Hi all.  I found this group last night while looking for information regarding
my dad's PC.  He had both rectal surgery and RP two weeks ago today.  Both were
primary cancers.  I am so happy that he chose the treatment that he did, but it
has been so difficult for him.  The catheter is driving him insane.  He has a
temporary ileostomy that he is dealing well with.  The rectal surgeon told us
that the pathology reports looked great and from what he read, so did the
prostate reports.  
He has follow-ups next week.  The time frame between being diagnosed and the
surgery was so short, I never had a chance to really read about prostate
cancer.  (Although I could discuss the rectum with the best of them these
days.)  Today I am having a meltdown with all the PC information I have been
reading.  Why did I think he would be cured if there were no lymph invasion or
mets?  Obviously, I will be better prepared to discuss this with the dr. next
week.  

Thanks for just giving me a forum to vent.
Donna