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Posted 2/15/2019 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

Sunday, Feb 17 marks 4 years since the long walk from the top of the parking garage to the surgery center at Barnes-Jewish hospital in downtown St. Louis.

Four years of challenges, 4 years of joys, 4 years of fantastic friendships. 4 years of hopefully helping a few of you.

I do consider myself one of the fortunate ones. I had a post-surgery pathology upgrade, from relatively low density G6 to G7 in all 4 quadrants. I've had really good outcomes when it comes to ED and continence, so that is a positive as well.

My main perspective is to keep up what I've tried to do. Share my own experience, what I've learned, what happened with me, go through my decision process. I think a few key points for all the newbies from a guy who has been there....

* A PC diagnosis, even a really bad one (talking to you G9 guys) is rarely a death sentence these days--many, many men are still kicking years after diagnosis.

* Treatments are getting better all the time. Less invasive, fewer risks of bad side effects, better outcomes. Really.

* There is a true brotherhood among us. No, we don't go marching and have parades and all that. But anyone in this forum is a brother--and maybe someday I'll start a round the country (or round the world?) tour and visit some of you. Any of you is welcome at my door, anytime.

All I want to say, guys (and ladies too), is keep up the good work, keep the faith, and get out there and LIVE. None of us is guaranteed tomorrow.
Posted 2/15/2019 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
Yes Sir, a long walk indeed. June will be four years for me as well. Regardless of the treatment outcome, we’re all changed by that experience, hopefully for the better in at least a few ways.

It’s a brotherhood, reagardless of how you feel for being a part of it.
Posted 2/15/2019 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Great words of wisdom Halbert - Thank You. Congratulations on your anniversary.
I will be celebrating my 1 year anniversary tomorrow, and I can recall almost all of the day, and the night before.

It was great meeting you and talking to you at the last GFMPH, and I appreciate your support
Posted 2/15/2019 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
in recovery we have a saying: "no fronts". i'll congratulate you on the 17th ;-)
Posted 2/15/2019 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
Happy anniversary, halbert. Wishing you continued good health. Thank you for your contributions to this forum!
Posted 2/15/2019 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hal, your a great contributor to HW, and I remember us getting here around the same time. Congratulations on 4 years cancer free. I hope it turns into 40 years.
Posted 2/15/2019 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Congratulations on how successful you've been. And my thanks for your contributions here at HW.
Posted 2/15/2019 4:32 AM (GMT 0)
Congratulations on 4 years!

Andrew
Posted 2/15/2019 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hal, I agree with Prat. You are an intelligent, sensible person that adds more stability to this site. We have a lot of talented guys on this website and you are one of them.

Paul
Posted 2/15/2019 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
4 years in a fine start, and sounds great to me! Congrats.
Posted 2/15/2019 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
Another notch in the...(wherever you put notches).

I agree with each of your 3 points.

Best wishes
Posted 2/16/2019 3:05 AM (GMT 0)
Good for you Halbert.......You were helpful to me so I say thank you and you deserve the good outcomes.

Roger
Posted 2/16/2019 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
It’s nice to see you here Halbert. Good on ya buddy!

Congratulations
Posted 2/16/2019 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Agree with all of the above. Your posts are always informative and level headed. You are a true asset to this forum and to the brotherhood. We are all privileged to have you around.
Posted 2/16/2019 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
halbert - many, many congratulations to you, Brother! You were one of the folks here who welcomed me when I "got that call." Your level head and realistic advice really helped me to cope and to move ahead.

Thank you for being here, and may you celebrate the anniversary many more times yet!
Posted 2/16/2019 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the encouragement. It’s hard for us to completely understand that we will not die from PC.
Posted 2/16/2019 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
Halbert, good to hear. My thanks also for your insightful posts.
Posted 2/17/2019 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations on 4 years, I remember when you first got here

Thanks for all your involvement and help on HW

Here's to a life time of being cancer free
Posted 2/19/2019 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Halbert, congrats on your 4th! Reading your thread just now reminded me today is my 5th! I remember when you got here and I noticed your day of surgery was almost the same as mine. I am glad you continue to do well, and I have benefited from many of your contributions here over these years! Thank you!
Bill
Posted 2/19/2019 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats Halbert! I always love to see the uplifting reports. Your posts have helped me a lot so far in my journey.

larry
Posted 2/20/2019 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Congrats buddy!
Posted 2/20/2019 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
Wonderful!
Hard to believe it's been four years since we had lunch here in STL. Happy for you friend!
All the best.
Posted 2/20/2019 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats of 4 years - hope there are many, many more! You're a great asset to the forum. Your posts are always thoughtful and helpful! Thanks for being here - you were one of the first to talk we down from the ledge when my husband was diagnosed!
Posted 2/21/2019 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Congratulations Hal. You have surely had an eventful few years! Glad to hear you're doing well, and thanks for being such a valuable member of our little community.
Posted 2/21/2019 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hal, congrats on your 4th anniversary. As you know, I'm almost exactly 2 years behind you. Will try to catch up for a coffee this summer.
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