Hey Ty, I just found your channel and I feel a little less alone now. I had the robotic prostatectomy 30 days ago. I’m 54. Mine was a 4+3 and the pathology report revealed it’s a T3b. I also had chronic prostatitis with extremely painful episodes. Recovery has been mostly good but got a uti from the catheter. I really appreciate your efforts to share your knowledge and experience. You have a nice easygoing manner and I wish I could meet you in person. I will be watching more of your videos and commenting. Hope you’re doing well man!

@Flyty911

23 күн бұрын

@gregwilvert Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your journey. I appreciate you sharing that the channel has made you feel less alone. That really made my day because my goal has been to create a community where we can share ideas, tips and a place where anyone can come to get an encouraging word as they navigate their recovery. I am sorry to hear about the UTI but I want to congratulate you on being one month clear of this disease. I think it is important to accentuate the positives of your recovery. I am wishing you well as you go forward and your best possible outcomes.

Hello Ty, I found your channel while looking at other people's experiences. You caught my eye because, as you, I 'm African American and our journey is little different than others. Let me give some background. I am 65 and had a history of BPH for over 10 years. Had 2 biopsies which were always negative for cancer. Of course, with BPH, you can have high PSA's . Mine were always under 7. Anyway, a friend who had prostate cancer told me to request an MRI with contrast dye. I did one back in 2022 and nothing was found. Somehow, I missed one in 2023. My PSA increased to a 6.8. I told my urologist to schedule another MRI. I took it in April of this year, and a small tumor was found on the left side. He scheduled the biopsy, and it was confirmed, 4+3 =7 grade 3 staged at 2. I have family history, my brother and 2 cousins have it. Thank God, all doing well. I'm scheduled to have my robtic radical prostatectomy on July 9th. I had a PET scan, and it was favorable with it being localized in the prostate with no spread. Again, thanks for your insights, inspiration, and sharing your experiences. I will keep you updated on my journey. Peace and be Blessed!!😊

@Flyty911

5 сағат бұрын

@ericb2397 Thank you for sharing. I am glad you had the MRI. Many of us have our prostate cancer missed because we don't know to ask for that test if we have a family history of prostate cancer in our families. You are on the right track. You are researching and doing the correct prep work. Make sure you watch the video on the catheter and kegels that I posted to make sure you don't have any setbacks because of that. I am sure your mind is running a mile a minute, but be sure to take some time to enjoy the next couple of days.. Hang in there!!!

Hi after years of digital exams back in 2018 my urologist gave me a psa test came back a 9 I was taking trt at the time gave me some antibiotics and did a retest and mri , psa came back less than 1 did active surveillance every 3 months still less than 1 said I had prostatitis last week did a psa with my primary doctor came back 4.1 have a follow up with my urologist next Thursday

@Flyty911

9 күн бұрын

@Steveford7700 Thank you for sharing. I want to commend you for your resilience through your journey. Hopefully, the increase in your PSA is due to the prostatitis and not something else. I wish you the best possible outcome.