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Posted 10/2/2008 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,

Have been reading this forum for some time now and decided to join, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few months ago and it has been very hard. I am glad there is a forum where we can vent and share our stories, I have read allot here and just finally wanted to say hello.

EM
Posted 10/2/2008 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi bikeman. Is that a bicycle bikeman, or a hog? I am a hog guy myself.

Yes difficult is the issue, but this forum helps because there is a great amount of education, and expression here - that is a huge antidote to the ugly disease none of us ever thought we would have. You are not alone.

RB

Age 61
Original data - pre-operation
PSA: 5.1
T1C clinical diagnosis, Needle biopsy - 10 cores, Gleason 7 = 3+4 in 1 core (40%), 7 cores Gleason 6 = 3+3 ranging from 5% to 12%
All scans negative
Lupron administered 4/9/2008 for 4 months (with idea I would undergo external beam radiation followed by seed implants - then I changed my mind).
Robotic DiVinci surgery - Dr. Fagin (Austin) May 19th
Post operative - pathology
pT2c NX MX
Gleason 3+4
Margins - negative
Extraprostatic extension - negative
seminal vesicle invasion - uninvolved
1st Post PSA .04
Posted 10/2/2008 8:16 PM (GMT 0)

..Welcome to the club bikeman.....this is quite a group here at HW....like RB told ya', you're not alone.......again welcome!

Posted 10/2/2008 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to HW and I too am sorry that you have to be here. Most of us were "lurkers" before joining and I feel confident in saying that this is an incredible source of support and education. Please feel free to ask away and share your story.

I would encourage you to get your "signature" up when you get a chance. Please feel free to let us know if you have questions.
Posted 10/2/2008 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Am glad that you have joined. Am new here too, but have learned in my shrort time that this is a great place for support, and venting, and questioning. Can you talk a bit about what has been hard, and tell us a bit about your journey so far?
Posted 10/3/2008 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome bikeman, I am sure you will find this site informative and comforting, you are not alone.

Randy
Posted 10/3/2008 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the club bikeman55,
You will find a lot of compassion and a wealth of information on this site! I have just recently joined this site and have been on several others over the last 3 years and you can get a lot of questions resolved, which is very important at this stage of your trek. Good luck with everything......David
Posted 10/3/2008 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, I was not expecting it. I am glad I found a community that shares and is concerned about the same issues I am. By the way RB I am a BMW Bike fan, have been riding BMW GS1200 for years.
Posted 10/3/2008 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
That is a class act bike. Great stress reliever! You will find that riding is even better once you get all the decisions and treatments etc. behind you! Keep us advised as to how you are doing.

RB

Age 61
Original data - pre-operation
PSA: 5.1
T1C clinical diagnosis, Needle biopsy - 10 cores, Gleason 7 = 3+4 in 1 core (40%), 7 cores Gleason 6 = 3+3 ranging from 5% to 12%
All scans negative
Lupron administered 4/9/2008 for 4 months (with idea I would undergo external beam radiation followed by seed implants - then I changed my mind).
Robotic DiVinci surgery - Dr. Fagin (Austin) May 19th
Post operative - pathology
pT2c NX MX
Gleason 3+4
Margins - negative
Extraprostatic extension - negative
seminal vesicle invasion - uninvolved
1st Post PSA .04
Posted 10/4/2008 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Bikeman, We all have benefitted from this site. Keep us informed of your journey. People here care.. Di
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