I am doing well. It's May 2023 and I am done with hormone treatment. My PSA is undetectable. So from here on out I'm done with treatments. I have found a new Urologist since I have moved, primarily to watch over me for the rest of my life. I wish you well too. You can do this.
Amazing how great you look and sound after only 6 days. Has me reconsidering surgery but will look into TULSA first to see if I am a good candidate. Hope all is still well with you as the video is a few years old now.
Thanks Kevin. Looks like I am going to take the same path you have taken in the coming months. Its a depressing thought but its probably for the best. I hope time is being kind to you. All the best
Are you sure you want to do that? I'm in the same predicament, but am considering Active Surveillance or another treatment other than surgery. What are your Gleason Levels and PSA? Mine are a 3+3=6 & 3+4=7 (only 5% of the 80% is the Gleason 4. PSA is now a 9.1, up from 7.4 four months ago.
@@KENNIEMI Unfortunately my Gleason's is 4 + 3 with the growth in my prostate going from 5 mm to 10 mm in around 7 months. PSA has gone from 5.7 to 8.7 in the same period. I have been sitting on this for 4 years with active surveillance so its been hanging around for a while. I would interested to know what the catalyst was for it to increase its aggressiveness. Cheers, nice to chat.
@@kieranoloughlin oh I see. With the non-favorable 4+3, I cannot blame you for getting it removed. Best of luck and prayers to you. As you know, if we have to have a cancer, this is the one we want to have. Hope all goes well. Once you recover, if you're so inclined, I would love to hear back from you to see how it went. Take care.
@@KENNIEMI Thanks Ken, fingers crossed I guess. The situation is a no-brainier really. The next tricky bit is getting the right surgeon as you only get one shot at this. I will keep in touch all going well. Look after yourself.
Thanks for the video. Im 8 days post DaVinci Radical Prostatectomy. Was walking the next morning around hospital. Thanks to the pain killers. Was started on the regular diet and allowed to go home that evening. I'm walking in the backyard every couple hours for at leaat 10 minutes. Still sore but not nearly as much as 5 days ago. My elbows hurt like craxy until about Saturday. Catheter comes out on September 4. Recovery is going well. My prostate was the size of my fist so some reconstructive bladder surgery was needed. 9 hours in surgery. We'll see how I'm doing in another week. Catheter doesn't bother me, yet. 😊
Thank you for this video. I'm 75 and getting done on July 3rd. Hopeing for the same results you have had. My attitude is the same as yours. Just get it out and let me get on with life. Again, very helpful. RC
@@tabcobra Had a few rough days. Gas pains in the shoulders. It just slowly goes away. Stirs up when I move around. Constipation for 3 days, finally out of that. Abdominal pain was also an issue for 3-4 days. Quit the pain killers (none were Opoids) and that may have helped. I really hate the cathether, comes out in 48 hours. It is like a pet on a leash that you don't like. Have scrotum swelling and trying to control with ice packs. Jury is out, still swelling with black and blue color. Hopeing that when the tube comes out the real recovery begins. Coughing is difficult due to the 6 holes in my abdomen. I hold a pillow over it and press to allow for the pressure. Glad the cancer has been removed. Doc said he had to take a major nerve out due to lessions. I'll know more when I see the doctor in 9 days and the biopsy results are back. It has been a rough time, but I didn't expect a rose garden. Thanks and take care.
@@rodgercoman4933 oh the catheter…. I swelled up to the size of a small grapefruit as well. It was rough. I know what you’re going through, but remember you will get better. Takes time to heal, but it will all be in the rear view mirror soon enough. Best of success to you.
@@kevinvitale8980 I'm holding on. The incontenence and swelling are relentless. Seeing my doc today for my 15 day post op checkup and results of the biopsies. Wonder, how long did it take for the swelling to go away?
Kevin - Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your experience is similar to mine as I had a prostatectomy done more than 6 months ago. The Foley catheter is an over the top eye opener that most men will find uncomfortable but the timetable of 10 - 14 days of having it on is manageable. I unfortunately need follow-up Proton radiation therapy as my PSA numbers reflect some noise in that area and I'm working through those therapy sessions now. How did everything turn out for you? Steve
What was your Gleason score? Mine is a 3+4 I'm supposed to go see the radiation Dr next week to go over my options..my Dad also passed away over twenty years from prostate cancer..so I'm leaning towards the surgery because he had done the seeds but it had spread..I am a little anxious about the surgery because I don't really have a great pain tolerance..
@@SteveMiller-yw7kv Mine was 3 + 4 as well. In my mind, for me, I did not want any cancer to have chances. I believe I had one choice. Discuss all options with your team. Recommend a second opinion from a urologist oncologist. Personally I’m anxious about any surgery.. I get it…. if you decide to go that route, I think you will be mostly dealing with discomfort. Science and healthcare have made incredible strides related to prostate cancer. You got this.
Other cancer? That doctor who did my surgery did not order a whole body scan. Just a pelvic and abdomen scan. I trusted his diagnosis and actions. Post surgery and follow up, I did not care for his or the hospital’s ‘standard of care’. I did find a new doctor and hospital.
