Yes, there are those of us still alive after more than 10 years. I had prostate removed Jan 5, 1993. PSA remained at less than 0.6, mostly below 0.3, for 14 years. After a couple of years of...
Thanks guys!! It's comforting to have a group like this to share with. BTY, I have a "signature" in my profile, but it's not showing up, and I haven't figured out how to up-date. Any help?...
Today was my first check-up on the once a year schedule after Radiation. Got another zero!!! It was same as last year, 0.04. Couldn't be more pleased. Now, if only get a little action on the ED...
During radiation the Dr prescribed "peridium"--don't remember exactly what for--turned urine rust colored and also underware!!! Had flare up recently of the urgency bit, Dr prescribed 'oxybutinin"...
Ditto to what they all said. Not a picnic, but not really painful either. Can't uncouple PSA and DRE. One without the other is just part of a diagonisis....
Just got home from the Doc. PSA was 0.03!!!!! I feel gooood!!!...
Over the years since my RP, things sure have changed. In '93, a 0.1 was good! The doctor was excited with a 0.1, as that meant basically there was no detectable trace. Then, a few years ago,...
I was 49 yrs old when diagnoised. Given what I hoped would be a long life, I (we) decided right away--maybe a week-- to do the radical surgery. Just seemed the thing to do, for us. BUT, every one's...
Yes, hang in there. Penil rehab was not even a concept in '93, so it was over 1 1/2 years before the Dr agreed, after my questioning, to a pump. By that time, damage was done (shrinkage, scare tissue...
Thanks, guys. I guess there still is a place for me. Tony, there was no mention of Gleason in 1993--doesn't mean it wasn't available, but my urologist didn't mention anything except PSA. Biopsy was 6...
Well, today was blood draw time, preparing for my annual exam on Friday. Have been in the zero-point club since January of 1993. Other than a little flare up in 07, was in low tenths, then up to 0.6,...
12 years after Radical surgery, I had Testostrone therapy for a while--maybe 3 years off and on. Then PSA began to creep up. Wound up at .6. After stoping TT, and 35 radiation treatments, now back...
Last month my urologist prescribed daily cialis. In a few days I was having sever lower back aches. Stopped cialis, and ache has gone away. I hope to try levitra soon. Best wishes. Doug...
Axeman and others: Urologist sampled me with the daily Cialis a few weeks ago. Somewhere about then, my lower back began to ache. Now I read that may be one of the side effects. How long after...
Mbshine, I'm from Clovis. Where in NM are you? Doug...
Caverject Impulse. Where can I check for bimix/trimix. I've tried some of the online outfits, but didn't find it. Doug...
Well, had my first experience with an injection yesterday. Took about 15 minutes, and best I've had since surgery in '93. Lasted about 3&1/4hrs. Now I find my insurance nor Medicare will pay for...
Follow-up exam today. Dr said everything looks good. PSA 0.04, so that's great. See urologist on Monday. Hopefully will get set up for injection therapy. Will post results later!!...
Forgot about my age--was 49 when diagnoised and surgery. Now 65...
Just found this site. Wish it would have been available a long time ago. Probably would have made a difference back down the road. Doug...