Hi everyone: I'm sorry that I only contact you when I need help. I find it difficult to participate on the forum because of the anxiety it produces for me. I hope that you would still be willing to...
I hope that people here on this forum will remember me from three years ago when I came here quite frequently when my husband Rodney was first diagnosed with prostate cancer. The history: The...
Dear wiggyann, I am a former hospital quality manager and I was appalled and angered to read your husband's experience when he went for his biopsy. Last year I had to file a HIPAA complaint. Here is...
Hello Everyone, It's such a relief and a blessing to know that I can count on my friends, here on this forum, for support. I believe at this point all I can do is let go and let God as far as Rod is...
Hello Gang, Rod's PSA is rising (.4 .7 .9 ). He was advised last March to receive radiation. Every time I ask him about it he tells me he'll call next week but he never does. He will not give me a...
Here is a review from Rate MDs regarding Dr. Menon from Henry Ford Hospital: http://db.ratemds.com/social/?q=node/28873&did=88795 Maria Teresa PS - My husband had surgery done by Dr. Menon this past...
Here is a review from Rate MDs regarding Dr. Menon from Henry Ford Hospital: http://db.ratemds.com/social/?q=node/28873&did=88795 Maria Teresa...
http://db.ratemds.com/social/?q=node/28873&did=88795 Hope this helps......
My husband had his surgery done by Dr. Menon at Henry Ford Hospital last September. Here is link for detailed information: http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=41144 Maria Teresa...
Dear Sue, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss. I praise God for Lance's salvation. Sending prayers and love... ~Maria Teresa...
Hello Everyone, Does the radiation oncologist also administer the hormone therapy? Thank you. Maria Teresa...
Thank you so much my friends!!!! Thank you so much for your unconditional love and support!!! God bless you all!!! ~Maria Teresa...
Hi Tony! I couldn't wait to hear from you! It's so nice to see you! I'm sending you a hug! Please pray for Rod.... Maria Teresa...
Oh, Susan, thank you so much! Rod and I read your reply together and we already feel better. I can't believe how fortunate we are to know such generously kind and caring people, such as yourself, on...
Hello Everyone, I hope the group will remember me and my husband Rodney. I've been away the past few months because I became anxious and didn't want to believe people from the forum who advised that...
I told you guys that Rod is part of a new study so he has to measure the weight of his pads and count the number of pads used. The catheter was removed on Tuesday and more than 24 hours later he only...
Rod and I just read your replies together. I can see he feels much better now that he got your feedback. I wanted him to hear from those experienced so his attitude can focus on all of you and not my...
Thank you Kitt. You nailed it right on the head! You identified for me what I couldn't put into words to explain it to myself. I felt part of my brain become organized when I read your post. It feels...
Hi, This is my first time posting on this forum, I usually post on the prostate cancer forum. I'm 44 years old and I have a history of anxiety disorder with a component of OCD. I lost my mom at age 7...
No, puget, you did not go over the line. This is how i know I can trust people, when they are straightforward with me. Maria Teresa...
Hi Tony, I guess I wasn't expecting this outcome. When the surgeon came out and spoke to me, he made it sound so positive and he said that he didn't think Rod would need any further treatment, but...
Doting - I agree with you that we are a lot alike! I can totally relate! I want things to be perfect and I want things to be black and white. And I definitely want everything to be done NOW and I'm...
This is what we were told: Gleason 4 + 5 Positive margin right base of the prostate (What does this mean?) Tumor into seminal vesicles (What does this mean?) Negative lymph nodes (This is good news,...
Hello everyone, We just came home from the hospital. The catheter has been removed. The pathology report was not available - this troubles me. Now the nurse will have to call with the results. I...
WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-) Love, Maria Teresa...
Hi Susan, I'm sending you hugs, too! :) Love, Maria Teresa...
CONGRATULATIONS DAVID!!!! Love, Maria Teresa...
Hello James, I'm sending you lots of get well wishes, hugs, and prayers!!!! Love, Maria Teresa...
Happy Belated Birthday Glen! :-) Love, Maria Teresa...
Rod says he misses drinking coffee. He usually drinks three cups a day. The coffee also helped stimulate a bowel movement. Rod hasn't had any coffee because we thought it would aggravate the bladder....
Hi Uncle Dan, Great News! Congrats! :-) Love, Maria Teresa...
Very encouraging!!! Thank you Army! Maria Teresa...
I wish I could send each of you a wonderful bouquet of flowers.....! MT "If I had a flower for each time I thought of you, my garden would be full..."...
Linda & Bob, Okay, I just told him. Thank you! MT PS - He seems to listen to all of you better than he does me! :)...
Hi Chayna! Your post made me giggle, too! :) And thank you for the heads up on the urine turning red, you might have just prevented an anxiety attack! Love, MT...
Yeah Barry!!!!! Maria Teresa...
Dearest Tony, I am so happy for your good news!!! You are such a wonderful man and a great inspiration! Love, Maria Teresa...
I am crying tears of joy because all of you are the most big-hearted, sweetest people!!! Kisses and Hugs!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Maria Teresa...
I just finished reading all of your wonderful posts and I went over to Rod and told him about all of you and your posts and I became overwhelmed with emotions of gratitude!!! Thank you to all of...
Keeping you close in thought and prayers! Love, Maria Teresa...
Dearest lifeline, My heart goes out to you and your dear husband. Sometimes I just don't have the words to express my sentiments, but I want you to know that my heart aches for you and your husband....
Magnificent!!! I love hearing good news! Love, Maria Teresa...
Yahoo!!!!! Thanks for sharing the happy news! Maria Teresa PS - I love pancakes and french toast, too! :)...
Joining hands, hearts and prayers with everyone here for your healing! Maria Teresa...
Rod was nervous two weeks ago when he went for surgery, but now he is really nervous and afraid that the complication with anesthesia will occur again. The specialist has told us that Rod is better...
Hi Cedar, I love reading the Song of Solomon! Thank you for your prayers and warm love! The support on this forum is fantastic! :-) Maria Teresa...
Hi and thank you for the welcome! My husband was scheduled for the Da Vinci prostatectomy. Thank you for the information and the helpful tips! :) Maria Teresa...
Hello, My name is Maria Teresa and I usually post on the Prostate Cancer Forum because of my 55 year old husband. My husband was scheduled for surgery on September 11, but when they tried to...
Thank you everyone for your kindness and for the tips and website links!!!!! Maria Teresa...
Well I do feel better than I did on Tuesday when Rod's surgery was cancelled due to the anesthesia complication. Rod told me today he now knows what it feels like to suffocate or drown. He woke up...