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parson
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Posted 3/19/2007 12:20 PM (GMT -7)
Robotic surgery was completed last Monday at Hopkins. Path report now upgrades from Gleason 6 to Gleason 7 ( 4+3 )and invasion of both left and right seminal vessels. Stage T3b.

I don't know where to go from now.

Bluebird- can you get me a list of the prior discussion on seminal vessel invasion ? Barrister

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biker90
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Posted 3/19/2007 1:17 PM (GMT -7)
Hey Parson,

Sorry about the restage. But maybe it hasn't spread too far (lymph nodes clean). That had to be a shock and we all feel for you my friend.

You know you are in the right place for support. Looking forward to hearing from you again and following your progress.

Jim
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pcdave
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Posted 3/19/2007 3:04 PM (GMT -7)
Hi Parson

Sorry that your post op pathology was not what any of us want to hear. I believe that the seminal vessels are removed during surgery so it is not clear what impact that will have on you for the future. I guess it leaves as an open question whether there is any remaining cancer in the area of the seminal vessels. Obviously you will want to get a PSA test as soon as possible to give some indication of where you stand. It sounds like you might be a good candidate for some radiation treatment to hopefully wipe out any remaining cancer near the prostate. Take a look at the new thread that I recently established (i.e., Recurring Prostate Cancer After Failed Surgery and Radiation). The thread is still a work in progress, but it might be helpful. Best of luck and all good wishes as you move forward.

Dave

P.S. What your situation points out (and you are far from alone in this respect) is that none of us can fully rely on our pre-treatment Gleason and stage of cancer in selecting a treatment option. If we don't have surgery (which I did not opt for), it certainly becomes a game of chance as to just how bad one's stage of PC is.
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parson
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Posted 3/19/2007 3:15 PM (GMT -7)
Dave: I will look for your thread in a moment. My wife just came in and I told her the path report. I was fine until than. Not a good day.Barrister
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Tony Crispino
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Posted 3/19/2007 5:52 PM (GMT -7)
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Read my Threads. We are now very closely staged. I am very curious what is next for me but i think I know that I will likely receive all three treatment options. It's what order that we proceed. Because my PSA is inching towards undetectable that HT is likely to be delayed, but Taxotere and Radiation are a certainty for me. My em address is tcneclv@aol.com. I will gladly send you me contact information if you just want to talk. These are challenging days for you, me 1588, greeacres, et al. But you can still do very well and need to stay positive. Don't let depression in and don't give in either.

God bless you Barrister, and talk to you soon.

Tony
Surgery was 2/16
T3b, both vessicals, Neg Bones, nodes.
PSA as of 3/12 was 0.1 (still declining)
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parson
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Posted 3/19/2007 6:27 PM (GMT -7)
Tony and Dave thank you. I read both threads, still no answers. There just isn't any. I've been on the interent for several hours, spoke to two of my dostor friends and just tired. I,m calling it for the night.Barrister
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two-of-us
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Posted 3/19/2007 6:58 PM (GMT -7)
Time to find yourself a good oncologist who believes in aggressive treatment. Better to be pro-active at this stage than to worry every day of your life about what might happen! You still have a life to live!!!
R
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PianoMan
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Posted 3/19/2007 9:41 PM (GMT -7)
Barrister: Don't let this set you back. As two-of-us said, find a good oncologist and you'll be on the right path. We're all here with you. And we're gonna beat this darned thing together. Tom
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parson
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Posted 3/19/2007 10:37 PM (GMT -7)
ok, let me hear of some recommendations of good oncologists. Barrister
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GreenAcres
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Posted 3/20/2007 6:09 AM (GMT -7)
Hi, Parson. Do we ever know how you feel. I want to semi-quote Swimon, here, just because it's what we're doing at present. Let your body heal from the surgery first. Get the first PSA and then make your decisions/have discussions with the specialists. If that first PSA is undetectable, then you may have further options other than aggressive treatments in an area that's already been through so much. Yes, I know some docs take the "aggressive" approach to getting it all following surgery. But, for many of us, those other options are what we chose to avoid in the first place, unless totally necessary.

If we had seen anything but an "undetectable" at that first PSA, we would certainly be looking at options. Our second PSA is mid-April and that will be our turning point. If there's any rise, then we'll begin a new plan of action - with the support of everyone here.

The emotions are overwhelming, especially coming off the preceding months as you have planned for this surgery. We're all here with you, too.
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bluebird
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Posted 3/20/2007 12:01 PM (GMT -7)
Hi ~ Barrister.... I will be back but wanted to touch base quickly when I saw your request. I've only found "1" other thread..... but pcdave's (Dave) and TC LasVegas (Tony) have the best information... and I see where you've found their threads... more information is coming at us everyday with treatments, etc.... so we will stay close to you. As in previous postings.... I agree 100% ~ with info above from Green/Swim...take time to heal properly... mentally and physically.... you really need some down time.... I will be back sooooooon........... Our thoughts and prayers and special HUGS surround you. In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy
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jetguy
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Posted 3/20/2007 6:12 PM (GMT -7)
Hello Barrister, I am most sorry for your pathology report. I would have responded sooner, but I don't know what to say. I hope the best for you.

Regards,

Bill
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pcdave
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Posted 3/20/2007 7:01 PM (GMT -7)

Hi Barrister

This is in response to your request above (i.e., ok, let me hear of some recommendations of good oncologists).  I assume you mean medical oncologists.  They are the ones to advise you on the different type of treatment available to you for recurring PC after surgery, based on your stage of PC.  Then you would proceed for treatment with the applicable specialists whether it be radiation or something else.

I don't know where you live, but here is a link to some of the top PC medical oncologists:

http://www.prostate-cancer.org/resource/special.html#med_oncology

I am sure that this list is not all inclusive and that there are many other well qualified medical oncologists specializing in PC.

Best of luck in your search.

Dave


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parson
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Posted 3/20/2007 8:06 PM (GMT -7)
Thanks everyone. I am making appointments with two medical oncologists and two radiation oncologists. See what they recommend. Barrister
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pcdave
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Posted 3/21/2007 8:05 AM (GMT -7)
Hi Barrister

You are moving in the right direction!  Good luck--let us know what happens next.

Dave

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Pete trips again!
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Posted 3/21/2007 3:38 PM (GMT -7)
Barrister,
I'm sorry for your bad news. I'm not very good with word so I'll just tell you we are all with you and you are going to the top of my prayer lis my friend.
Pete
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wittler
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Posted 3/21/2007 4:16 PM (GMT -7)
Parson,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We are with you all the way!
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M. Kat
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Posted 3/22/2007 4:28 AM (GMT -7)
Barrister, I'm glad you have the appointments and keep up the good fight. we are all here to go through this journey with you. Take this time to heal and recover from your surgery, too. God bless, kat
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