Yes, Saipan David and I know each other. But as a G8, I never paid much attention to the options for G6 and can't advise him on them. Thank you to all forum members who are coming to his aid....
Dear HW friends, I've been off the grid for a while. Some other Saipanese who have been diagnosed with PCa recently have come to me for advice, and that's brought it back to mind, so I'm checking in....
Undetectable is always great news. Soldier on, Ken....
That's right, Ken -- [b]he needs to be vigilant, not you. You've done your part. And it sure sounds like he's being vigilant, so you did a good job. Now move on. --Richard....
David, Even us relative newbies (2017) are happy to hear from you whenever the spirit moves you. My dad suffered from Parkinson's, including night terrors. Once he was visiting my sister and he put...
I'll buy your book, Denis. Go for it. BTW, which 3-day golf school are you going to? I've been thinking of doing a 3- or 4-day golf school for seniors the next time I'm in Florida visiting family. My...
Welcome, M1. I want to add my voice to those encouraging you to explore the radiologic options for primary treatment before you settle on surgery. I visited the Michigan Institute of Urology's...
Wow, Denis -- wonderful news!...
Stephen, As I read over your posts it sounds like you're being pretty hard on yourself -- beating yrself up for not doing enough, holding back from confiding in co-workers. Your PCa isn't galloping...
Stephen, Sorry to hear about the rise in PSA. No sense computing doubling time without more data points. And as Mumbo says, there's a possibility it'll stabilize at a low level. If you don't already...
I don't recall what Dr Walsh says, but I can tell you from experience that sparing one bundle is far from a guarantee of no significant long-term ED. In my case, only part of one bundle was...
On your side, fetal position, for the usual transrectal procedure....
Welcome, DR73. Ask whoever's doing your biopsy -- usually the urologist, but sometimes an interventional radiologist -- what kind of local anesthesia he or she is using. You want at least a...
Thanks for the promising update, Randy. Let us know when you figure out the name of the new drug. And keep up the good fight!...
Welcome back. Always welcome....
Please send your PayPal account information to Godfather's Bar in Saipan. Oh, and, congratulations!...
Great point, Stephen. Bears emphasizing. Exploring your options thoroughly now will allow you to feel you've made the best decision you could under the circumstances and avoid the what-ifs later....
BWeaver, I don't have much to add to the excellent advice you've already gotten, but I wanted to join in welcoming you. I also was G8 at biopsy; I understand what a body blow the diagnosis of an...
Three serious suggestions, Steve: (1) Penis pump. It's a goofy device, but it helps. Several companies make them. They run about $300, if memory serves me right. (2) Cialis or Viagra. For me, Cialis...
I'll have what he's having....
81, I'm so sorry for your terrible loss. Take all the time you need, even if it's forever. You always have family here. You're in our thoughts....
Glad to hear some good news from you, Randy. Keep up the fight! Wishing you all the best....
Yes, it can. Lots of other stuff could cause bleeding too. Cystoscopy's the way to find out....
Glad to hear you don't need our help right now, Paul. Thanks for the update. Happy to see that the final pathology didn't find any 4+4. Best wishes for a continued uneventful recovery and no more...
My MO ordered 3 month PSAs for the first 2 years after SRT. After a clean 2 years, he gave me the option to go to 6 month testing, and I accepted. He said as far as he's concerned, there's no...
I had Pfizer. First shot: didn't feel anything when it was administered, not even a pinprick. Sore arm later, and body aches/general crappiness as if a flu were coming on the next day. But that...
Lymphedema in a leg after prostatectomy may be caused by the development of a lymphocele in the groin where a lymph node was dissected. It's fairly common and usually resolves in a couple of weeks...
Shazzam! Drinks are on you. I'll send you the bill....
Welcome, Patrick, and thanks for the update. I went to a PT to learn exercises for strengthening the pelvic floor and found it quite helpful. Some of the exercises are the same as you can find on the...
Thanks for the update and the wonderful anniversary news, BD....
Dave, Mostly I just want to welcome you, too. In light of the G9 and N1, add my vote in favor of a frank discussion with your doctors about whether to do some sort of adjuvant therapy now, without...
Steve, thanks for linking to Mike's last thread. This bit really hit hard: Milestone - Hug my wife and children every day and let them know i love them everyday. This not a retreat from the battle,...
Sad news indeed. Cyclone, thank you for posting a beautiful memorial to him....
FWIW, my oncologist has told me that if my PSA ever starts creeping up, don't panic because in some patients the PSA levels off around 0.2 and detectable mets don't develop. Your situation's a bit...
$250 a year is worth it to stay with a doctor/treatment center you're happy with. You're buying peace of mind. It's wonderful that you've had such immense success with treatment. But Gleason 9...
Acceleration rate. When my PSA hit 2.9 my PCP suggested I see a urologist but I blew it off because it was still within the normal range for my age group. One year later it was 7.2 and my PCP...
2019Guy, you made my day! I'm gonna tell that one to my golf buddies on Saturday....
Congrats, GG!...
My PCP. No urologist on Saipan then (2018) or now. In 2019 the Saipan hospital opened an oncology clinic and I see an MO there now. I'm sure if I ever need to go back on ADT the onco clinic will be...
Adding my best wishes for Fairwind, a valued member of this forum family. Thanks, MM16, for posting....
Congrats, halbert! An excellent post, as usual from you. You can stop "hoping" that you've helped one or two of us find our path. Count me as one. Btw, I'm a recent Cialis convert. Whoopee!...
Dear Giannat, As Halbert says, you've come to the right place. We welcome you with open arms and with sympathy for the difficulties you and your spouse are facing. If your question is what to expect...
Dear 81GG, I feel your pain and know what you mean about feeling orphaned, even at our advanced age. I lost my dad this past week, under similar circumstances. He was the youngest in his generation...
I join Tim in expressing my gratitude on this Thanksgiving to all forum members and especially the moderators for fostering such a wonderful community with whom to share our highs and our lows and...
KM, I was going to make that same suggestion but Halbert beat me to it. The author is Atul Gawande. You might also think about talking with an oncology social worker. They're trained and experienced...
Hi, Aliel-- I'm also G8, had surgery and then salvage radiation, and am now on regular PSA monitoring. So far, I'm still undetectable, but my oncologist has warned me not to get overly anxious if a...
HBD, Bobby Mac! Thanks for checking in....
Glad to hear about your < PSA, Ken. Are you on 3 month or 6 month PSA testing regimen now?...
Great news, Denis!...
I'm sleeping more, and more deeply. I attribute it to 45mg mirtazapine (Remeron) at bedtime. It's been a game changer....