I am about 6 months post RP with no real problems (except no sex).  However
for some time now I need to take stool softeners every night and the
situation is not improving,  Anyone else with similar problem?  Hank

hi folks - i have been invited to speak at the local council of churches
meeting for october.  the leaders of the churches get together once a
month so i'm hoping that i can get the word out even though it's not
prostate month, cancer never takes a day off.  and by the way the

I wanted to share with you guys a milestone today, at 4.5 months
post-RRP.  But first, perhaps an even bigger milestone was
yesterday, when my uro informed me that my 2nd post-op PSA
reading was undetectable!

I'm looking for the formula for PC SPES, not only ingredients but also
the percentages. Thanks.

Hi NG'rs, I am truly interested in receiving replies from those on this ng who have had ebrt for recurrence. I would be interested in what your first psa reading showed and also 2nd and 3rd psa tests after ebrt. I had my 17th today of 38 and still feel pretty good so far. As of ...

   Is it me, or does the ng have a lot more activity than normal?  When I
opened it up this evening there were 71 unread messages.  Normally I would
see 14 or so.  It has gotten to the point where I do not have time to read
them all.

I was considering either radiation or surgery and for reasons I posted
earlier decided on surgery.
I met with my urologist today to go over the details and here are my
notes on the meeting --

Age 56
PSA 6.8
Free PSA 17%
Gleason (4+3) 7

I closed on a new condo Tuesday and am moving stuff between homes.  At work,
we found our renovations begin 9/19, so I'm moving stuff between offices
(moving in with one of my supervisors for 46 weeks).  Also at work, just had
an international training conference (unfunded, ...

hi folks - this was a first.  it gave the facts about prostate cancer,
including the fact that it is 90% curable when caught in time.
a interesting footnote though.  remember when i met with bob dole?  it
was hosted by the local tv channel and the anchor man for the news show

Hi Curtis,
I found all the info on the radiologist at UT Med - S.A. but how do I
apply for an appointment - both my urologist and my internist think it
is a waste of time and a referral with only a PSA of 0.9 so I am

Hi, everybody !!!
I update my dad's PSA results regularly here, so some of you may remember my
previous posts.
The newest PSA result that my father got today is PSA=0.06.

Below is information about the Burbank Conference this coming week-end-
It will feature 18 top doctors discussing all aspects of prostate cancer
-You can view the compltete program by go to the web site   www.pcri.org
regards

I am going to get a prostate biopsy.
How does a prostate biopsy cost?
Thank you.
Pat

   Big news.  This morning I finally got back the feeling of having to pee.
I understand why that was gone while the catheter was in, but even with the
incontinence I have been okay at night, but on the way to the bathroom I
never felt like I had to go.  If I remember correctly, ...