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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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posted 08/10/2008, comment (1)

Why Would PSA Still Rise after a Prostatectomy?

Dear Dr. Motola, My prostate has been surgically removed and radiation was given out of concern for a slowly rising PSA. After this was done, we went back to the doctor to find out the results and learned that my PSA was still rising slowly. Is there an explanation for this? I thought PSA could only apply to someone with a prostate. Please... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/23/2008, comments (0)

Pain After Prostatectomy: What is the Cause?

Dear Dr. Motola, I'm experiencing coccyx pain 4 to 9 weeks after radical prostatectomy and it is very debilitating. Is this a reported problem with some patients after such surgery? Histopathology indicated that cancer is specimen confined and MRI, CT and total body bone scan do not reveal any extraprostatic disease nor metastatic... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/07/2008, comment (1)

Diabetes, Obesity and Prostate Cancer: Is Surgery Still an Option?

Happy New Year. I would like to start the New Year answering one of ProstateCommons SharePosts. An overweight man with diabetes was diagnosed with "early prostate cancer." He was advised against surgery because of his obesity and diabetes. He is looking for advice for men in a similar situation. First, let me tell you that this... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/21/2007, comments (2)

Advice for Partners of Those Undergoing Prostate Surgery

Dear Dr. Motola, As the wife of one who is scheduled for robotic prostate surgery in a few weeks, I would welcome any advice or insights about how to best care for and help my husband. What should I expect and how much should I do or not do? The post-operative recovery period after the robotic surgery is similar to... Read more Chevron

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