Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 LMAO! THAT WAS A GOOD ONE! HUGS,LINDA FRIEDEN IST MIT IHNEN-PEACE BE WITH YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 LMAO! THAT WAS A GOOD ONE! HUGS,LINDA FRIEDEN IST MIT IHNEN-PEACE BE WITH YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 LMAO!!! Now that was a cute one. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Thank you, Jeff. He is 51 years old and in very good health otherwise, ie: not overweight, no other health issues, etc. I know it's not going to be robotic but not sure if it's lap or traditional (I THINK it's lap). Michele > > Subject: Surgery > To: ProstateCancerSupport > Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008, 9:36 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > My husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything > > goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much > > care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work > > schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me. > > > > Much thanks! > > Michele > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Michele, If you go to http://www.yananow.net/choices.htm#laprp you will see some links to suggestions from men who have been through the procedure – the link to this page may be useful http://www.yananow.net/rprx.htm If you go to http://www.yananow.net/Experiences.html#lrrp you will see 30 or more stories of men who have had this procedure – reading their stories and mailing them might be of some help. Good luck All the best Terry Herbert I have no medical qualifications but I was diagnosed in ‘96: and have learned a bit since then. My sites are at www.yananow.net and www.prostatecancerwatchfulwaiting.co.za Dr “Snuffy” Myers : " As a physician, I am painfully aware that most of the decisions we make with regard to prostate cancer are made with inadequate data " From: ProstateCancerSupport [mailto:ProstateCancerSupport ] On Behalf Of Michele Sent: Sunday, 27 July 2008 11:37 AM To: ProstateCancerSupport Subject: Surgery My husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me. Much thanks! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Michele, If you go to http://www.yananow.net/choices.htm#laprp you will see some links to suggestions from men who have been through the procedure – the link to this page may be useful http://www.yananow.net/rprx.htm If you go to http://www.yananow.net/Experiences.html#lrrp you will see 30 or more stories of men who have had this procedure – reading their stories and mailing them might be of some help. Good luck All the best Terry Herbert I have no medical qualifications but I was diagnosed in ‘96: and have learned a bit since then. My sites are at www.yananow.net and www.prostatecancerwatchfulwaiting.co.za Dr “Snuffy” Myers : " As a physician, I am painfully aware that most of the decisions we make with regard to prostate cancer are made with inadequate data " From: ProstateCancerSupport [mailto:ProstateCancerSupport ] On Behalf Of Michele Sent: Sunday, 27 July 2008 11:37 AM To: ProstateCancerSupport Subject: Surgery My husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me. Much thanks! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Michele, If you go to http://www.yananow.net/choices.htm#laprp you will see some links to suggestions from men who have been through the procedure – the link to this page may be useful http://www.yananow.net/rprx.htm If you go to http://www.yananow.net/Experiences.html#lrrp you will see 30 or more stories of men who have had this procedure – reading their stories and mailing them might be of some help. Good luck All the best Terry Herbert I have no medical qualifications but I was diagnosed in ‘96: and have learned a bit since then. My sites are at www.yananow.net and www.prostatecancerwatchfulwaiting.co.za Dr “Snuffy” Myers : " As a physician, I am painfully aware that most of the decisions we make with regard to prostate cancer are made with inadequate data " From: ProstateCancerSupport [mailto:ProstateCancerSupport ] On Behalf Of Michele Sent: Sunday, 27 July 2008 11:37 AM To: ProstateCancerSupport Subject: Surgery My husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me. Much thanks! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Michele,I am no doctor and I am scheduled for robotic (DaVinci) RP on August 6. It all depends on whether it is the open or DaVinci. Average stay according to my doctor is 2 days with DaVinci to 6 or 7 days with the open. I cannot stand another long hospital stay and my wife is going to be there as she has been during my previous 7 different surgeries (gallbladder, 3 knee, 3 back). Fortunately, her schedule is fairly flexible. Best of luck. I will post back after I get home from my surgery and hospital stay.Steve S in Arkansas SurgeryMy husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me. Much thanks! