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3/16/2008 5:05 PM
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8/20/2011 3:01 AM
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Last 50 Posts

Penile Implants

Thank You, Cajun Jeff! I will tell him about the site. He will be glad to know there is a place he can go. My best, Cindy...

8/19/2011 3:59 PM

Prostate Cancer
Penile Implants

Hi all, Kent is scheduled to have an implant on the 22nd of September. He hasn't decided which one as they all have a risk here or there. Doctor says "no big deal" and any will be fine. Great success...

8/19/2011 11:46 AM

Prostate Cancer
Been Awhile Friends! Big Question

Hi everyone, It has been a long time since I've written. Life is going along and I'm happy to report after 3 years out of surgery that Kent can still hold a solid zero. I have a question for those...

6/3/2011 4:25 AM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

Thank you, Mika. I'm going to try and hope I don't hurt him. I think that is why it hurts him cause he has such a hard time doing it. I have learned so much about this from others..I know it will be...

12/11/2009 3:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

Love you too, Tony!!...

12/10/2009 4:02 PM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

HI Va Jazz., I didn't know they did it. When we started with this were told South River Pharmacy in the West End. We pay 80.00. Is it less expensive at Bremo? The doctor we used was Sam Graham..use...

12/10/2009 3:06 PM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

LOL. Thanks!...

12/10/2009 12:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

Me!?! Suppose I hit the wrong place!!!...

12/10/2009 11:36 AM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

OHHHH, I will get Kent to read all of this when he gets home. You have really explained it well and I think this is going to be a big help. I guess when you have never relied on something like this...

12/10/2009 11:05 AM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

James, Are these the auto inject needles? Those are the ones that I heard were not as painful cause it was just a quick injection....

12/10/2009 10:47 AM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

Thank you Steve, James, Navy and Lana. James, I would love the links especially if we can't get the other needles. I will try the link posted and see if I can get them. Steve, you made me laugh when...

12/10/2009 10:01 AM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

We were told we couldn't get them without a script from the doctor. We have the trimix mixed at a special pharmacy, the only one we know of in Richmond, they said they aren't available to us unless...

12/10/2009 4:42 AM

Prostate Cancer
Needles

Hi all, Been a very long time since I have posted. Sometimes I just don't get on here because it can be so difficult with all of the memories of what everyone is going through. Kent is doing well....

12/10/2009 3:52 AM

Prostate Cancer
Update of Zeros and Question

Sitting here drinking a cup of coffee and reading these posts, I realize how much I miss all of you. I had to step away for awhile but it is so good to hear from the same wonderful people (and new...

4/18/2009 4:21 AM

Prostate Cancer
Update of Zeros and Question

Thank you, Bill...

4/17/2009 5:22 PM

Prostate Cancer
Heading for Florida in the morning

Have tons of fun. Relax and enjoy!!!!...

4/17/2009 3:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update of Zeros and Question

I just got back to my computer and thank you all for the responses!! We had no idea and see there can be a down size (pun inteneded) but that it can help too. Kent thought that was the last resort...

4/17/2009 3:33 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update of Zeros and Question

Thank you, David! How is the South Carolina weather? Going to be 80 here tomorrow. Couldn't be more perfect after a long week of work. We hope to get to Myrtle Beach this year. It is my favorite...

4/17/2009 4:03 AM

Prostate Cancer
Update of Zeros and Question

Thank you Dale, Its so good to hear from you. All is good and actually we have become closer if that is possible. He just feels like he might make a mistake by trying something unnatural. He wants so...

4/16/2009 5:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update of Zeros and Question

HI All, Been awhile since we have been on here..mainly just getting through life. Kent has come up with zeros 3 times now and we are so happy that is not a worry. We do have a question that I know...

4/16/2009 4:25 PM

Prostate Cancer
post-op pain, issues with partner understanding

Dragon, I think you are doing well. One Month out? Look, I always thought of myself as a fast healer and this, after hearing all the "well, if you gotta have cancer, this is the one to get" crap...

12/4/2008 5:53 PM

Prostate Cancer
Pain in the Butt

Some pain is normal of course, but everyone handles pain differently and you shouldn't ignore it. Good rule of thumb is if it's bothering you, bother the Doctor about it. It is ok and better to be...

12/4/2008 5:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
Radical prostate surgery required: Scared Crapless

Mikey, Take a deep breath, or if you are like me take one night to feel bad for yourself get it all out and then its time to get busy cause you can beat this. Our stats are very similar. I too have a...

12/4/2008 5:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
Clear Biopsy

I think knowing what we do now (knew not a thing about prostate cancer before diagnosis) I would get a second opinion just be on the safe side. Being comfortable with your doctor is very important...

11/24/2008 4:49 PM

Prostate Cancer
Zero Club

Great news on your Zero!! Many Many Many More!! K and C...

11/23/2008 2:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
One year ZERO club

Hi neighbor! Congratulations on your big news! Kent is down your way tonight visiting our daughter and going to see legend Buddy Guy. Too cold for a stay at the beach though!! Take Care and...

11/21/2008 2:46 PM

Prostate Cancer
Club Zero!

