Hi.
I've been viewing this forum for almost three years and have at last found the courage to join in.
I am nearer 70 than 60.
About a year ago, after a biopsy revealed I had 20 out of 24 core, Gleason 4+5, bilateral disease, prostate cancer; I had a robotic, non nerve sparing, prostatectomy.
Unfortunately the subsequent pathology revealed that the cancer had breached the prostate capsule increasing the likelihood of recurrence. But, touch wood, my two post op tests have shown undetectable PSA.
I've been lucky. I'm almost dry now and only wear pads during the day.
I suppose, like most men, I've struggled most with the impotency aspect of surgery.
I was fortunate to be seen by a specialist nurse at my local hospital erectile dysfunction clinic. Sildenafil no longer effective nor was Caverject. However she contacted my GP who approved the prescription of Invicorp and it worked!
Although its perhaps not quite as successful as the 'natural' good old days' its effective enough to give my wife a headache every time she sees me get a phial from the fridge. π
I hope this gives hope to others.
Keep (or at least try all options) to keep your head up boys!
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