Hey Halbert - I stopped seeing my urologist when I was overseas for an extended period. Haven't returned. Been fine. My PCP continues to do annual rectal. I check PSA annually now. I am in email...
Hey Jtwig. I had surgery in Boston also - a few years back now. I'm pleased to learn you're seeing results on MyChart as soon as they're available. Much prefer that, in fact I insist. My single...
I don't recall a post saying "I wish I'd waited longer to schedule a biopsy." Just sayin'. I encourage you to get on it. There's a wide spread in outcomes after initial intervention (if warranted...)...
I've been on retainer (or concierge) medicine for 12 or more years and recommend it. I pay an quarterly retainer ($450) to my PCP. He takes a limited number of patients - something like 500. The...
So open surgery is not a "big bloody mess" I used the urologist area surgeons chose when then need one. 1/2 cup blood loss. Quick recovery, no bloating, no shoulder pain, no subsequent incision...
I chose ORP - as a craftsman (in wood) & endurance athlete (cycling), I prefer both the hands-on and the opportunity to manage recovery like a training challenge. I was borderline for AS with a 7 and...
I call/email/text medical professionals for recommendations. That has worked well so far (knock on wood here). Then I interview carefully. Nurses know who has the skills and patience....
Happy to report that here in NH it's been simple and efficient for my wife, myself and many 65+ friends. Registration simple and quick. National Guard and EMTs at high volume drive thru sites. Sorry...
80% of deaths in my state (NH) have been in nursing homes. They were the first vaccinated. I think don't discount the impact of inoculating the most vulnerable. The message nationally is consistent -...
From all you've posted I surmise your first move should be to find a more competent urologist. Seriously. Sepsis and now this advice? The one decision you as a patient make that has the most...
It's all good except "best thing that ever happened to me?" Heck, breakfast this morning far exceeded cancer diagnosis or treatment or side effects. Guess it's over my limited head - Happy New Year...
Sorry for this turn of events, Giannat77, I've nothing to add to the excellent posts above. Hospice brings experience, creativity, compassion & comfort to the final transition. Everyone gets a turn....
In addition to anemia you might also check TSH. If thyroid is underproducing you would have those symptoms - Best - Wilderness....
Ouch! I've not followed too many inspection reports, but have never known one so draconian and uncompromising. GFCI and covers are simple, simple. Could you take care of the roof and start over with...
Good news Cyclone. I'll add that a good doctor can go bad. Happened to me with PCP. He started strong, but 6 years later the conversations were more about his summer and winter Porche 911s and the...
David - I echo the assurances of others above. We're retired, have been even so cautious in everything. I have a great dentist and did have teeth cleaned a month ago. Protocols were as outlined...
Govent inquired, "does anyone know if maintaining veg diet helps control metastatic pca?" To which JNF replied, "If it did, we would know that conclusively and there would be no one suffering from...
Sorry you got this news - tough, tough. Hope you can find some music you enjoy, maybe time with friends and/or family, get out in nature - whatever works best for you. It is a long, difficult road....
What Paul said above. Wishing we had a "like"....
I am seeing some anecdotal indications that antibodies are remarkably widespread - like in a hard hit MA town 30% of population. If true, if persistent, if protective I think this will be very good...
Would any who would argue we should end physical distancing and our other cautions take some time to read or view the reports of front line health care workers working in hotspot hospitals? Their...
I am five years out of surgery. Get nearly firm enough for penetration, but this isn't horseshoes. I did try pills injections, pump. None of them satisfactory. . However - my wife and I are 45 years...
I think I'm missing something Saipan. What do you think we could sacrifice to reduce pancreatic cancer deaths? Are you talking about more research money? Thanks. Be safe all Wilderness...
If this were true, why would we be experiencing an exponential spike in the ICU population? Why are we running out of ventilators now? It would have to be that for some period of time only the hearty...
With radically narrowed social options, perhaps a new thread sharing how we're dealing would be helpful to many of us? I find myself checking in on this one to learn how some now internet-familar...
