We started this blog to share our own prostate cancer process and we hope that all who visit will share theirs. Information gathering is an important aspect of treating this disease, especially when you’re just starting out and don’t know which way to turn.
We chose da Vinci® robotic surgery – the prostate was removed on August 10, 2006, in Austin, Texas by Dr. Randy Fagin. The pathology report was not as good as we’d hoped. While we were blithely assuming the cancer was contained (according to the biopsy results), that is not the case. A few tiny cells had managed to escape into some fatty tissue. So, our race with prostate cancer continues.
There are many issues and options that – if you’re new to prostate cancer – you should know. We’re not experts, just a dedicated husband and wife who spent weeks and weeks researching, discussing, and dealing with the emotions that come with this diagnosis.
Let’s see, there are the PSA tests, the biopsy, the bone scans, specialist visits and tire-kicking, deciding who to tell, the surgery, catheters, blood, pain, recuperation, bladder control, and ED. It’s all out there to deal with – and it all is because of a gland the size of a walnut.
We’ll start at the beginning...
Prostate Cancer-Our Blog: TeamProstate
If you’re here, it’s because you, or someone you know, is probably staring at a specific diagnosis – prostate cancer. We have been there – are still there and will always be there. The fact is, once you have it, no matter how you resolve it, cancer becomes a part of your life, whether it's past or present.
If you're married or have a significant other, prostate cancer becomes a couples disease. If you're not already bonded on many fronts, this is the time to rally. It's also a team-building exercise - time to choose who you want on your "cancer" side. Selecting your team may include professionals, family, and friends. We highly recommend forums as there, you'll find knowledgeable people who are at some stage in their own race against prostate cancer.
Here, we hope you'll take advantage of our research, experience, and thoughts. Whatever you choose to contribute will be here for someone else to take advantage of and I guarantee that we'll benefit from it as well.
So, have a seat. Browse the archives as they build. And don't hesitate to jump in!
If you're married or have a significant other, prostate cancer becomes a couples disease. If you're not already bonded on many fronts, this is the time to rally. It's also a team-building exercise - time to choose who you want on your "cancer" side. Selecting your team may include professionals, family, and friends. We highly recommend forums as there, you'll find knowledgeable people who are at some stage in their own race against prostate cancer.
Here, we hope you'll take advantage of our research, experience, and thoughts. Whatever you choose to contribute will be here for someone else to take advantage of and I guarantee that we'll benefit from it as well.
So, have a seat. Browse the archives as they build. And don't hesitate to jump in!
