Hello to all,

Age: 62; PSA 3 or so for the past several years,
On 5/04 jump in PSA to 12
Prostrate cancer diagnosed with a Gleason score 4+3=7
Cryo surgery 8/04 with a post 4 month PSA of 0.7
Dynamic testing 12/04 - levels 3-4 times normal
Cystoscopy, dilation, TUR of prostrate 12/04
PSA test 2/05 PSA 1.08, an increase due to self catheterization?
Cystoscopy, dilation, TUR of prostrate 3/05
Cystoscopy, dilation and reinstall catheter 5/1/05 to present.

I am having a problem with post cryo surgery voiding problems caused by scar
tissue. After several TURP and Emergency Room visits my doctor would have
liked to install a biodegradable stent which he said has been approved in
Europe. His second choice would have been a temporary removable prostatactic
stent. Both have not been approved for use by the FDA in the USA. His only
approved choice is a permanent stent that has been approved by the FDA.

I am concerned about the possibility of long term in-continence with the
permanent stent.  Do you know if a biodegradable stent or a temporary
removable prostatactic stent are available and in use in Canada? Who would
one contact?

Thanks,

Frank