There are many responsible, hard-working journalists, and volumes of excellent peer-reviewed science published. Tuning in to them is the same challenge as hiring a good RO or surgeon. Listen...
My coronavirus change of plans is to make my way from a village in Ghana, West Africa to my New Hampshire home and family several days earlier than planned and by a route that avoids Europe. Original...
"Too much crazy", then you post some crazy. This is dangerous advice. Read about flattening the curve. The responsible course for each of us is to avoid exposure in every instance. You may have a...
Hey Bohemond -. We attend Merlefest also, driving our motorhome from New Hampshire. Love it for all the reasons you cite - plus Kruger Brothers, Hillside Album Hour, Sam Bush, Dance Tent... Like you,...
The kind of doctor who is regularly dismissed here were he advocating a PC therapy. All I read suggest an alarmingly high death rate for the elderly - like 70+ year olds. Near zero for under 30. The...
Caught my attention, isitlyme. My thought is if the bleeding started after initiating radiation there is a chance damage is happening, perhaps with longer term consequences. We're it me, I'd suspend...
High volume and many surgeries does not equate to high surgical competence. The superstar surgeon in eastern MA I was originally referred to has awesome communication skills and huge volume. When I...
We organized a celebration of a life well lived service of song and memories for our 97 yo mother one year prior to her passing. Even with her dementia, she enjoyed every minute and joined in...
Hello Newbie, Only advice I would add is this. Once you've made your choice of treatment, the most important decision you will make is your selection of surgeon or radiologist. At least for surgery,...
Good morning, jronne. I tested up to .06 a couple of times after ORP in Dec '14. Have since been undetectable for a couple of years (see sig for specifics). Only intervention was to go vegan with...
Must be old enough to remember people saying the similar things about cigarettes - remember TV commercials starring athletes and the Marlboro Man & touting health benefits? Now with diabetes...
Just watched it Ken - it's well done. Some parallels to cigarettes and smoking. It will come around...slowly. Those are some impressive athletes. Thanks for your post. - Wilderness....
I'm thinking that dietary benefits can be neither tested nor proven in the established science definition of testing. Sure, pills and extracts can be - but not diets. How could you do a double-blind...
I don't post often, so refreshing: Following Dec 2014 ORP, my PSA hit .06 a couple of times. Inspired by cashless and guided by the dietary advice of major cancer centers ( if they advised limiting...
Congratulations, Cashless. Thanks for your regular updates. I've interrupted my diet discipline due to a multi-month project in a rural village in Africa. I've done what I can to get the "right"...
Yes. PCP and urologist. Looking for local recurrence. Wilderness...
Congratulations! Please report from Australia, let us know how it is going. Wilderness...
Good morning Nam Vet. Sounds like you've been steadily on lupron for 4+ years - never a break. Is that right? Also that you're handling side effects well enough to not be much interested in stopping....
All the bases covered then. Now it comes down to charm and persistence. You'll get him there....
Everything I've read indicates Medicare does not cover foreign medical expenses. Medigap policy may - some do. I'm now on a Medicare advantage plan which says it does. I am not currently in...
I have chronic kidney stones in kidneys... Many. On MD's advice I keep them at bay by adding a bit of lemon juice to the water I drink. It magically resolves the discomfort. I've only had the vient...
Thank you Jerry, Congratulations on your treatment choices and success over those ten years. I think the linked presentation of interventions and PSA trajectory is a gift of clarity and information...
Great news, reachout. Parallel results here. Have you done anything to reduce sugar or processed foods? Perhaps we're doing what we can to reduce diet caused inflammation to allow immune system to...
Another PSA test undetectable - so 5 years out from ORP and 2 1/2 from .06, a Cashless inspired diet may be contributing (or not?) to ongoing remission. I am grateful. Oncologist registered surprise...
I don't think "give up" fairly describes the end of life decisions that patients make. How am I able to continue to add value to the world around me - or will I be able to in the future? Am I a...