Information need about Doc's in Chicago

Frank1205

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Posts : 308

Posted 2/1/2008 9:09 AM (GMT -7)

Has anyone had experience with Dr. Robert Adler, Northwestern Memorial or Dr. Areih Shavlov from the University of Chicago.

I am just beginning my journey and this seem like great site to learn.

Interested in any experiences with either of these locations and Doc's. I am very impressed so far with both. Dr. Adler may have done 200 and Dr. Shavlov may have done 3,000, although I find that amazing.

I am 53 years old

2004-?prostitis PSA 8, biopsy negative

2008-? prositis PSA 6, biopsy positive

Prostate size 39.5 cm

1 in 3 cores

Gleason 3+3= 6

PSA 6

T1C

Bones scan clear and Wet CT clear

Looking strongly at good Robotics Hospital and Doctor

Tony Crispino

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Posts : 8129

Posted 2/1/2008 10:16 AM (GMT -7)

Frank,
Welcome to the best site on the internet for support. You will get some feedback on the Chicago doctors soon. My oncologist N. Vogelzang here in Vegas is from the University of Chicago, he used to be the director of the cancer center. He is all over the internet and regarded as one of the best prostate cancer doctors on the planet. If the doctors there are anything like he has been for me, you will do quite well there. He now runs the Nevada Cancer Institute and has been a real blessing. Good luck in your trek. Be well, and God Bless...

Tony

Age 45 (44 when Dx)

Pre-op PSA was 19.8

Surgery on Feb 16, 2007

Post-Op Pathology was poor: Gleason 4+3=7, 4 positive margins, Stage pT3b (Stage III)

HT began in May, '07 with Lupron and Casodex 50mg

IMRT radiation for 38 Treatments ending August 3, '07

My PSA did drop out after surgery to undetectable. It has not returned and I will continue HT until January '08.

My Life is supported very well by family and friends like you all.

Visit my journey at:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tonycrispino

STAY POSITIVE!

Frank1205

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Joined : Feb 2008

Posts : 308

Posted 2/1/2008 10:27 AM (GMT -7)

Thanks very much Tony.

I am meeting with the Doc from University of Chicago this Wednesday. Look forward to more comments. I am also going to ask them for some references.

Frank

bluebird

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Posted 2/25/2008 4:51 PM (GMT -7)

Hey ~ Frank, We will be sending you a special welcome on your new thread…. University of Chicago, anyone had experience? You are so right about this site. Knowledge is Power and Power takes away the fear You’ve already met Tony and 41… It’s just the beginning!!! Stay Close ~ it really is important for you as well as for us. Take care and we will keep you close. In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy

kdnole

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Joined : Jun 2007

Posts : 152

Posted 2/26/2008 7:24 AM (GMT -7)

Frank,

Check with 41diagnosed on this forum he is from Chicago.

Age 44

PSA 4.8

Gleason 3+3=6

Biopsy - 3 of 12 (2@20% / 1@80%)

Da Vinci 7/31/07 @ Duke

2.5 hr. surgery, released from Duke with in 14 hrs.

Saved both nerve bundles.

Foley out 8/10/08

Positive Pathology Report

Near left side nerve bundle

New Gleason 7

Oncology visit in the near future for radiation

Back to work 3 weeks following surgery - Sales

9/13/07 - 1 Post PSA Undetectable less than 0.1

9/17/07 - Pad Free!

10/11/07 - ED, Trimix injection .2cc Tooo much but it worked. Now on .05cc, 3 times a week

No luck with viagra or pump.

11/19/07 - 5 mth. PSA 0.1 (Ouch)

02/11/08 - Scheduled for CT Scan and MRI

Radiation treatments to start at the end of Feb. (6 weeks, 5 days a week)

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