What do you mean " until it drops"? My stone was stuck in the ureter just below the left kidney and I had very severe colic followed by complete blockage. That led to an emergency where they scoped...
I did not address Jim's question of SBRT. They do that treatment at Columbia but again it was ruled out so I'll ask him why but again from what I understand, they must have very clear images to...
Jim thank you. Brachdytherapy was my initial choice but the RO who actually specializes in brachdytherapy ruled it out. I guess it was to do with two possible reasons. One is size which you said...
Thanks and I will...
Thanks Dgin Both doctors are in the same group, Columbia university hospital and exchange notes so I assume that they will know what to do. I have to trust I'll get the appropriate treatment Glen...
Some may argue that size ought not matter for brachdytherapy but my RO specializes in brachdytherapy and decided it best to go with regular radiation. I will ask what the exact title is but suspect...
What I mean is because they cannot pinpoint the pca they will use a lesser amount over a longer period of time. Just a guess. Brachy was out because of the size of the prostate Glen...
Thanks for asking. The reason as I understand it has to do with the size of my prostate and the exact imaging issue. I Was unable to tolerate a MRI due to claustrophobia. CT Scan is okay but not as...
Thanks Halbert and Michael I'm doing well with it all. The Greenlight surgeon was very comforting and said just what my usual urologist suggested. He said he'd not take off too much tissue. I Did not...
Hello April 30th 2021 I get Greenlight laser surgery. They will put me under general which I do not care for but it will not be in the "Trendenlenberg" (Sp) upside down position and will not last too...
Tadadafil seems to help along with Flomax I am however having Greenlight laser to open me up so I can return to radiation treatment. Last time due to my BPH, I got retention which led to...
I had a uric acid one in 1991 and it was one inch by about one half inch so not sure how that compares with 7mm one but it was not easy. I had 5 stents put it and back out before I peed it out. My...
Also as said, kidney stones can be a cause but believe me, if it blocks the ureter, you'll have no doubt! Worse pain I ever had to endure. Then 4 months of stents inserted and taken out before it "...
I had bad infections almost every other month. Cipro would clear it but it was not until my family doctor tried a whole month of Ciprofloxacin that it finally cleared. I'd say for good but after a...
I am severely hypogonadal and require injections to have normal levels of testosterone. My RO is awsre of my TRT while he is not in favor of it, he knows that I am not going to stop. Fact is I suffer...
Welcome. I'm having Greenlight laser treatment on the 30th I'll post the next day and let you know how it went. My plan is to resume radiation treatment for my mostly G6 Pca. Radiation caused...
Got my second Moderna Shot at noon. So far I'm fine. Not pain at the injection site. Glen...
Thanks Jim. This virus is no hoax and while we are doing well with vaccinations, we are not out of the woods. I am in Manhattan most of the week and am happy to report maybe 99% of people are wearing...
I was passed off to the doctor who does Greenlight laser treatment but he is not a cancer doctor. He is however a very accomplished MD and I suppose it does not matter. I will discuss with him the...
My two cents I'm choosing radiation therapy and actually started it however my enlarged prostate led to urinary retention that led to catheterization and finally a paraphimosis which is very painful....
John Sanford was the author...
"Sudden" prey was the title and prey was the word he used....
Last book I read was " The sirens of Titan " by Vonnegut but it was a re-read. Still pretty good the second time. I read "The Godfather " for the first time around the same time. Sadly it was 8 years...
I'm hoping that you find the best combination of treatment. I know very little about these things but feel a kinship with all the good people here. Best wishes to you Glen Heinsohn...
I Googled the button and it is like Greenlight but they use "Plasma" and it has less side effects then traditional. I wish the doctor explained it in more detail as I trust Dr Decastro. So, I'll ask...
Thank you JNF I am always grateful for more information on new treatment. I'm thinking my doctor was describing a part of the traditional TURP maybe when the probe end reached the prostate and it...
I saw the surgeon who helped me when I had paraphimosis ( he manually restretched my foreskin that had strangled my glans penis) I hoped he could perform the Greenlight laser treatment to open me up...
More " comfortable "...
I've been sitting for year's. Size is normal but the stream is a different story. Aim right and it goes left; Aim left and it goes right. The funniest is the occasional split stream. So I don't take...
"PITA" Heh-Heh! Just got it! Glen...
I only had 6 of 54 sessions of external radiation therapy when urinary retention caused me to stop. So I'm sure my case does not compare but I am going to return after I have Greenlight laser...
I'm getting Moderna shot number two March 30th. I had a weird side effect about 4 days after the shot. It was like a mild anxiety feeling that lasted several hours then just went away. Shot two is...
I am not sure if my brothers cancer compares to your type in anyway but it may be helpful to tell his story. While on vacation in Ocean city Maryland , a walk in clinic detected a mass that turned...
No I got the Pca around late 2018 Stayed on AS but biopsy number 2 showed increased volume and one of the 8 core,s was upgraded to G7 All others remain G6 I got urine retention during radiation...
I'm not as knowledgeable as most here but wish you the best. Just to add. My PSA had been high but it was attributed to my constant UTI,s plus a large prostate. After sex it can rise, exercise etc....
Saw Dr Deutsch today. He agreed with the plan for Greenlight laser treatment followed by radiation. He suggested 8 weeks of recovery before radiation therapy to begin again. He said he has to run...
Hurray and congrats to you halbert. You have been a constant shoulder to lean on. Taking time to inform the new guys means a lot. You give hope with your experience, information and sprinkling of...
Thank you complier. I am trying to understand what you wrote. Did you have the Greenlight laser then were diagnosed with Pca? Or before you had a chance to try Greenlight laser, you were diagnosed...
Thank you halbert that's good to know. I only want the TURP to hold for the duration of the radiation treatment. My current flow is adequate. It's a little weak and the stream often splits but I am...
Dr Rahman suggested I try and get : Greenlight laser " TURP being on blood thinner Xaralto he said there would be less bleeding. Anyone have this treatment? I see the hospital has it but my surgeon...
I have been swaying back and forth between surgery. having TURP and going back for radiation. The issue has been that radiation caused me to have urinary retention which led to a horrible condition...
No sorry, it is similar to a carry on bag and happens to have a big zipper and a side compartment with a smaller zipper and they come together when both are closed. "Staples" has cash boxes that are...
Got first Moderna shot yesterday. Ache at injection site but no other side effects yet. I Was lucky as I got it at my local mom and pop drug store. I just said "can you let me know when you get the...
Thank you for posting. It gives me comfort for my upcoming surgery which I will have late April or early May. (I am working out and losing weight) It means a great deal to me hearing these examples...
Mebythesea, thanks for understanding the underlying fear so many have. Very pleased to hear that your husband is doing well. I am guessing the radiation treatment caused retention in his case.? That...
Not sure the Resum would work well enough to allow for radiation treatment to continue with surity that retention will not happen again. I'm actually peeing better than before radiation therapy...
Logosidat. I enjoy your post's they are riddles which as fun to try and solve or just enjoy, I got good news from the pharmacy where I will get my shot tomorrow. As long as I'm a resident of New York...
Update: I found a solution to me taking more then my limit of 4 pills a day. I used a small zippered pouch that has two zippers that meet allowing them to actually lock (with a small padlock) My wife...
Thanks Fiddlecanoe Yes they will be doing the breathing for me. I thought the CPAP would be useful for the MRI but they would not allow it due to what I'm not sure. I suppose the magnetic field is...
The reason for the sedation for the MRI is severe claustrophobia partly due to PTSD. I am worried about the near upside down Trendelenberg position and all that abdomen weight pushing down on my...