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Wildtorrent

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Had Surgery Last Tuesday July 14

Hey everyone, I thought I would share my surgical experience just having had a radicla prostatectomy...first my condition prior to surgery...starting experiencing symptoms of an enlarged prostate 3 years ago...mostly going 3-4 times per nite...got on Flomax but still had no relief until I started to take 2 flomax per day...then symptoms... Read moreChevron
posted 07/18/2009, comments (0)|
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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 moreChevron
posted 11/24/2008, comment (1)|
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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 moreChevron
posted 11/24/2008, comments (5)|
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Terry

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I've learned in Oct.2007 that I have cancer in prostate and bladder...

My urologist never advised me about the side-effects from the biopsy. Most of my current problems were from the biopsy. incontinence. But after 7 months it seems to be improving . I just have to limit liquids,before driving. And plan ahead. Im 56,diabetic,I also am not being treated for cancer...Im puzzled to why not!?? Im only hearing that... Read moreChevron
posted 05/09/2008, comments (0)|
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Prostatectomy for an 80-something-year-old

Editor's Note: A new Mayo Clinic Cancer Center study indicates that prostatectomy does not need to be automatically excluded as an option for octogenarians. The father of a friend of mine turned 88. Shortly afterwards, he had a massive heart attack, and went into the hospital for a bypass. During the tests that went along with that procedure,... Read moreChevron
posted 10/19/2006, comments (0)|
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