Re: Re:Surgery first or last option

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Hi For me a RP was my choice over my urologists recommendation that I have Radiology.  Did I make the right choice?  It is over a year and I don't know.  I had no incontinence to speak of and perhaps impotence will be gone this year.  My PSA has been slowly increasing and I will find out the latest results on April 14.  Before I chose RP I saw two friends suffer for over a year one with radiation and the other with Bracy.  This may have been isolated to them.  If I had known about Laprascopy I would have investigated it for I spent 7 days in hospital as opposed to 2.

The whole ordeal is scary but as many have said here it is a good idea to find out as much as you can before you make your choice and be prepared to live with the possible after problems.

Cheers:) Andy

Hi

 

This group accepts that people will have a view on this and there will be many different views.

 

We also recognise that surgery may be the best option in some circumstances and the last option in others. Some will not have the choice of a radical solution at all because it will be evident that the cancer has progressed outside the prostate.

 

There are as we have said many issues but mainly the advantages of one treatment verses the side effects of it, which advantages mean most to us and which possible side effects that we can live with

 

The problem that we have all seen is that some people rush into one solution and later regret not knowing about an alternative. Information is key to not regretting the decision later. I allow myself a look at menus in tourist towns after I have eaten, not a regret about well thought out decisions on treatment.

 

By the way my PSA is on the rise and I recently had scans to look where we are, I'm seeing my consultant on Thursday in York. I'll let you know how things are. Had a good 13 years and aim to have a good QOL for a few more yet!!

 

B

 

 

 

 

Latest update

Hello friends. Had my last appointment with my urologist on March 19. This is 7 months post-op. Great news and numbers. PSA is 0.0, creatinine is 1.0, testosterone is 266. All were within " normal " limits. Am now on a 6 months term between check-ups. Still working on a bit of incontinence (OK if I stay away from caffeine and too much coffee or water!) and erectile issues. Improvement is evident.To everyone reading this, I encourage you to look at ALL of your options. Proton therapy would have been my choice, but insurance did not see it that way. No money to handle it myself. My wife and I spoke with urologists (more than one) and we discussed each treatment option they and the oncologists gave us. Surgery should generally be the last option used (as a pastor, I see many jump into surgery without looking further for any disease). Always get a second or third opinion before beginning any treatment plan. Talk to radiation and medical oncologists both and if possible visit a proton center. You will be impressed. The key to your recovery is your outlook. Have a positive outlook. Look at the bright side. Don't look for shadows. Have a great day!Steve S in Arkansas

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Hi For me a RP was my choice over my urologists recommendation that I have Radiology.  Did I make the right choice?  It is over a year and I don't know.  I had no incontinence to speak of and perhaps impotence will be gone this year.  My PSA has been slowly increasing and I will find out the latest results on April 14.  Before I chose RP I saw two friends suffer for over a year one with radiation and the other with Bracy.  This may have been isolated to them.  If I had known about Laprascopy I would have investigated it for I spent 7 days in hospital as opposed to 2.

The whole ordeal is scary but as many have said here it is a good idea to find out as much as you can before you make your choice and be prepared to live with the possible after problems.

Cheers:) Andy

Hi

 

This group accepts that people will have a view on this and there will be many different views.

 

We also recognise that surgery may be the best option in some circumstances and the last option in others. Some will not have the choice of a radical solution at all because it will be evident that the cancer has progressed outside the prostate.

 

There are as we have said many issues but mainly the advantages of one treatment verses the side effects of it, which advantages mean most to us and which possible side effects that we can live with

 

The problem that we have all seen is that some people rush into one solution and later regret not knowing about an alternative. Information is key to not regretting the decision later. I allow myself a look at menus in tourist towns after I have eaten, not a regret about well thought out decisions on treatment.

 

By the way my PSA is on the rise and I recently had scans to look where we are, I'm seeing my consultant on Thursday in York. I'll let you know how things are. Had a good 13 years and aim to have a good QOL for a few more yet!!

 

B

 

 

 

 

Latest update

Hello friends. Had my last appointment with my urologist on March 19. This is 7 months post-op. Great news and numbers. PSA is 0.0, creatinine is 1.0, testosterone is 266. All were within " normal " limits. Am now on a 6 months term between check-ups. Still working on a bit of incontinence (OK if I stay away from caffeine and too much coffee or water!) and erectile issues. Improvement is evident.To everyone reading this, I encourage you to look at ALL of your options. Proton therapy would have been my choice, but insurance did not see it that way. No money to handle it myself. My wife and I spoke with urologists (more than one) and we discussed each treatment option they and the oncologists gave us. Surgery should generally be the last option used (as a pastor, I see many jump into surgery without looking further for any disease). Always get a second or third opinion before beginning any treatment plan. Talk to radiation and medical oncologists both and if possible visit a proton center. You will be impressed. The key to your recovery is your outlook. Have a positive outlook. Look at the bright side. Don't look for shadows. Have a great day!Steve S in Arkansas

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you are in my thoughts and prayers! Keep us updated!

Hi

 

This group accepts that people will have a view on this and there will be many different views.

