The 2005 meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology is in
session through May 17.
There are 106 abstracts on the subject of PCa to be published. The list
(with links) can be found at:

Highly Esteemed and Experienced Colleagues:
So.... I had robotic 19 days ago.  I am feeling stronger and more myself
with each passing day. I have a little minor occasional leakage, but
otherwise am continent.  Before my surgery my urologist talked about

OK, my prescription insurance plan will do the folllowing:
24 tablets of Viagra or 24 tablets of Levitra or 24 tablets of Cialis)
within a 90 day period.
My urologist had talked about a daily maintenance dose of Viagra.  In light

The Caverject and tri-mix caused considerable discomfort, although they
produced the desired result.  The ED specialist changed me to the bi-mix and
after two tries, the second using a 10% increase in the dosage, sorry to
report that the injection resulted in a soft erection not ...

Are PSA readings affected by the timing of the digital exam.  That is,
will level of the PSA reading vary with when (either before or after
blood is drawn) the digital exam is given?  If you have references, I'd
appreciae it.  Thanks.

Guys, thanks for your replies.
The clinic called me this morning and said that  robot assisted prostatectomy is
an "accepted" Medicare procedure (just as you said Steve U).
So another small step forward.

Before I was dx'd with PCa in Feb. 05, at 57, I was told to get a
colonoscopy (never had one though I should have since my dad had colon
cancer, though living 'til age 83)
The PC took center stage and I don't have to remind you of how scared I

I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has undergone this procedure,
Thanks.

With this posting I think I may be becoming the problem kid on the block
(except at 76 I don't qualify for that).  But I wonder if anyone has
experienced this:  Pains in the hands, especially the fingers, which close
up during sleep and are difficult to open.  It sounds like ...

Hello again all
Just when you thought I'd slipped into lurk mode, I've returned with a
query ;p
Just managed to get in a full week's work in my office and I get

Just had another follow up PSA test on the advice of my GP (the uro
suggested that annully is enough now but my GP is a bit more cautious)
and still undetectible, great news.
I still leak a bit and just use one small ladies' panty liner as a

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

My name is David Gaudreau, I am a US Marine Reservist. My mother was
recently diagnosed with cervical cancer and needs surgery
(www.davescause.com).  Please give me insite on good ways to help me
get my two young children through these tough times.

As many of you will have noticed, urologists are not generally prudish
folks. Because I am one of those irritating people who loves to come up
with impromptu one-liners, so far I have tried:
Uro when I had prostatitis: "Have sex more often to keep the prostate

One of the factors that led me to radiation (though it
wasn't the main one) was that my Gleason numbers
of 4+3 indicated that there was a decent chance the
cancer extended outside the prostate capsule.  I