Just a quick update and another thank you to Pratoman and ASAdvocate and Tall Allen for the previous grounded comments. You will recall, back in June I reported; Age 73, DRE nodule, PSA 4.7, negative...
Does increased fluid intake help "flush" blood from the semen? Thanks. Tim....
Good, I'd rather drink stove oil....
Why, thank you. It's like an aspirin; addresses the symptom, not the cause. As near as I can see the DIY only shows good or bad, not a level. Tim....
One; There are a whole whack of "How to lower PSA" hits on the internet. If PSA itself is not harmful and in fact can be an indication of something not right, why would you want to lower a test...
Interesting we both went after the answer today. I found this old thread with most experiencing the same thing. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=1751505 Tim....
Some good commentary here, thank you. It all just reinforces the need to get on it early and keep regular checks....
Blood? Man, you guys are lucky. I'm pumping molasses. If I was a Albertan, I'd call it crude. I have to use a hair dryer on my latter parts just to get a flow. BX June 2nd and the URO said "possibly...
At age 35 (1979) in a matter of days, following a visit with my GP, only on my second ER visit in the same night, when I collapsed in the waiting room did I get attention. Pulmonary Embolism in both...
Lol. These little guys tell a lot. :smilewinkgrin:...
As with so many attempts at modern day learning we turn to the internet and PSA education is no different. Following my own recent experience, my 46 year old son is now taking notice and showing an...
You folks have all been so cool, calm and collected, I thought it respectful to add some more by way of commentary, not necessarily questions but that doesn’t mean you can’t comment or question mine....
Pratoman and ASAdvocate… I have thick skin but do want to thank you for your calm, reasoned support and you both know what I am talking about. To everyone else... Trust me, this is THE place to be....
Pretty solid words there, Allen. Of course we do tend to like the words we want to hear, right? Thanks. Tim....
Thank you Pratoman, that is exactly what I was thinking and why I asked the question. Another PSA is scheduled for 6 months and he said an MRI could follow if there is a change. More new language...
I'm not necessarily looking for stats, just a general sense of it from an exceedingly knowledgeable group. I ask because there is still, after all this time, so much written about the legitimacy or...
:yeah: Yes, I agree and thank you Peter for the flowery analogy....
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To follow up on my other thread, I’m 73, a nodule was found during a routine DRE and a subsequent PSA read 4.7. A biopsy came back negative. How common is it that you can have two red flags and no...
Part 1… Ok, just to recap, a nodule was found via DRE along with a PSA of 4.7. So, had my biopsy on Friday and the results came back on Tuesday. 3 words; “negative for malignancy.” He says we’ll do...
Never mind, I figured it out... I'll be back. Tim....
Anyone here from BC or more specifically Southern Vanisle? Tim....
halbert, I meant to comment about " Epstein's lab at Johns Hopkins." Not sure if Canada has a connection there. Will ask....
halbert, I just got here and you want me to get lost already. I take that well, along with a couple of the other old hands. I've read parts of the NCCN link froggy provided and I'm good to back off...
Allen; Thank you for the very sage advice. You must know me and that I immerse very easily....
Pratoman, welcome comments, thank you. The following is general and not specifically to you. I have a couple of terminology questions. It would be nice if they can be answered here or I can be...
I imagine a good chunk of you, like me, landed here by going through a “where do I start” routine and doing online searches. Following my discovery of this forum, by accident, I did a further search...
Redwing57, thanks. I'm not embarrassed by this stuff and have an easy time talking about it. I also have a good tolerance for pain and discomfort and don't medicate without good reason....
trailguy; As in Trail BC? Why do you say "get that biopsy (have them knock you out for that - enjoy the propofol!)"? The Urologist says I can self drive, both ways, in and out in 2-3 hours....
Thanks RCS, an informative read. So, here we are, half a dozen replies and a divergence of opinion; "You're PSA isn't that high...you've got a lot of options." "There are good odds that you may need...
Thanks ASA. What does "active surveillance" look like, just frequent exams and PSAs?...
Andrew, thanks. Ok, so here we go. Yes, 4 days in. I was doing biannual physicals and the last, in the spring of ’15 was good and uneventful. I relocated shortly after and hired a new GP. Spring of...
Ok. This is my first post and I may be a bit of a pinball as I stagger through the data share. I google something and came up with this thread by needadvice1911...