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I have had enough PC for a while, so I’m taking a bit of time off – going NO MAIL, closing down my Forum and regrettably, until I come back, it will not be possible to post new stories or UpDates to existing stories. I’ll let you know when I’m back.
NEW LINKS:
I have put a link to PROSTATE DIARIES on the Treatment Choices and Resources pages as I think this will be a very useful site for all
NEW POSTS:
TOM WRIGHT very happy with the outcome of his BT (Brachytherapy) – some libido and ED issues
MIKE C diagnosed in November and had his chosen RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery) with a great outcome – ED still but no incontinence
KOBUS MYBURG diagnosed with GS9 and PSA 4.6 has chosen RP (Radical Prostatectomy)
EG B opted for HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) and is battling some continence issues
UPDATES FROM MEMBERS
CHRIS HUGHES Silver member eighteen months after Brachytherapy his PSA has risen and he is starting ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy)
JOHN VIG reporting in after another good year after his RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy) no problems no PSA
MICHAEL DRUMMOND the re-seeding procedure required because some seeds in the original BT (Brachytherapy) had moved seems successful –some ED and urinary issues
ROBERT WALLACE continues with urinary problems after his BT (Brachytherapy)
SAM WELLS seven years after his RP (Radical Prostatectomy) this Silver member is still OK
DAVID PRICE has completed three stages of his chosen therapy – ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy), BT (Brachytherapy) and is waiting for his EBRT (External Beam Radiation Therapy)
DAVID M chose Active Surveillance and his third biopsy was also negative and he may now miss his fourth biopsy
ALAN EVANS had his BT (Brachytherapy) last month and found the procedure OK – no side effects
ANDREW SIKES is sticking with his Active Surveillance decision – and his story demonstrates why an expert opinion is worth getting
DENNIS CUNNINGHAM still undecided but wondering what the protocols are for Active Surveillance
PAUL S battling with variations on his ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) for a GS 9 tumour diagnosed last year
PAT B a full description of his RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery) last month
JEFF DUNAWAY has had his 6 month PSA after RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery) – 0.04 again
DAVID T three years after his HDR – (High Dosage Radiation Therapy) his PSA is satisfactory
JOHN FARROW more good results from his Abiraterone Trial
JIM D about twenty months from his RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery) his ED issues are becoming better
NEIL CONNELL Silver member - 8 years after his failed RP (Radical Prostatectomy) his ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) therapy is keeping his PSA down – and his equipment
TIMOTHY HOTUJEC Silver member after RP (Radical Prostatectomy) eight years ago, his rough run continues with a diagnosis of polyneuropathy – is this related to his Lupron?
PETE DONALDSON chose RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery) in 2007 has some ED and suffered a pulmonary embolism thought to be related to his surgery
PAUL F has made his decision and will have his RP (Radical Prostatectomy) on April 22
ERIC GAMBLE Platinum member, diagnosed in 1994 with a GS 9 still demonstrating that life expectancy is longer than most people are told
RON COOPER has really been in the wars with two more surgeries (unrelated to PCa) after his RP (Radical Prostatectomy) last year
WOLF U is making a good recovery from his RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery) last November thanks to VED, Viagra and Tri-Mix
TOMAS BERGMAN getting prepared for his PBT (Proton Beam Therapy) at Jacksonville
JOHN STEVENS all is going well after his PBT (Proton Beam Therapy) at Loma Linda