Hello, I hope you are fully recovered and that everything is going well. They probably didn't scan your entire body because your Gleason score was between 6 and 7, but they are now at 8, 9 or 10, if they consider the PET scan. Blessings and I wish you the best.
After radiation I was given a series of Lupron injections for 18 months. I handled it pretty well. I did get hot flashes… so weird. But the combo of the prostatectomy, radiation, and hormone treatment was all to my benefit.
@@joepasquarello1273 Because of my family history, my father passing from prostate cancer, my wife passing from breast cancer, both due to observational surveillance, my cancer prostate was coming out… I would definitely do it over. But I would do way more research and interview diligence, up front on my doctors and staff. Because of my work health coverage, I only looked at my hospital and their doctors to stay in the plan. While in St. Louis we had one of the top US cancer treatment facilities. My Surgeon and hospital had a ‘Standard Of Care’, which I found out was not the best. I still have E.D. and zero libido. In hindsight, I would have found the best surgeon cancer urologist and deal with working out of plan.
Right now it's 2024. If you get this comment can you please tell me how you're doing? Did you have any reoccurrence of your cancer? Hopefully you did not! Thank you.
Hi Rick… I’ve been contemplating an update video… guess I should. Thank you for asking. I am doing very well. No reoccurrence. After I found new doctors for my follow up treatments (radiation & hormone) to wipe out any lingering cancer cells, I am happy to say my qtly bloodwork shows PSA undetectable. With my new oncologist ( I retired and moved to Florida), I will continue my regiment of eating healthy, exercising 5 days a week, and general living life right.
@kevinvitale8980 OH, I see. I must've been interrupted when I was watching your video. I'm so happy things have turned out well for you. God Bless You my friend.
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Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’ll be going through this myself in 2 days. Hope all is well with you now!
I am doing well. It's May 2023 and I am done with hormone treatment. My PSA is undetectable. So from here on out I'm done with treatments. I have found a new Urologist since I have moved, primarily to watch over me for the rest of my life.
I wish you well too. You can do this.
Thanks for sharing your journey Kevin. How are you now that it’s been almost 3 years? Still cancer free I’m hoping.
Thank you so much for this video!! 🙏🏼 I am happy for you! My husband also had his Prostate Cancer 4 months ago…
Amazing how great you look and sound after only 6 days. Has me reconsidering surgery but will look into TULSA first to see if I am a good candidate. Hope all is still well with you as the video is a few years old now.
@@antoniodelrey164 it’s Aug 2024 and I’m doing very well. Thank you and best of success to tackling this.
Thanks Kevin. Looks like I am going to take the same path you have taken in the coming months. Its a depressing thought but its probably for the best. I hope time is being kind to you. All the best
Are you sure you want to do that? I'm in the same predicament, but am considering Active Surveillance or another treatment other than surgery. What are your Gleason Levels and PSA? Mine are a 3+3=6 & 3+4=7 (only 5% of the 80% is the Gleason 4. PSA is now a 9.1, up from 7.4 four months ago.
@@KENNIEMI Unfortunately my Gleason's is 4 + 3 with the growth in my prostate going from 5 mm to 10 mm in around 7 months. PSA has gone from 5.7 to 8.7 in the same period. I have been sitting on this for 4 years with active surveillance so its been hanging around for a while. I would interested to know what the catalyst was for it to increase its aggressiveness. Cheers, nice to chat.
@@kieranoloughlin oh I see. With the non-favorable 4+3, I cannot blame you for getting it removed. Best of luck and prayers to you. As you know, if we have to have a cancer, this is the one we want to have. Hope all goes well. Once you recover, if you're so inclined, I would love to hear back from you to see how it went. Take care.
@@KENNIEMI Thanks Ken, fingers crossed I guess. The situation is a no-brainier really. The next tricky bit is getting the right surgeon as you only get one shot at this. I will keep in touch all going well. Look after yourself.
Thanks for the video. Im 8 days post DaVinci Radical Prostatectomy. Was walking the next morning around hospital. Thanks to the pain killers. Was started on the regular diet and allowed to go home that evening. I'm walking in the backyard every couple hours for at leaat 10 minutes. Still sore but not nearly as much as 5 days ago. My elbows hurt like craxy until about Saturday. Catheter comes out on September 4. Recovery is going well. My prostate was the size of my fist so some reconstructive bladder surgery was needed. 9 hours in surgery. We'll see how I'm doing in another week. Catheter doesn't bother me, yet. 😊
@@jimmyReesby best off success to ya buddy. You can do this
Im 3 days out of RP. this video gave me some great tips
Thanks Kevin!
Appreciated, many thanks friend
Thank you for this video. I'm 75 and getting done on July 3rd. Hopeing for the same results you have had. My attitude is the same as yours. Just get it out and let me get on with life. Again, very helpful. RC
Well, how’s it all going?
