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  • New York, NY
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Venice Study (Taxotere in combination with placebo or Aflibercept) diary

Thanks John!

Replied Oct 30

Venice Study (Taxotere in combination with placebo or Aflibercept) diary

PS - I didn't notice you had another faith! I apologize! I'm more or less an atheist, although I have studied a great deal of theology, like Einstein I tend to think if I were to claim an ideology fo…

Replied Oct 24

Interesting web site!

welcome glen, i'm constantly looking on this site for action and info. my imput has been rather uncensored and out front. just yesterday i had my follow up with my urologist, after my treatment 2 yrs…

Replied Oct 20

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

After reading the article, I too find it fascinating that some of my own symptoms may be attributed to this virus as well. I have been suffering from a variety of problems, fatigue, joint pain diagno…

Replied Oct 16

 

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Semirade added a discussion to the group Radiation
hypogonadism and ED
I had external radiation therapy for PCa 2 years ago, but am still suffering from ED and as mentioned earlier penile "shrinkage". I wondered if anyone has had testicular atrophy / hypo-g as a result of ra diation alone. I know that hormonal therapy…
November 29
Semirade joined E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott's group
Information Sources on Prostate Cancer
A member asked if we could start a group where we could share knowledge about access to information resources. So here it is!
November 9
Semirade replied to Ralph Inorio's discussion 'Penis Shrinkage' in the group ED and incontinence post-treatment
Roger - There's clinical proof of 15-20% loss of penis size with any treatment, radiation or RP. The VED can help get an erection, but can't bring back the lost inches! I miss them! lee
November 1
Semirade replied to Adelino de Almeida's discussion 'PSA Results after radiation are way high' in the group Radiation
Hi Adelino, I had external radiation therapy, was advised to have bracchy as well, but my body didn't tolerate the external well, so they discontinued after a longer full course external. My PSA has been fluctuating, but I was warned that it might d…
October 29
Semirade joined FairRider's group
Radiation
A place to discuss the various forms of Radiation treatment, outcomes, side effects, equipment, finding a Radiation Oncologist experienced in treating Prostate cancer, etc, etc
October 29
Semirade replied to Ralph Inorio's discussion 'Penis Shrinkage' in the group ED and incontinence post-treatment
Hi Ralph, I attended an ED conference sponsored and led by a New York Univ.Hosp. Urologist this past week. I have been very depressed by ED and shrinkage. I had radiation 2 yrs. ago. He discussed "shrinkage" saying that a 15 - 20% shrinkage should b…
October 24
Semirade replied to Glenn W's discussion 'Interesting web site!'
welcome glen, i'm constantly looking on this site for action and info. my imput has been rather uncensored and out front. just yesterday i had my follow up with my urologist, after my treatment 2 yrs. ago. i've seen my oncologist, but not him. i've…
October 20
Semirade updated their profile
October 18
Semirade replied to Lenny Hirsch's discussion 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'
After reading the article, I too find it fascinating that some of my own symptoms may be attributed to this virus as well. I have been suffering from a variety of problems, fatigue, joint pain diagnosed as osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as…
October 16
Semirade joined Leah's group
Wives and Partners
October 14
Semirade replied to Kathy Meade's discussion 'AN INTEGRATED APPROACH FOR TREATING DEPRESSION IN CANCER PATIENTS' in the group Coping with Prostate Cancer
I want to thank both of you for your support. I contacted Malecare and will attend a meeting of theirs next week. I apologize for my selfish attitude, and find that I have become socially inept because of my feelings of emasculation and isolation. I…
October 14
Semirade is now a member of The "New" Prostate Cancer InfoLink Social Network
Welcome Them!
October 13
Semirade joined Arnon Krongrad, MD's group
Coping with Prostate Cancer
Discussion about the emotional effects of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment
October 13

Profile Information

Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer?
Yes
What brings you to the New Prostate Cancer InfoLink social network?
discuss depression, hypo-gonadism, weight gain, singleness, ed
About Me:
I'm 63 and father of 2 adult children, their mother died when they were still young and I reared them myself. I did not have relationships during their youth, my son is now married, and my daughter lives with me. I live in chronic pain due to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. I had radiation therapy for PC 2 yrs. ago, resulting in hypo-gonadism, and ED. I have gained 45 lbs. since diagnosis of PC, and am experiencing extreme depression.

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At 9:26pm on October 29, 2009, Adelino de Almeida said…
I tried to send you a message but my gmail account was acting up and I don't know if it got through, my address is fa.zhang.chan@gmail.com
Please drop me a line anytime

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