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Posted on 8/28/15 at 11:43 pm to Gugich22
I had my bladder and prostate removed due to cancer back in December. Dr's created me a neo-bladder from my intestine. Was a bitch recovery but I'm almost 46 and cancer free. Good luck and prayers to the Cameron family.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 1:03 am to PeaRidgeWatash
By the sound of work done I'll assume it had spread before it was diagnosed? Who did your surgery?
Posted on 8/29/15 at 1:18 am to bouefbengal
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By the sound of work done I'll assume it had spread before it was diagnosed? Who did your surgery?
I had two surgeries to remove tumors, followed by BCG, but yeah, it kept coming back and spreading and trying to kill me. Dr Jeffery Nix, Kirklin Clinic in Birmingham. 11 hour surgery to remove bladder, prostate and create neo-bladder.
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Posted on 8/29/15 at 1:24 am to ipodking
Never thought I'd hear the F word and prayers in the same sentence without it being bad.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 6:02 am to jakedel12
Definitely prayers for him.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 6:52 am to Tiger79
Had my prostate yanked last year....total recovery was a bitch....still not totally there, but no radiation or chemo necessary.....
Posted on 8/29/15 at 7:30 am to Gugich22
prayers for him.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 9:00 am to PeaRidgeWatash
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I had two surgeries to remove tumors, followed by BCG, but yeah, it kept coming back and spreading and trying to kill me. Dr Jeffery Nix, Kirklin Clinic in Birmingham. 11 hour surgery.
Wow, what an ordeal, hope you're doing well. We are lucky to have UAB in this area. I went through radiation for prostate cancer there two years ago. Very impressive team and facilities.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 9:36 am to ForeLSU
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Wow, what an ordeal, hope you're doing well. We are lucky to have UAB in this area. I went through radiation for prostate cancer there two years ago. Very impressive team and facilities.
No doubt about it. When you see all the out of state tags and in state tag numbers from far away counties, one really does appreciate having world class health care in the place you live. I feel for those that make long drives 4-5 times a month if not more.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 9:40 am to ForeLSU
I have stage 4 prostate cancer with bone mets. I was diagnosed 4.5 years ago, had surgery, hormone therapy and external beam radiation. I still work full time and feel good. I get a monthly PSA check and am on a drug called Zytiga which has helped manage the cancer. If Coach Cam has a Gleason 6 or 7, it sounds like he will do fine.
You are not alone, coach. There are many very effective treatments available. You will beat this for sure.
You are not alone, coach. There are many very effective treatments available. You will beat this for sure.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 10:01 am to AthensTiger
Looks like there are a few in here with experience. Those that have went through it , if faced with early stage Gleason 6 , low PSA , low risk prostate cancer what are your thoughts on or experiences with the following:
1. Active surveillance
2. Surgery
3. Radiation
1. Active surveillance
2. Surgery
3. Radiation
Posted on 8/29/15 at 10:33 am to bouefbengal
Depends on several things. Age : generally only active surveillance for a man in his late 70s or older. At my PCa support group we have men who have done all kind of treatments...seeds, RT only, surgery only. All of these men are doing well and some are cured. Opinions now are that many men jump the gun and do a prostatectomy when they are G6. In that case maybe AS or hormone therapy or seeds would work. Go to the PC forum on the healingwell site and you will find some very knowledgeable posters. I am G9 so I feel I did the right treatments. Been to MD Anderson twice and have a local oncologist too. My gut feeling on Coach , just from reading what is out there is that he will be fine, and possibly cured .
Posted on 8/29/15 at 10:54 am to AthensTiger
I saw Avery Peterson post on Facebook that he had just heard about Cam and was feeling very concerned. He didn't mention any details. Less than an hour later, Miles and Cam were having a press conference they obviously would rather not have needed to have.
From the details Cam shared, he had it removed two months ago and everything went fine and didn't interfere with work.
Miles wanted Cam to let us know the truth so gossip wouldn't turn the story into "he's dying and football will suffer."
I'm just glad he's okay and got the chance to tell us himself. Now... back to football.
From the details Cam shared, he had it removed two months ago and everything went fine and didn't interfere with work.
Miles wanted Cam to let us know the truth so gossip wouldn't turn the story into "he's dying and football will suffer."
I'm just glad he's okay and got the chance to tell us himself. Now... back to football.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 1:38 pm to bouefbengal
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Those that have went through it , if faced with early stage Gleason 6 , low PSA , low risk prostate cancer what are your thoughts on or experiences with the following:
I've read several studies/articles that active surveillance for a 6 is becoming much more common. I didn't save the links, but I think I recall that for every 100 prostatectomies performed for a 6, 1 life was saved. I can't really say if I would have gone that route, or not, if I would have had the option. I was a 3+4 7 with a PSA of 5, so my docs didn't recommend AS as an option). I would look a little closer at your biopsy for volume of malignancy and any PNI. One negative for me for AS would be repeated biopsies. I didn't mind the procedure itself too bad, but ended up in the hospital hooked up to high-risk antibiotics for a bacterial infection.
At the end of the day, you have to make the decision that is right for you and don't look back.
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