Trimix worked great for me, but then I developed severe Peyronie's. I suspect it's a much bigger issue than is acknowledged by the ED industry. At the smallest hint of a change in curvature, I would...
Wings said: "My Oncologist cringed when I mentioned I looked up stuff on Google." When I went to my PCP last week about a vitamin B12 deficiency I saw someone new because my PCP was no longer there....
I forgot to mention that she makes about 2 million dollars a year from NIL, which is more than she would make in the WNBA. So, Iowa can look forward to having her back for two more years....
Iowa didn't last long in the tournament, but my attention has been on the Women's March Madness. The Hawkeyes are in the Final Four. I have been following them all season. Caitlin Clark is really...
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I think you're referring to Gedman's doctor checking the PSA test box to be included with his blood panel without informing him? I think that was a common practice back when he was diagnosed. I...
Wow. I guess that's teamwork. And Sophie, good comeback for Anthony's inept sweat comment!...
We had a former pathologist with PCa but I haven't seen him post recently....
Yes, as Tudpock indicates, a big jump in T (for which I'm jealous) plus having a prostate would seem to say that your tiny PSA increase means nothing. I hope you plan to party this weekend. 🍸🍹👽😃...
Great outcome Gedman! 👍...
Doc Martin 😁 I guess such doctors may want to work in general practice....
As an added note, I looked at all my blood panels from my quarterly blood draws. My RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit numbers were all in upper normal range until 3 years ago, then the numbers suddenly...
The following from Drugs.com clears up (maybe) the differences between Lupron and Eligard. The active ingredient is identical but the formulations seem to be quite different, which probably explains...
Oh my goodness Jack. That was a tough game to watch. 😐...
Jack, I hope the surgery goes well today. 👍 Shouldn't you be at the hospital by now? 😁...
Youkilis, Sorry about the lousy SEs. Why the switch away from Lupron? I wonder if the newer pill form of ADT, Orgovyx, might be a good option....
Also Jack, As far as the symptom overlap. This recent blood panel is the first time the B12 has been measured, so I have no comparison. I will say the first two years on ADT wasn't a big deal for me....
Thanks Jack, As usual, Mayo's site is a good source of information....
Jaymz, It appears that you getting great treatment on the front edge of the constantly evolving SOC....
I believe PCa will eventually become a fully manageable disease that few men die from....
Rockin, I appreciate your knowledge. I'm already weary researching this. My cursory googling seems to indicate that the prescription sublingual pills may be as effective as the shots. That seems...
PS, folate came back in normal range....
Rockin, This is all new for me and the blood cell count was normal. Everything you wrote about are the things I'm reading about. I'm especially concerned that a supplement won't be good enough for...
Sorry Sartor is leaving, but at the moment you aren't needing him. Congrats on the PSA results!...
@ GoBucks, I was thinking that when my provider sees the result he may have me do B12 shots. It's good to know that a B12 supplement may be able to move the needle. @ dude, I have many of the Google...
On my recent blood panel my B12 came back undetectable. 150 < B12. Reference range = 232 - 1245. I'm asking if any members have improved their B12 levels by taking a B12 supplement? I wonder if...
Jack, I agree, Arizona has as good a chance to win it all as any other team out there. I really like the coach they have now. He's a winner. Lute left the University of Iowa (in the middle of the...
March Madness starts today! On my bracket I have the Hawkeyes going all the way. Lol. Might as well go big with my team. 🙄😁...
And that's probably why the study received so much press. I haven't examined the write up closely, but judging by other members' takes on the study, it depends on how you look at it. I think it...
Lol! That's my nickname for myself. I'll tell myself out loud, "Oh, I guess you're doing the Mr Crabby thing today." Thanks. I needed a laugh. 😁...
Your T is back and PSA is undetectable. Doesn't get better than that....
** Death from prostate cancer occurred in 45 men (2.7%): 17 (3.1%) in the active-monitoring group, 12 (2.2%) in the prostatectomy group, and 16 (2.9%) in the radiotherapy group ** Well, I'm not...
Newspaperlover, Glad the node reduced! 👍...
Yes, I have virtually no body hair. I don't even have much nose hair. None of it bothers me much. I guess manscaping is the "in" thing these days anyway. 🙂 I'm glad it doesn't affect the hair on my...
PS, on looking closer, it appears you have your consults lined up. Great job on getting things going....
Happy Birthday Fred! You usually only do radiation after surgery if the surgery failed. Please make sure to see radiation oncologist/s before settling in surgery! What does the Uro/surgeon say about...
Jack, You're at a juncture in your treatment that's bound to come with anxiety. Since you still have a prostate, your PSA likely will increase as the ADT wears off. That's normal and expected. As an...
That's assuming the surgery works. I peed like a 25 year old after surgery, but following ART I was back to peeing like an older man again. My RO said the radiation stiffened the bladder. I...
Jack, What an unfortunate experience. Urology is supposed to attract some of the brightest medical school graduates. Maybe some of these guys just get lazy and complacent. I have been under the...
Billyblob, Do you see a medical oncologist? If not, I think an MO should be directing your treatment. I am surprised that you aren't taking a second generation anti-androgen by now....
Billyblob, I did a little looking but I can't find where you may have posted your treatment history. Are you on ADT? If so, are you also taking a 2nd gen anti-androgen such as Zytiga or Xtandi? If...
PS, it occurs to me that AS regret could come from just wanting to "get it out." I didn't read the paper, so maybe it is explained....
I wonder why someone would regret active surveillance. Were they in a bad AS program, or they didn't follow through with the program and the PCa progressed?...
Jack, I think I would have grabbed that ball Ryan threw at you and taken it home. My current MO is good and I like him, but he's mostly all business. I dearly loved my previous MO, but he retired. He...
Speaking of MLB, Considering my ADT attention span, I think the pitch clock will allow me to enjoy some games this year....
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Jack, I most likely would view the "recorded version for later viewing." I don't know exactly how that works. Hopefully it will be part of a webinar library that can be viewed at any time. Sorry...
For those interested: Hi Friend, Join the Prostate Cancer Foundation on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 4:30pm Pacific/7:30pm Eastern for our next monthly webinar hosted by PCF CEO Charles J. Ryan, MD....
Great news! Celebration time!...
It has been known for decades that stimulants can often provide fast acting relief from refractory depression. But it is somewhat taboo for doctors to prescribe these medications because Big Brother...