...
Thanks for all the good wishes. As many of you know it really does help. Today is day 4 post surgery, feeling better. Almost started to read a book but got so busy with telephone calls and my...
It is now 7:30 am Friday morning. Went to sleep for about another 4 hours. Ok for the first night. Most gas now gone. Going to have breakfast and see how I handle that. Been walking for bout an hour...
It is 1:30 am on Thursday morning. Had DaVinci at Hopkins on Monday am. Just returned home yesterday afternoon. The car ride of three hours was not great but once home I felt better once I started to...
Dan: Hope you do not need to join this group, even though they are a nice bunch. We are close in age so let me fill you in on some thoughts. First, a higher PSA maybe from other things besides...
Glen: That is terrific . I am in my last 10 days on countdown and hope to be able to report the same several months from now. Barrister...
Aztec: Just a follow up on the others. I spent the first day and night on the internet. This came as a great site. For the next forty eight hours after I got my diagnosis I thought of nothing else. I...
I am watching it now. Barrister...
None of the sites are working for me. Barrister...
Kevin: Hang in there. I don't have an answer for you but there are many knowledgeable people on this site and I am sure you will get responses later today. Barrister...
Motelmat: Your experience is good too hear and thanks. I go for robotic on March 12th and really would lie to get it over with ASAP. No patience. I would be pleased if my time is as good as yours. I...
Glen: You are probable correct and I think I am going to rely on my wife's instincts. We have been married 43 years and still going strong. In any event if anything goes wrong I can always blame her....
Lee: Thanks, it works, now I know where I've been ( not sure where I'm going ) Barrister...
JWH: Sounds familiar. I also made several appointments and will tell you about them. But first, it is my understanding that Dr. Scardino does open while Menon does robotic. I tried to get an...
Lee and Buddy: I have found the "sorted by" Now how do I get to a particular person. Where do you put the beginning initial? Ben: I think you are correct and that may be the wave of the future as...
I'm looking but don't see it. I will ask my son ( the IT dept. ) in my office for help. Barrister...
SJC: Boy that sounds a bit impersonal. Although I have been communicating with Dr. Su by e-mail and he does responds himself. Since I use e-mail extensively in my office I appreciate this way. Maybe...
Glen: I am scheduled for robotic on March 12th. Barrister...
Although I have not been posting recently I have been following the converstaion. I have been investigating , listening and interviewing doctors. I have definately decided on robotic. I was just down...
Norskie: Thanks for the posting. I am leaning toward robotic and going to Hopkins this Friday, 1/19/07 for interview. Barrister...
Sorry to welcome you to this site but it is great and loads of information and supp Others, much better than I, can add to the advise. The good thing about it is that your CT and scan were negative....
George: It is great to hear good news. I am going for pre-op interview next week at Hopkins and will let all know . Where did you have your robotic and by whom? Barrister...
Ben: Thank you for the info., it is a great comfort to obtain direct information. Upon return from vacation this week I had a CT of the ab, chest and pelvis and a Bone can. All appear clear so I feel...
Aus: Thanks forthe info. I will ask tomorrow when I see the Dr. I am in a position that when I bring something up ( because of my relationship with the medical community ) that they do it rather than...
Ben: Thanks for the headsup. I am seeing Dr. Su at Hopkins. May OI ask who did your surgery? MJB...
JayMan56: Wait until you get to 64, IT ISN'T THAT OLD. I have several appointments , one at Hopkins. I am leaning toward surgery, but debating on open v robatic. Will keep in touch.Barrister...
I am back from Aruba and although enjoyed, relaxation was somewhat difficult. I am scheduling CT,s, I was told to also have bone and sleleton scans as well as MRI. Any advisae or knowledge. Barrister...
I am still in the process of deciding open v robotic and have several appointments this month. I have not seen anything on this forum concedrning the question of insurance. I believe I have a fairly...
Dear Bob from Ct. I am two weeks ahead of you and need to make the same decision on open v robotic. I have several appointments this month and I plan to ask them. Age 64, PSA 3.4, 3 of 12 positive ,...
To SJC and B & C : I have an appointment at John Hopkins in January with DR. Su . Have you or anyone used him He is suppose to be top in Robotic surgery. Barister...
Glen, Tamu, swim thank you for your replys. I will be pursuing . I think Tawari is now at John Hopkins in Baltimore. If you don't hear from me I will not be lost but I am leaving on vacation ( Aruba...
Spinbiscuit Where did you have your DeVinci done and by whom? Barrister...
Thanks for all the replys. It really makes me feel I am connected to some info. As most of you probable did I have been on the internet for the past two days and speaking to everyone. I am in New...
David, Where did you have your DaVinci procedure and by whom. Barrister...
Mac...
Mac, I am new and just tryingg to get info and connect. Age 64, PSA 3.4 Total fre pSA 17, Fleason 3+3=6, 3 of 12 samples positve all on one side. I am type A personalty personified and would probable...
Just learned have prostate cancer , 12/21/06,age 64, PSA 3.5, gleason 3+3=6, 3 out of 12 positive samples, Been on the internet since and geting info. Urologists recommends surgery. I am in NE and...