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Michele,I am no doctor and I am scheduled for robotic (DaVinci) RP on August 6. It all depends on whether it is the open or DaVinci. Average stay according to my doctor is 2 days with DaVinci to 6 or 7 days with the open. I cannot stand another long hospital stay and my wife is going to be there as she has been during my previous 7 different surgeries (gallbladder, 3 knee, 3 back). Fortunately, her schedule is fairly flexible. Best of luck. I will post back after I get home from my surgery and hospital stay.Steve S in Arkansas SurgeryMy husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me. Much thanks! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 In my case, I was admitted to the hospital early in the morning, and was release late the next day. The surgical method used was the rather old-fashioned perineal access (the back end). At the time, in September 13, 2006, my age was 65. Louis. . . Surgery My husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me.Much thanks!Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 In my case, I was admitted to the hospital early in the morning, and was release late the next day. The surgical method used was the rather old-fashioned perineal access (the back end). At the time, in September 13, 2006, my age was 65. Louis. . . Surgery My husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me.Much thanks!Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 In my case, I was admitted to the hospital early in the morning, and was release late the next day. The surgical method used was the rather old-fashioned perineal access (the back end). At the time, in September 13, 2006, my age was 65. Louis. . . Surgery My husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me.Much thanks!Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Michele. It has been about four years since I had the radical prostrate surgery. It was at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB Texas. I was in the hosp about four days. As soon as he can he needs to get up and moving, the sooner the better. At the Air Force Hosp they had a long hallway with a pass through to the other hall on the opposite side of the building. I called it making the loop. At first it was only a few feet then pushing on to gain more distance. Just having you there will make a world of difference to him. I know that I did, thankfully my wife was a rock during my ordeal. Listen to the Docs and they will lead him. If anything having faced cancer, I am on what I call the hundred year plan, in a hundred years from now, no one will care, if I cut up and laugh with my grandkids, or if we decide to goof off and go fishing or whatever. They arlready know that their Papaw is a crazy man. You and your husband are in my prayers. As we used to say the the AF "Been There, Done That. C. Subject: Re: SurgeryTo: ProstateCancerSupport Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008, 9:37 PM In my case, I was admitted to the hospital early in the morning, and was release late the next day. The surgical method used was the rather old-fashioned perineal access (the back end). At the time, in September 13, 2006, my age was 65. Louis. . . [ProstateCancerSupp ort] Surgery My husband is scheduled for surgery on August 26th. Assuming everything goes well, how long should he expect to be in the hospital? How much care will he need when he gets out? I'm trying to figure out my work schedule so that I am available to him as much as he'll need me.Much thanks!Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 -Had the open surgery back in 06. Was in hospital for three days, you'll be much appreciated there at night if you can arrange it. Surgery on a Thursday, wife went back to work on the following Tuesday. I was somewhat sore and moving slow but no problems taking care of myself at that point. Actually cleaning house some. Barring complications you can probably take only a couple days off, so no excuse, you'll just have to get back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 -Had the open surgery back in 06. Was in hospital for three days, you'll be much appreciated there at night if you can arrange it. Surgery on a Thursday, wife went back to work on the following Tuesday. I was somewhat sore and moving slow but no problems taking care of myself at that point. Actually cleaning house some. Barring complications you can probably take only a couple days off, so no excuse, you'll just have to get back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 My surgery was Wednesday, June 11. It was open retropubic surgery. I reported at 7:00 AM the day of the surgery. I came home on Sunday, June 15. My wife took the day of the surgery off, and that was it. However, we live and work within two miles of the hospital, and she came to visit at lunchtime and at the dinner hour. I slept a lot during my time in the hospital (and walked the halls, as was described in another posting). When I came home, I was pretty self-sufficient. My two boys (ages 18 and 11) were around the house, but I didn't need their help with anything. I continued to sleep a lot for the next week or so, which was okay. Did as much walking outside as I could, given that I was also managing a catheter. I'm sure he will be on a " no heavy lifting " routine for a while. It will take time to recover from the surgery. It's a major procedure, and he may not bounce back as quickly as he would like. Be patient. It takes time to heal. Re: Surgery Thank you, Jeff. He is 51 years old and in very good health otherwise, ie: not overweight, no other health issues, etc. I know it's not going to be robotic but not sure if it's lap or traditional (I THINK it's lap). Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 My surgery was Wednesday, June 11. It was open retropubic surgery. I reported at 7:00 AM the day of the surgery. I came home on Sunday, June 15. My wife took the day of the surgery off, and that was it. However, we live and work within two miles of the hospital, and she came to visit at lunchtime and at the dinner hour. I slept a lot during my time in the hospital (and walked the halls, as was described in another posting). When I came home, I was pretty self-sufficient. My two boys (ages 18 and 11) were around the house, but I didn't need their help with anything. I continued to sleep a lot for the next week or so, which was okay. Did as much walking outside as I could, given that I was also managing a catheter. I'm sure he will be on a " no heavy lifting " routine for a while. It will take time to recover from the surgery. It's a major procedure, and he may not bounce back as quickly as he would like. Be patient. It takes time to heal. Re: Surgery Thank you, Jeff. He is 51 years old and in very good health otherwise, ie: not overweight, no other health issues, etc. I know it's not going to be robotic but not sure if it's lap or traditional (I THINK it's lap). Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 This is only my second message to the group but I have now been operated on at MGH in Boston. I had the laplosropic surgery done by Dr Dahl whom I would highly recommend as he & his group are excellant including follow up calls to chk on you at home.My operation was a complete success removal of cancer was contained to my prostate only no SPREAD. Dr expects good results on next PSA. Hope everyone has a great Holiday season as I know I will now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I am glad to hear about your positive experience with Dr. Dahl. I had surgery with him when he first moved to MGH, I was his 96th or so lap surgery. My experience was also excellent and we thought that all the cancer was removed with the gland, but five years post op I experienced a recurrence . So, you need to remember that no matter what modality of treatment you have about 1/3 of us will experience a recurrence. I am sharing this only to make sure that you continue to monitor your PSA until you die from something else. Good luck. This is only my second message to the group but I have now been operated on at MGH in Boston. I had the laplosropic surgery done by Dr Dahl whom I would highly recommend as he & his group are excellant including follow up calls to chk on you at home.My operation was a complete success removal of cancer was contained to my prostate only no SPREAD. Dr expects good results on next PSA. Hope everyone has a great Holiday season as I know I will now. -- T NowakTo learn about the Petition to Make Prostate Cancer a National Priority go to http://www.prostatecancerpetition.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I am glad to hear about your positive experience with Dr. Dahl. I had surgery with him when he first moved to MGH, I was his 96th or so lap surgery. My experience was also excellent and we thought that all the cancer was removed with the gland, but five years post op I experienced a recurrence . So, you need to remember that no matter what modality of treatment you have about 1/3 of us will experience a recurrence. I am sharing this only to make sure that you continue to monitor your PSA until you die from something else. Good luck. This is only my second message to the group but I have now been operated on at MGH in Boston. I had the laplosropic surgery done by Dr Dahl whom I would highly recommend as he & his group are excellant including follow up calls to chk on you at home.My operation was a complete success removal of cancer was contained to my prostate only no SPREAD. Dr expects good results on next PSA. Hope everyone has a great Holiday season as I know I will now. -- T NowakTo learn about the Petition to Make Prostate Cancer a National Priority go to http://www.prostatecancerpetition.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 thks I do intend to follow up closely that was also told to me but on a lighter note die who's going to die I personally am going to live forever :} This is only my second message to the group but I have now been operated on at MGH in Boston. I had the laplosropic surgery done by Dr Dahl whom I would highly recommend as he & his group are excellant including follow up calls to chk on you at home.My operation was a complete success removal of cancer was contained to my prostate only no SPREAD. Dr expects good results on next PSA. Hope everyone has a great Holiday season as I know I will now.