So, good to see you Tim G. Hopefully you can Jmon and me still watching this forum in 20 years. :)...
We sure do have nearly identical cases. Glad to see you are doing well. 20 years would make us only 93 and 94 years old. I am down for that, as long as we both feel good. :)...
I am now 73 years old. First words to me in 2006 from one of the founding doctors of the urology group. "Here is what we do, we cut you from the bottom of your navel to the top of the pubic bone,...
Doubling seems to be about 41 to 49 months. I visited the radiologist in 2017 PSA was 0.326 got the tour and the talk about how it works. At that time he didn't think it was anything for me to...
Yes I still have her getting some nice driving weather now. Got a 900+ mile road trip planed for my birthday first week of June....
First word to me in 2006 from one of the founding doctors of the urology group. In his defense he was pushing and 70 at the time and I was referred by my doctor who was retiring as well. [b] "Here is...
Not many of us around on the forum. I just check in once a year or so with an update. I feel pretty good about life now at 69 real good health no meds no other health issues. When I met with the RO...
Almost 12 years since surgery just checking in with results see doctor July 13. Talked to radiologist earlier this year he wasn't interested in doing any treatment at this time since my doubling rate...
PSA that high is not from benign sources. Only benign prostate cells that are damaged as by incisions, mechanical stress, inflammation, or structural abnormality can release clinically relevant PSA...
I met with the RO today. Watched the 17 minute movie explaining it all, then consulted with the doctor for over an hour. My doubling time is 4.17 years. He said my path reports looked very very good...
Hey thanks, I want to go with your calculations, I like them a lot. :smilewinkgrin: Seriously to bad we don't have a crystal ball but I like the sounds of this one. I think Tall Allen is right my...
You did understand that you aren't talking to the brightest bulb on the tree right? :) Thank You Again....
Just posting to this to see if my signature line is now working. Thank you Tall Allen. It looks like I get to start all over again after feeling like I was a winner with this disease for so long. Oh...
Jmon, Thanks, it does appear our situation is very much alike, almost identical in every way. Like you because of my otherwise good health and no real side affects from the surgery 11 years ago...
Tall Allen Not sure what you want. Here is what I know before surgery my PSA was 4. something, There were 5 out 12 cores of the biopsy were cancer cells, the Gleason was a 6 pre surgery then changed...
Update 12/05/17 Seeing doctor today for yearly checkup. Will see what he has to say about this latest creep almost doubled in 2 1/2 years. Other than the anxiety of the creepy PSA I feel pretty...
HOLDING STEADY AS I MOVE ON THROUGH YEAR 11 Robot surgery was 10/12/2006 Gleason score in 2006 was 7 stage T1 2006 PSA after surgery .001 2007 0.02 2011 0.085 2012 0.15 2013 0.13 2014 0.20 2015...
Thanks everyone good to see Tim G, Tony, and Purgatory who were here when I got to join this exclusive club or soon after. Everyone has a different gift and contribution here. Some over the years...
Thanks a lot guys. I am leaning to the ride it out and wait and see what the doctor says. I also don't believe there really is a "cure" for any cancer it seems to always be there....
Ok had the Robot 10/12/2006 2006 PSA after surgery .001 2007 0.02 2011 0.085 2012 0.15 2013 0.13 2014 0.20 2015 June 0.17 2015 Dec 0.23 2016 June 0.26 2016 Dec 0.25 2017 Dec 0.326 update 12/05/17...
Just checking in PSA down a smige from 0.20 December 2014 to 0.17 June 2015 I'll take it. 10/2006 DaVinci Surgery PSA 0.01 10/2007 PSA 0.02 10/2008 PSA 0.04 10/2009 PSA 0.06 10/2010 PSA 0.06 10/2011...
I found this to be very useful information and easily understood. Since I am not the brightest bulb on the tree....
Tall Allen what an asset you are to this forum. Thanks to everyone that posted I have a lot more information and knowledge now than I had. I will report back as to what happens. I am going to wait...
