Ocean fisher. I had just one three month shot of Lupron back in mid-2010. Had High dose Brachytherapy also mid-2010. Now, exactly ten (10) years later, my PSA stays right at 0.2, that’s ZERO point...
Had my pre-brachytherapy one time 3 month Lupron shot back in 2010. Still remember the hot flashes, stayed in a BAD mood for the entire month also remember balls/nuts shrinking to the size of jelly...
As info, I had HD Brachytherapy in the Chicago area exactly ten (10) years ago next month. I was hoping to make it to at least five years but I am still going. My PSA stays right at 0.14, that’s zero...
A little update on my recent partial colectomy. Found out they removed an 18-inch of my colon and am now considered Stage 3 guy. In a week or so will be seeing a Medical Oncologist who will certainly...
I have been using the VA for quite a few years now. I have found that in my dealings with them, they will go overboard on the side of safety. I totally trust the VA Doctors that I have....
I had blood in the stool for over six years and thought it was just some radiation proctitus probably from Brachytherapy received back in 2010. My Primary Doc felt at my age, 82, a colonoscopy was...
Although I have had some swelling and only in my calves for the last 30 + years I apparently have never had a gout ATTACK. My VA primary has me on Allopurinol and legs stay same size with exception...
Blackjack. I am attempting to determine if I am predisposed with genetics/DNA “damage”:by having a test for the Lynch Syndrome. I really don’t recall Dr. Moran mentioning that with BT the possibility...
Sr Sailor. How was my colon cancer discovered?? Although my Primary Doc indicated that at my age 82, a colonoscopy should not be necessary but because I insisted on the colonoscopy, the...
Hepufnstuf. Sounds like you may have some radiation proctitus like I have experienced. While getting a flexsig a few years ago, the Doc pointed out numerous apparently new tiny blood vessels probably...
Just got the results of PSA tested a week ago. Is 0.14 Three more weeks and the Da Vinci robot will be used to carve out my colon cancer. I hope I can trust that robot and it’s operator too of course....
My latest PSA results should be available by July 30. Even though the Brachytherapy procedure was accomplished nine (9) years ago, I still get kinda “antsy” about receiving the latest test results....
For almost seven years I have had blood in my stool, normally consisting of mere streaks of red. Exactly six years ago, had a Flex. Sig., and was advised cause of blood was radiation proctitus and...
Thanks to everybody who responded/commented/wished luck for me. Saw the Colorectal Surgeon today and I can say that my spirits are truly lifted after his comments. Apparently the first opening he has...
Well, I am now at nine (9) years post Brachytherapy and my PSA is still a 0.11 that’s zero point eleven. Now, the new “fly in the ointment”, is that I have just been diagnosed with Colon Cancer. Just...
Fulltlt, sounds like you are doing great. We communicated some years ago swapping stories about the Chicago Prostate Cancer Center and Dr. Moran. This coming May I hit the nine (9) year mark and my...
For MY bout with radiation proctitis after Brachytherapy, I received an Rx for Anucort-HC, 25 Mg. This was a suppository to be used only for rectal use. This was used quite some time ago and it...
Guess I was really lucky with almost a total absence of side effects with my LD Brachytherapy. Received the procedure on a Wednesday (8 years ago) rested the next day and the following day(Friday)...
More good news. Had my "every three months" Cystoscopy this morning and the Doc said the bladder looks excellent (no cancer recurrence) and his word for the results was "boring". Another three months...
Thanks to all who responded as those responses mean a lot to an OLD codger like me. Ya know, I truthfully totally forget that I HAD any PC until the day prior to getting a CBC/ PSA test. Now, all I...
Seven years after LD Brachytherapy, my PSA checked last week came to 0.18 so I am still happy with my results. Now I just wish all my fellow PC guys can have similar good numbers also....
My first Gleason was 3+4 and second reading at a different facility was still 7 but this time was 4+3. I was very new at all these Gleason numbers and just figured 7 is still just a 7. With that...
In May of 2010, I had Brachytherapy and all went very well for me. In February of 2013 I was experiencing some blood in the stool. Never a huge amount, only like traces of bright red blood. Got a...
