Hi Status Quo This is a fairly slow forum compared to the Prostate Cancer one of which I am also a member (unfortunately) 6 months ago I had a heart attack followed by a cardiac arrest and was fitted...
Cheers fellas. Much appreciated....
Hi all, Posting this in two areas as it is good news all around. Just had my 21 month bloods taken for psa and good news all around for prostate and cardiac problems! i have reduced my cholesterol...
Hi all, Just had my bloods done and have reduced my cholesterol levels to 1.7. HDL 0.74 and LDL0.6 with a ratio of 2.3. Doctor is very pleased. Can anyone lead to any research regarding reversing the...
Hi Galileo, Sorry about the late response. Welcome to the duel membership club of which have rentals joined as well. My recovery has been good and I am slowly upping my exercise levels. Short periods...
Cheers I am feeling very good. I have not had a recurrence of the prostate cancer and I am starting to exercise with more vigour. I am very lucky and intend to live life to its fullest. Cheers Greg...
Thanks again Purplemouse, here's hoping all goes well for your loved ones. Personally, I have improved my diet and I am very conscious of how much and what I eat. Cheers Greg...
Cheers Purplemouse, Thank you for you well wishes and thoughts. Here's hoping the future is bright for all of us. Regards Greg...
Thanks Pratoman, I am waiting to see the cardiac rehab team and have an appointment on the 5th of October for assessment. I am hoping I will have an exercise and lifestyle plan made up from that....
Cheers Happy Turtle. Must admit the Prostate forum is very busy. Perhaps an indication of the prevalence of prostate cancer in the community? Anyway, always good to talk to people in with similar...
Hi all, I have made a number of posts on the prostate cancer forum but I now seem to have also qualified for this forum. The Prostate cancer forum has always been a source of inspiration as I am...
Got blindsided well and truly. I guess it's "too the bat cave for more rehabilitation" The dark forces have tried again and failed! 😃...
As the man who pushed my trolley said " you died and now have a second chance at life. Not many get that chance"...
Had some heart fluctuations about 10 weeks ago and wore a halter for 24 hours. Showed a minor problem?????? Also befor my prostatectomy last year I had a stress test and all was good . Have had...
Cheers Cyclone Fan. Will keep looking up and ahead....
Prett well a complete block on the right side and a partial on the left. One stent, possibly more down the track....
Hi all, This is off topic but you have all been so supportive over the last 16 months , I felt I needed to update you on my latest drama. After just finishing a 32 km bike ride I returned home with...
"The older I get, the better I was" Often used by my 2 boys in relation to my fading sporting prowess. A mate of mine loves from Norm in the TV show "Cheers" "Woman, can't live with them, pass the...
Feeling a little self indulgent. Today is 12 months since my robotic Prostatectomy and I am feeling on top of the world. My wife and I are on a 3.5 month sojourn around northern and outback Australia...
Hi all, Just received my latest psa results (9 monthly, however now very close to 12 months due to some miscalculation somewhere) , and my latest reading is <0.008! Something to celebrate. Almost,...
Mirellen, As an indication of costs, with my robotic Prostatectomy performed at the Wesley hospital in Brisbane, my out of pocket expenses for the operation alone amounted to around $12000, not...
Now I am sure I left it behind! Dr Phillip Stricker! Not Stricken! Cheers Grege6...
Thanks Chask, you are correct. I'm midway through a 4 month caravanning trip and I think I left my brain behind. Dr stricken it is. By the way, I simply emailed him my biopsy results and he emailed...
Hi Marellen, Pretty much 1 year ago my wife and I were in the same situation as your husband, and yourself. I too worried about quality of life , however after an uncomfortable 3 or 4 weeks or so...
An Aussie Chalkie Here. Your hubby was diagnosed and treated,(different treatment) about the same time I was I think. I have only positive thoughts about your next results. My very best wishes to you...
