Andrew - Our paths are very similar. Dx at almost 51, 4+3, RALP at 51 (difference I know but...) Like you I just had my 6th confirmation of continued membership in the Zero Club (three years.) I...
56 - This is a reminder to all of us without our prostate any more that we need to keep on the PSA tests. So sorry to hear that yours is on the rise. All the best! Steve...
51 F 34 M 32...
White Bird - Wish you both all the best in this latest battle, and hope it's your last cancer ever! It drove me crazy whenever people used to say (re: losing my prostate) "well, at least you don't...
Congrats!! So happy for you and yours. Many happy returns. I have my first 6 month check in an hour and hope to be just like you! Best, Steve...
David - Per Yahoo, hacking should be reported to them at the following link. Good luck! (Not sure how to make this a clickable link):...
Mary - Sending all positive vibes and thoughts and prayers to Willie, you, and the rest of your entire family. Your HW family is behind you all! Please keep us posted on Willie's progress. All the...
Not here, but I feel for you Harley! Rest and take good care. All the best on your recovery. Steve...
Great news Ed! You have to feel good anytime a Doc says "see you in 10 years"!...
As just one of the many newer brothers (and sisters) that discovered the need to join this fine fraternity in recent months, and as one who has received way more than he has given here, I was...
Prime - Sorry to have you as a new Brother, but also glad you found us. I will echo the thoughts of many others and strongly suggest you talk with both Oncologists and Radiologists. As a G 3+3 = 7...
CONGRATS! One year has to feel good. After just two months in "The Club" myself, I find that I think too much about my 6 month check and hope I'm still a member. I know I need to get over that :)...
Winter - Sorry you're part of the club, but welcome. You have clearly made a well informed choice. All the best, and please keep us posted. If you're local to Seattle and want to grab a coffee to...
Mal, and all of my other new brothers and sisters I've been fortunate to meet here in the past few months - Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thanks for your support. All...
Arnie - I'd appreciate as well. And if anyone can clue me into the prepaid card also that would be awesome. Thanks....
krm - Thanks for the awesome news! I'm so happy for you an your family. Will be very happy holidays for sure! Go celebrate! Many happy zeros in the future. Steve...
Bengan - You have offered and been given a lot of experienced information and opinions here. Your situation and initial post have spurred emotional conversation, which is great. First, let me say...
GREAT news! Wishing you many more in the years ahead. Steve...
Thanks all. I appreciate the info. I didn't know how good I was at Dutch, as I think I pronounced PCa just like that in the Scotch assisted days immediately after Dx....
Tenpin - PNI was the only bad part of my pathology report. No Sem Ves invasion, negative margins, etc. My Doc didn't even mention it when I went for my first follow-up and said that the path looked...
Although I go padless to work as of last week, I still wear one (daytime) when I think I need one, including when I think a bathroom nay not be available. I have some long flights coming up starting...
While the Gleason and path aren't the best of news, it's certainly not a death sentence. Continue to do your homework and consult with your Doc. You guys can battle this thing and win. Good luck, and...
AWESOME Axe! From an only 12 day member of the Zero Club, thanks for being an inspiration! Wishing you many more years of continued zeros!...
Hi Firecracker - Welcome but sorry you need to be here. I'm a relative newbie compared to the Moderators and other veterans that you'll hear from shortly, but first, don't panic. I suggest a...
Hoping for a typo as well! Assuming so, congrats from a less than 2 week member of the Zero Club! Steve...
It's been clinically proven that any form of exercise before 8:00 a.m. is bad for you. OKOK. I'm impressed! I have been religious about walking since surgery as well and it definitely feels great!...
51, 3 months ago today....
Ed (F8) hit all of mine in order. In only my 5th day as a Zero Club member, I know just how lucky I am. I'm so thankful for everything from my awesome wife, docs, and friends, including my new HW...
I suggest laying lower than you have been. Walking IS good after RALP, but a mile in the first week, plus whatever else you have been doing seems ambitious. I'm 51, tall and in good shape, and just...
Bob - Thanks for sharing your continued good news! Wishing you many more great results down the road! Steve...
Happy to announce my first post op PSA of .04!! Happy to be a new member of the Zero Club! I am so thankful for all of you Moderators and Vets for your care of the rest of your Brothers. I wish you...
Welcome Tmac. Sorry you're now a part of the fraternity. We all understand the feelings and emotions around having to deal with this damn disease, so say and ask whatever's on your mind. I'm a...
Congrats! Hoping to follow your lead at my first post op test this Friday. Steve...
Sonny - Although I'm a new recruit, I have been following your updates for the past several weeks. You and Lynn are in my thoughts, and I thank you for your constant reminder that a great attitude is...
Hi KMR - I'm about a month ahead of you, having had RRP on 9/27. I also had lower ab pain until about 10 days ago. I just seemed to round the corner. A lot has been juggled around down there, and it...
Hi Waallen - While I'm not in my forties, I'm on the younger end as well (51) and was just diagnosed just over two months ago. You have found a great place here and I'm sure you will be as impressed...
Wow. I know I'm new here, but I guess all I can say is that I echo my much more experienced Brothers here. I wish you all the best. For myself, I'm with the thought process that once I know I'm going...
I concur with many opinions posted in this thread. But Clocknut's resonated best for me: "There are too many guys on this forum right now who would be dealing with advanced or metastatic prostate...
Mary and Willie - My thoughts and prayers are with you both. What a tough time, but I know you are both strong and will come roaring back. Please keep us updated whenever you have a minute. All the...
From the minute I first got out of bed in the hospital I had severe right side pain. Sharp, hot pain concentrated right in the middle of the three scope holes on my right side. I couldn't sleep on my...
Terry - You have already gotten a lot of great advice this morning. As to you, David, 142, Terry (TWG), and many others have been a huge lift and help to me in the almost 3 weeks since my surgery. I...
Mike - You have clearly come to the right decision for you, and I wish you all the best tomorrow and beyond. Along with many of your brothers here, I will be watching for your updates. Please keep us...
About three weeks ago, a week before my surgery, I made the mistake of joking with my wife while we were walking through Costco. We were walking by a casket display and I said we should take a look....
Not sure what you guys are talking about when you mention "box tops" :cool: I added my humble opinion yesterday. Doesn't it strike you as a bit strange that the leader of the taskforce is a female...
Backspin - I offer my CONGRATS in addition to everyone else's comments, which I second. As I am only a week ahead of you, I don't have much (if any) experience than you other than possibly saying...
I'm totally on board with Tud and Purg, especially regarding the davidg BS. This is not the place for politics. I do have something to add for QualityoverQuantity, however: I also put a lot of weight...
Congrats p_e! That HAS to feel good. I'm with you on what the USPSTF can kiss. Without a PSA being done as part of a blood test being done to check my potassium level before knee surgery last...
Ed - Thanks for sharing the GREAT news! That must be an AWESOME feeling to be a .005 after almost 3 years. CONGRATS!...
KRM - Congrats on a well researched decision. It is clear that you have made the right decision for you, and that's the key. I am 2 weeks post-DaVinci and I can tell you that the last two weeks have...
Well said, clocknut....