40 years ago I dislocated a couple of fingers playing flag football. About a year ago the joints started hurting - arthritis had started to set in. It was getting so bad that I began using my other...
US Navy - Main Propulsion Assistant on USS Rathburne, DE 1057, on station Vietnam September 72 to March 73. Spent lots of time plane guarding for the USS Midway and the rest on the gunline at the DMZ....
After a few years of trying the pills and pump, I finally got a perscription for bi-mix. The cost of one vial is about $140, but even though has a three month date, will last much longer under...
This weekend was "Blue Flag Weekend" for all high school football games here in Washington State. As you can see in the press release I've included below, this is the 5th year of this annual...
I'm confused on your numbers. .6 ml would be .6 cc, and I have been using only 1/2 cc (.5 ml) syringes. I started with .10cc at the doctors, moved up to .15cc - too much - and finally to .12cc which...
Gaget My biopsy results were a lot more minimal, which made my decision hard. When my pathology report came in worse than I thought, I was very happy that I had chosen surgery, so I knew the extent...
Cepas Congratulations on a great post op report. Following my catheter removal, I was fortunate to be pretty much dry. (Pre-surgery Kegals came through!) I still have an almost full packages of...
As of noon, it will still take awhile to safely get to the body. He is a suspect in the shooting of 4 others at a party hours before. Sounds like a real disturbed individual. Local news reports that...
TC I haven't been on the forum too much lately and missed your 5 year post. Congratulations!! I have always appreciated your story and how you work with this forum. We had similar treatments at...
Following my secondary treatment - radiation - the nerves my surgeon sparred were pretty much destroyed. Tried the pills with no success. When my specialist suggested injection, I thought she was...
You are not naive or mistaken. A needle biopsy is like shooting darts at a target. If you throw 10 darts you may never hit a bullseye, or you can hit it with one. I was diagnosed with minimal cancer...
I also had Dr. Porter, and have a friend who had Dr. Corman. I have only the highest praise for my treatment at VM and their doctors. (My wife has other issues and frequents the VM Medical Center as...
It's been awhile since I've posted. Now that I'm 4 years post diagnosis and surgery, and still pushing "0's", I don't get here often. However, I left my email checked as "public" and that's a good...
Fallcrop After looking at your last post, your situation is very similar to mine, except I was 57 at diagnosis. I'm now 2.5 years post surgery, 2 years post radiation, and 1+ years from my last...
Underworld Your pathology report looks very similar to mine. However - your PSA's were a bit different. Wait until tomorrow to see how they're going, and then have a good discussion with your doctor....
Pasayten I had my radiation therapy at VM in Seattle. (I called mine "adjuvant therapy", since I had positive margins, and my surgeon wanted this within the first year.) The techs at VM are great!...
With all the research going on, we all await that magical "cure" so we won't have to discuss this beast again. So be it today, with the study of the antibody F77 bouncing around the internet. While...
Zimmer It would be terrific to really know the true extent of our cancers without removing the prostate. Even following accessment after removal, how fast would have it continued without surgery? I...
Amy I take the ferry out of Seattle frequently, and will think about Robert on my next trip across the Sound. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....
Passayten, As was mentioned earlier, many of us have gone through the same thing. As you can see by my profile, just a raise to .08 for me was enough to go for the additional treatment. However, I...
Opa N Yes, having the PSA go to .08 was the push to do additional therapy, but my surgeon and oncologist had mentioned it at the three month date, with the PSA at .01, and my positive margins. The...
While my numbers were different than yours, my stuation is similar. I was mortified by my pathology report, initially thinking that once my surgery was over, so was the cancer. Statistics pointed to...
Look at my age and numbers - very similar to yours. Listen to your doctors, but I'd push to get a biopsy to give you peace of mind, or let you know what to look for next. Good luck...
Pasltiri While this is definitely a shock for someone so young, be thankful that you have discovered it! I just read an obituary from my local paper of a 54 year old who just passed away after a long...
