Now my Younger Brother might have PCa too!

When it rains it pours...my brother who is two years younger than me had his PSA tested recently and was elevated...sent him to Uro and digital exam found a bump, so now he is scheduled for a biopsy...he is only 47 this is really not what I wanted to hear...do have a family history, our uncle on my moms side had PCa also, but we blame his on AO...from Vietnam. Mine too also can be traced to possible AO exposure at my first duty assignment at FT. Drum, NY where AO was tested...my brother never served....not sure what to say? Will keep you all posted.

So very sorry to hear this Paul. I often think of my tours at Manzano Mountain on Kirtland AFB, and my time at the Nevada Test Site, wearing the daily radiation tabs, and all the other places and stuff I was exposed to. Given the fact that my Dad is a survivor, seeds and radiation, his middle Brother, my Uncle Johnny, is a survivor, and my youngest Uncle, Richie, was taken by this disease, all keep me wondering. Hereditary or environmental. My Uncle Richie was a 2 tour Viet Nam Vet, tanks, and loads of AO exposure. His PCa was found very late, misdiagnosed, and had mets all over his body... Prayers for your Brother, and for you always. I'm a pad about every 12 hours or so, depending on my activity level. Some days better than others, but I'm still in the zero club, at least until my 1 year anniversary in December, just continuing to believe I won't have to leave this club. Happy Thanksgiving.

Bob

WAORGANY -

You said: "Mine too also can be traced to possible AO exposure at my first duty assignment at FT. Drum, NY where AO was tested..."

I assume you are aware that service-connected disability awards from the government through the Veterans Administration (VA) are possible in a case like yours. The key is "service-connected," so you would need to apply for and be able to present supporting documentation of possible toxic exposure to AO at the base where you were.

As a Vietnam veteran who was Dx'd, the VA made it easy for vets like me to get benefits, but, as noted, if you can establish your case as service-connected, you will qualify for them.

If you have not already pursued this, consider going to the VA website at www.va.gov to explore your options. It's true that application can involve bureaucracy and waiting, but the benefits are very good if you can get them.

Hope he doesn't have it.

I have 4 older brothers...4 much older brothers. My oldest just got it last year...at least it doesn't appear aggressive and is just monitoring it. So I hope your brother doesn't have to deal with it, but if he does, I hope it is the non aggressive type.

Paul,

You are a good brother.  You will guide and support him regardless of what happens.  He is surely in good hands.

My brothers think I'm fine and provide little, if any, support to me.

JL

 

Glad to see both of you here.

I and my two brothers have it and we're all doing fine. Gives us a new topic to talk about over Thanksgiving dinner.

Andrew

They confirmed that Eric (Ichabod) has PCa, G6 so that's good for what it's worth!!!