Hello again, Just wanted to follow up with mt CT scan results. There was nothing detected in any organ / abdomen / chest area other than it is noted that I have multiple bilateral parapelvic renal...
Just want to say thanks again for all who responded. I also wonder about a kidney stone. I am not currently having any symptoms of that so not thinking this as a reason but we will see....
Thanks guys - that’s an important observation that the pain wouldn’t really subside if it was Mets. I think I’m going to set this back until after I speak with my cancer doctor. I just don’t want...
Yes - it is my primary care doctor, and I agree that he is not as knowledgeable on prostate cancer. It's unclear to me if it has spread to the liver or ?? if it would be normal for the PSA to rise...
Thanks guys! It’s a relatively low level pain so I’m sure I’ll make it till next week. You’re right about the imagination though. It’s easy to think the worst. I’ve had testicular 20 years ago, then...
I am concerned for sure. CT Scan next week I guess will tell the tale. Thanks for your comments....
Thanks Mel! Not sure I followed all of that but I think I got it. I was only taking 10mg dose of Lipitor for about 1 1/2 months I would say. I still think this pain of from the Lipitor but just not...
Hello all, I had HD radiation treatment for prostate cancer in Sept. 2021. Just two treatments. Everything has been good, my numbers went from 5.74 pre treatment down to a low (.35) on my most recent...
All things considered on the SE’s, pretty good I guess. On the peeing part, no real troubles. He put me on two .4 mg doses of Flomax daily initially. Doc seemed to be really concerned that I keep...
Thanks Michael & JNF!...
Thanks so much. I was thinking the same thing. I was intermediate risk. My pathology was as follows: Summary: Positive cores 4 out of 12, highest Gleason grade 3+4=7 (ISUP Group 2) , PSA 5.74 ng/ml,...
Hella all, I have written and sought advice prior on this forum when deciding on a treatment path. I chose HD radiation in the September 2021, There was two surgeries/treatments two weeks apart at...
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I’ll take a pat on the back if it’s coming from you guys - so thanks! After tomorrow, I will have 3 pending therapy schedules created, just need to decide which one. I want to add for the others who...
Thanks guys! More good thoughts / questions and info to look into. I’m definitely ready to get this thing moving in one direction or another. I have many - many hours of research into this to date....
Heh Guys, Wanted to update all with my progress on making a decision. I will recap so everyone can quickly benefit from beginning to current day. Age: 60 - Caucasian January 2021: PSA 5.54 at family...
Hello everyone again, I met with the Patrick McLaughlin (Radiation guy) in Novi Michigan. He was excellent. He gave me the most amount of information to consider so far. Bottom line is that he...
Hello everyone, I have posted prior and explained I have a pending decision on my treatment path. I was given some information recently with respect to my risk for incontinence based on uretha tube...
Thanks Terry and Pratoman! I will look at your type treatment plan as well. Still unsure on what path to take so I’m going to take more time on this. Good to hear these real life stories though and...
That is really good information. Thanks! My prostate is fairly small yet and normally I don’t have to take a P at night although often times since I only require about five hours of sleep I’ll wake...
Hi guys, I have a question for you on the incontinence thing. The robotic surgeons claim and some of you guys also indicated that in the hands of a good surgeon incontinence is unlikely., At least...
Thanks Jim! You didn’t come across too harsh. I’ll look forward to the day as well that I can perhaps provide some thoughts for someone else in the future. It was a testicular cancer forum that got...
To Tudoock18, I’ll take this advice and seek out a radiation expert in the fields you mentioned. Perhaps I’ll put off the surgery date then as well if I need more time. I looked at Dr. Epstein...
Thanks Halbert. I’ll keep this in mind. They didn’t say surgery wasn’t possible - just that it can be a more complicated and perhaps with a more likely hood of negative after effects. They did not...
Thanks Michael and Halbert, You are right that it is unlikely a surgeon would say radiation so I get that. A few reasons both surgeons and the urologist think sugery is a beter path is that radiation...
Hello Guys - it has been awhile so I wanted to post where I am at so far. I went for a 2nd opinion with a Dr. James Peabody from Henry Ford Cancer Institute. He is a senior staff member of the...
Halbert, Thanks and I agree. I will not a make a decision until after I speak with a radiation oncologists....
Thanks Tudpock18! I am in agreement that AS is not an option for any extended length of time. My thoughts at the moment are to take a course of treatment this summer yet. The book which I think is...
Thanks Mumbo! I am reading “The Key to Prostate Cancer” book currently. I got two appts, one with James Peebody MD - a senior staff member specializing in Urologic oncology & robotic surgery at Henry...
Mumbo - thanks! I read thru some of the parts. I am an engineer type guy so I like learning as much as I can and understanding the details but I have to say there is a lot to consider & understand...
Thanks guys! I need to take some time & review these technical points. I am concerned yet as well with respect to AS. I will stay in touch and let you know how it goes. Mark...
Hello Guys, Back again. I mentioned my cancer samples were sent to Utah for more thorough study. This test is called a Prolaris. The results are that I am a candidate for active surveillance. I am...
I hope I can follow a path then that has me doing well after 12 years or more like you. I do have an upcoming appt. with a surgeon that was scheduled via my existing urologist - Dr. Oldford. This...
Once again - thanks guys! This has already been worth its weight in gold. I am already in the process of scheduling an appt. with Henry Ford. I think it will be with a radiation oncologist. I will...
Thanks again guys, I will definetley make an appt at Henry Ford. I was actually interested in laser focal therapy and even called an office in Houston. They advised I would need an MRI which was not...
Thanks! I am in Michigan and seeing a urologist with the Michigan Institute of Urology. So far I am happy with their advice and they have not pushed me to select surgery at the moment. I am very...
Hello - So yep I got it too! 60 year old. My PSA rose to 5.7 after hovering in the 4's for 4-5 years that I was getting yearly tests. Doc sent me to a Urolgist and had another test taken. Basically...