- puterpro
- San Diego, CA
- Member Since Sep 2012
Their Diagnoses (1)
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- Survivor: Prostate Cancer
- Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: almost 11 years ago, Male, Age: 77, Stage 0, Progressing despite hormone therapy: No
- View this journey (13 Experiences)
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puterpro shared an experience
Side Effects (Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)): I had a small bit of neuropathy in 1 big toe prior to chemotherapy, probably due to type II Diabetes. Half way through chemo, neuropathy extended to the balls of both feet and continues to this date 19 months after chemo treatment ended.
over 8 years ago -
puterpro shared an experience
Side Effects (Loss of erection but not orgasm): Because of decrease in prostate size during chemotherapy, surgeon was able to include "nerve sparing" as part of the procedure. Even with regular dosages of Cialis, erection is still not possible, but XXX is consistently possible.
over 8 years ago -
puterpro shared an experience
Celebration (Hair is back, PSA still zero, no problems with SLL): My hair grew back, my toe nails are growing slowly back. my incontinence isn't constant and is not serious. MY PSA IS STILL ZERO.
over 8 years ago -
puterpro shared an experience
Side Effects (Hair loss (alopecia)): Hair grew back (mostly), actually was less grey and darker on scalp and other body locations. But nail loss on both big toes. Nails growing back very slowly still at this writing am 19 months after end of chemo.
over 8 years ago -
puterpro shared an experience
Side Effects (Incontinence (cannot control urine)): Did not have incontinence problem immediately after surgery. But just over a year later started to have some problems. Oncologist believes that having BPH so many years prior to surgery probably weakened muscles. Also, weight gain of 20 pounds since surgery may be causing additional bladder pressure.
over 8 years ago