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Jeff williams left a comment for E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott"Hi Mike,
Yes I will be scheduled for a bone scan and C scan. The Dr does not want to do surgery for about a month to let the prostate settle down after the biopsy. He did say since the main tumor was on the edge of the prostate he didn’t think…"
Jim Fink posted a discussionPost RP Surgery feedback
SO, the Prostate has now been removed and I am in first week of recovery with a catheter. I have a question about how many other men have large swelling of the scrotum. It's now larger than a large grapefruit, and I am keep it on a towel stack and trying to elevate above my leg, any other suggestions, or can anyone compare notes with me on this.ThanksJimSee More
"Dr. Z. does indeed know exactly what he is doing!"
"I have decided to take MSK Precise ( trademarked) for treatment... Jan 29 2020 the gold fiducial markers are to be inserted and the hydrogel spacers.... Then 5 radiation treatments over 5 weeks hyopfractionated stereotactic radiation....…"
"Hi Mike,
Well, before I called Dr Voog today I recieved a call from the radio-logical dept at MSK and the first words out of the employees mouth was that she wanted to schedule an appointment for Radiation Oncologist Dr. Michael Zelefsky to implant…"
"Welcome Cindy.
I am sorry to here that you and your husband have been having "relationship struggles" since his surgery last year.
Unfortunately this is far from unusual. As most women understand well, men don't always think with…"
"Richard:
I would concur with Jan that you need to take a step at a time here. If you had a PIRADs 4 that led to a biopsy showing three positive cores -- all Gleason 3 + 3 = 6 -- then you were and may well still be (at least theoretically) a good…"
"Hi Jeff. Thanks for the additional information.
Someone has probably already explained to you that a Gleason score of 4 + 5 = 9 inevitably implies that you have high-risk prostate cancer. If you are otherwise in good health and have a life…"
"Mark:
My suspicion is that anyone who is doing this type of radiation therapy at an MSKCC facility anywhere is highly skilled and well trained. MSKCC has a reputation to protect.
You could simply ask Dr. Voog is he can arrange for an appointment to…"
RICHARD ROBERT PASTARS posted a status"My PI - rads is category 4. Three cores were taken from left side lesion. Total specimens of 15 were taken."
"Richard - a PSA doubling time is most useful for men who have had treatment, and are having recurrence. It is even more useful if the man has had surgery (prostate removed). But in the setting of Active Surveillance, it's a little…"
Don Oberlin left a comment for RICHARD ROBERT PASTARS"Richard:
The doubling time of five months in your recent PSA history is a worrisome development.
You would be wise to begin researching your treatment options if you have not already done so.
As per Jan M's earlier request it would help…"
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SO, the Prostate has now been removed and I am in first week of recovery with a catheter. I have a question about how many other men have large swelling of the scrotum. It's now larger than a large grapefruit, and I am keep it on a towel stack and…Continue
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Started by Jan Manarite. Last reply by mark rettman yesterday.
newly diagnosed: This is where Im at after my second opinion 20 Replies
I was diagnosed after a truss biopsy done June 19th 2019 with the following findings : Intermediate pca, tc2, Gleason 7 favorable ( 3plus 4)12 cores were taken; 6 cores were low Gleason 6 (3 plus 3 ) One core was the Gleason 7 favorable (3 plus…Continue
Started by mark rettman. Last reply by mark rettman Nov 12.
Help finding surgeon! 6 Replies
I've seen a radiation oncologist, my gastroenterologist, and 3 surgeons. Radiation ruled out due to high risk of damage to my colon/rectum. Open surgery recommended due to the prior surgeries and scarring. Recommended that I find a surgeon with "a…Continue
Started by Rob R. Last reply by E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott Nov 11.
Kidney disease and Prostate Cx treatment options
Early 2019, had radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma, with recent 6 mo follow up negative CT. Result: one less kidney and about 50% of kidney clearance rate I had previously. Nephrologist told to avoid advil or the like as well and be very…Continue
Started by Kauai Steve Michelob Nov 8.
coming off testosterone therapy due to pca 2 Replies
I was diagnosed recently with Gleason 7 favorable... New doc at sloan kettering, he suggested a second mri and biopsy scheduled for early October and we can re assess re possible Active surveillanceafter l I get those results in oct... I was on…Continue
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