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Posted 1/12/2010 2:31 PM (GMT 0)

John:

OK-- we now completely agree. So, I'd better rethink my position. <g>

Mel

Posted 1/12/2010 3:13 PM (GMT 0)

Tony:

Did I miss something?  Were some of the posts deleted or heavily edited?  I guess I don't understand the reason for your comments about unsupportive resistance and disrespect.  All I read is a semi-spirited discussion about the importance of second opinions.  What am I missing that caused you to come in with a hammer?

Tudpock

Posted 1/12/2010 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Tud,
No edits or deletions, and I don't see any hammers either. Instead a push to remind all to support one another. Insistences that raise opinionated doubt and preferences about physician selection and pathologists are helpful only to a point.

Compiler has selected one of the top prostate doctors able to provide an excellent curative approach in the United States, using an excellent plan, after second opinions everywhere in his efforts. Menon has performed about 4000 LRP's in his tenure alone, not to mention the other fine surgeons at the Henry Ford center. I would bet their pathologists review over a couple thousand prostate biopsies a year. And after that surgery, he will have an even better pathology report that will help him into future.

I personally am inviting more support for him. He has a busy day coming up here in a week or so.

Mel,
Good luck. Great job on the decision. Hurry and get well...

Tony
Posted 1/12/2010 4:59 PM (GMT 0)

tHANKS TC.

I'm actually quite fine and totally comfortable in the steps I've taken. Of course, I am starting to get a little anxious as the surgery date nears. I'm still almost 2 weeks away.

The big test will be the ensuing pathology.

One of my concerns has been some continuing back problems. It all totally went away and I was joyously back in the gym Saturday, but yesterday some of the leg pain resumed after teaching for 4 hours (all lecture, on my feet, animated and feeling fine). It started acting up during an office hour after the classes. Here I thought I was done with that problem. On the positive side, it is not nearly as bad as it was earlier and today it is quite a bit better.

I am not in the best of shape. I used to work out 3 times a week for about 2 hours each time. I would do the treadmill for about an hour (3-4 miles worth), then lift weights, and then reward myself with a hydromassage.  I want to get back to doing some of that. I still have 2 weeks to do this.

Frankly, I have found HW to be VERY supportive in general. I also don't mind the disagreements at all. If anything, it allows me to think again regarding my choices. No doubts have been implanted. Hopefully some wisdom comes with age and I can sift through and evaluate suggestions made!

Unfortunately, with this disease you can make the right choices but still have a poor outcome. That's the worry we all have.

Mel

P.S.: When does one qualify as a VETERAN member of HW?

If one retires, can he get a watch?

Posted 1/12/2010 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
Mel...re: your P.S.from last post-----I believe that you go from regular member to veteran member at 500 total posts.

Arnie in DE

Posted 1/12/2010 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
Member status changes as follows:

New Member ~ Under 10 posts
Regular Member ~ 10-499 posts
Veteran Member ~ 500-9999 posts
Elite Member ~ 10,000+ posts

Retiring form the prostate cancer forum ~ not recommended.

Mel, you can make a great decision and not do so well. This is no matter the modality. But you already understand that these are not the average posters here. Most who do well move on and don't hang around HW unless they have difficulties. In the cases of John T, OhioState, Zufus, Purgatory, and myself, and too many more examples, we are unfortunate to be a part of the small minority that has extenuating circumstances that have required extra steps.

Pay it no mind and you have a great plan that can give you great results. I said it when you first came on here, once you make a choice, don't look back. Stay positive!

Tony
Posted 1/12/2010 7:03 PM (GMT 0)

Tony:

I was not trying to offend you, it just seemed to me that when an esteemed moderator accuses members of recruiting, being unsupportive, being disrespectful and then follows it up with a listing of the rules, it seemed a bit strident...especially based on what I read from this thread.   Hence, my use of the term "hammer"...no disrespect intended.

BTW, even though Mel did not make the same decision I did, I personally applaud his thoroughness and the fact that he chose a well respected and experienced surgeon and....Mel...I do wish you the best.

Tudpock

Posted 1/12/2010 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
Tony, can't speak for the others your named, I stick around HW by choice, even if/when I am all well, I feel a home here, and a need to help the seemingly endless stream of new brothers that come our way. I want to make sure that each of that have a knowledgable and fear free passage through the intricate world of PC. And yes, there is only a minority of us here with "chronic" issues that keep us tied up a bit. Not complaining, its just how it is.

Mel, I say again, you are making a good choice with your plan, and its good for you to realized that there are no guarantees in the PC business. You learn, you choose, you do, and you hope and/or pray for the best. It's all any of us can do.

You have many fine brothers here, they are already in the cheering section of the bleechers waiting for you to come through when your time comes. I am one of them.

David in sC
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