You need to find a good medical oncologist, who specializes in prostate cancer. A F18-DCFPyL PET Scan or a Ga68-PSMA Scan may be your best bet to locate the source(s) of that PSA. Neither is cheap or...
These days, true of many families, including my, Djin. Glad things are going well for you....
You can't do any better than Dr. Chris King. He is a world class RO with an open, unbiased outlook. Note that I, too have ulcerative colitis, and a number of RO's and MO's suggested surgery, which I...
As you can see from my signature, I'm in a similar situation. Your urologists work is done. At the very least you should be discussing with your RO, hoping he/she has in-depth PCa experience. If not...
Until big Pharma, and institutional medicine focuses on finding cures as much as they do on treating symptoms, I don't count on any quick solutions. I agree, sadly, with Van Jordan, that modern...
My surgery was 4 years ago and my SRT was three years ago. I still have occasional stress incontinence during/after work outs, but no night leakage. I have never stopped Kegels, just increased them...
You are an amazing warrior, Randy, and you know if lots of prayers count, you're in fine shape. My thoughts are that your RO is a keeper, your MO, if nothing else, is at least forthright, and if he...
"So once you have metastasized you never can be cured?" Your statement is correct, steveO, IF you remove your '?' But you, like the rest of us, can heal to the point of extended remission....
Nice, Djin....LOL :-)...
81.....your loss is devastating, and I feel for you. Do what ya gotta do. Answers may not come, but the pain will gradually subside, and life, unfair as it is, will go on. Help Darrell, the three of...
Wouldn't that be healthy. Our politicians, like our people of science, and many others, are great at making pronouncements, but sorely lacking in 'give-and-take communications', open minded...
I got the antibiotic Cipro before my biopsy. It's much to strong, was 'black boxed' shortly thereafter, and I developed C Diff, a nasty infection and inflammation of the colon, because of it. If they...
All things considered Paul, you're not doing well..... You're doing GREAT!!! Definitely have your surgery slides forwarded to Dr. Epstein now. You can call his office, and they will handle the...
No kidding, and a fantastic reminder to you of just how lucky you really are. I assure you that all your worry and angst for the last month didn't help at all. Congrats! Give thanks, and go enjoy...
Two thousand years of hound breading! While the earliest references to Beagles were in 15th-century writings, it's believed this breed dates back to 400 BC when similar small hounds were used for...
Most urologists can use all the help they can get, and any pooch will improve their guessing game. ALL dogs are amazing :-)...
May we all learn from his grace and dignity, because sooner or later, we will face the same challenge....
Great to read about your success, beaverduck. Unlike many, no need for you to obsess about the prostate cancer in your rear view mirror! Testing at the 6 month point seems wise. Congrats......
I got my 2nd Moderna shot, with zero side effects. After 2nd shot, wife had minor aches and slight headache the next day, for about 8 hours. All in all....NBD....
[quote="Old Hat...... in light of reports on Moderna #2 shots; Dr. Fauci even said following his that it "wiped" him "out" for the 24 hours afterward. Phooey! / Old Hat[/quote] He's an 80 year old...
One major hurdle with this disease are the infinite variables of patient, pathology, physician, treatment options, and daily studies, compounded by the business interests of the medical group, the...
From Mayo Clinic: Diagnosis Doctors often suspect C. difficile in anyone who has diarrhea and who has other risk factors for C. difficile. In such cases, doctors are likely to order one or more of...
> It get to where it needs to be faster. Hope your on 4.8 grams of Mesalamine daily. Be patient. You should start seeing results soon....
"surgery would get me out of a life on Flomax" I wouldn't count on that. I've been urinating about 12 times a day, after all the meds were tried, after a TURP, after my prostate was removed, after...
Psyllium is very good for lots of conditions. I researched it extensively years ago as an investment opportunity. One that I should have jumped into. That D vitamin your taking should be D3 in my...
Water based tube of Lubricating Jelly from Walgreens helps me. Just a little on the tip and shaft....
A dab of Balneol (OTC, but pricey) in the offending area works wonders for me....
Listen to those MDA physicians, and do more in-depth research, Feed. Be VERY wary if anyone suggests a TURP to reduce the size of your prostate. Good luck!...
Which far too many GP's, urologists, radiologists, and oncologists prove about prostate cancer every day. :-(...
Thanks for that explanation, Djin. Another piece of bad information my first urologist gave me....
"The number of people overdue for second doses reached 44,470 Monday, according to the daily vaccine reports issued by the Florida Department of Health. But after that day, and after news media...
By now John has probably had his TURP, has spent overnight in a monitored ICU, and is heading home with a catheter in tow. Not 'fun' was it? ;-) halbert is giving you excellent advise above. Please...
Vaccine Vacations to Florida may have just come to a quick halt. Reported last night: >>...
Five years ago TURPS were falling out of favor. How many per month does your physician do? I bet he older, and I know he's giving you bad advise, but it's your call. You came here for advise, and...
Me too, and fervently pray all sides will become better listeners and statesmen, shunning the vitriolic attacks on the motivations of one another that has become a staple for the last few decades....
Moderna a week ago. A bit of fatigue the first day, nothing more. The second shot can't come soon enough!...
"Has anyone else got the vaccine with no side effects?" Yes, me too, Moderna, a week ago. Expect a little more reaction with the second shot. Not to worry Bill, it's all goiod....
Your PSA doubling time is just over 12 months, and you have a very large prostate, suggesting you need to move quickly. Can you please post the details of your pathology report. what is you age and...
Hi John, As you suspect, we (I) believe you are moving way too fast. There is much to learn, and you do have time. I strongly suggest you put the brakes on, get some sleep, cancel the TURP, and do...
More than I care to count....and they were back before flexible fiber-optics. The name silver shaft was quite accurate....
“Measure a man's worth by his actions alone. For the devil also promises the moon!” ― Avijeet Das...
Had the first Moderna shot a week ago in SoFL, over 65. Only symptom was minor fatigue for a day. I'm on 4.8gms of mesalamine day....
Canada, Latin and South America. We have two good friends, one a contact tracer, and another a volunteer nurse at a testing and vaccine site. Both have mentioned the same thing. Wild West, for sure!...
As you can see by my numbers below, my uPSA has never been zero. All the doctors I've talked to, and they are numerous, tell me not to worry until there's a major spike. So that's what I'm doing. If...
Randy, with all you're doing, the traffic in your home, and your many responsibilities, you deserve to be at the front of the line. Don't put your family in added danger, get the vaccine as soon as...
Asacol...by several changing brand names. Usually 2.4 gm/day. Nothing else. Gary...
iPoop and Jane974 are right on! Many times for younger people UC goes into extended remissions. In my case, after dx at about 24 years old, I've had remissions of 18, 9 and about 20 years. My UC...
Yes, but that has been the President-elect's position for some time. The Trump people seem to be implementing Biden's plan. This from CNN: >...
Thanks, Ken. Amazingly it was as easy for me as Cleveland Clinic calling me, with a cancellation they had for this afternoon, asking, "Did I want it?" Hell, yes! I got my first shot, with no apparent...
I will get the vaccine as soon as I can. Getting an appointment given our older population in SoFL, and with all our visitors, is difficult. Two points. First the 'science' about the vaccine, like...