June-2007 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Surgery Jan-2008 by Dr. Patel and team in Orlando, Fl. Just got my PSA test results and still undetectable after two years. As they say in the...
I also had Dr. Patel from Florida Hospital-Celebration perform my surgery a year ago. Patel and his team were great. Drove down from Virginia myself, so they kept me in the hospital an extra night...
I also had the robotic surgery. Approximately 100ml blood loss. As stated, the skillset of the surgeon plays an important role. One year later the incision sites are healing very nicely....
It was one year one week ago I had robotic surgery for prostate cancer. My one year PSA test still at zero level, which is a relief. Only issue in the last year (actually a few months ago) was a...
I remember reading an article back in the 60's(?), 70's(?) that stated that the chemical make up of tears cutting onions and tears from emotional stress were quite different as the initial post...
Six days ago I had robotic surgery by Dr. Vipul Patel at Florida Hospital in Celebration, Florida. Spent two nites in the hospital. Two nites because of being on my own. Post recovery went well. Had...
Tomorrow I go in for the Cystogram. If that goes well the catheter gets removed. This thread gives me a good idea what to expect. Thanks...
reply to JCL I had dr. vipul patel do my surgery. dr. patel used to be at ohio state where i was scheduled for surgery. a lot warmer down here....
just went for first walk. bit rough getting out of bed. walked approx 1000ft. felt good to stand up. i think the time spent at gym pre surgery was time well invested....
spirometer. a device i have to exhale into, to induce coughing. this hurts a bit. i over did and caused hiccups. this you want to avoid....
this hospital, celebration, fl, has a combination computer/tv/email/music on a mobile arm over the bed. very cool...
yep. just a mere 12 hours ago. minor discomfort where the robot entered. cant really feel the catheter.....yet. walking soon. i think thats gonna hurt a bit. so far so good. will enter more comments...
Thanks for the replies. This statement was news to me: "I don't know why the following isn't mentioned more often - anything which stimulates the prostate, sex, exercise, bike riding, DRE will cause...
Last June my PSA score was 4.8. Did the biopsy with results below. In two weeks from today I am to have surgery. Had another PSA test and now the number is 3.4. Is this normal for the number to...
I am scheduled to have robotic surgery in the beginning of January (what a way to start the new year...) and I need to start getting organized. I am looking to see if there is a checklist of sorts...
Thanks for the initial report. I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Patel this coming January. I await more reports from your experience....
A question about other exercises. The kegal exercise I get, but wondering if doing these exercises:(http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/HipAbductor/LVSeatedHipAbduction.html and...
To all who replied, thanks. I appreciate your comments. Today I had an appointment with my Urologist. We discussed what I plan on doing to treatment. Though my preference is for noninvasive, logic...
Time is running out for me to make a decision. My two choices are Proton Therapy or Robotic Surgery. My first choice is Proton Therapy primarily due to the non-invasive nature. I work for a medical...
The road trip after the CAT scan was no problem. Veteran1 made this comment, "You may be peeing red or blue for a few times...no big deal.", which I experienced also. Thanks for the heads-up on that...
So I went in for the biopsy. On a gurney facing the wall with my butt on the gurneys edge. I am facing the wall. Doc asks me if I can hang my butt a little more over the edge. Doc and nurse ask if I...
Day after CT scan... Results came back as "normal", which I take to mean as cancer is localized and not spread. Follow up discussion with doctor in future. Prior to test, as mentioned, two 450ml...
I can understand the fear and apprehension. When I was told to get a biospy I told no one about this. Did not read any material before hand either. Went to office alone. The doctor explained briefly...
I am having a CAT scan to be sure that prostate cancer is localized and not spread. I have to have two Barium cocktail drinks (no olives or tiny umbrella included) prior to the test. My question: I...
Way off topic, but an interesting read. I used to work for and with a number of people who now run and manage TomoTherapy. This article,...
Here are two stories I happen to come across this morning, both from Florida: http://www.yananow.net/Mentors/EdH.htm http://www.yananow.net/Mentors/JackL.htm....
Thanks for the list. I have been searching for something like this. I do have a few questions though. I can understand avoiding red meat, but why grilled meat? As for cayenne and turmeric, as from...
This is a question that was nagging at me. The time between biopsy path report and treatment. I am leaning towards Proton Thearpy. On the to-do list is CT scan and a colon-rectal exam. Might as well...
I had my biopsy on 6-June. The weekend before I happen to be talking to my mom. She was mentioning that where she lived there was a free prostate screening that she insisted my younger brother go to....
Greetings. First post. Notified of PC on 13-June-07. Current age 52. Biopsy results as follows: PSA 4.8, Gleason score=6. 6 cores sampled, 1 core positive, right base. Stage T1C. Family history. All...