10 years ---really?

Well I have hit the 10 year mark and did that 10 years slip by quickly or what?
In August 2007 I had robotic surgery on a relatively low PSA (4.0) Gleason 4+4=8 in Sydney, Australia.
With more than 2/3 of the prostate involved with tumour I have been fortunate indeed in constantly registering <0.01 since surgery. Initially, nerve sparing was attempted but an intra-operative frozen section dictated a wider margin needed to be taken and that put paid to the nerves. The surgical margin was "disrupted" with pathology indicating that Gleason 3 cells were at the margin but "probably did not extend beyond it". Seems that that has proven to be correct.
I notice all the new faces here now and I wish them all well. It has always been a great forum (made interesting by the occasional friendly clash) and I do miss talking with the forum's many "old" timers. We had many interesting discussions. But although, as the years pass, we may drift away and not participate quite as much, I have a feeling that most still cruise past or fly by every now and again looking for old and friendly faces and hoping to hear good stories. For all the new members who may be troubled about the future, remember nothing is set in stone. As an example, here is a story from YANANOW, well worth reading when confronted with a bad news biopsy.

www.yananow.org/display_story.php?id=288

My best to all,
Bill

Congrats to you and may there be more tens with the same results. You are a veteran member of "Hope-Givers" united and for that we are grateful.

Great story. Congratulations on 10 years.
Andrew

BillyMac said...
Well I have hit the 10 year mark and did that 10 years slip by quickly or what?
In August 2007 I had robotic surgery on a relatively low PSA (4.0) Gleason 4+4=8 in Sydney, Australia.
With more than 2/3 of the prostate involved with tumour I have been fortunate indeed in constantly registering <0.01 since surgery. Initially, nerve sparing was attempted but an intra-operative frozen section dictated a wider margin needed to be taken and that put paid to the nerves. The surgical margin was "disrupted" with pathology indicating that Gleason 3 cells were at the margin but "probably did not extend beyond it". Seems that that has proven to be correct.
I notice all the new faces here now and I wish them all well. It has always been a great forum (made interesting by the occasional friendly clash) and I do miss talking with the forum's many "old" timers. We had many interesting discussions. But although, as the years pass, we may drift away and not participate quite as much, I have a feeling that most still cruise past or fly by every now and again looking for old and friendly faces and hoping to hear good stories. For all the new members who may be troubled about the future, remember nothing is set in stone. As an example, here is a story from YANANOW, well worth reading when confronted with a bad news biopsy.

www.yananow.org/display_story.php?id=288

My best to all,
Bill

Hey man, way to go! Good for you, that is wonderful! That kind of report can increase the hope! So am I reading your sig correctly to say that you are another high risk(G8, focal EPE, margin disturbed?) who is also surgery only? That is me also(high risk but also SV+), but I am only at 3.5 years. Thanks for sharing the hope, and for that link!

Hey BillyMac - Congrats!

Congrats! Let the good times roll!

Ah Jet. This is an authentic Australian map of the world. You lot in the "northern hemisphere" have been fooled when it comes to which way, in terms of the universe is "up"

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So your "little" namesake is now almost 11. Time sure does fly. It is great to hear you are going well also.

Hey Clock. Of course I remember. I do think that I have mellowed with age though.
Lana, it is great to hear your "ol' man" is going well too. You have always been a stalwart of Healingwell.

Jim, I see that your early days defence of radiation and brachytherapy (which used to raise some hackles 8 or 9 years ago) stood the test of time and has been now proven to be as effective (or even more so) as surgery. You're still carrying the moderator load I see ----- you're a glutton for punishment and a man among men.

To Andrew and Pratoman and the other later members I wish you all the best and success in the struggle against Pca.
Bill

congrats and thanks for sharing, I needed a good story! Denis

Big congrats on your 10 year anniversary Bill! VERY inspirational and hopeful to see your victory!

Billy:

Great news and thanks for sharing!
Congrats, James