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Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer?
no
What brings you to the New Prostate Cancer InfoLink social network?
Dr. Krongrad
Would you help us grow the network? Would you tell others about it?
Absolutely - this network is unique and will be beneficial to many.
About Me:
I am the wife of a PCa survivor. My husband had LRP surgery in Nov. 2007 with Dr. Krongrad. My father was diagnosed with PCa in 1992 and died in 1999. I believe our experience will be beneficial to others whose lives have been impacted by PCa. I have an interest in promoting PC awareness both nationally and abroad via Prostate Cancer International, Inc.

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December 18th.....I said goodbye

It's been nine years today since my Dad died of prostate cancer. Tonight as I realized again how very much I miss him, it drives me to do everything I can to help increase awareness of PCa in men and women around the world. My dad fought a good fight with PCa for seven years. He always had a great attitude. I wish I had known more about prostate cancer back then. Wish I had better understood the battle he faced everyday. I know there's nothing more that could have been done for him. But he left… Continue

Posted on December 18, 2008 at 12:00am —

Angela Jenkins

TODAY.......My, what a difference a year can make!!

November 6th......a day that woud be etched in our hearts and minds forever. The day that changed our lives!

One year ago today, Jimmy had LRP. We had been for his pre-op appointment with Dr. Krongrad the day before - meeting him for the first time. Dr. K, Ruth and Hope had been a tremendous help and source of comfort in the nine (9) weeks since Jimmy was diagnosed. After endless research, appointments, tests, fears and uncertainty, we were ready.

We had great peace that our choice of treatmen… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2008 at 10:20pm — 3 Comments

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At 5:10pm on November 25, 2009, angela rose said…
Hi Angela, Yes I would appreciate talking with you by phone or email. I have not spoken to one woman about this since surgery and I could sure use some help from wives who have gone through the depression and aftermath of their husband's surgery. I don't exactly understand how the website works, but I do feel very guarded about what I can say because I do not want to disrespect my husband by speaking about his personal issues. I very much appreciate the candor of everyone else here (I've been looking for real talk for a while now) and I want the truth to be told about how this surgery really impacts the relationship afterwards. Yes, I'm happy my husband's cancer is gone, and yes, I'm devastated by the aftereffects of the surgery and how it has changed our relationship. I think there is a part of me that never believed he was at risk of dying from this, especially since vigilance was one of the options. I would've preferred we stay "us" and do nothing and have us. He did the most drastic and now, I wonder what about us.
It is selfish, I'm sure, (and I'm younger and can't believe my sex life is over) but that's where I am with this and I had a fantastic marriage and love relationship before all this. I'm sad. Thank you for listening.
At 12:28pm on November 25, 2009, Tom Wenrich said…
Angela,
Thanks for the message. I am having a bone scan today, which should give a direction to go. I met with my family doctor yesterday and he feels UVa hospital may be a good alternative if the test is OK. They have replied that they do robitic surgery and routinely deal with mesh reinforcememt.

Tom
At 8:58am on November 25, 2009, Martin Keisch, MD said…
Hi Angela,

Radiation can decrease the volume of the ejaculate, but does not change sperm production. The degree of volume change is variable. It is usually permanent.

Hope this helps

MK
At 9:42am on November 24, 2009, Joe Boyle said…
Hi Angela,
Thanks for your concern. Didn't go as well as I wanted. My PSA is still the same, .18. Hasn't risen or gone down so far. I will be retested in february and take it from there. Hopefully the IMRT is still working.

Joe
At 11:28pm on November 7, 2009, John Stankus said…
Angela
I am still kicking and wanted to check in to say hi. Life has been good for me and I hope it has also been for you. Haven't had much time or didn't want to share any time with the cancer thing, but after awhile you learn that it will never go away once you contract it.

I will be posting an update on my condition. One year has passed since diagnoisis and coming up on one for surgery.

Every morning sun rise is a beautiful day. God bless and have a great day.

John
At 4:33pm on November 7, 2009, jp said…
Angela
Biopsy went well, although I hated the Urologist on site as I felt he thought my mere presence wasn't necessary.
12 samples taken, results due back nxt week.

Sex last night was lovely!

Off topic...............one bothersome issue during the Urologists visit was the fact that all 4 of the people in the waiting room could hear every single 'click' of the machine. All the men winced at the sound and I was sick to my stomach! I wanted to say something to the receptionist, but mostly I wanted to get my Husband and get the hell out of there! I don't know if it was a poorly designed office or sound proofing is needed????
Should I put my concerns in writing or let it go?
At 7:11pm on November 6, 2009, jp said…
Angela

Just a quick question as to how soon after biopsy you should wait for intercourse?

My Husband is rearing to go, but I am concerned about infection?

Very difficult to say no.........................
At 4:42pm on November 3, 2009, Tony Crispino said…
:-) Love ya dear! Say hi to Jimmy!
At 11:42am on November 3, 2009, donna cox said…
Hi Angela, Thank you so much for your reply and info...I haven't checked out the links yet, but will. My husband is 68 and his PSA has been going up pretty steadily for the last yr or so...up to 7.1 now and the free PSA is low, which is bad...I don't have the exact figure for that. That's about all we know. He is scheduled for biopsy through the VA on the 24th of this month.... Trying to figure out if PCA3 is worthwhile and if so, where to get it...other than 5 hrs away by car.
Any help with where to go and what to do, would be helpful. Take care, Donna
At 7:44pm on November 2, 2009, Kenneth Hancock said…
Angela,
Thanks for your concern and kind words.
I am having a prostatscint test later this week and will keep the group informed of my progress

Ken

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