 

We also recognise that surgery may be the best option in some circumstances and the last option in others. Some will not have the choice of a radical solution at all because it will be evident that the cancer has progressed outside the prostate.

 

There are as we have said many issues but mainly the advantages of one treatment verses the side effects of it, which advantages mean most to us and which possible side effects that we can live with

 

The problem that we have all seen is that some people rush into one solution and later regret not knowing about an alternative. Information is key to not regretting the decision later. I allow myself a look at menus in tourist towns after I have eaten, not a regret about well thought out decisions on treatment.

 

By the way my PSA is on the rise and I recently had scans to look where we are, I'm seeing my consultant on Thursday in York. I'll let you know how things are. Had a good 13 years and aim to have a good QOL for a few more yet!!

 

B

 

 

 

 

Latest update

Hello friends. Had my last appointment with my urologist on March 19. This is 7 months post-op. Great news and numbers. PSA is 0.0, creatinine is 1.0, testosterone is 266. All were within " normal " limits. Am now on a 6 months term between check-ups. Still working on a bit of incontinence (OK if I stay away from caffeine and too much coffee or water!) and erectile issues. Improvement is evident.To everyone reading this, I encourage you to look at ALL of your options. Proton therapy would have been my choice, but insurance did not see it that way. No money to handle it myself. My wife and I spoke with urologists (more than one) and we discussed each treatment option they and the oncologists gave us. Surgery should generally be the last option used (as a pastor, I see many jump into surgery without looking further for any disease). Always get a second or third opinion before beginning any treatment plan. Talk to radiation and medical oncologists both and if possible visit a proton center. You will be impressed. The key to your recovery is your outlook. Have a positive outlook. Look at the bright side. Don't look for shadows. Have a great day!Steve S in Arkansas

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you are in my thoughts and prayers! Keep us updated!

Hi

 

This group accepts that people will have a view on this and there will be many different views.

 

We also recognise that surgery may be the best option in some circumstances and the last option in others. Some will not have the choice of a radical solution at all because it will be evident that the cancer has progressed outside the prostate.

 

There are as we have said many issues but mainly the advantages of one treatment verses the side effects of it, which advantages mean most to us and which possible side effects that we can live with

 

The problem that we have all seen is that some people rush into one solution and later regret not knowing about an alternative. Information is key to not regretting the decision later. I allow myself a look at menus in tourist towns after I have eaten, not a regret about well thought out decisions on treatment.

 

By the way my PSA is on the rise and I recently had scans to look where we are, I'm seeing my consultant on Thursday in York. I'll let you know how things are. Had a good 13 years and aim to have a good QOL for a few more yet!!

 

B

 

 

 

 

Latest update

Hello friends. Had my last appointment with my urologist on March 19. This is 7 months post-op. Great news and numbers. PSA is 0.0, creatinine is 1.0, testosterone is 266. All were within " normal " limits. Am now on a 6 months term between check-ups. Still working on a bit of incontinence (OK if I stay away from caffeine and too much coffee or water!) and erectile issues. Improvement is evident.To everyone reading this, I encourage you to look at ALL of your options. Proton therapy would have been my choice, but insurance did not see it that way. No money to handle it myself. My wife and I spoke with urologists (more than one) and we discussed each treatment option they and the oncologists gave us. Surgery should generally be the last option used (as a pastor, I see many jump into surgery without looking further for any disease). Always get a second or third opinion before beginning any treatment plan. Talk to radiation and medical oncologists both and if possible visit a proton center. You will be impressed. The key to your recovery is your outlook. Have a positive outlook. Look at the bright side. Don't look for shadows. Have a great day!Steve S in Arkansas

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you are in my thoughts and prayers! Keep us updated!

Hi

 

This group accepts that people will have a view on this and there will be many different views.

 

We also recognise that surgery may be the best option in some circumstances and the last option in others. Some will not have the choice of a radical solution at all because it will be evident that the cancer has progressed outside the prostate.

 

There are as we have said many issues but mainly the advantages of one treatment verses the side effects of it, which advantages mean most to us and which possible side effects that we can live with

 

The problem that we have all seen is that some people rush into one solution and later regret not knowing about an alternative. Information is key to not regretting the decision later. I allow myself a look at menus in tourist towns after I have eaten, not a regret about well thought out decisions on treatment.

 

By the way my PSA is on the rise and I recently had scans to look where we are, I'm seeing my consultant on Thursday in York. I'll let you know how things are. Had a good 13 years and aim to have a good QOL for a few more yet!!

