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Posted 1/9/2009 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
It was two years ago today that I started what I hope turns out to be the rest of my life. It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since I underwent surgery for prostate cancer and started the journey. It's been one that has taken me from highs of thinking the surgery had taken care of the problem to the lows of having reacurrance readings of PSA about 10 months later and undergoing salvage radiation and the good results at least to date of that treatment. One will never know for sure what tomorrow holds so I choose to live today to the most it can bring. It's changed me both physically and mentally and I know how lucky I am to have this chance. Enjoy life and meet and love family, friends and people in general. I don't get here as much as I used to or would like to but I will still try as best I can. This site was a great help to me as I went through my trials and I can't say enough about the support this site gave me.

So I hope all can have great tests and reports and treatments and never lose the faith and hope and enjoy people and have fun for we are all here today for each other.

Norskie

Posted 1/9/2009 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
Norskie, your signature tells the path you have been on, and I am happy to hear that you have been putting up the big fight all the way. You sound good, and I hope it stays that way for you. Two years is such an important milestone in our world. Only the best for you and your family.

David in SC
Posted 1/9/2009 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
norskie, thanks for sharing that. It's good to hear from the seasoned veterans and to see the impact of this wonderful site on their lives. I hope you are still posting here 20 years from now, but only to share how things were back in the old days at the turn of the century.. wink
Posted 1/9/2009 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats on the anniversary! May you have a lifetime of cancer free anniversarys. All the best!
Posted 1/9/2009 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
My husband had his first PSA and it has come back 87.61 !!!! I am an RN but have not dealt with ca. I am sure that this is probably a very aggressive condition. He will see the urologist on Monday. I am terrified. Anyone had anywhere near this high?

Thanks,
Posted 1/9/2009 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Dx 4/21/08 psa 9.7 58 years old
Biopsy results 3 areas of 3+3=6 gleason
Di Vinci surgery 6/3/08
Post op 3 months and 6 months - all clear
0 psa

I have never heard of that high of a psa. I was terrified too when I thought I had prostate cancer, and even more when got the results. But now 6 months later I am fine, the post op problems that I have are nothing compared to having cancer.
Will pray for your family, trust in God!
Posted 1/9/2009 10:13 PM (GMT 0)

Norskie,

Glad to hear of your progress and current condition.  I too have to watch my PSA often for a rise because of the bad margin I had.  Just did my 9 month at .01.  I hope the salvage radiation does the job for you.  The way I figure you have had two not one recognized procedures to beat this cancer.  Just increased you chances for a cure by 100%.

All the best,

Frank

Posted 1/9/2009 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Doesn't time fly when your having fun. Seriously though, that is great news following the radiation treatment and your subsequent recovery and may it continue always.
Bill

PS......Norski, that "3rd post PSA Blood Test" in your signature says '07. Should it say '08, just prior to your salvage therapy?
Posted 1/9/2009 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Norski,

A wonderful account of your experience. We are not at 2 years exactly yet, as we waited long to decide on the decision options for treatment, but my husband IS at 2 years in terms of diagnosis, so we understand your elation at recovery and reflection on the 2 years journey just past. Good luck and here's to a future of health and living. Thanks for update and words of great wisdom! All the very best on your milestone anniversary Norski. cheers and stay well, Lana & CJ.
Posted 1/9/2009 11:54 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Norski, Great news....and how we wish we could have had your outcome. We did the opposite. Radiation first,,,then the surgery....Not so great...You will be good now....Fight on, eat sensibly, drink green tea, pomegranite juice, vitamin D3, and enjoy your life and your wife! Di and keep coming back here. We want to know what you are doing... xx
Posted 1/10/2009 6:08 AM (GMT 0)
Congradulations Norskie

It is so good to hear good news also. I not only need to pray for those with the bad news but praise the good news also.
Posted 1/10/2009 6:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Norskie,
Perfect!!! I remember the day of your surgery well. I was still new to this but I had your experience to watch, the other guy in his 40's, and you did so well. It gave me such hope. I was blown away when you had a PSA rise after "full containment". It shows why we always have to stay diligent. And you showed such grace and courage when you went into round 2. You'll always be my buddy here!

One more time for old times sake: Cheers!

Bless you my friend!

Tony
Posted 1/11/2009 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
Always great to hear from you Norskie. You are an inspiration to many my friend. Hang in there and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

peace and love
Dale
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