Eugene, Springfield, Oregon GO DUCKS!!!! Thank you for the posts and sharing what it was like. This guy lives 60 miles from me on the coast. He has the same doctor that I do and his numbers and story...
Tall Allen, I don't have or know a good oncologist radiologist. It appears I am going to need one in the future. I know the urology clinic I go refers to some group and my doc said they have been...
How do you get them to be a clickable link? I usually cut and paste and it works on my guitar and music forums. Can photos or pics be attached to posts? I don't see any here....
I thought I was going get away with stopping in once a year posting my great number, since I thought I had this thang beat. Dang after 8 years here I go again PSA moved up to now at 0.20. Found this...
halbert (My wife's maiden name is Halbert) You have come to the right place for advice comfort and knowledge and a great group of caring people. I was like you eight years ago at age 57 good numbers,...
Tall Allen, Thanks, you seem to really know this stuff. Got more information from you than the doctor. Here is the diagram chart that I got with my records....
I got my medical records. Here is what it says on the Pathology Report after surgery dated 10/12/2006 Anybody know what it means in simple language?...
Will Rogers said it best. "It doesn't matter what they are saying, they are talking about money." Of course he was referring to politicians at the time. I think it applies to litigating lawyers 1000%....
Jmon, I will update on this thread as things play out hope you will let me know what is going on with you as well. Our numbers are spooky close to the same and we are a year apart in age. I just...
Thanks Allen, I don't find a final path report after surgery. I don't think I ever received one, if I had it would be in the pile in the file as I save everything. Is it something I should get and...
Thanks Allen I dug out my paper work here is what it said pre-surgery. I know there isn't a Gleason after surgery don't know what I was thinking. Lat Mid Gleason 6 Grades 3+3 Lat Base Gleason 7...
You asked "What was your pathology Gleason Grade and stage? If the Grade was no higher than 3+4 on pathology too, ADT may not be useful. Was 56 the year you were born? I'm sorry you have to go...
I have no idea what this stuff means except it was supposed to be "good news" at the time pre surgery 2006 The words "positive a margins" was never mentioned. Was told after surgery it was all good...
Hey there Tim G! I remember you as well. We both are about the same age we got this disease about the same time. We both are in the Pacific Northwest. Most all of our "classmates" have moved on ( a...
I was hoping I could just pop back on here for my annual PSA report and it would be all good. This forum was a wonderful place to be when I got this in 2006. Most of the guys I got to know here have...
Welcome to the club nobody wants to be a member of. ED is a problem for most especially after surgery your body has been majorly invaded and is in shock. A lot of factors involved, like do you have a...
Congrats on the Zero club news keep it up Mr Johnson. :yeah:...
Thanks guys, James C. Your numbers do look similar to mine. You were a year behind me joining this club. I will see the doc on 11/16 no plans for a re-test but probably after visit with the doc. I...
Just my annual check in I will never forget the encouragment help and information this site provided me when I was given the hammer to the chest and told, "you got prostate cancer." I have been very...
Hello everyone. I'll never forgot how much this forum helped me when I got the hammer in the chest four years ago at age 57. "You have Prostate Cancer", those dreaded words. Most everyone that was...
Good news, always glad to hear good news, everyday is a gift....
Thanks for posting. You are right not enough long term encouragment. There are very few that continue to post after initial treatment. I'm trying to post after each blood test now every six months....
Hey There Tony! Thanks for the post got a couple gigs coming click the link below. Our other web site nobody (ie: me) is smart enough to make it work. Anyway one day at a time everyday is a blessing....
If you are twinging at 4 1/2 months you are on your way to recovery and twinging is a very good sign. I used a vacurect pump after surgery for therapy and intercourse not all that comfortable but it...
Well yes I suppose it is and I am thankful, I feel great and am not sick. I am now 60 years old and it has been three years since my DaVinci surgery October 12, 2006. I am thankful all bodily...
Timmy pump that thang up a lot for excercise it does not need to be sexual it is therapy. I did it brushing my teeth and in the shower like a workout. Get that blood flow going in and out of there....