Open main menu ☰
HealingWell
Search Close Search
Health Conditions
Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Anxiety & Panic Disorders Arthritis Breast Cancer Chronic Illness Crohn's Disease Depression Diabetes
Fibromyalgia GERD & Acid Reflux Irritable Bowel Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Migraine Headache Multiple Sclerosis Prostate Cancer Ulcerative Colitis

View Conditions A to Z »
Support Forums
Anxiety & Panic Disorders Bipolar Disorder Breast Cancer Chronic Pain Crohn's Disease Depression Diabetes Fibromyalgia GERD & Acid Reflux
Hepatitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Multiple Sclerosis Ostomies Prostate Cancer Rheumatoid Arthritis Ulcerative Colitis

View Forums A to Z »
Log In
Join Us
Close main menu ×
  • Home
  • Health Conditions
    • All Conditions
    • Allergies
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Anxiety & Panic Disorders
    • Arthritis
    • Breast Cancer
    • Chronic Illness
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Fibromyalgia
    • GERD & Acid Reflux
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Lupus
    • Lyme Disease
    • Migraine Headache
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Support Forums
    • All Forums
    • Anxiety & Panic Disorders
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Breast Cancer
    • Chronic Pain
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Fibromyalgia
    • GERD & Acid Reflux
    • Hepatitis
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Lupus
    • Lyme Disease
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Ostomies
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Log In
  • Join Us
Join Us
☰
Forum Home| Forum Rules| Moderators| Active Topics| Help| Log In

Terry's Cellar

HealingWell Forum
>
Member Profile
Display Name
Terry's Cellar
Profile Created
3/2/2017 12:09 PM
Last Seen
2/25/2021 10:52 AM
Total Posts
206

Last 50 Posts

Smile on my face - song in my heart!

Fred, nice post. Wishing you more low numbers in the future....

2/23/2021 9:09 AM

Prostate Cancer
Welcome New Member Patrickm

Welcome Patrick and glad you’re doing well. Having been as active as you have been prior to surgery will be a big help in your recovery process. It’s unfortunate that urologists frequently don’t...

2/22/2021 6:13 PM

Prostate Cancer
My 1 yr post-RALP Update

BD, Congratulations on a great outcome. Nice to have PC in the rear view mirror. I think a lot of us have our PCP take care of routine PSA scripts with our normal health checks. Wishing you...

2/22/2021 12:19 PM

Prostate Cancer
Combo radiation hdr brachytherapy and 25 ebrt

Wayne, Thanks for posting as it’s always nice to hear great news. We all learn from one another’s experience....

2/18/2021 7:51 PM

Prostate Cancer
Why choose standard radiation over SBRT

SBRT is effective and convenient but not as readily available as more common types of beam radiation. It does require specialized equipment and training to deliver it properly. I do believe that it...

2/16/2021 2:29 PM

Prostate Cancer
New member info - Gleason 7 - making decisions

Bob, .64 looks good. My guess is the .15 was still influenced by the Lupron . How are the side effects from the RT? My next PSA is due and I’ll be 42 months post SBRT (monotherapy). My urinary...

2/16/2021 12:43 PM

Prostate Cancer
Six years since RALP

Great results Halbert. Wishing you continued success going forward. I’m finding spinning (cycling) classes at the local YMCA a great way to exercise. I find the social aspect of group exercise...

2/14/2021 6:03 PM

Prostate Cancer
I am writing a book

I know a lot of guys are willing talk about ED; but, I have several close friends and a couple of relatives that have had prostatectomy that have been comfortable enough to share the fact that they...

2/11/2021 1:04 PM

Prostate Cancer
I am writing a book

I know a lot of guys are willing talk about ED; but, I have several close friends and a couple of relatives that have had prostatectomy that have been comfortable enough to share the fact that they...

2/11/2021 12:55 PM

Prostate Cancer
MRI Results - Treatment Bound

Hi GM...sounds like a followup biopsy is long overdue. A targeted biopsy should answer a lot of questions....

2/10/2021 10:43 AM

Prostate Cancer
Biopsy vs MRI Guided Biopsy

Jimmy, your upgrade unfortunately places you in a totally different risk category. An immediate consult and reconsideration of your options including those at M.D. Anderson should be a priority. At...

2/9/2021 1:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
1 week post RALP

Guitar Hunter, glad your surgery went well. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. I’ve found exercise (simply walking) to be a huge help for any medical procedure. It’s great for the body and...

2/9/2021 9:26 AM

Prostate Cancer
OT: Shot Clock

My wife and I got our first shot (Moderna) January 30. Very minor arm discomfort at the injection site probably less than a normal flu shot. I think the CDC can do a better job getting these vaccines...

