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Posted 15 Feb 2017 at 08:13

I wish we could enjoy having Albarino and seafood happily and in good Heath together.

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Posted 26 Feb 2017 at 10:42

Hi there from Spain.

We are new in this journey, still don't know what it's going to be like. Appointed for his third biopsy on March 7th, this time having been detected a lesion by MRI.

I've a question. When is HT or RT or prostate removing indicated?

I read about all these resources being used and I'm confused.

I wish the best to all of you.

Enjoy the sunday.

Lola.

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Posted 26 Feb 2017 at 12:42

Hi Lola

All the very best and welcome.

Although I have not replied before I have been following your postings.

To answer your question. .

Prepare for your meeting on 7th with a few basic questions.

Only when you have a full and complete analysis of your husbands diagnosis can you go to the next stage.

You don't need to make any quick decision yourselves. We are all here to guide and support.

There are links of this site to more information and this is

Our nhs .. National Health Service info.

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cancer-of-the-prostate/Pages/Treatment.aspx

At 68 and assuming he is otherwise fit and healthy. .numerous options will be discussed. Your English is fine. However there should be Spanish general information sheets on many worldwide sites.

Enjoy and relax in the meantime. . I know it can be difficult. . However it's taken me many years to realise .. worry only saps energy today that you may need for tommorrow.

Best wishes

Gordon

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Posted 27 Feb 2017 at 07:20

Thaks for your reply.

I know that we all, members on this site, have sometime felt anxious or continue to be. In Spain we say "Fear is free". We mean, we can't help feeling scared.

Paco is healthy, yes, despite having suffered of arrhythmia five years ago, he's strong and works hard in our garden. Never tired or in pain. And he doesnt's seem to be extremely worried about his biopsy, Maybe deep inside he is, but he doesn't show his worries. I am feeling poorly. I'm coming on this site all day long and becoming happy when I see some of you are getting on well.

On the one hand, I can't wait for the biopsy to be done, but on the other hand, I come into panic when I think of it coming. You know this kind of feeling I guess.

It's saddly funny that somebody feels really well nd healthy but medical tests say that something is happening inside your body.

There is something I do not understand. He has had two negative biopsies before but his urologist here NEVER ORDERED A RMI of his prostate. Just sonography, but not rectal ones, that, maybe, they show more accurate image, don't they?

If it were not for the advice of his cousin (he has a lymphoma and lately PCa too) he'd still have a PI RADS 5 and nobody would be aware of it. That's why the new biopsy. His PSA is 4.2 nd has no symtoms.

Sorry for my long post, but I needed to talk.

The best to you all.

Lola.

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Posted 27 Feb 2017 at 08:07

You are going to drive yourself crazy going round and round like this. What is done is done and cannot be changed no matter how hard you think of it.

Paco's doctors have done nothing wrong. He has a slightly raised PSA so they did a biopsy. He has had two clear biopsies. His PSA goes down as well as up, which is usually a sign of infection not cancer. Medics can't do endless tests on everyone - they have to make decisions based on risk and indicators and there was nothing about Paco's stats that would have suggested he needed further investigation.

Edited by member 27 Feb 2017 at 08:08 | Reason: Not specified

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 27 Feb 2017 at 08:18

Thanks, Lyn, for being always there to help.

Yes, I must calm down. I'll try.

Hug,

Lola

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Posted 06 Mar 2017 at 11:06

Thanks, Lyn, for being always there to help.

Yes, I must calm down. I'll try.
Hug,

Lola

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Posted 06 Mar 2017 at 11:21

So sorry, did something wrong with "copy-paste".
Actually my post was trying to ask someone to write the link to toolkit for me to copy and translate later for my husband. I'm in the car and it's not easy to write on the mobile.
Thanks in advance and sorry.

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Posted 07 Mar 2017 at 06:23

Good morning.
The day has come. My hub is having a biopsy today at 15'30.
His PI RADS is 5 and I am in panic.
Trying to keep calm and not to harm him. I need to be strong enough to help him.

Lola.

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Posted 07 Mar 2017 at 07:10

Hi Lola
Please remember that you won't find out anything today, so don't build up any expectations. Just support your husband - the biopsy is uncomfortable but not painful - I have had 3 biopsies over last 13 years.
Good luck.
Chris

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Posted 07 Mar 2017 at 07:26

Good Luck to both of you.

Hope all goes well.

Steve x

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Posted 07 Mar 2017 at 11:50

buena suerte Lola

Bri x

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Posted 08 Mar 2017 at 15:36

Hello there.

Yesterday my husband had his third biopsy. This time not a f**** blind one, but an ultrasound targeted one consequently to a previous MP MRI. As he has become used to going through them, he didn't complain. No pain, no blood, etc.

The doctor said he was certain to have "caught" the cancer in the needle in case it results to be malignant. Unfortunately there is a high likelihood it is, but at least he gave us some relief, as he said " your hub won't die of prostate cancer". He was a nice Argentinian guy,( hhmmmm, nice optimistic people the Argentinians), but he is a relevant doctor in Madrid. That's the upside part. Good enough to bring us some peace whilst waiting for the test results in one week.
Best wishes to all and thanks for your support.

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Posted 08 Mar 2017 at 16:46

Well, I hope the positive answer has helped you. He's the expert and he says your husband will not die of it, so please try and believe him.
Good luck to Pablo for the next stage

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 13 Mar 2017 at 11:54

Hi all, I have a question, maybe some experienced member on here can answer to me: my question is, can every PC be removed by Da vinci robot or only small tumors?

We are expecting biopsy results tomorrow and I'm uneasily searching in order to be aware of all possible remedies.
Thanks in advance,
Lola

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Posted 13 Mar 2017 at 13:36

Hi
I had mine removed on Jan 4 17 by Robot in Leicester. Mine was small and it initially I was deemed contained but after it was deemed T3 . My op went really well . I've not seen anywhere where it can't be used if it's too big.
Al the best

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Posted 13 Mar 2017 at 14:46

Thanks for your reply, Tony. I'm content that you're doing well.
By the way, did you have a. MRI done before operation? In case you did, was your tumor image showed on it?
My hub's tumor was seen, not sure whether this image is reliable or the stuff may be later be deemed bigger than on MRI.
You know someone's' mind can't help going round and round the same issue whilst expecting diagnosis.

The best to you,
Lola

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Posted 13 Mar 2017 at 15:32

Hi Lola
I did have a scan after I was diagnosed after my biopsy.
The guy how did the bio said it was confined and not spread
The Oncologist couldn't see anything but that may of been the Blood in it after biopsy and he showed me on his screen
The surgeon said it hadn't grown and he showed me it as well .
Don't forget to look at nerve sparing which I had which meant I'm continent and my Gentleman's sausage is coming back but there are risks.
If you're lucky to have a great surgeon like me in Leicester you'll be in good hands .
YouTube is very good if a bit American if you get what I mean .

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Posted 13 Mar 2017 at 15:46

Not sure 'Gentleman's sausage' will translate into Spanish too well, Tony :-)

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 13 Mar 2017 at 15:48

Imagination helps 🤣

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