Well, six months plus later I am starting to see some improvement in the
incontinence department (can potency reappear soon thereafter???).  I wanted
to give this several days before saying anything, but for the most part this
week one pad has lasted me all day.  On Thursday and ...

went to the va office, to put a claim in for va benefits, claiming agent
orange cause my prostate cancer. any vietnam  veterans who are going to
put in a  claim for benefits , that agent orange cause your prostate
cancer, need to bring to your local va office, your medical records,

Most hospitals in my area are now withholding PSA test results that
are below 0.1 unless a person goes to the administration and demands
the exact lab result. If the test result is less than 0.1 the lab will
only tell you it was <0.1. Withholding this information seems like a

My husband was just diagnosed.  I could probably write a 10 page email
on what I need advice with, but I will try to keep it simple.
My husband is 55 healthy except for pc.  His PSA is 3.1; Gleason is a
6 (3+3);T1C. He jogs 3 to 4 times a week and keeps himself in pretty

Several years ago my doctor started me on AndroGel. There were good
reasons for this. The testosterone made a huge difference in life and I have
no
regrets about it. I think.

I was considering this surgical team as my uroligist is
Dr Mark Swierzewski, this surgeon's partner. Swierzewski
did my biop. I asked him about robotic and he mentioned that
his partner did it but did not elaborate.. he kind of poopooed the

Well, now I am singing....
What song you ask? It is "Tomorrow" from the Annie...
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, The Catheter Comes Out Tomorrow, It's Only a Day
Away!!!!!!

Went to see my oncologist today.  He did an MRI of my prostate, and showed
me the resulting pictures of the 90 seeds in my prostate.  He said
everything looked great (and I'll have to take his word for that!).  He then
quizzed me on urination frequency (only got up once last night), ...

Had RRP August 1, 2003 and am progressing reasonably well. I do have
an unanticipated concern. From the beginning I had an occasional a low
grade ache at the lower right side of the incision. This ache has
continued and is observed when standing for an extended time. It is

John (my father) Age 67  very good health
PSA-  2/12/98         1.5
         10/1/2000      2.6
         17/10/2000    2.8

Something has changed in my OE lately.  It works fine for my mail program.
However, in the news program, if I reply to the group, the mail goes through
without any difference.  But, if I just hit *reply* to reply to an
individual about his/her post, I am asked which identity I want ...

I had my catheter removed this morning! But before doing so, the nurse
said they wanted to run a test to see if I could pee....So.....out came
a BIG syringe and she filled it with water then unplugged my bag, shot
the water up into my bladder, reconnected the bag, went and refilled ...

FYI - Recently came across a site called www.overcomeproblems.com which has
some useful information on how to help yourself and others. Check it out..

I had an RP in '99 (Gleason 7, PSA 9.5), PSA post-op was .4. Had
immediate RT+ hormonal therapy for 12 mos. PSA stayed at <.01 until
6/03 then went from .12 03 to .17(Sept.03) to .33(Dec.03). I am
getting ready to go back on HT with extras. One Dr. recommends a

I just received a copy of my post surgery pathology report which was
about as good as could be expected under the circustances:
Gleason 3+3=6
Seminal vesicle tissue free of tumor