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My boyfriend had his prostate removed December 5, 2011, and, in the months prior to surgery, I often visited this site. If anyone has any questions about the months pre-surgery,the days post-surgery, and the year (and counting) of rehabilitation, I'd love to pay it forward by helping out. When he was diagnosed, we had been dating only nine months. (I'm 33.) I'm happy to share stories of the good, the bad, the ugly (and the funny) as well as some advice that I received from others, counsel that his doctor didn't give him -- but later told him was good to follow (i.e. taking Viagra, Cialis, et al a month prior to surgery and for almost a year after).
Happy New Year. Take care.View Thread
all went well.
I just feel like I'm not the man I was since this surgery. I have constant feelings of total loss of my identity and manhood.
Am I alone in feeling this way?
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NM Bone Scan WB inj with Sfmcnminj3
Can anyone elaborate on what the Sfmcnminj3 is.
I think I probably had the same thing 2 years ago, but am trying to find some info. on it.
Thanks
Jack
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NM Bone Scan WB inj with Sfmcnminj3
Can anyone elaborate on what the Sfmcnminj3 is.
I think I probably had the same thing 2 years ago, but am trying to find some info. on it.
Thanks
Jack
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Sounds like caught early and just beginning the journey to discover best solution to treat. A little scared right now.
Doctor is recommending surgery given my age and relatively good health.
Curious on others views on going this route (if you are in mid/late 40's).
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My parents currently live in China with my sister in a provincial capital city.
I live in the SF bay area. My parents visited me numerous times in the last few years.
We are in total shock and trying to cope with the news.
My dad is 66 years old with good health.
His tPSA is over 100. His fPSA is 16.86.
His bone scan came back negative.
Prostate cancer is not well recognized in China. The number of operations performed in the province where my parent live is relatively small.
I plan to have my dad's prostate biopsy specimens sent to Dr. Jonathan Epstein in JHU or other labs for reexamination. Is there anyone familiar with international shipping of prostate biopsy specimens?
Surgery, Radiotherapy, Hormone therapy, what should we do?
My dad is currently on HT. Should we begin RT also?
My sister is contacting doctors in Beijing that have more experiences with prostate cancer. I want to take my dad to a hospital with prostate cancer expertise in the SF bay area. Can anyone recommend some good hospitals and doctors? My dad has no medical insurance in the U.S.. Does anyone know the cost of the treatments in the U.S. without medical insurance?
Your helps are greatly appreciated.
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TimView Thread
My urololgist retested PSA at his own facility and got a 5.7. Dr. Did a prostate biopsy- 12 samples. 1 sample came back hgpin,3 samples chronic prostatitis. I also had a upj narrowing that the Dr. stented. And now my gastroparesis has gone from moderate to severe. I am on TPN and can not eaqt anything and can only drink 6-8 oz water daily. Could the 3 problems have anything in common? Should I have another biopsy of prostate done later?View Thread
My urololgist retested PSA at his own facility and got a 5.7. Dr. Did a prostate biopsy- 12 samples. 1 sample came back hgpin,3 samples chronic prostatitis. I also had a upj narrowing that the Dr. stented. And now my gastroparesis has gone from moderate to severe. I am on TPN and can not eaqt anything and can only drink 6-8 oz water daily. Could the 3 problems have anything in common? Should I have another biopsy of prostate done later?View Thread
Thank you very much for your help in advance, God bless you!View Thread
Continued rise led to bone scan revealing spinal metastasis at L5. I am unclear what treatment is best at this point and waiting recommendations from my urologist (who did the original treatment). I am 70, have been in excellent health, take no medications, compete in marathons and exercise vigorously.
Has anyone had similar experience? What treatments are you using? Are you seeing urologist? oncologist? both?View Thread
beverages and cookies.
I had to pass urine before I could be released. After about 1 hour, I tried to go. My stream was slow and weak with many starts and
stops. It took several minutes and was uncomfortable. I managed to pass about 3 or 4 oz. There was a small amount of blood in it which I heard was normal. The discomfort was familiar since I had a catheter and cystocope before. They gave me a prescription of vicodin for pain (as needed) and cipro to guard against infection.
I ate a normal lunch (no feelings of nausea) and started drinking water.
I was home for about an hour before I tried to urniate. There was a
few drops of red urine when I started but it cleared up. Again I had a
weak stream with many starts and stops. The discomfort was the same as in the hospital. About that time I noticed a slight burning sensation in the perineum area, so I took a vicodin as a precaution.
I conitnued to drink a lot of water. I had the urge to urinate about
every 45 min to 1 hr, I passed a few small blood clots (thin and less than 1/4" long) and there were a few drop of red at the end. I remained alert enough to check my email and was relatively pain free all afternoon.
I ate a normal dinner and continued to drink a lot of water. By
evening, my urine was clear and clot free. It still is uncomfortable, but
I expect it will be lessened in a day or two. I suspect the frequent/ sudden urge to urinate, the low flow and starts and stops will continue for a while. Since I am already on Rapiflo, I hope this will at least be
manageable.
I spent the rest of the evening relaxing and watching TV. I plan to take
another vicodin at bedtime.
Like I said so far so good.View Thread
I believe IMRT is a better choice because it seems to have a good success rate with fewer side affects. Any thoughts on my choice or what I can expect during and after radiation?View Thread
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At this point I can engage in sex however my erection is not complete and is difficult to maintain until orgasm. This was never a problem before the biopsy. Also the amount of semen and ejaculate has greatly diminished to only a few drops.
Has anyone else had this experience following their prostate biopsy. My biopsy was negative which was a great outcome but the impact on my sex life is far from satisfactory.View Thread
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