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....
Congrats on the great result! And let us know when you discover the Fountain of Youth....
Phil, I'm sorry to hear you've joined our club. We're here to support you in any way we can. Please post your biopsy results when you're up for it. Richard....
I'll drink to that. Congrats on your first anniversary! I have no memory of when I first awoke in recovery after surgery. I remember waking up later, after I was already in my hospital room. My wife...
Randy, Your thread since the discovery of the new tumor has been one of the most helpful and informative, as well as alternately heartbreaking and inspiring, that this forum has seen. You've done a...
Sorry to hear it that, mattam. I had four 3-month shots of Eligard and didn't find it worse than a flu shot. Maybe it matters how much experience the nurse has in administering Eligard -- where to...
Hang in there, hero!...
Yeah, this one hits home hard. What a ballplayer. I was so passionate about baseball as a kid -- when "ball" meant "baseball" -- and as late as 20 years ago, but the steroid scandals turned me off...
https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/takeda-hustles-to-prevent-cancer-drug-shortage-after-fda-warning-letter Wondering if any MO's are switching their patients from Lupron to Eligard....
Randy, Thanks for keeping us updated. I've been reading up on Misha Beltran and watching some of her videos. Sounds like she's cutting edge. I hope the videoconsult goes well and improves your...
Beach Bum, you can pass my cigar along to someone else, but I'm happy to send you my bar tab! Congratulations on the anniversary. Best wishes to all the men in your family....
Randy, if you're asking seriously, email me (address is in my member profile) and I'll try to get recommendations of reputable Atlanta med mal lawyers. A good friend of mine is a personal injury...
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Randy, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I've been on an HW holiday and just saw now what you've been going through. I'm wishing for the best possible outcome for you....
Andrew, Thank you for giving of yourself to this forum for so many years. Your voice will be sorely missed. Wishing you all the best in your new home and with your retirement vocations. Richard (SP)...
Great news, Jack. Happy birthday indeed!...
Grossy-- (1) Patience. The return to continence comes in fits and starts. (2) As Stephen says, a PT who is trained in male pelvic exercises can help a lot. I hope you're able to start therapy soon....
Great news, Steve!...
One more big Thank You to everyone who responded. He's following up on appointments in Guam. As soon as he can get them set up he'll take off....
Great news, Stephen! Wishing you many many years of "<" signs....
For this type of situation, the wait time won't be long. If his Saipan MO calls the Guam urology practice and urges them to see my friend asap, they'll make room in their schedule....
Guam can do an old-style MRI, with endorectal coil. For mpMRI he'd need to go to the Philippines or Hawaii....
island time, you describe the situation exactly. I'd like to tell you more, but you never know who's lurking and Saipan's a small community. djin, if you can pinpoint a study, let me know. halbert,...
A friend of mine on Saipan (not shorting you -- I'm really posting for a friend) was diagnosed three years ago with G6 in 1 of 12 cores on biopsy. His PSA at the time was ca. 6 ng/mL. He didn't enter...