 

B

 

 

 

 

Latest update

Hello friends. Had my last appointment with my urologist on March 19. This is 7 months post-op. Great news and numbers. PSA is 0.0, creatinine is 1.0, testosterone is 266. All were within " normal " limits. Am now on a 6 months term between check-ups. Still working on a bit of incontinence (OK if I stay away from caffeine and too much coffee or water!) and erectile issues. Improvement is evident.To everyone reading this, I encourage you to look at ALL of your options. Proton therapy would have been my choice, but insurance did not see it that way. No money to handle it myself. My wife and I spoke with urologists (more than one) and we discussed each treatment option they and the oncologists gave us. Surgery should generally be the last option used (as a pastor, I see many jump into surgery without looking further for any disease). Always get a second or third opinion before beginning any treatment plan. Talk to radiation and medical oncologists both and if possible visit a proton center. You will be impressed. The key to your recovery is your outlook. Have a positive outlook. Look at the bright side. Don't look for shadows. Have a great day!Steve S in Arkansas

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Interesting reading, I had a choice between surgery and radiation at the VA in Tampa, FL elected the radiation due to my heart problems, so far so good PSA is ,1 however after the radiation of 42 days I had heart surgery anyhow but now doing GREAT with that also.Any vietnam vets who served in country can get 100% disability out of this from agent orange. jim ( now in M0)Subject: Re:Surgery first or last optionTo: ProstateCancerSupport Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 7:00 PM

Hi

This group accepts that people will have a view on this and there will be many different views.

We also recognise that surgery may be the best option in some circumstances and the last option in others. Some will not have the choice of a radical solution at all because it will be evident that the cancer has progressed outside the prostate.

There are as we have said many issues but mainly the advantages of one treatment verses the side effects of it, which advantages mean most to us and which possible side effects that we can live with

The problem that we have all seen is that some people rush into one solution and later regret not knowing about an alternative. Information is key to not regretting the decision later. I allow myself a look at menus in tourist towns after I have eaten, not a regret about well thought out decisions on treatment.

By the way my PSA is on the rise and I recently had scans to look where we are, I'm seeing my consultant on Thursday in York. I'll let you know how things are. Had a good 13 years and aim to have a good QOL for a few more yet!!

B

[ProstateCancerSupp ort] Latest update

Hello friends. Had my last appointment with my urologist on March 19. This is 7 months post-op. Great news and numbers. PSA is 0.0, creatinine is 1.0, testosterone is 266. All were within "normal" limits. Am now on a 6 months term between check-ups. Still working on a bit of incontinence (OK if I stay away from caffeine and too much coffee or water!) and erectile issues. Improvement is evident.To everyone reading this, I encourage you to look at ALL of your options. Proton therapy would have been my choice, but insurance did not see it that way. No money to handle it myself. My wife and I spoke with urologists (more than one) and we discussed each treatment option they and the oncologists gave us. Surgery should generally be the last option used (as a pastor, I see many jump into surgery without looking further for any disease). Always get a second or third opinion before beginning any treatment plan. Talk to radiation and medical oncologists both and if possible visit a proton center. You will be impressed. The key to your recovery is your outlook. Have a positive outlook. Look at the bright side. Don't look for shadows. Have a great day!Steve S in Arkansas

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Interesting reading, I had a choice between surgery and radiation at the VA in Tampa, FL elected the radiation due to my heart problems, so far so good PSA is ,1 however after the radiation of 42 days I had heart surgery anyhow but now doing GREAT with that also.Any vietnam vets who served in country can get 100% disability out of this from agent orange. jim ( now in M0)Subject: Re:Surgery first or last optionTo: ProstateCancerSupport Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 7:00 PM

Hi

This group accepts that people will have a view on this and there will be many different views.

We also recognise that surgery may be the best option in some circumstances and the last option in others. Some will not have the choice of a radical solution at all because it will be evident that the cancer has progressed outside the prostate.

There are as we have said many issues but mainly the advantages of one treatment verses the side effects of it, which advantages mean most to us and which possible side effects that we can live with

The problem that we have all seen is that some people rush into one solution and later regret not knowing about an alternative. Information is key to not regretting the decision later. I allow myself a look at menus in tourist towns after I have eaten, not a regret about well thought out decisions on treatment.

By the way my PSA is on the rise and I recently had scans to look where we are, I'm seeing my consultant on Thursday in York. I'll let you know how things are. Had a good 13 years and aim to have a good QOL for a few more yet!!

B

[ProstateCancerSupp ort] Latest update

Hello friends. Had my last appointment with my urologist on March 19. This is 7 months post-op. Great news and numbers. PSA is 0.0, creatinine is 1.0, testosterone is 266. All were within "normal" limits. Am now on a 6 months term between check-ups. Still working on a bit of incontinence (OK if I stay away from caffeine and too much coffee or water!) and erectile issues. Improvement is evident.To everyone reading this, I encourage you to look at ALL of your options. Proton therapy would have been my choice, but insurance did not see it that way. No money to handle it myself. My wife and I spoke with urologists (more than one) and we discussed each treatment option they and the oncologists gave us. Surgery should generally be the last option used (as a pastor, I see many jump into surgery without looking further for any disease). Always get a second or third opinion before beginning any treatment plan. Talk to radiation and medical oncologists both and if possible visit a proton center. You will be impressed. The key to your recovery is your outlook. Have a positive outlook. Look at the bright side. Don't look for shadows. Have a great day!Steve S in Arkansas

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Not sure how some of you fellows got a 100% disability out of the VA. My hubby was evaluated and gets only a 20% disability. Better than nothing--and I guess the fact that he had no major incontinence problems had some bearing on it. There is no sex without good old Viagra, though. We did get an exception letter on file, so that we can get the Viagra instead of Levitra. Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less.