Robert One of the hardest things for me was the fact that there is no ONE choice of treatments for this beast. I also had low grade cancer, according to the biopsy. There were the thoughts of...
BeaHappy Welcome to this place that nobody really intended to be. Since you have been lurking around for awhile, you have seen that there are many supporters who will offer a ton of great...
Oceanwave I started additional therapy 6 months after surgery, when my PSA had risen to .08. Even before the rise, my surgeon and oncologist had suggested this, due to my positive margins. As others...
I could have been one of those considering "watchful waiting" just looking at my initial numbers. Perhaps a second biopsy would have found the additional cancer not shown in the first one - perhaps...
Bootheel I had similar numbers as you, except my PSA was .08 at 6 months. My surgeon and oncologist recommended RT with hormones, and I agreed. However, as my surgeon said, the radiation would...
A friend told me about the supplement phenocane for arthritis pain. While I've posted in another forum here in "healing well", I've never posted here. Has there been any discussion about phenocane?...
LV-TX I hope that you are doing Kegals! I started them prior to surgery and still occasionally do them now. I was fortunate to not have a lot of incontinence. Still, to this day, if I suddenly make a...
Gerbe, Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I guess I am that 1 in 20 who anticipated a good pathology report, but got the surprise. However, one of the reasone I chose surgery was that I still had...
Tony, Thanks for honoring our veterans. I just got back from my American Legion Post Annual Veterans Day Dinner. It's always memorable when we introduce our members, first from WW II, Korea, Viet...
I've noticed a few new posters who understandably are having a lot of stress surrounding the discovery and treatment of their cancers. Please give the people from the University of Arizona a call....
Javamama With his high PSA and advanced Gleason score, and the fact that other tests were performed (bone scans, etc.), it seems like you're getting good advice from your urologist. Is the surgery...
I wanted to bump this up to the top again. While I haven't had real depression concerning PC, there definitely has been anxiety. The counseling - something I never considered - is worthwhile and...
Surfingspouse, One of my doctors loaned me a booklet with audiotape on Kegals. I started a month prior to my surgery, and still do some to this day. I have been fortunate to be almost pad free right...
I just completed my final counseling session in this study. My wife and I now have the post surveys to take. I had never thought about talking to a "shrink" about anything. While my anxiety level...
I was staged T3A, and got tested every 3 months, and continue to do so during my hormone therapy following adjuvant radiation. I can't see a reason why not to test at three month intervals in your...
I also am in this study, with my 7th session tomorrow, and our final joint session next Monday. Even before this study, I have worked hard to not let this disease run my life and my wife's as well....
Tony I don't know where to add this, but the University of Arizona clinical telephone study we are a part of should be highly recommended for those with advanced Prostate cancer....
Tony, Congratulations on your 0's. Quick question, since you've done a lot of research. What are the differences between the various hormone drugs? You have been taking Lupron in the butt, while I've...
Magaboo, I had the adjuvant therapy within the first year following surgery when my PSA went up to .08. Together with hormone therapy, studies show that this will decrease the chance of biochemical...
Friday night games are all over, and the event was worth it. We had some coverage on Seattle Television Stations, as well as local media. Below is a link to "High School Gametime" for Western...
I just want to bump this up. Also, please read my posting on Washington State football officials using blue penalty flags this weekend. Every little bit helps!...
This weekend, all high school football officials in Washington State will be using blue penalty flags, instead of the ususal yellow ones, to help raise the awareness of prostate cancer. Our...
I am also in the study. While I feel that I haven't experienced serious pschycological issues with my cancer, talking out your feelings is a good thing to do. They will learn so much by having a...
Hey Murphy As you can see by my signature line, I had similar results in my post surgical pathology report and pre-surgery diagnosis. It was a real jaw dropper for me when my surgeon gave me the...
This subject has brought up another point in my mind. After a positive needle biopsy, how many should have the extensive 3-D mapping that it appears you had prior to the TFT? I had only one positive...
Daniel As was mentioned, you need to consider your Gleason score and age before making a decision. I would also take into count the rapid increase in PSA. I thought I was being overly aggressive in...