Hi All, Received news yesterday at the Uro's that my latest PSA is <0.008 or still undetectable. Best news so far this year! Good luck if you are having tests this February. Cheers Greg...
Hi all, Haven't posted for a while but have been keeping following what is happening. Off for a blood test tomorrow. About 8 hours time actually. 8 months since my op so timing is out of whack. Had...
Great news Halbert. It must be a really great feeling. Cheers Greg...
Halbert, I wonder is that the standard? My first draw was 3 months after my 6 weekly. Doesn't really matter for me as the reading was all good, but just wondering if it would have made a difference...
While it's all good, it's all good! Good luck with the tests! A quick question about the 3/6/9 etc monthly draw. I should know this, but is it 3 months from your first 6 week test after the prostate...
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Thanks everyone, It is a good feeling! Worried Guy, I also try to be consistent and use the same Lab and collecting point, with no sex the 2 previous nights, although I know that that is debatable as...
Hi all, Just about reflecting what Northernlights said about his good news. Very similar results. Received my first 3 monthly psa (5 months post op) today and I am at <.008. Very happy!...
Thanks everyone, Best of luck James, and yes Ballina is only about an hour and a half from Grafton. Will be be going past in on Thursday week to get my results on the Gold Coast. Good luck to you as...
Hi all, Next week I have my first 3 monthly PSA. Did not think I was worried, however I have dreamt 2 nights in a row that I missed my vampire appointment. May be more worried then I care to admit!...
Hi Everyone, Had a melanoma (in situ) removed 2 years ago plus many solar karotosis burnt and cut off the top of my head, plus any number of suspicious miles removed. Look like a patchwork quilt....
Hi all, PC has certainly been the scariest, but a melanoma 2 years ago that ended up being totally removed was pretty scary too. Have to have a skin check every 6 months. Other then that, many broken...
Hi Journey, Same thing happened to me a few weeks ago at about 10 or 12 weeks after robotic removal. I rang the Uro who was on holidays and the office nurse asked me a number of questions about blood...
I sometimes wonder about private health insurance anyway Rainbird. My wife and I have paid into it at top cover for over 35 years, and the Robotic Prostatectomy still cost us $12000 minimum out of...
Hi Rainbird, What part of Australia are you from? I am from northern NSW and visited 3 urologists before I found one on the Gold Coast that I found to be excellent. He does biopsies on the Gold Coast...
Good Job Halbert. It is a great feeling to have made a definitive decision about a retirement date. Gives a sense of purpose. Good luck with the blood draw! Cheers Greg...
Hi again Halbert, I am the Principal of a very small school situated in a fairly remote place in Northern NSW and we have only Aboriginal students in the school. I have been here 7 years now and it...
Ahhhhh, the land of Oz, a beautiful place to be sure Pratoman. Once both of you get those great results in your next tests, you should come for a visit. I'm thinking of taking early retirement and...
Everything looks positive Halbert. I reckon your on a roll and the results will be good. I've always considered your PC experience and stats to be similar to mine, so I'm counting on you. Cheers Greg...
Thanks Fairwind, Will definately have a look at that. Cheers Greg...
Hi Woodyvt. Hopefully your post RP treatment is successful and the side effects stay away! I was also drinking a lot of pomegranite juice at one stage but gave it up because of the sugar content. I...
Hi all, Thanks for the replies. I think the answer for me is to drink the green tea, but in moderation. I think I will cut down to 3 cups per day. As for why i drink so many, I was a coffee drinker...
Hi everyone, I posted a couple of days ago regarding the fact that I had blood in my urine after a run. Subsequently I was told by the Uro nurse that it may have been due to the fact that I have been...
Hi all, As I said, I sent an email to the Uro who happens to be frolicking in Scotland. Do it while you can I say. Anyhow the nurse asked me if I was on any blood thinners and I said no. She went...
Not only do we enjoy it, but because Australia is on the underside of the globe, you only ever run downhill!!!!!! I have drunk a lot more water than usual over the last 12 hours, and have not had a...