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posted 11/24/2008, comment (1)

My Story - After Prostate Surgery

I don't know how typical my situation is. Since I was diagnosed seven months ago, I've read everything I could find on the subjects of prostate cancer; diagnosis, surgery and recovery. On the topic of recovery, there are many "worse case" stories out there so I thought my story might balance things a bit. I probably should mention I've had BPH... Read more Chevron

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kvision

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posted 11/21/2008, comments (0)

It has been one year since my surgery.......

I was diagnosed last August with Prostrate Cancer, it went from 5.32 when I had my Robotic Surgery in Dec, it was a 7. when it was removed. In between that time I was getting second, third ,fourth opions, having my biopsy sent to john Hopkins, and just trying to figure out why ??? There is to much to explain here, for what i did to... Read more Chevron

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Kevin

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Living With Enlarged Prostate

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posted 11/10/2008, comments (0)

Enlarged hard prostate

Think I had a acute attack but 3 weeks went by with increased urination before went to doctor. Thought it was the flu. PSA in March was .44, in 2007 was .55 and 2 weeks ago was .42 Now with enlarged hard prostate on ultrasound and digital exam with no pain. Another round of antibiotics-cipro to... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2008, comments (2)

Painful Burning after Ejaculation?

Dear Dr. Motola: I am 62 years old. In August of 2007 I had PVP surgery after suffering for 9 years with symtoms of an enlarged prostate. The operation was successful. My stream is strong and I get up only once at night to urinate. I got my life back. I don't have "urgency" issues and kayak, travel and basically enjoy life. I experienced... Read more Chevron

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SWEENEY JJ

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posted 10/25/2008, comment (1)

PSA 4.5 TO 5.7 IN ONE YEAR

I AM 53 YEARS OLD, COCASION, MY SON GOT TREATED FOR A CANCER IN ONE TESTICAL,HE IS FINE TODAY 14 MONTHS AGO I HAD A PSA 4.5, AND MY FAMILY DOC DID NOT WORRY. THIS YEAR MY PSA IS AT 5.7 HE REFERD ME TO A UROLOGISTE..WICH I MANAGE TO SEE VERY FAST, HE ASKED FOR ANOTHER PSA, WAITING FOR THE RESULT IN ONE WEEK., AND WANTS TO TO A... Read more Chevron

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