-- T NowakTo learn about the Petition to Make Prostate Cancer a National Priority go to http://www.prostate cancerpetition. org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 thks I do intend to follow up closely that was also told to me but on a lighter note die who's going to die I personally am going to live forever :} This is only my second message to the group but I have now been operated on at MGH in Boston. I had the laplosropic surgery done by Dr Dahl whom I would highly recommend as he & his group are excellant including follow up calls to chk on you at home.My operation was a complete success removal of cancer was contained to my prostate only no SPREAD. Dr expects good results on next PSA. Hope everyone has a great Holiday season as I know I will now.-- T NowakTo learn about the Petition to Make Prostate Cancer a National Priority go to http://www.prostate cancerpetition. org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 What is really important is not the stats, but that there is a chance of recurrence for all men who have been treated. My message is that we all need to remember there is a chance for any of us to have a recurrence and so we can never afford to be lulled into carelessness, laziness or apathy about our continued follow up monitoring. It becomes easy to forget when treatment was years ago, this is a dangerous trap so we need to stay aware. Think of it as active surveillance for the rest of your life. I know from personal experience. I got careless and assumed that my doctor was monitoring my PSA on a regular basis with blood work for another issue. But, he forgot and I did not discover the recurrence until my PSA made it into the 80s. I lost the opportunity to try for a cure (adjuvant treatment while the PSA was under 1.5). My carelessness which I now pay the price which could ultimately be my life. Nowak wrote: > Re: recurrence rates: > * The 10-year clinical recurrence rates following RP and RT > were reported to be up to 31% and 44%, respectively. > * the 5-year clinical recurrence rates following RP and RT > were reported to be up to 7% and 24%, respectively. .... I think that 's quoted figures are useful to indicate the magnitude of the problem. However, we need to bear in mind a few important qualifications. First of all, recurrence rates are strongly correlated with the " risk " of the disease. Men with " low risk " disease (PSA < 10, Gleason <= 6) typically get long term cancer control rates above 90%. On the other hand, men with " high risk " disease (PSA >= 20 or Gleason >= 8) may only have a 50% chance of long term cancer control. [Caveat: these numbers are off the top of my head. I don't remember the actual studies.] Secondly, the rates for radiation therapy may be better than reported in the long term studies because significantly higher doses are used today than in earlier years, and because hormone therapy is often combined with radiation for higher risk cases. Finally, as I understand it, some practitioners get better results than the average and some get worse. The skill, commitment and experience of the surgeon or radiation oncologist is also a factor in recurrence rates. Alan -- T NowakTo learn about the Petition to Make Prostate Cancer a National Priority go to http://www.prostatecancerpetition.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 , Best of Luck to you. I hope everything goes well. I had the surgery about 6 weeks ago. Dennis Dennis J dennisp42@... Seffner, FL 33584 From: ProstateCancerSupport [mailto:ProstateCancerSupport ] On Behalf Of ranger_198837 Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:20 To: ProstateCancerSupport Subject: Surgery well it was a Month ago That I Found out That I have Prostate Cancer my Gleason Score is T2c 4+3=7 and the right Side of my Prostate has 5 Cancerus nodes (thats what the Drs called it) and it is Aggressive. it hasen't Spread beyond my Prostate. i had a CT and Bone Scan and Blood Matchs and Draws and samples taken to see if it was in my Blood (it isn't). so on monday Morning I am going in for surgery to have it Removed. my wife Diane and I talked to two Oncolgist two Surgens and two Drs for Opinions and we decided that Surgery is the bes Oppt for me after surgery thair would be Less than 15 pct Chance of recaurance, GOD has Blessed me with Wounderfull Family & Friends and People ond this group, Sewell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 , Best of Luck to you. I hope everything goes well. I had the surgery about 6 weeks ago. Dennis Dennis J dennisp42@... Seffner, FL 33584 From: ProstateCancerSupport [mailto:ProstateCancerSupport ] On Behalf Of ranger_198837 Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:20 To: ProstateCancerSupport Subject: Surgery well it was a Month ago That I Found out That I have Prostate Cancer my Gleason Score is T2c 4+3=7 and the right Side of my Prostate has 5 Cancerus nodes (thats what the Drs called it) and it is Aggressive. it hasen't Spread beyond my Prostate. i had a CT and Bone Scan and Blood Matchs and Draws and samples taken to see if it was in my Blood (it isn't). so on monday Morning I am going in for surgery to have it Removed. my wife Diane and I talked to two Oncolgist two Surgens and two Drs for Opinions and we decided that Surgery is the bes Oppt for me after surgery thair would be Less than 15 pct Chance of recaurance, GOD has Blessed me with Wounderfull Family & Friends and People ond this group, Sewell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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