So happy for your big ZERO! We know the relief you feel. Enjoy! Cindy and Kent...

11/20/2008 12:08 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just got home from the hospital from Surgery

We are so happy for you to be home. This time was frustrating for my husband because he didn't want to sit around. But it is important to get your physical and mental rest. We hope the best for you...

11/20/2008 12:07 PM

Prostate Cancer
Bob & Linda's Journey Thread - ZERO times TWO YEARS!!!

Congratulations! I could feel the elation you are in your post. Made me smile. Many continued ZEROS!! Cindy and Kent...

11/14/2008 4:23 PM

Prostate Cancer
Another Zero, and Some Comments

Yeah for you!! Way to go on the zeros!! May you receive many more. C and K...

11/14/2008 9:11 AM

Prostate Cancer
I got my results for my 3rd post-op PSA- 0.02

Congratulations with your zeros!! The lab we use has the lowest number at 0.04 so that is considered the big "0". No worries! :) Cindy...

11/14/2008 9:08 AM

Prostate Cancer
so far so good ZERO

Congratulations on your beautiful zeros!!...

11/13/2008 5:03 AM

Prostate Cancer
0 again and thoughts for everyone

Kent had his third PSA yesterday and it came back undetectable. All is good. Incontinence was never really an issue and ED is still an ongoing condition. We, of course, miss the pre surgery life but...

11/13/2008 4:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
Thank you and Good Luck

We are so sorry for your loss and wish peace to you and your family. Cindy and Kent...

11/6/2008 5:07 PM

Prostate Cancer
good bye

Kent and I are so sorry. We wish you peace in comfort....

10/4/2008 3:28 PM

Prostate Cancer
Undetectable! But my rear hurts!

YAY!!!!! I'm so so so so happy for you. Go celebrate and have fun with Ruth. Go do anything you want!! You are so blessed!! Love to you both, Cindy and Kent...

9/17/2008 3:04 PM

Prostate Cancer
What does it mean when a spouse says IT DOESN'T MATTER to ED?

Geon, I'm the wife of a survivor and I so understand what your wife is saying. I have said it many times to my husband and I mean it with all my heart. It doesn't mean that I wouldn't give a million...

9/17/2008 2:53 PM

Prostate Cancer
Need Good Info Re: Abdominal Prostectomy

Thank you for all the replys. His surgery is tomorrow and I have given them lots of info and will give them more along the way. I'm a believer that you need to know what is going on when going in....

9/2/2008 1:57 AM

Prostate Cancer
New Medication for ED

HI Tim Good to know the info cause we are having no luck whatsoever. Do you know if alldaychemist is involved in this one yet? Its kinda steep for our budget. Thank you! Cindy...

9/1/2008 4:14 PM

Prostate Cancer
I'm a ZEROOOOOO (again!!)

Congratulations on being a ZERO!!! We are sooooo happy for you, Cindy and Kent...

8/30/2008 6:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
Need Good Info Re: Abdominal Prostectomy

HI Tony!! Thank you! I have printed out what you gave me for them. Do you know of anyone on here that I could contact that posted their journey with this surgery? I know I saw one not too far back...

8/29/2008 11:46 AM

Prostate Cancer
Need Good Info Re: Abdominal Prostectomy

HI all! All is well on our end but a friend is having the abdominal Prostectomy on Wednesday. I believe its the open surgery, not robotic. They are really in the dark about it all and because Kent...

8/29/2008 9:21 AM

Prostate Cancer
When All Else Fails

Hi Les, I just read your post and then your wifes bad news too. I'm hoping that its just the opposite of what is expected from the biopsy. I guess there is nothing I can say except that I wish all...

8/8/2008 9:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
Decision time

Again, like everyone else, please take your time on the decision making. We kinda wish we hadn't made such a hasty decision but we were in too much of a rush to get it out. If you need to , go back...

8/6/2008 5:48 PM

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Advocacy ~ How you can help...

I have asked a bunch of people to sign the petition but we haven't received a confirmation email like it states. It says you receive this to confirm who you are. Is anyone else having this problem?...

8/4/2008 3:55 PM

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Advocacy ~ How you can help...

I agree! You are awesome. I signed the petition and sent to a bunch of people and requested they send it along to all they know. I hope it will help. Cindy...

8/2/2008 5:28 PM

Prostate Cancer
Does it really matter

My husband and I had not had a chance to breathe much since all this cancer stuff. Seemed like everyone always wanted to talk about it and he just wants to forget it. Thursday we had a chance to join...

7/27/2008 4:33 PM

Prostate Cancer
Another zero for the string

Just wanted to put in my YAY!!!! for your zeros!!...

7/27/2008 2:53 PM

Prostate Cancer
finally a zero

Hi Dale, Just got back into town and read about your big Zero!!! I'm So So happy for you!!...

7/27/2008 2:09 PM

Prostate Cancer
below zero libido

Tony and Dale, You are both such wonderful people. Thank you for making me feel better when its y'all that are going thru so much. Cindy...

7/17/2008 5:21 PM

Prostate Cancer
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