The map of the journey--Andy

14 years 2 weeks ago #30793 by kcnorthstar
Replied by kcnorthstar on topic The map of the journey--Andy
I do have to agree that beer isnt always the best chemo, for really agressive cancers you may have to resort to tequila

KC

Age 59
DX Jan 2006 - T1B G3
RC - Neobladder June 2006
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14 years 2 weeks ago #30791 by mmc
Replied by mmc on topic The map of the journey--Andy
However, I can attest to the fact that too much beer (or gin) can have the unintended consequence of having your neobladder relax to the point of complete release after you thought were completely continent. :blush:

Happened once to me when walking down the hall in my hotel. Luckily nobody was around and I was close to my room when it happened.

Only happened once, but....

Mike

Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results....distant mets
2/2014 ct result...spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph...
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14 years 2 weeks ago #30789 by Humpy
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kcnorthstar wrote:
I'll drink to that KC

Age 54
T1NOMX,Grade 3 Urothelial CIS (Carcinoma in Situ)
Neobladder 5/19/2009
Prostate Capsule Sparing
U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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14 years 2 weeks ago #30779 by Andy
Replied by Andy on topic The map of the journey--Andy
When I had my first TURBT I asked my uro if I could have a beer or glass or wine with my wife after I was off the pain meds. She said beer definitely - good irrigation!! So there is a solid medical opinion that beer is good for healing - in moderation of course.

Andy
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14 years 2 weeks ago #30778 by kcnorthstar
Replied by kcnorthstar on topic The map of the journey--Andy
Andy,

Glad to hear that your recovery is going so well. As far as drinking beer, I discovered that beer is actually a very effective chemo therapy. (although my doctor was not so sure)
I went back to drinking beer soon after my neobladder operation and I think that is why I am still cancer free almost 4 years later.

KC

Age 59
DX Jan 2006 - T1B G3
RC - Neobladder June 2006
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14 years 2 weeks ago #30775 by dukel
Replied by dukel on topic The map of the journey--Andy
Andy; great to hear you are doing well. It sounds like your
recovery is going even a little faster then mine. I really started to improve after i got all the tubes out. It sounds as
tho your wife is as great as mine with her help and support.
Wishing you both the best.
Duke
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