2/9/2021 8:44 AM

Prostate Cancer
Acoustic4

Thanks for posting. Your experience points out the importance of having a sound medical team. Second opinions can be critical life changing choices. Most Cancers are so much easier to deal with when...

2/7/2021 11:03 AM

Prostate Cancer
My father's diagnosis...

Juan...Thanks for advocating for your Dad. With a PSA that high it appears surgery is not appropriate. Radiation most likely offers a greater chance of success and a cure. Most radiation today is...

1/29/2021 6:53 PM

Prostate Cancer
I turned 75 yesterday. So will I stop getting the annual PSA test? Nope.

When ever one of my Doctors says “You’re in pretty good shape for your age”; I wonder, how am I doing if my age was 50?...

1/27/2021 11:36 AM

Prostate Cancer
NewDiagnoses

Feedsack...I believe you’re in good hands at MD Anderson. I would spend as much time as possible consulting with their radiation oncologists with a focus on guided EBRT options. It’s probable that...

1/25/2021 6:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
NewDiagnoses

Initially we had difficulty going out of network with our Medicare Advantage Plan. We wanted a second opinion from Cleveland Clinic and to explore SBRT there. Our provider said that EBRT was...

1/24/2021 3:35 PM

Prostate Cancer
Which options for Prostate Cancer Treatments ?

Jim...Glad you found this forum it’s a great place to learn. Most treatments for a diagnosis like yours is likely to offer a great chance for a cure. However each treatment including active...

1/24/2021 12:44 PM

Prostate Cancer
NewDiagnoses

A consult at MD Anderson for sure. The best can make a huge difference. Most data suggests that the combination of radiation and short term ADT provides the best chance of a cure with the least long...

1/22/2021 9:21 AM

Prostate Cancer
PSA Reading - What to Believe?!?!?

Fred, at five months post IMRT your PSA is well within the expected range. You have a prostate that’s been toasted but not removed. The cancer dies a slow death and the prostate still gives off PSA...

1/19/2021 6:30 PM

Prostate Cancer
PSA Level Concerns

K9...We all understand the anxiety you feel; but, your in great hands at JH. It’s already been mentioned that a lot of activities can effect your PSA. The laboratory you use and the type of assay can...

1/16/2021 9:44 AM

Prostate Cancer
A huge decision and I’m terrified

Todd...I had both knees and a total shoulder replacement. The recovery period was tough but nothing compared to regaining my mobility and being able to sleep through the night without pain. Wishing...

1/14/2021 6:55 PM

Prostate Cancer
A huge decision and I’m terrified

Next to the loss of a spouse retirement can be one of the most difficult times in our lives. I remember how much sleep I lost struggling with the pros and cons. Just like with Urologists; investment...

1/14/2021 1:47 PM

Prostate Cancer
Penile Implant Experiences and Questions.

Damn...when I read this thread I’m grateful for a low risk diagnosis and being able to choose a simple radiation monotherapy. PCa treatment choices become so much more complicated for intermediate...

1/11/2021 1:29 PM

Prostate Cancer
Biopsy vs MRI Guided Biopsy

James, your Urologist say’s your prostate does not appear large and even a TRUS biopsy will provide an accurate measurement of size. I would recommend getting a biopsy to help determine both the...

1/6/2021 10:00 AM

Prostate Cancer
Necessary to see Uro for every PSA test?

My PCP writes a script for my PSA’s and at the blood draw I request my RO and PCP receives a copy of the results. I no longer see or need a Urologist....

1/4/2021 10:18 AM

Prostate Cancer
Prostate SBRT: Overview of Toxicity and Dose Response

I hope more recently diagnosed low and medium risk guys will consider SBRT for PCa. It can be an excellent treatment having very high cure rates with very low long term side effects. The ever growing...

12/26/2020 9:45 AM

Prostate Cancer
Putting Off Treatment Part II

Glen, The double whammy of PCa and BPH is a tough one. I was fortunate to have pretty good urinary function prior to SBRT treatment. After treatment I can say my urinary function is probably even a...

12/24/2020 9:23 AM

Prostate Cancer
Decided on CyberKnife

Vic, good luck going forward. I too had no lingering side effects from treatment. Don’t stress over the upcoming PSA’s since it’s a marathon and not a sprint. You can tell from my post treatment...

12/4/2020 9:29 AM

Prostate Cancer
Survey: age at diagnosis

69...

11/26/2020 6:16 PM

Prostate Cancer
Corona vaccine poll

Yes my wife and I both feel it’s going to be safer than the associated risks of the virus. Realistically we might be in the forth group. First will be the medical community and first responders,...

11/13/2020 6:14 PM

Prostate Cancer
Maybe End of AS?

