Dr_WHO's Journey with Prostate Cancer
Patient: Prostate Cancer
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: about 5 years ago, Male, Age: 63, Stage IV, Progressing despite hormone therapy: Don't Know
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Dr_WHO
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Experience with
Prostate Cancer
over 4 years agoLaparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Procedure or Surgery
Had DaVinci surgery on April18, 2016. Ductal cancer in prostate and lymph nodes. They did not get all of the cancer. Seeing radiologist and oncologist this week.
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Dr_WHO
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Experience with
Prostate Cancer
over 4 years agoCancer has spread/Metastasized
Oh No
Did everything right to no avail. Had digital exams for almost 20 years and PSA testing for ten. All was fine until last December. Have rare form of prostate cancer that forms in the ducts. Does not raise your PSA. Usually very advanced befor it is found. Stage 4, Gleason 8, T3aN1.
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Dr_WHO
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Experience with
Prostate Cancer
over 4 years agoIncontinence (cannot control urine)
Side Effects
About three weeks post surgery and leaking about 300 grams a day. (Have to weight it for a study the surgeon is doing.)