Well I'm optimistic about my future regarding the PSA number.....Now about this KIDNEY STONE! Yeah, a kidney stone. Only 1mm, but the S.O.B. felt like a freight train going through my ureter, and its...
Well, my post operative PSA reading is.....0.2 Well, as compared to my initial PSA of 12.44, I suppose I should be somewhat relieved. But I was REALLY hoping for 00.00 Regardless, this is the test...
I went 16 weeks eating less than 20g of carbohydrate and 20g of fat from whole foods only. After the first two weeks, I enjoyed a "free meal" once a week, during which I ate something higher in fat...
Thanks PDA and BillyBob! The PSMF/Rapid Fat Loss diet I mentioned was created by Lyle McDonald for competitive bodybuilders who wanted to burn off that last bit of fat yet maintain muscle before...
I've been a "low carb" dieter off and on for years, and have had great results in the past. By "low carb" I am not referring to the once again popular, generic "keto" diet, (which was developed in...
Now March 27th....Doc has a bad case of the Flu, but is supposed to give me a call....hopefully with a PSA of 0.00 or less, lol. I think a little anxiety induced brain fog is normal when getting...
Welcome FranPro!..... you and I have a lot in common, my friend. My pre-op PSA was 12.44, biopsy determined 10 of 12 cores positive, and Gleason 7 (4+3). I am currently 8 weeks and 2 days since my...
I just thought I'd stop by to say that I have nothing to add....and there's nothing wrong with that....
Thanks guys...and Halbert, BTW.... I forgot to mention that one of the first things I "checked" after I woke up was to see if Bubba and the Boys had any nerve damage. We're good to go, lol!...
Open Radical Prostatectomy- Well gentlemen, I have my surgery (open radical prostatectomy) on January 8th, and was discharged on the 11th. The first day or two were a little tough, but not as bad as...
One question I have concerning the nomogram is the prediction of extracapsular extension. If (my) very recent CT and bone scans show no evidence that the cancer has moved beyond the prostate, then...
After 30-something years, I quit smoking yesterday. Thus far, no one has been injured and no charges have been filed against me. After feeling slightly irritable, but nothing else, I elected to not...
Good news! CT and bone scan results came back clear. (exhale) At this point we're very confident that everything is confined to the prostate. After a very long conversation with my Urologist, who...
Thanks Todd! I think you hit the nail on the head...the "greatest chance of cure" is my primary concern at this point. The side effects, while potentially less than desirable, and yes possibly...
So, CT and bone scans are done. I was able to view my bone scan in real time, which was somewhat comforting. Other than my shoulders, which I've been abusing for years, everything was uniform, and no...
Todd, I may have missed the opportunity to pray for you prior to your PSA results, but I will definitely say a prayer of Thanks for your good news!...and your production of the noteworthy doo doo,...
Thank you, Bill! I was actually able to, or made myself get around to, talking with the Father of my previous employee, now friend, who went through this 6 years ago. At the time, he elected to have...
Quick update...because I know you've all been waiting anxiously, lol. I requested my pathology report yesterday, signed a release, etc. and should have that tomorrow. (I caught them at lunch, only...
To answer the location question. I am in Sumter, South Carolina. (According to the NCCN website, the closest facility in in Durham, N.C.) I will most definitely get a copy of the pathology report....
Well gentlemen, as unfortunate as it may be, I am officially a member of the PC club. I am not as well versed in presenting my stats, and still a little shocked, so bear with me. My biopsy results...
Well, after a long wait, this afternoon I will find out what my biopsy results are. Naturally, after a long period of calm and rational thought, the wheels are again turning and I am again attempting...
Well, that wasn't bad at all. (Although I now know how the new guy in cell block C might feel, lol.) Good team in place, and the most painful thing was removing the tape from my I.V. site. My Doc...
Well gentlemen, I was able to change my appointment from 11/28 to tomorrow. So I will be having the TRUS procedure at 8:45 sharp....pardon the pun, lol. The hardest part of this will be having to...
I received a call from my urologist tonight. The first PSA was 12 (12.44 to be exact) and this test? 12.4 No change. So, he suggested that we do a biopsy. MRI technology is not used in this area, so...
Well, I went to the Urologist, we discussed things and he emphasized the positive statistics vs. those I had been so concerned about. He did a DRE and said he felt no abnormalities, only a very...
Well, I have waiting patiently for tomorrow's appointment. I have managed to calm my thoughts, and avoid any on-line diagnosis, since at this point none of these are really helpful, rather, more...
Thanks again! I spoke with the Urologist's office yesterday, and it appears that my GP's office has yet to submit the referral. Shocker. Regardless, the nurse I spoke with said it will be about 3...
Thanks guys. I really appreciate your quick responses. I am usually one to rely on faith, self education, stubbornness, and humor....this just caught me off guard. My GP/Doctor, who I just met, made...
Hello All, Well, after being hounded by my wife to go to the Doctor for a sinus infection, I finally did. During our conversation, he asked if I had ever had any bloodwork done. I had not...in the...