I lost my dad a few years ago to colon cancer. I only know my feeling at the time and I know it was terrible for me. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him and miss him. I will say that after...
That’s absolutely fantastic news! I can’t wait to read your post in 2028 about how you’ve been in remission for 18 yrs....
I just got my latest PSA results and it came back at 2.5. All my stats are list below. I know my Urologist wants to do an MRI Biopsy on me this summer as it will be one year since my diagnosis(2 of...
I’m new enough to the site I missed your earlier posts about your daughter. I’m so sorry to hear she’s had to go through this. It’s especially disturbing because she so young and nobody should have...
I knew the older Viewray machines were considered inferior but when Ford Center, MD Anderson and Washington University Siteman Center were quick to add the MRIdian machine after FDA approval last...
Since you are a medical person and live somewhat close to Ford Center in Detroit I think you should at least look into the Viewray MRIdian Linac they have at the Ford Center. I’ve only seen papers on...
I think it sucks that insurance companies can be so difficult to deal with. I’m glad you are on a good treatment course and wish you the best. Please keep us updated on how things progress and I...
I’m on the better side of diagnosis so maybe my view is influenced by that but I can’t imagine not having the knowledge we do. To me, it’s just so important to know and understand ones diagnosis and...
Awesome news. As a guy just getting started on AS your post really gives me some hope and encouragement. Thanks for posting and wish you the best as you continue this journey!...
My doctor ran an OncoType DX GPS genetic test on my cores and it came back with a score of 12 which he said places me in the “Very Low Risk” category. It reaffirms my confidence in going the AS...
It sounds like he is in good hands. I wish you both well. Please keep us updated on his progress....
Ironically, a lot of your symptoms (ED, dribbles,frequent urination) can all be exacerbated by stress and worry. While I certainly don’t want to make light of your condition (I’m glad your dealing...
My appointment with my Urologist yesterday went great. While I have been apprehensive of him during my DRE appt and my biopsy appt he really came across as a compassionate and caring doctor...
Funny you would bring this up. Just yesterday as I drove my wife and I to my doctor I had her read the posts in my diagnosis thread as well as another thread that was pertinent to that particular...
I have to agree with fiddlecanoe. I don’t see your age but when I ran the online prediction model on Memorial Sloan Kettering website it showed with my diagnosis for a 52 yr old that in 10 yrs 7%...
Thanks for the welcome. It sucks we all have to meet here but I am so thankful we have this place. It’s been a tough few days but I really don’t know how I would have managed without everyone here....
I’m glad you started this thread. That very point was brought up in my diagnosis thread a few days ago and I’m considering AS as I’m a G6 but both positive sticks were in the left apex. Tall Allen’s...
I’m so very appreciative of everyone’s posts. It really hits like a freight train. All the mixed emotions. On one hand panicking over having cancer while at the same time being thankful it’s a...
I thank everyone for your replies. I can’t even begin to describe how much I appreciate your responses. I’m in southern Illinois. About two hrs from Washington University in St. Louis (Siteman...
What a great resource and comfort all of you are. Thank you. In fact, this forum is the only thing that got me through the last month. Got the call a few minutes ago. 2 of 12 have adenocarcinoma....
I will say I just had my biopsy Monday and didn’t get any blood in my urine a little the next morning on the backside when taking care of business. But OMG I can’t stress enough that when they say a...
I just had my biopsy and am waiting for the results. What an eye opener your story is. It literally turns my stomach thinking about how it could have turned out. Hope you continue to have good health...
I wonder if any of those numbers are accurate. During the biopsy I asked about my prostate size and he mentioned I had a small prostate and said something about my PSA ratio being somewhat high....
I am still a newbie so I’m not sure what the preferred method of updating my journey is Is it better to start a new tread or continue my original? I just got back from my biopsy and it went easier...
I’ve read some papers about the ViewRay MRIdian Linac and while it’s only been FDA approved since last year I like what I’ve seen. I still don’t know of anybody that’s actually had treatments on the...
I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis but I am grateful you are sharing your story. My biopsy is coming up soon and I was just sitting here thinking I don’t have a clue what I need to do to...
I hate to hear that you are diagnosed at such a young age. Im 52 awaiting my biopsy and I thought I was too young. But I think you made the right decision. There’s no going back once you’ve had the...
First, thanks to everyone on this board. You have helped ease my anxiety. I’m 52 and have had a weak urine stream for at least 7 yrs but didn’t have a doctor so didn’t worry about it. My dad died of...