Mic, Could be a lot of things including an infection in the urinary system or prostate. Getting a Urologist involved is the best first step. It’s probably time for a second biopsy to get a better...

11/2/2020 1:45 PM

Prostate Cancer
Taking bets: big leap into recurrence or lab error?

Could be as simple as a decimal point mistake. Retest using same lab....

11/2/2020 9:32 AM

Prostate Cancer
BAT and my Abi/BAT/Enzo Experience

I spent my working life as a Process Control Engineer. I agree with Dr. Kwon and we had a saying in process control; “If you always do what you’ve always did...you’ll always get what you always got.”...

9/17/2020 1:44 PM

Prostate Cancer
AUS 800 artificial sphincter

Oldbeek...Been following your posts for a long time and wishing you the best. Can’t keep an old dog down....

9/9/2020 10:02 AM

Prostate Cancer
psa of .3 steady for about a year

It sounds like your brother has had a successful treatment and has been treated long enough ago for his PSA to be relatively stable. During hormone treatment (ADT) the PSA number drops and no longer...

9/6/2020 5:25 PM

Prostate Cancer
psa of .3 steady for about a year

Yep...Typically that’s a very good number. Most successfully treated radiation guys have PSA’s of less than 1.0. Prostate Cancer is a marathon and not a sprint. It’s important to keep monitoring PSA...

9/6/2020 3:05 PM

Prostate Cancer
Gleason 6, high volume

For those guys who follow the forum for information on SBRT treatment for Pc I thought I’d pass on some information regarding changes in treatment at Cleveland Clinic. It’s my understanding that CC...

9/1/2020 7:47 PM

Prostate Cancer
Gleason 6, high volume

Vic, I elected early treatment for a small volume of G6 since my three joint replacements placed me at a high risk for infections associated with repeated biopsy. I was more concerned about the risk...

8/27/2020 6:45 AM

Prostate Cancer
9 Years ago today (8/16), I began my . . .

Skeeter...A great outcome. We don't hear much about Proton Therapy and it appears to be an option that more men should investigate. I looked at it briefly four years ago and my only option was out of...

8/16/2020 7:52 AM

Prostate Cancer
Treatment Decision

Atlantic...Glad you’re here and asking questions. At age 43 you have a lot longer to potentially live with the side effects for whatever treatment you select. I do not support the axiom that young...

8/9/2020 5:30 PM

Prostate Cancer
Primary treatment decision for high-risk PCa

A very few Urologist may be money driven; however, I think the majority are simply not well informed. I believe the older more experienced ones just practice as they always have. They practice what...

8/8/2020 9:50 AM

Prostate Cancer
Florida teachers union sues governor to stop unsafe school reopening

@ Buddy...None of us would choose eIther. Some things we simply cannot control. This is a novel virus that we continue to learn more and more about each day. Typically medicine makes it’s greatest...

8/6/2020 12:14 PM

Prostate Cancer
Florida teachers union sues governor to stop unsafe school reopening

Buddy your correct some children and teachers will contract the virus. How many of us refuse treatment for our cancer because of the side effects? We simply try to figure out what is the best...

8/6/2020 10:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
Florida teachers union sues governor to stop unsafe school reopening

“sounds like you're saying as long as NY has more deaths florida has done a good job. now check the approval ratings of the respective governors to see how the people of those states feel.” @ F8. Not...

8/6/2020 7:03 AM

Prostate Cancer
Florida teachers union sues governor to stop unsafe school reopening

No longer is it about right or wrong just left or right. I personally like these decisions being made on a State and district level. I also like the option most parents have regarding the choice of...

8/5/2020 5:50 PM

Prostate Cancer
SBRT Next Step?

Dawg, Most guys with your biopsy results would be better served with SBRT treatment than surgery. Guys like you with poor urinary function as a result of BPH face a more difficult decision. I have...

8/4/2020 10:36 AM

Prostate Cancer
New member info - Gleason 7 - making decisions

Bob, I know I’ve seen studies regarding the effects of higher dose rates using SBRT. 36.5 guys is fairly common. Higher dose rates will result in some additional side effects; but, possibly higher...

8/3/2020 5:31 PM

Prostate Cancer
New member info - Gleason 7 - making decisions

Bob...You and your experience has contributed significantly to this forum. I’m certain that newly diagnosed men will benefit greatly from this thread. Thanks....

8/1/2020 10:34 AM

Prostate Cancer
HealingWell

About Us  |   Advertise  |   Subscribe  |   Privacy & Disclaimer
Connect With Us
FacebookFacebook TwitterTwitter InstagramInstagram PinterestPinterest LinkedInLinkedIn
© 1997-2021 HealingWell.com LLC All Rights Reserved. Our website is for informational purposes only. HealingWell.com LLC does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.