@@tabcobra Had a few rough days. Gas pains in the shoulders. It just slowly goes away. Stirs up when I move around. Constipation for 3 days, finally out of that. Abdominal pain was also an issue for 3-4 days. Quit the pain killers (none were Opoids) and that may have helped. I really hate the cathether, comes out in 48 hours. It is like a pet on a leash that you don't like. Have scrotum swelling and trying to control with ice packs. Jury is out, still swelling with black and blue color. Hopeing that when the tube comes out the real recovery begins. Coughing is difficult due to the 6 holes in my abdomen. I hold a pillow over it and press to allow for the pressure. Glad the cancer has been removed. Doc said he had to take a major nerve out due to lessions. I'll know more when I see the doctor in 9 days and the biopsy results are back. It has been a rough time, but I didn't expect a rose garden. Thanks and take care.
@@rodgercoman4933I had it done six weeks ago. Moving around or standing all day makes my scrotum swell still after six weeks. Any similar result?
@@rodgercoman4933 oh the catheter…. I swelled up to the size of a small grapefruit as well. It was rough. I know what you’re going through, but remember you will get better. Takes time to heal, but it will all be in the rear view mirror soon enough. Best of success to you.
@@kevinvitale8980 I'm holding on. The incontenence and swelling are relentless. Seeing my doc today for my 15 day post op checkup and results of the biopsies. Wonder, how long did it take for the swelling to go away?
Kevin - Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your experience is similar to mine as I had a prostatectomy done more than 6 months ago. The Foley catheter is an over the top eye opener that most men will find uncomfortable but the timetable of 10 - 14 days of having it on is manageable. I unfortunately need follow-up Proton radiation therapy as my PSA numbers reflect some noise in that area and I'm working through those therapy sessions now. How did everything turn out for you? Steve
What was your Gleason score? Mine is a 3+4 I'm supposed to go see the radiation Dr next week to go over my options..my Dad also passed away over twenty years from prostate cancer..so I'm leaning towards the surgery because he had done the seeds but it had spread..I am a little anxious about the surgery because I don't really have a great pain tolerance..
@@SteveMiller-yw7kv Mine was 3 + 4 as well. In my mind, for me, I did not want any cancer to have chances. I believe I had one choice. Discuss all options with your team. Recommend a second opinion from a urologist oncologist. Personally I’m anxious about any surgery.. I get it…. if you decide to go that route, I think you will be mostly dealing with discomfort. Science and healthcare have made incredible strides related to prostate cancer. You got this.
Thank you for the video!, usually radiation starts after how many weeks of the surgery?
Hi thanks for your video. What is the name and location of your surgeon?
Thanks.
@@gospeltractslove Gautum Agarwal @ Mercy hospital in St. Louis/county
Before the operation procedure did they scan your entire body for other cancer? If not why not?
Other cancer? That doctor who did my surgery did not order a whole body scan. Just a pelvic and abdomen scan. I trusted his diagnosis and actions. Post surgery and follow up, I did not care for his or the hospital’s ‘standard of care’. I did find a new doctor and hospital.
Hello, I hope you are fully recovered and that everything is going well. They probably didn't scan your entire body because your Gleason score was between 6 and 7, but they are now at 8, 9 or 10, if they consider the PET scan. Blessings and I wish you the best.
Do you need to take male hormones after this? Or are you comfortable as things are?
After radiation I was given a series of Lupron injections for 18 months. I handled it pretty well. I did get hot flashes… so weird. But the combo of the prostatectomy, radiation, and hormone treatment was all to my benefit.
Would you do it again? Would you do anything different?
@@joepasquarello1273 Because of my family history, my father passing from prostate cancer, my wife passing from breast cancer, both due to observational surveillance, my cancer prostate was coming out… I would definitely do it over. But I would do way more research and interview diligence, up front on my doctors and staff. Because of my work health coverage, I only looked at my hospital and their doctors to stay in the plan. While in St. Louis we had one of the top US cancer treatment facilities. My Surgeon and hospital had a ‘Standard Of Care’, which I found out was not the best. I still have E.D. and zero libido.
In hindsight, I would have found the best surgeon cancer urologist and deal with working out of plan.
Right now it's 2024. If you get this comment can you please tell me how you're doing? Did you have any reoccurrence of your cancer? Hopefully you did not! Thank you.
Hi Rick… I’ve been contemplating an update video… guess I should. Thank you for asking. I am doing very well. No reoccurrence. After I found new doctors for my follow up treatments (radiation & hormone) to wipe out any lingering cancer cells, I am happy to say my qtly bloodwork shows PSA undetectable. With my new oncologist ( I retired and moved to Florida), I will continue my regiment of eating healthy, exercising 5 days a week, and general living life right.
Why radiation treatment if your cancer was contained in your prostate?
@@jimmyReesby cancer was found not only in the area where the prostate was, but also a few lymph nodes in the abdomen area.
@kevinvitale8980 OH, I see. I must've been interrupted when I was watching your video. I'm so happy things have turned out well for you. God Bless You my friend.