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MybJourney
I had a
prostatectomy
in March, 2014. Unfortunately PSA didn't drop much. I decided to get colonoscopy which showed prostate cancer on my rectum. I had a prostate cancer specific contrast agent and PET scan developed at JH which showed cancer was localized in the rectum. I had RT at Johns Hopkins.
I had a
prostatectomy
in March, 2014. Unfortunately PSA didn't drop much. I decided to get colonoscopy which showed prostate cancer on my rectum. I had a prostate cancer specific contrast agent and PET scan developed at JH which showed cancer was localized in the rectum. I had RT at Johns Hopkins.
Joe32963
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Post prostatectomy/ PSA remains undetectable
5 years post robotic
prostatectomy
. I'm 63 , in good shape , exercise regularly. Still have bouts of depression as post surgery my life is so drastically different. PSA is undetectable. Still have times I long for my old life.
5 years post robotic
prostatectomy
. I'm 63 , in good shape , exercise regularly. Still have bouts of depression as post surgery my life is so drastically different. PSA is undetectable. Still have times I long for my old life.
Endgame
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Diagnosed @ 50 with aggressive PCa in 1998 and still kickin...
I had a Radical
Prostatectomy
, NSP, 3-23-99, at Kaiser Hospital, Baldwin Park, California. My Urologist, diagnosed a stage T1c adenocarcinoma of the prostate with PSA of 11.78, and Gleason Score 3+4=7 preoperatively and postoperatively.
I had a Radical
Prostatectomy
, NSP, 3-23-99, at Kaiser Hospital, Baldwin Park, California. My Urologist, diagnosed a stage T1c adenocarcinoma of the prostate with PSA of 11.78, and Gleason Score 3+4=7 preoperatively and postoperatively.
Attitude67
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
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TonyLV
I had a radical
prostatectomy
September 30, 2015. (DaVinci) PSA 10.0 Gleason score was 4+4=8. Today my PSA 0.4. However incontinence is still present. Not to bad, but not completely healed yet either, also impotence is a big problem. Any ideas on how to try to fix these two issues?
I had a radical
prostatectomy
September 30, 2015. (DaVinci) PSA 10.0 Gleason score was 4+4=8. Today my PSA 0.4. However incontinence is still present. Not to bad, but not completely healed yet either, also impotence is a big problem. Any ideas on how to try to fix these two issues?
TonyLV
in
Prostate Cancer Network
8 years ago
Suffering from incontinence?
I had a radical
prostatectomy
, followed by 35 treatments of radiation a year later and underwent a orchiectomy a year later. Since that time I have been cancer free.
I had a radical
prostatectomy
, followed by 35 treatments of radiation a year later and underwent a orchiectomy a year later. Since that time I have been cancer free.
ng27868168
in
Prostate Cancer Network
8 years ago
Xtandi ?
Radical retropubic
prostatectomy
. Detectable PSA 18 months post surgery. Salvage radiation 2003. PSA has continued to rise almost continuously to current level – 197.8. Have been on Lupron + Casodex for a while, then Lupron + Nilandron (nilutamide), then Lupron only since 2012.
Radical retropubic
prostatectomy
. Detectable PSA 18 months post surgery. Salvage radiation 2003. PSA has continued to rise almost continuously to current level – 197.8. Have been on Lupron + Casodex for a while, then Lupron + Nilandron (nilutamide), then Lupron only since 2012.
Davisjl
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Radiation
In October, I had a radical
prostatectomy
at the VA hospital. In January, I had a follow-up PSA test with a level of 0.07. The doctors told me it should be 0.00 but no more than 0.02 so I still have cancer somewhere in the tissue. My Gleason index was 4+4 after the surgery.
In October, I had a radical
prostatectomy
at the VA hospital. In January, I had a follow-up PSA test with a level of 0.07. The doctors told me it should be 0.00 but no more than 0.02 so I still have cancer somewhere in the tissue. My Gleason index was 4+4 after the surgery.
van123
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
A Personal Introduction
As a result I underwent a radical
prostatectomy
and cystectomy (bladder removal) along with lymph nodes and my appendix. The surgery took over 11 hours to perform and required the creation of a stoma (urostomy) using part of my small bowel for urination purposes.
As a result I underwent a radical
prostatectomy
and cystectomy (bladder removal) along with lymph nodes and my appendix. The surgery took over 11 hours to perform and required the creation of a stoma (urostomy) using part of my small bowel for urination purposes.
lrgalla
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Hello
Just turned 63I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2014 (Gleason score 7) and had a radical
prostatectomy
in July 2014 (due ot a history of Crohns disease and a liver transplant, radiation has not been deemed a safe option).
Just turned 63I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2014 (Gleason score 7) and had a radical
prostatectomy
in July 2014 (due ot a history of Crohns disease and a liver transplant, radiation has not been deemed a safe option).
JLINSCHEID
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
8 years ago
My Intro - Ned in St Louis
Had a
prostatectomy
in Oct 2010. Gleason was 7 (4+3). Both seminal vesicles were involved and staging was Tc3. One positive margin in the surgical pathology. Had hormone therapy (Zoladex) in 2011. At same time had IMRT (radiation), with 37 treatments.
