Here is some info on this, as I did have this test run on my initial biopsy sample at UCSF. It is a genetic test very similar to the test used for breast cancer. It is scored on a scale of 0-100. 0...
Even though I only read a couple of his books, I found him to be an interesting storyteller. Didn't know that he had what most of us here share. Very sad. Just read that James Gandofolini (Tony...
Great news Yooper! Iced coffee with a splash of almond milk for me!...
1979 Volkswagon Scirocco. Got it with 87,000 miles and made it to well over 150,000 miles. Never did a thing to it but change the oil and some new tires....
Just curious to find out if anybody has been a patient of Dr. Merrick at Schifler Cancer Center and if they were willing to share there experience? I know a few people have but just wondering if they...
iSpark- Hang in there man. Best wishes and best thoughts. I am new to this journey and to this forum. From what I have seen, there are a lot of caring people here and just know we are here for you....
Purg- These topics really have been fun, so thank you! Good release for the weekend. Started college at the University of Illinois in engineering in 1986. Discovered an on campus radio station after...
Jerry- Haven't played Pine Valley or Spy, but plan too. Pacific Dunes, Old MacDonald, Challenge at Manele, Bandon Dunes, Troon North (before the redo), Ballyneal, & Medinah are some of my favorites....
Fun topic! 1) Golf and not the riding in a cart drinking beer kind. Meaning carrying the bag, shutting out stress and really focusing on the game, the course itself, playing partners and the peace of...
44 for me....
Thanks to all that have responded so far, as it is all appreciated. To summarize, I have consulted with 3 Uro's, 3 rad onc's, and 2 oncologists. For me and my situation, I have studied and...
I will start this by saying best wishes and thanks to everybody on this forum. The folks here (Guys and Gals), are truly helpful and informative. Even though nobody wants to be here, I think that the...
Congrats and my best!...
GAMS, What is the Cancer Center you were referring to? Just curious? Thanks...
Heavily leaning towards seeds for my treatment. Have narrowed it down to a few docs in different parts of the country. All are ok'd by my insurance and have family and friends in all of these areas....
John, I am heavily leaning that way as well, and agree with you on saving the debate. I posted a similar post a while back and had a couple of folks in our age range that were kind enough to share...
So how similar is this to the Prolaris test? I had one of these tests run at the University of Colorado Hospital. Mine came back as -0.4, or in the 37 percentile. Interpretation: For AUA low risk,...
BOOGEE, Sorry for some reason my signature didn't show up? Age 45, DX in March of 2013 3+3=6 4 of 12 cores positive MRI neg. Bone scan neg. PSA 12/12 6.36 PSA 1/13 5.3 after being on antibiotics for...
BOOGEE, I had one of these tests run at the University of Colorado Hospital. Mine came back as -0.4, or in the 37 percentile. Interpretation: For AUA low risk, 37% of the patients in the AUA low risk...
Congrats and great news!...
David, Sorry to hear the news about your Mother. Best wishes and my prayers for her health....
Hang in there and you are correct with the PC thing. I can totally relate, as I am sure a majority of us here can. Good luck to your brother with his upcoming treatment....
My prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery Goodlife. My thoughts and prayers for your family as well....
Thanks again to all for sharing your experiences and information. It is a tough decision to make and one that no matter what I choose, will be well researched and well thought out from my part. I...
Congrats Frank!...
Buddy, Thanks for your input. Have contacted Dr. Dattoli and Dr. Moran after prior review. Heard from Dr. Moran tonight, but missed him as I was playing with one of my pups. If you consider a 110lb....
Great to hear, and my best for a speedy recovery....
Thanks to all for your help and feedback folks. Especially appreciative those younger guys that chimed in, as really starting to narrow this down and move forward....
Welocme Doug, hopefully only temporarily. Best wishes and good luck. You have come to a good place, as people have been very helpful here to me as I am a relatively new member. Hopefully you will not...
Just looking to get information on folks that have had LDR for PCa and are under 50 years of age. I am really looking for your experience was like and have you had any regrets? How has the process...
Thanks for the feedback Jim!...
Trepidation, Thanks for your suggestions. I am rather new to this, could you please give me a better explanation? Loved the pun BTW. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!...
Just curious if anybody out there has had a Prolaris test run? Supposed to be able to prove the aggression of PCa? It was ordered by my MDs here in Colorado at UCH Anchutz Center. Thanks for your...
The first urologist i went to did a DRE before PSA. Never even had a baseline PSA done, they simply suggested this because they found nothing else during my exam. I was having issues in the lower...
RadioRick, Best of luck tomorrow and best wishes for a speedy recovery! Positive thoughts from Colorado....
Thanks Ziggy9! Great advice and I will also check out Dr. Westmacott at TUCC....
Thanks to all for the great advice! I truly appreciate it. Just wanted to let you know that I have started doing alot of the things that have been suggested here, so thanks for letting me know I am...
Greetings and well wishes from CO. Unfortunately I have joined a fraternity that none of us wanted to be a part of, but seems to be that most of us here are members. 44 years old, soon to be 45 and...