Gettin' Personal

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Wow, I just read this thread. Hang in their guys and thanks to the OP for posting this information. Too many guys ignore this.
 
Hang in there Charrlie. I said a little prayer for you. 3 out of 12.....so maybe try to look at it like this....it's only 1/4 as bad as it could be.
 
I just read this thread as well. FIGHT!

From reading all of you guys posts and updates that's what you're doing but I had to say it anyway. And I'll say it again... FIGHT!
 
I'm starting to get nervous. Doctor wants to do a bone scan. Any one of you, that has had a positive biopsy, had this done? Did some online reading, and this is done to see if the cancer has spread to the bones. One symptom is bone pain. I do have some minor bone "ache", but didn't think anything of it.
 
The doctor must have told you the "Gleason Score" of the cancer cells that were found after the biopsy.
That's pretty much the rating of the cancer to determine the severity of it.
I would be thinking that's why your doctor want's additional tests.
If i remember my number, they gave it a 3.
Low level cancer, confined to an area on the gland, itself.
 
yes what is the Gleason score. ??? my biopsy was similar to your, my Gleason was 2A . doc wants to watch and see what it does. back inDec.
perhaps if you said your having some bone pain, he is following up? better to check everything out he deems necessary. let us know.
 
I did not inform the Dr about the pain. It isn't that bad, and I didn;t know of the relationship. Also the Dr did not tell me the Gleason score. I will be contacting his office on Thur, and request a full biopsy report.
 
My cancer stage was a 1A with a gleason score of 6 and was contained to the prostate. When it was removed and evaluated, the score was elevated to a 7.

Barbee, if the doctor told you 2A he most likely was referring to your cancer stage not your gleason score.

I am saying prayers for all of you guys every night! Hang in there.
 
Finally got my bone scan done yesterday. Had to postpone it, as my wife went back in the hospital, again. This make three times, in about six weeks, for congestive heart failure. Yesterday they did a cardiac catherazation, and found a blockage, and installed a stint.
PS: My gleason score is 6 (3+3), whatever that means. What a horrible couple of months.
 
Prayers for both of y'all Charrlie. Sounds like you and Mrs. Charrlie have gotten more than your share here lately, but we're all pulling for y'all.....so hang in there. :angel12:
 
It's been about 8 months since my last post on this subject. Things are going real good. Cialis wasn't doing the trick so the Doc switched me to Viagra. It's like the good old days again! Hang in there guys! I still pray for you all every night.
Steve
 
I'm finally going to start treatment. I have opted for external radiation therapy. I had changed uroligists. My previous doctor, gave me the feeling that I was always being rushed out of the office. Plus he was always about an hour late for the appointment. My new doctor has always been on time, and takes as much time with me as necessary. My first doctor kept pushing surgery, and just kind of brushed over other options. The new doctor totally discused several options. With surgery, I would have to limit my activity for 6-8 weeks, which would be difficult, due to my wifes medical issures. Since my last post, she has had a couple more hospital stays, and had a pace maker/defibulator installed. But the big problem is she has been diagnosted with mild Alzimers, and has to be supervised most of the time, to make sure she doesn't get her meds and insulin messed up. With the radiation treatmen, I just go to the Oncology clinic every day (15 miles away), for 6 to 8 weeks for a 15 minute treatment. No change in my activites. For me this seems to be the best option.
 
Hey buddy it sounds like you have finally found a doctor that will listen to you and cares about your health. I think some prayers have been answered. I'm going to be praying for both you and your wife. I truly wish you all the best!!
 
Hang in there Charlie, and I will say another prayer for you and your wife. Alzheimer's is a cruel disease. I'm glad you got a good doctor finally. I was fortunate, and got good news. My PSA dropped a bunch, back to 5.2 for the first one after the biopsy. The doc said that's good, and he'll see me in a year!
 
The first surgeon I spoke with was a total A-hole. I remember feeling lost after talking with him. After I pulled myself together, I seeked out another surgeon and he put my mind at ease. It's VERY important that you are comfortable with your doctor.
 
My new urologist refered me to an oncologist, so I could talk to him about the radiation option. After the initial visit (where I was acually with the doctor early), I had a couple more questions (I had not made a decision, at this point). Being as I was in the area, I stoped in at his office, without an appointment, just to ask the questions. I told them they could give me a call, with the answers. the recepionist, asked me to wait a couple of minutes, and a nurse would see me. While talking with the nurse, the doctor came in the room, and asked if the nurse was taking care of my questions, and if I needed to talk to him. This was as a "walk in", wih no appointment.
PS: Another thing, when I asked about my co-pay amount for the treatments (need to be carefull, as we have major med bills, for my wife), He gave me the amount, but stated, "that by law, he is required to bill the copay, but has never sent a account to collection. Just pay what I can, when I can".
 
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Just remembered about this thread. I completed the radiation treatments in August. Only side affect was haveing to pee a little more often. Didn't need any meds. Clinic was great. I had a standing 9:15 am appointment. I usually arrived early, and was always treated and out before my appointment time. Each treatment only takes about 15 minutes. Last week I had my followup with the uroligist. My PSA has dropped to 3.2 from 17.5. They are confident I am cancer free.
 
Charrlie_S said:
Just remembered about this thread. I completed the radiation treatments in August. Only side affect was haveing to pee a little more often. Didn't need any meds. Clinic was great. I had a standing 9:15 am appointment. I usually arrived early, and was always treated and out before my appointment time. Each treatment only takes about 15 minutes. Last week I had my followup with the uroligist. My PSA has dropped to 3.2 from 17.5. They are confident I am cancer free.
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Great news
 
That is awesome, Charlie. Forgive me, but I was not aware of issues with you before reading this today. I am glad you are doing better and will be thinking and praying for you and Peggy. I am sorry that I live so far from you or I would come and visit you, assist you, and learn from you.
 
slotto said:
Hey guys,

Last month I was diagnosed with stage one prostate cancer. It was found by chance during a routine checkup. My PSA level was a little high, so my Dr. sent me to a urologist. He performed a biopsy. This was one of the most humilating days of my life. With no anesthesia, he went there and pulled out 12 samples. One of the 12 looked suspicious so I was sent for an MRI. This photographed my prostate in 3D. From there they were able to see the entire prostate and noticed 3 areas that looked suspicious. Then another biopsy was taken. This time 6-10 were taken from the 3 areas. Thank GOD they provided anesthesia. I received the results from the 3 spots on Jan 18. Two of the 3 were nothing to worry about but the 3rd was positive. My urologist gave me 3 options. Watchful Waiting which they will perform more biopsys twice a year and see if it grows. Radiation beams or Seeds and Surgery. I was then scheduled to see a surgeon and a radiologist. Iin late January, I met with the surgeon. The guy was a total jerk. So I did a little homework and found another surgeon and am scheduled to see him next week. In the mean time, last week I met an Oncologist. I have never felt more comfortable. He explained the processes very well as well as the side effects. This has been eating me alive so I have been trying to stay busy. I am getting this out there so maybe you guys will go and get yourself checked. Prostate cancer effects 1 in 7 men and is the 2nd leading cause of death in males. My dad had it when he was 70. I am 45. I always knew I would probably get it, just not this soon. I know I'll survive but I will never be the same.

Please do yourself, family and friends here a favor and get yourself checked.

Regards,
Steve
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The urologist that did the first biopsy should get his *** kicked. No reason they shouldn't of scheduled that as a surgical procedure and put you under conscious sedation.
 
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