Had a
prostatectomy
in Oct 2010. Gleason was 7 (4+3). Both seminal vesicles were involved and staging was Tc3. One positive margin in the surgical pathology. Had hormone therapy (Zoladex) in 2011. At same time had IMRT (radiation), with 37 treatments.
NCrocker
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
My introduction
My cancer showing resistance in 2010, I had a radical
prostatectomy
on medical advice. The most soul destroying day of my life was when the surgeon told me that there was no sign of cancer, so it must have metastasized elsewhere. I have been cycling though my regime of drugs ever since.
My cancer showing resistance in 2010, I had a radical
prostatectomy
on medical advice. The most soul destroying day of my life was when the surgeon told me that there was no sign of cancer, so it must have metastasized elsewhere. I have been cycling though my regime of drugs ever since.
BrentW
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
First 3 months on combined androgen blockade...
In May 2002 I had radical
prostatectomy
at Sloan Kettering in NY. My Gleason grade was 4 + 3 = 7 and pathology showed spread to a seminal vesicle but otherwise margins were clear. After surgery my PSA fell to a nadir of 0.003 (Nov 2002).
In May 2002 I had radical
prostatectomy
at Sloan Kettering in NY. My Gleason grade was 4 + 3 = 7 and pathology showed spread to a seminal vesicle but otherwise margins were clear. After surgery my PSA fell to a nadir of 0.003 (Nov 2002).
Arcticfox44
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Living with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
The urology center had a surgeon employed so the doctor recommended a radical
prostatectomy
. There were two people at work that had the procedure and they highly recommended that I do the same. So I interviewed surgeons only, and had a radical
prostatectomy
in November 2010.
The urology center had a surgeon employed so the doctor recommended a radical
prostatectomy
. There were two people at work that had the procedure and they highly recommended that I do the same. So I interviewed surgeons only, and had a radical
prostatectomy
in November 2010.
skateguy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Lipids & aggressive PCa in the PRACTICAL consortium
The study included some men with "biochemical recurrence following radical
prostatectomy
", but there is no mention of how many, in this small study, were on ADT.
The study included some men with "biochemical recurrence following radical
prostatectomy
", but there is no mention of how many, in this small study, were on ADT.
pjoshea13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
After effects
Was given some medicine to halt the progress and in 2012 I had a Robotic
Prostatectomy
. The surgeon, Dr. Lee , one of the finest men I have ever visited in 75 years, advised he took out not only the prostrate but glands and areas around there to minimize chances it had migrated elsewhere.
Was given some medicine to halt the progress and in 2012 I had a Robotic
Prostatectomy
. The surgeon, Dr. Lee , one of the finest men I have ever visited in 75 years, advised he took out not only the prostrate but glands and areas around there to minimize chances it had migrated elsewhere.
popsb21
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
introduction
Classified as "intermediate" risk....urologist suggested open nerve-sparing radical
prostatectomy
, which is what I've decided to go ahead with. Surgery is scheduled for April 11, 2016...
Classified as "intermediate" risk....urologist suggested open nerve-sparing radical
prostatectomy
, which is what I've decided to go ahead with. Surgery is scheduled for April 11, 2016...
dtr1960
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
New Here not New to Prostate Cancer
I have done everything that could have ended in a cure
Prostatectomy
in 2008, Salvage Radiation 2014 now as I wait for the PSA to reach 1.0 (currently 0.8) to join a study that is not curative, and at best may provide an additional 2-3 years.
I have done everything that could have ended in a cure
Prostatectomy
in 2008, Salvage Radiation 2014 now as I wait for the PSA to reach 1.0 (currently 0.8) to join a study that is not curative, and at best may provide an additional 2-3 years.
JEKNY
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Hi There!
I had an open radical
prostatectomy
in 2002. I was diagnosed at age 33. My family history is very strong. Prior to my diagnosis I worked in finance and private equity for 14 years.
I had an open radical
prostatectomy
in 2002. I was diagnosed at age 33. My family history is very strong. Prior to my diagnosis I worked in finance and private equity for 14 years.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
urinary incontinence 3 years after surgery
While I was able to give up the diapers 1 year after
prostatectomy
surgery, I still leak small amounts in the evenings...which can be embarrassing and a pain.... I do Kegels whenever I am in urinating in the bathroom....3 second hold, 3 second flow, repeat... which does help I believe...
While I was able to give up the diapers 1 year after
prostatectomy
surgery, I still leak small amounts in the evenings...which can be embarrassing and a pain.... I do Kegels whenever I am in urinating in the bathroom....3 second hold, 3 second flow, repeat... which does help I believe...
ezrared
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Cancer diagnosed and awaiting surgery
I am due to have a radical
prostatectomy
within weeks, but am not too sure about the op (DaVinci robotic keyhole surgery) and wonder at age 74 whether a 'watch and wait' would be a viable option. Any thoughts please.
I am due to have a radical
prostatectomy
within weeks, but am not too sure about the op (DaVinci robotic keyhole surgery) and wonder at age 74 whether a 'watch and wait' would be a viable option. Any thoughts please.
telboy15
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
9 years ago
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