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What Is The Best treatment

Age is a huge factor for surgery. Peters answer 100%...

1/20/2015 12:36 PM

Prostate Cancer
Fatigue

I am getting my T level checked for fatigue. Prior to surgery i would never be laying in bed like i am now ever during day. Dr says its normal but if a year ago i could code all friggin night and now...

1/20/2015 12:31 PM

Prostate Cancer
post PC treatment orgasm quality

^^^ what he said...

1/17/2015 9:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just Had My One Year !

I don't recommend losing your prostate. But if you need to.... this is a great resource before and after as nobody I have found really wants to talk about it... at all....

1/17/2015 9:10 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just Had My One Year !

I made it through all 4 quarters with undetectable PSA!!! Saw my Dr yesterday all good. While I didn't use this forum before the event I go on here all the time. Its really wonderful the support...

1/17/2015 1:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
post PC treatment orgasm quality

I think they are as good or better overall. That said they are completely different and I would say they are much longer often not as good and often way better. Prior they were almost always very...

1/17/2015 1:33 PM

Prostate Cancer
What was your PSA at Diagnosis

How can a person get above 4.0 and not get a biopsy or be spoken to about it? These numbers make no sense to me at all unless its possible to jump from 4 to 1900 plus in 12 months....

12/21/2014 8:15 AM

Prostate Cancer
Growing older without prostate

Why would u get a DRE if u have no prostate? I am about to get my first primary care physical as last couple years were a bit... off. But i was thinking if they want to do it should i say i got nada...

12/19/2014 7:12 PM

Prostate Cancer
What was your age at Dx? (A look at how we break down, age-wise)

47...

12/19/2014 7:05 PM

Prostate Cancer
Better than before

Great Run! Lots of the top runners get their prostate removed to increase their speed. Without that impediment pace is much smoother and times are shown to drop....

11/5/2014 4:11 AM

Prostate Cancer
Why are cancer drugs/procedures so expensive?

This is an insurance controlled industry. Not to over simplify but auto insurance is much the same. Someone scratched my bumped. Assessed repair 770. Cost of new factory bumper 395. 8 maybe 10...

10/25/2014 7:16 AM

Prostate Cancer
No Incontinence, no ED -- Why?

Ditto Tiger There is a level 4+3 and above anything positive is a huge positive. Higher the number no offense but the lower every odd. But if surgery is a viable endgame v part of solution then...

10/25/2014 6:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
How to handle relatives who thrive on medical dramas?

It is quite common for people to do this as it gives them some measure of control. Being an insider. I am totally a victim of this. It seems every woman remotely related to our circle is aware of...

10/25/2014 6:46 AM

Prostate Cancer
Surgery vs. Radiation and other ?'s....

While others feel differently I went to arguably the best hospitals in the US due to my location in the US. The layout of side effects surgery v radiation etc are factors of three things. Location...

10/22/2014 7:57 AM

Prostate Cancer
Women's reactions to PCA/RALP

Mike people like that are known to be terrible in bed ! My experience is women are alot more interested not less. Just keep looking. Not sure why it matters to a woman or anyone that actually cares....

10/22/2014 7:20 AM

Prostate Cancer
Women's reactions to PCA/RALP

If someone cares they care. Health issues are everywhere once you reach 40+. You know in short order if the person you are with is going to support you. You can't know beforehand. As to surgery and...

10/20/2014 8:14 AM

Prostate Cancer
Do you live alone and deal with PCa by yourself?

This disease hits so much in the wheelhouse of being a man it is very tough for a woman to understand because they are women. So although I am married with kids and friends... on this one I am mostly...

10/19/2014 6:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
Surgery Scheduled for Oct 28 2014

I will chime in with my usual statement which is the absolute most important thing in prep for your surgery. HAVE SEX AS OFTEN AS YOUR WIFE WILL ALLOW.... cause that party will be over for a long...

10/19/2014 5:54 PM

Prostate Cancer
Having children post RRP, what are the odds?

Conditions change in life. I made a decision a while back. But it is good to know there are options. I am pretty sure I am done but as time passes it is more appealing. My wife has several years left...

10/5/2014 1:31 PM

Prostate Cancer
Another newbie

Young means u can bounce back. I would definitely dig into the research. See the best in your area screw the drs feelings go with the best. You are in no rush but doing nothing (AS) is not a path I...

9/30/2014 6:58 PM

Prostate Cancer
I'm 42 and have a PSA of 4.26

Good luck. The waiting is no fun. Better to know...

9/30/2014 6:49 PM

Prostate Cancer
Having children post RRP, what are the odds?

In my case this was absolutely discussed several times by multiple doctors. I am currently researching TESE for a possible procedure down the road. At the time I was really concerned and I still am....

9/30/2014 6:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
A Tale Of Two Biopsies......

Agree completely a few were more painful. But if the report comes back badly its really doesnt even matter as its one of the lesser things to get done. And with good news it does help ease the mind I...

8/9/2014 6:21 PM

Prostate Cancer
One Month Away Update

Happy Birthday !!! Good to see an update from you and hoping you find a path to better times....

7/19/2014 5:36 PM

Prostate Cancer
Another zero from a pre-surgery G9

Sweet keep them coming!!!...

6/24/2014 7:15 PM

Prostate Cancer
Time to say farewell to Healing Well Prostate Cancer forum....very bittersweet to me

Foremost I wish you the best with your health. If stepping away helps the mental part then cheers to you. While you may feel its all been said it really never can be. This and other diseases are so...