Allen, I am getting pretty confused (and being 80 years of age i am easily confused) as you indicated in your first post in this thread that 0.3 is cause for concern. My PSA has stayed right at about...
JNF, many thanks for your VERY informative and interesting post. I also went through the immunology approach, BCG as a matter of fact. If your B-I-L's was like mine, it worked and worked very well...
I was pretty well assured that the Brachytherapy had no influence on my bladder cancer. Even though a expert told me this, still makes me kinda wonder if there is a correlation of the two....
Anyone else "blessed" with these cancers: Prostate, Ureter and finally bladder in that order. Makes me wonder if that nasty crap traveled first up stream from the prostate to the Ureter then finally...
My PSA level is still down and that is comforting. However, since I had to have one kidney removed, due to the "Big C" and after getting the last CBC, the Doc has put me on the Rx Allopurinol, 100 mg...
The seven year "survival" mark was just reached by me with the Low Dose Brachytherapy and my PSA remains right at 0.10, so I am still "sold" on the Brachytherapy choice. Of course, it is still a...
I have always wondered about patients "firing" their Doctor because of disatisfaction of their handling. If you "fire" them, do you merely quit going to them or do you actually let them know that...
Good post Mark....
JNF said, "With yours how do you know it was radiation induced rather than purely bladder cancer that is not connected to the seeds?" I do NOT know if my bladder cancer was caused by radiation from...
Just wondering how many of my fellow PC guys who had radiation treatments are now experiencing bladder cancer? Seems bladder and rectal cancers are the most common of those who are actually...
Nice going Brian. This month it will be exactly seven (7) years for me since LD Brachytherapy and my PSA is still hanging on to 0.1, that is zero point one. We are here for the LONG run. Enjoy life!!...
Next month, it will be seven years since Dr. Moran of the Chicago Prostate Cancer Center implanted my radioactive seeds. No problems and I am very happy with the results - PSA is still 0.1...
R. I. P....
This coming May, it will be seven years ago that I had low dose Brachytherapy. I was experiencing just a bit of blood in my stool and had it checked out with a flexible sigmoidoscopy about three...
Asked my Radiation Oncologist (Doc who implanted the seeds) about possibility of ever attaining a total zero for PSA. He indicated that as long as we have a Prostate, there will never be a total zero....
After a lot of research, when advised that I had PC, I decided on LD Brachytherapy. I am 100% satisfied with my results. Now, if I can have similar great luck with the bladder cancer that I am going...
Thanks folks. I pray that all here do even better than me!!!...
Just had my PSA checked on Monday 1/9/17 and shows to be 0.10 Don't know why I still get "up tight" about what the numbers may be. Even after this much time has elapsed from the LD Brachytherapy...
Wow, I guess i was REALLY lucky with my Prostate biopsy. My Uro Doc had me taken to the operating room were I was put under general anesthesia. Quickly went to sleep and woke up and it was all over....
Procedure sounded pretty typical for the vast majority of us Brachy guys....
As Tudpock indicated, excellent choice - (especially for me). Today I am celebrating my 80th birthday and got my dose of LDR Brachytherapy exactly 6 1/2 years ago. I was hoping to get 5 years with...
Since there is no email address listed for you, I'll ask here if you may possibly be located in Rocky Ford, CO (home of the BEST cantaloupe)???...
I have had three cystoscopies within the last ten months. They had no affect on me on passing urine. Now that my prostate has dealt with Brachytherapy, just received a bladder cancer diagnosis. One...
Earlier in this thread, I had indicated that I had received a report of A-typical cells from my last Cystoscopy and was headed for a biopsy. Now it is confirmed that I do have bladder cancer. This is...
Yoop, so glad to hear that all is still going well for you and that you are happy with Dr. Moran's procedure. My PSA is still at 0.1 and holding. Bad thing is that I am now considered a "serial...
David. Thanks for the update. You have really gone through the mill, so to speak. I too have been getting a little deeper into the seemingly chronic stuff. Last April I had my left kidney, left...
I had two stents and one catheter removed. Never had more than just a slight bit of pain AFTER the stents were removed and zero pain during and after the cath was pulled out. I was extremely...