Q: What is follow-up radiation (post-operative radiotherapy) and why
would it be needed after a RRP?
A: Sometimes, it is strongly advised when the pathology report shows
positive surgical margins or extension of the tumor beyond the prostate

I had a radical prostatectomy on Nov. 30.  Catheter removed on 12/7.  I
developed a blockage and had to have a catheter reinserted on 12/8.  Left
that one in for 9 days.
I now have what I consider to be greater than usual incontinence.  Lying in

Several peopl;e here have spoken of the good results they get with
Levitra and Viagra but I have not seen Cialis mentioned.
To me, Cialis, or the generic equivalent tadalafil, is the best solution.
It permits spontaneity. Also, the generic tadalafil is far, far cheaper

I am Day 13 post RPP and since I had my cath out a week ago I noticed
my incision oozing....predominately clear (little yellow and pink
splash). Dr. put me on antibiotics (Keflex) and I am 5 days thru a 7
day Rx.

In an effort to improve my bone density I am taking Strontium.  The
instructions on my bottle (Doctor's Best) say to take it with or without
food.  The website for another brand says to take it on an empty stomach
an hour before a meal - preferably breakfast.  Which one is right?

A 60 year old friend of mine went through the usual anxiety when his
internist felt an irregularity in the prostate during the DRE.  Despite his
low PSA---2.2--- and no urinary symtoms, his doc rightly immediately
referred him to a urologist.  The urologist did what I gather was ...

   Happy New Year, and I mean it.....another year yet.
I know there are out there, peeing themselves, not getting erections, bad
PSA.
I iust hope in the next year your problems subside.

Hello! My name is Terrell Hicks and I am new to your group. I want to
make a documentary on prostate cancer and I was wondering if anyone
could help. I live in Massachusetts and the reason why I want to do
this film is because my grandfather passed away four years ago from

I'm in Yorkshire, my husband hasn't been diagnosed yet but is nervous. I
want to reassure him but from looking at web sites I've got the impression
that the processes described on this ng differ from what happens in UK - or
it just might because of different terminologies.

Anyone got a list of most frequently used acronyms here?
Please/thanks
J

Dear Survivors, Care Givers Family and Friends.
Over the past five years my Wife has survived two bouts with Breast Cancer
and the accompanying trepidations, Biopsies, Surgeries, Lumpectomies,
Radiation and Chemo Therapies.

Statins, especially atorvastatin, may favorably influence clinical
presentation and biochemical progression-free survival after
brachytherapy for clinically localized prostate cancer.
Department of Complementary/Alternative Medicine, University of Michigan