6/13/2014 4:53 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update: 06-01-14, after Gastro visit, updated: 6-3

A plan is better to have. Sounds like a straight shooter new Doc let's hope he figures this out for you. Good Luck on the 13th!...

6/1/2014 3:55 AM

Prostate Cancer
my date with the robot is a week from today (06/06)

Have sex as many times as you can!!! And good luck too...

5/31/2014 4:33 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just had RP

Your post makes me want to throw something through a wall! I am sorry the dealer can be unkind. It's hard to imagine what you are going through I have only had the fears but others here have been...

5/29/2014 3:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
Should I do biopsy?

Runs in your family best case you have a baseline for the future. Good luck...

5/28/2014 7:37 AM

Prostate Cancer
Back Pain

I just posted this the other day. Our timing is similar. I called my dr and they suggesred working on my abs as i was overstraining my back. Started doing stomach exercises which hurt. Since then my...

5/28/2014 6:38 AM

Prostate Cancer
Report from my PCP today, about weight loss

Very best and let us know the result. The cycle of stuff happening can be so draining I hope it all turns into something simple....

5/22/2014 3:57 PM

Prostate Cancer
Getting ready to see my original PCP for extreme weight loss issue (update 5/20)

Could be a sideeffect of medication or psychological due to extreme stress. I would try my "cure" assuming the drs have no answers. Certainly no harm in it I wouldn't think. I think it stabilized me...

5/22/2014 4:28 AM

Prostate Cancer
Getting ready to see my original PCP for extreme weight loss issue (update 5/20)

I have some appetite but not enough to stabilize my weight. I ate what i can and kept losing. Now i basically torture myself eating the extra sandwich 3-4 times a day when i have no interest in...

5/21/2014 6:47 PM

Prostate Cancer
Penis size after prostate surgery

No difference so far as I can tell. But stimulation and firmness are impacted which could be viewed as shortening. The firmer the longer i assume. Its that way for me anyway. 1.5 is a huge difference...

5/21/2014 6:12 PM

Prostate Cancer
Chances of having Prostate Cancer with normal PSA and DRE?

I had (hopefully) and didnt fail either test and had no family history of any type of cancer. Its random. Good Luck to you!...

5/21/2014 5:58 PM

Prostate Cancer
Getting ready to see my original PCP for extreme weight loss issue (update 5/20)

So sorry for my typo. Peanut Butter and Jelly aka pbnj. I have been searching for a way to stop losing weight as i kept dropping and dropping. Looking at bodybuilder sites the theme had lots of...

5/21/2014 5:54 PM

Prostate Cancer
Back Pain and Muscle Spasms Post RP

Weak stomach muscle area was the answer. Told if I work those my back pain should reduce and / or go away. I have a 40 pound 3 YO I gotta lug around sometimes and you need to be tip top to have small...

5/19/2014 10:07 AM

Prostate Cancer
Getting ready to see my original PCP for extreme weight loss issue (update 5/20)

Wishing you well! I have near zero appetite either went from 180 to 140 at time of surgery. I searched and one consistent weight building strategy is pdnj's basically whenever you can fit one down. I...

5/19/2014 6:22 AM

Prostate Cancer
Back Pain and Muscle Spasms Post RP

I am now nearly 4 months out from removal surgery. I am wondering if others experience back pain and spasms as a result of this operation. I have not seen it on the list but I had none prior to...

5/18/2014 6:05 PM

Prostate Cancer
skinny on endorectal coil?

No fun having that inserted. Its not flexible at all its a straight pipe up your rear. I bled and sitting in an office chair or car for an extended period that day or next would not be advised. But...

5/18/2014 11:35 AM

Prostate Cancer
Impatience after prostatectomy

I too find Clocknuts post to be one of the best written I have ever read on here. It must be....

5/17/2014 3:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
Impatience after prostatectomy

Well I'd agree last thing you need is BS pressure from the least likely source... Might I suggest you invest in some powertools for you to use on her. That should reduce the problem you can get her...

5/16/2014 6:13 PM

Prostate Cancer
Not the best news for post 6 month PSA test.

Keep calm and retest. those test vary as others have said. No offense if anybody works these places but my blood tests over the years have come back completely wrong sometimes. I can see it happening...

5/15/2014 5:21 PM

Prostate Cancer
High PSA and PC anxiety before the Prostate biopsy results. General Cancer Anxiety Poll

I did not have high PSA. I did however develop a heart arythmia due to being completely freaked after the biopsy. Probably most are the most freaked right after being told we have cancer....

5/15/2014 5:14 PM

Prostate Cancer
Treatments for Gleason 6 at 42 years old

My statement is / was that as a 6 or even a 7 (3+4) you have time. If you are higher (like me unfortunately) you do not have time. You need to act. My ten cents has consistently been that age and...

5/14/2014 5:40 AM

Prostate Cancer
1 Week out from Surgey

Nice! Enjoy being untethered!!!...

5/13/2014 5:27 PM

Prostate Cancer
Treatments for Gleason 6 at 42 years old

You have time and several have given good advise. I will add that your plan could easily be dictated by your available doctors. If you had a top 10 doc in both fields... now then you would actually...

5/13/2014 5:21 PM

Prostate Cancer
Stress

I am in a period of now 7 years of consistent bad news of epic levels I never experienced. Now 3 months past surgery I just hope this was the last for a while. But you just never know....

5/13/2014 6:40 AM

Prostate Cancer
Radical Prostatectomy Versus Radiation Therapy

Age and general health is a huge factor in such a decision. Surgery is quite restricted in whom it's available to as a logical option. All these studies are obsolete the day they are released....

5/13/2014 6:18 AM

Prostate Cancer
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