Good luck Todd - keep your spirits up -my prayers are with you. Carmen...
This post is most timely as I am going through a rise in PSA 2 years post op. My PSA's were undetectable through first 18 months. My next PSA test was done 27 months post op - results were 0.16. Of...
As a follow to my last posting - I had another PSA taken a week later - PSA is now 0.09 down from 0.16. While it is good news -cannot understand such a variation in one week. Will keep monitoring...
Thanks Rob2 Spoke to my doctor this evening who is ordering another PSA this week to verify results and another next month to see if any progression - Will meet with radiation oncologist as well for...
Your posting in very timely - I just had a rise in my PSA to 0.16 after two years of less that 0.1 using Ultra Sensitive PSA. Surgeon is suggesting radiation therapy. Thinking I should have another...
Philly Sub Ken I had the same concern that I could not get a surgery date with Doctor Lee that was soon enough for me. As I previously stated, Doctor Lee told me to work with his surgery coordinator...
Philly Sub I had my surgery with Doctor Lee on Oct 22d. All went well. I am 1 month out since surgery. No incontinence from Day 1 - still hard to believe ! He spared most of my nerves. ED coming...
Hi BeachBum I can relate very well to your post - my surgery is Oct 22d. I am going through the same thought process. Although I have been through surgery before (shoulders/knees) - I am looking at...
Thanks Biker - it looks like you are doing fine. By the way, when I contacted Lee, he was booked into January - his surgery scheduler found an opening for me in October - got lucky !! CPB...
Good job Idaho !! Keep up the good work. Your positive energy is working. CPB...
Dear Laswell If you check my last post (today) you will see that I went through a similar decision- making process except with a set of equally good Robotic surgeons. Both Su and Fagin are excellent...
Thanks Puget - PCDave and Mike's Wife for your encouragement....
Hello again Having received such great responses to my thread after I was diagnosed with PCa and continuing to follow the wonderful comments made on this Forum, I thought I should share what I have...
Thanks War-Eagle. Your thoughts are what we all need to be reminded of from time to time. As I get ready for the next phase of this journey next month - surgery - I realize you must never doubt...
Hi Laswell VIEW IMAGE I have been going through the same process as you. As others have already posted, you have some excellent DaVinci surgeons in your area. Outside of the Texas area, there are...
Thanks Idaho - I will take your advice. I am already doing some of things you have suggested. Will be looking at other options and have scheduled surgery for mid October. For now, I will take a deep...
Thanks Idaho and Bluebird. This is a great forum. Hopefully, I will have some meaningful input for those searching for answers as I go through this journey. I am fortunate to have selected some great...
Thanks - I just returned from visiting another surgeon who has done over 1000 Robotic procedures. This is an interesting issue. Of the three surgeons I visited - all over 1000 Robotic procedures - 2...
Idaho - Glad to see you are recovering so nicely. Your response has prompted me to ask question about your procedure that is really not meant for your topic. However, I am in process of selecting a...
Thanks Bluebird - very helpful to me as I go through the interview process with doctors. CPB...
Thanks pcdave and sjc - your responses were very helpful. I have read Walsh's book. I am assuming from all the input I am receiving that whether I go Robotic or open, if I have a top surgeon I cannot...
Hi Sanford - I am going through same process. I have scheduled appointments with Twari and Guilloneau in NY amd Jarow at Hopkins. Su is very busy - aurgery schedule is out to December I have been...
I too am in a quandry over type of surgery. I have appointments with the best that I have found in both Robotic and Laproscopic procedures. I am wondering who in 2006/2007 that had surgery opted for...
Thanks Bzup - Patel and staff seem to be very good. If I chose him, I will most probably spend the week in Columbus (until catheter out). I guess need Urologist who specializes in incontinence and...
Thanks Naimnut - It seems as I get further into this research - unless I am ruled out as a surgical candidate - I will go Robotic. Like you - I want one of the most experienced surgeons doing this...
Thanks Tamu - My Doctor used the Sloan Kettering Calculation as well - he thinks I am a good candidate for Laproscopic procedure. Will continue research....
Thanks Puget - AEB. As I review previous posts looking for answers as to WHO I should choose to perform Robotic(leaning that way). I note that both Dr Lee from Penn and Dr McGinnis from Bryn Mawr...
Thanks - changed posting to reflect correct inquiry. While doc thinks it is confined to prostate - cannot guarantee it. So how do you determine for sure PCa is confined to prostate prior to surgery ?...
Thanks AEG - I appreciate your response. I should have posted my topic correctly. I meant open or Robotic. I would prefer Robotic if I am proper candidate for it. My Urologist says I am but that...
Thanks Bluebird - I appreciate your support and input. I am approaching this journey knowing you all are out there to help. Another Rite of Passage in Life....
Just received the news on Tuesday - PCa. Age 66 - Gleason 6 (3+3, TS2a). Active and healthy otherwise. Opting for surgery at this point based on what I have been researching. Live in Philly area, but...
Thanks 41 - I appreciate your thoughtful reply. After I posted I realized I should have started own posting. Your experience with doctors telling you to take time is the same as mine. Good luck to...
New to Forum - just diagnosed on Tuesday. Age 66, PSA 2.7, Gleason 6 (3+3). Have spoken at length with my Urologist. After extensive reading and discussions with friend who is former Chief of Urology...