My sig is updated but I had a reoccurrence in 14-15. I finally got Tricare to pay for the Varian Tru-Beam treatment. Seemed to be successful as I went quickly back down to undetectable where I have...
I quit smoking the same day as my surgery and the coughing started a day or two after the surgery which sucked because I already felt like my 'TAINT' was trying to fall out. Not sure how to spell the...
No they don't I have never had one of them so far. I almost rather not have it at this point :-)...
Oh wow. Guess I removed all of that . I was 3+4 and have had no hormone therapy up to this point....
Back in the zero club. Finished the Varian Tru-beam in March and my first check was in June @ 0.1. Well the VA told me that I am at <0.1 so that's pretty good news. I guess that means the were...
Finally got started with my SRT. My PSA climbed to .3 over 1 1/2 years I am 10 treatments in of 38 so far no big deal. I keep being told that this machine is like as state of the art as you can get....
Oh the MRI coil is a lot easier than the biopsy I think. Its just tough to relax and just allow yourself to be sodomized :-)...
Oh, I have to say, most of my side effects have gotten quite manageable with the exception of the LIBIDO. That one hasn't every really come back fully. The occasional stress dribble is not a big...
I have had is done twice now. Someone told me at work that being raped is easier the second time. I think he was right. The second time I wasn't a virgin anymore so if wasn't that bad LOL! First time...
There is part of this whole trip that I had never been mentioned to by a Dr. One piece of the puzzle that the Dr never asks and doesn't seem to care. "How are you feeling?" As in, what is your state...
I am still in. I am coming up on 23 years. :-) Yea it does suck. I keep thinking I am way too young for this shit...
Surgery. Had a 1mm positive margin a little over a year ago...
Wouldn't happen to spike because of the fact then stuff that coil up there and I can imagine it doesn't push on your prostate? I only am mentioning it because I have that scheduled again. I was not...
Well as of 18FEB I am up to 0.2. I have been running at 0.1 for about 8 months and finally climbed to 0.2 I am scheduled to see a Radiation dude next month. This really sucks.. Does anyone have any...
Basically they are all used car salesman so whatever they are selling is the best bet and the rest suck. I will tell you what made my decision at 40 for me. Basically as far as I was able to...
No, it wasn't like that. I was actually surprised there is no type of private message setup here. If someone wanted to spam that work email, go for it. I can't hardly email myself at that address :-)...
Ok, never mind.. apparently we are not allowed to have any communication offline from here. Anyways, good luck...
Welcome Bro, My story isn't far from yours. Navy, my psa was ordered by an Over-Zealous HM1 that had taken it upon himself to order all men that would be 40 before there next PHA to get one. Let see,...
AQ eh? I joined to be an AQ, but the rate went away while I was on delayed entry and became an AT. Sure seems like more than just a few old Navy guys running around on here. I'll sweat it like I said...
I am not really stressing too much about it this time. Three months ago when it happened I was a little rattled. I had it checked a week later and it was <0.1 Really the reason I was rattled was...
I am about 10 months in and just had one of my PSA tests. This is the second time this has happened. I keep getting <0.1 and then 0.1 . I guess I am teetering member of the zero club Latest result...
Where in TX are you Rick? I have been talking with one of the guys I work with that had surgery also about possibly throwing a little bit of a support group (read, drink beer and BS) in the DFW area...
Just got some news from the dr office. Back in the undetectable. Maybe the other test was a fluke. I dunno. Actually I don't really give a F***! I am happy right now!! This whole every three months...
Ok, it should be fixed now. Sorry about my attention to detail failure....
I had another test pulled today. Hopefully it was a mistake. I kinda doubt it. I should know something tomorrow...
Yea sorry. Forgot to add it when I posted....
Got the results today. 0.1 no less than this time. I asked if it was the same lab. It was. My Dr told me not to concern myself with it. Six months since surgery. Wasn't what I wanted to hear...
Who was your surgeon? I have mine removed there....
Well, its been an interesting ride for the last six months. I quit smoking the day before surgery and that was actually pretty easy. I guess my mind was occupied with other stuff. The side effects of...
I am not really a big fan of rolling dice every three months. Should I be asking for the ultra-sensitive test. I would like to know very quickly if it is starting to increase. The reason I say that...
I am also one of the young guns here. I don't have any idea why I go T3 at 40 but whatever, it is what it is. Nobody in my family has had cancer other the Grandfather that had asbestosis. So I don't...
I haven't heard anything at all to that effect....
8 on/8 off. Never did any of that before 12on/12off 7 days a week. Now thats the way its supposed to be right there. I am not trying to say I got anything from my miltary time. I am just keeping my...
@gedman, Mine was a fluke. Apparently a Corpsman at medical had taken it upon himself to make all men 40 and up get PSA tests. Navy doesn't do it until 50. After three people being caught early by...
Quick update. PSA <0.1 undetectable. Dr said the pathology looked really good. At this time doesn't think we will ever need to see each other again. Wants me on 3 month PSA tests and see you in a...
I posted my pathology report a little while back. It looked ok. Seemed to be that the margins were not positive but not negative either. Anyways I am down here in Houston at MD ANDERSON, I just had...
Thanks bro, I am still in. I got 2 1/2 more years to 24 and I am gonna be done. Heres the part that give the dirty dirt DIAGNOSIS (C) PROSTATE AND SEMINAL VESICLES: PROSTATIC ADENOCARCINOMA, GLEASON...
My surgery was on the 19th of December. I got to see the pathology. (report comments follow) 'The prostate gland contains two foci of prostatic adenocarcinoma, one in the peripheral zone and one in...
Interesting topic. I am 40 Years old. Currently active duty (21 years) I looked into it a little bit. I don't know if I would call is service connected. I do know if your are diagnosed and have...
Gosh I hated that thing. I could feel the air pressure change when I moth farted. I just used the big bag and never left the house. I feel your pain though. I wish I could give a hint as to what to...
Whew. I remember my first one. I learned what a bladder spasm was! peeing around the catheter was definitely painful. Congrats dude. Its all downhill from here! I am about 1 month after surgery....
Friends, Been a little bit. There was nothing really to speak of after the catheter came out. I just wanna say. That catheter felt like they were roto-rootering my tube! I definitely got my...
I'll tell you this. I had the surgery 16 days ago. Its really not that bad. The catheter is the most annoying part of it as far as I am concerned. Maybe I was lucky....
I had my surgery on the 19th of Dec. Pain is almost gone. I know exactly what you mean about the feeling like you have control.. I thought the same thing. Once the cath came out. I found out that I...
@ Tims Girl. Unfortunately I haven't had another quite yet. Hopefully I get some signs of life in the next day or two LOL!! I had my cath out yesterday. He is gonna feel a whole bunch better...
Go easy on Willie?!!? Like I have a choice. I would rather not have it waking up before me like that.. Its worth the pain though. I am definitely not pulling on it!...
I lived in Bermuda from 77-80. My dad was the LPO of Power Plants at AIMD. I have 21 in right now. I made Chief while on terminal leave at 20. Better late than never!! Oh question to pose to all of...
Surgery was done at MD Anderson in Houston....
I have joined a few of these forums over the past few months. I recognize a few names here too. I sure seems like each one I get on suddenly becomes very quiet. Is it me? Do I smell of something LOL!...