Posted 11/12/2012 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
TONY--I've been following your posts and comments for a few years now before joining this forum and while doing my personal research. I have the utmost respect for you and have valued your opinions and information provided.
I don't desire to go into detail, but my claim submitted prior to the task force's recommendations has been settled and the check is in the bank; this settlement somewhat mollified my anger and depression. My blogs about my Vietnam experiences have been provided to my close relatives, library, and other institutions, but I don't desire to write or publish any additional blogs at this time.
I guess that I'm in the same camp as Doctors Walsh, Catalona, Myers, etc., concerning the task force's recommendation regarding screening;
I am outraged and desire to make a difference. I have published newspaper articles for our local paper and am contemplating taking political action with letters to my local representatives to take to congress for action.
Since this forum is not the place, can you provide me with some ideas and organizations to further my fight??
"Seasoned" age 70 vet--Dx'd Sept 2010--Ct & bone scans negative--5 G8's (4+4) and 4 G7's (4+3) out of 10 cores--focal areas of 5 w/80 to 50% core involvement and ece present.....
Imrt-79.2 Grays- and lupron for 3 years...PSA 4.89 at dx--.06 after radiation and <.03 now. Imrt completed Feb 2011 and 1 year lupron to go.
Bill