Phila. PA Open Surgeon

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jim554 New Member Date Joined Feb 2008 Total Posts : 1	Posted 2/24/2008 12:58 PM (GMT -6)
	Have COPD looking surgeon to do open if I can't do a RALP. Age:62 Biopsy:12/01/07 Gleason:3+4=7 Back to Top

Bootheel Regular Member Date Joined Oct 2007 Total Posts : 300	Posted 2/24/2008 5:56 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi Jim, I don't know much about COPD and surgery. I was diagnosed by a cardiologist with an enlarged heart. I had surgery (Laproscopy) in Albuquerque NM. about 4 weeks ago. It was complicated and I was under about 6 hours with no problems. I am originally from Phila. and I know U of Penn has some of the best surgeons for PCa. Give them a call. Joe P.S. Go into the control panel and put some info etc.. e-mail Age 65 Diagnosed 10/12/07 PSA 6.3 Biopsy 18 core samples, 2 positive <5% Stage T1a Gleason 6 (3+3) LRP 1/29/08 Post-op Gleason 7 (3+4) 1 positive margin (.3cm) T2C Back to Top

Tony Crispino Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2006 Total Posts : 8128	Posted 2/25/2008 10:02 AM (GMT -6)
	Hi ~ jim554 & Loved Ones… Welcome to… ~ HealingWell ~ and A “Special” Warm Welcome to You ! Knowledge gives us POWER…. POWER takes away the fear. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Click on the link just below for important information that will help you ~ help us!! Welcome New Members ~ to HealingWell The information (link) listed above is to help you get started on your journey. It is a journey best traveled with friends. Welcome ~ New Friend from all the members here... on HealingWell.com v bluebird ~ Moderator for Prostate Cancer Forum http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/mamabluebird1955/mamabluebirdWelcome.jpg v IdahoSurvivor ~ Moderator for Prostate Cancer Forum http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/1313099593_9f819e3ff8.jpg v TC-LasVegas ~ Moderator for Prostate Cancer Forum Back to Top

Tony Crispino Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2006 Total Posts : 8128	Posted 2/25/2008 10:06 AM (GMT -6)
	Hi Jim, Welcome to the finest place on the web for patient to patient interaction for prostate cancer. I do not have COPD, but there will likely be a responder who does. Radiation is a viable option should surgery not be. Bootheel has good advice for you while here. In the control panel, under personal profile, you can list more information in the signature that will help others help you. Stay close and stay positive. Tony Age 45 (44 when Dx) Pre-op PSA was 19.8 Surgery on Feb 16, 2007 Post-Op Pathology: Gleason 4+3=7, 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 Current PSA (1/08): <0.1 I will continue HT until May '09. Visit my Journey at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tonycrispino STAY POSITIVE! Prostate Cancer Forum Moderator Back to Top

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