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Posted 3/10/2011 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hello friends.  I will hear this afternoon, or tomorrow, where my PSA is at.  My surgery was June 29, 2009, so 20 months ago.  Last November it was less than 0.02 as it has been since the first check.

I suppose with each passing check it is less likely to show a rise, but, if anything, I'm more worried (there's a reason I chose 'Sleepless') than I was the first time I got checked.

No real reason to post this thread, except I'm fussed, and you are the only people I feel I can be honest with and get a sympathetic hearing.  Or, maybe a caring boot in the backside. 

Thanks for listening. 

Sheldon AKA Sleepless

Posted 3/10/2011 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Sheldon, Don't be scario.
It'll most likely be a zerio.

Jeff (Who's still not been in Lake Ontario.)
Posted 3/10/2011 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
Sheldon, I found that the period between year 1 and year 2 to be fairly stressful. I don't know why. I must say though, it does get a lot better after year 2 when you seem to come to expect the result will be the same. Best of luck with the upcoming result.
Bill
Posted 3/10/2011 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
So, did you get a result yet??

I think we fully understand this

Mel

Posted 3/10/2011 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
Sheldon - I try to leave the worrying to Worried Guy - Jeff - whom I find it hard to believe he lives near Rochester, N.Y. and has never been in Lake Ontario ....
- I wasn't aware I was fretting or worrying or whatever until someone said - you don't look that same as before .... and looked in the mirror and saw someone who was not living for the day - but worrying about the unknown -
-I have done that all my life so it is an easy trap to fall into .... have a good nap - let the numbers flow by you and as Sonny would say - "every day is a bonus"... yesterday's 4 inches of snow has turned into rain and melted .. who knows what tomorrow will bring ....

hugs of hugs,
BRONSON
Posted 3/10/2011 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
i can understand your concern but "the trend is your friend".

ed

Posted 3/10/2011 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
Bronson,
I was quoting an old thread back in august 2009. Incontinence -Physics Question
A certain individual wrote the following poem that brightened my day:


If the angle of the dangle
Of your ED challenged wangle
Puts sufficient kinky
In the late lamented winky
That if, without benefit of lube
Or a rubber cathie tube,
Said winky hits the water
Like a diving duck or otter
You can bet your sweet Nellie
That the pressure on your belly
Acts like a nasty meanie
To protect your teeny weinie
From reverse ejaculation
So let's give a big ovation
And cheer our loudest best
For Jeff who plans to test
This theory, most hydraulic,
In a skinny dipping frolic.

The part that remains scareio
Is doing it in Lake Ontario!
Posted 3/10/2011 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Sheldon, you are not alone when it comes to PSA anxiety, no matter how much time passes by, I still worry. I try to keep PCa out of mind but I don't think a day passes without thinking about it. I guess that will always be part of my life.
Posted 3/10/2011 10:31 PM (GMT 0)
Sheldon, I'm with you brother! Even after a year of <0.04 I still worry, just the nature of the beast for most of us.
Good luck
Dave in Durango CO
Posted 3/10/2011 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
Some recent stat's reported in another thread here (will look it up when I get time) indicated that if you got to the 5 year point without BCR, you were very likely never to get a BCR. Risk decreases with negative report time.
Posted 3/10/2011 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
Sheldon,

You wouldn't have to explain to a one of us, why you posted this. I trust you will pull another great .02 psa reading, and
you have a large crowd in the rooting section.

david in sc
Posted 3/10/2011 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
It helps me, when waiting on PSA tests,  that I can do nothing about the results. If my number is up, then there are things that I can do.

BTW, it still is a time of trepidation for me but it is information to fight our cancer.

Posted 3/11/2011 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
Sheldon,
last week I got my first post-op PSA and it was zero - I was really happy about it. my pathology was good, and everyone told me it would be zero, even so, I worried some until I got the call. I told my wife we should open a bottle of champagne to celebrate, she told me ok but she knew it was going to be ok all along. true, but when it's your blood in the test tubes going to the lab, the only guarantee is the goose egg on the piece of paper, and I guess that's only a guarantee for the next 6 months. I have been thinking a lot about how as time goes by I also will start to worry more farther down the road, at least the first few years. I guess I'll have to learn to think 6 months at a time.

I hear what you're saying. good luck with the results.
Posted 3/11/2011 1:58 AM (GMT 0)

Sheldon,

As a church deacon I have spent many hours praying with people who are facing cancer or other diseases. Until I was faced with cancer I could only tell them things like, “I will be praying for you”, or “my thoughts will be with you”, or “I’m sorry for what you are going through”. And I can tell you this; I meant every word of what I said. I am sorry when anyone has to go through difficult times, or when someone has to stare down the gun barrel of cancer or death. But there’s just something about it when it happens to you. It seems to get a little more personal. I am typically not a worrier, I am a happy camper most of the time, however, I find myself a little anxious around PSA test time. I am a man of strong faith; I seek and desire the prayers of others. I believe strongly that no matter what happens I will be ok, but until I have those results, I do get a little antsy. I will be praying for you, as I truly know what you’re going through.

Lynn

Posted 3/11/2011 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
I didn't hear any results today, but after reading all of the above, I feel near as good as if I had been told I'd pulled another zero.

I've read, and reread, all these kind thoughtful words and, in the oft repeated words of our friend Bronson, I send you all a hug along with my thanks.

I imagine that other things going on in my life right now (not least being two dear longtime friends both in palliative care --- ovarian and lung cancers) has me on edge and the PSA test is simply something to focus on and fuss about. I am normally a very positive person. This afternoon I was having trouble getting my energy up. However, after reading all the above I've had a stern talk with myself and am feeling much better --- 95 if not 100%

Bless you all and thanks for your support and prayers.

Sheldon AKA Sleepless
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