I will always believe in the exchange of different ideas and opinions, even ones I don't agree with. The right to do so is the foundation of this country. I hate that our country has become obsessed...
Congrats! That's a milestone we all think about reaching! Cheers! 🍻...
If you're not getting the medical guidance you desire, I would find a new doctor. After my DRE and biopsy, my Uro explained my treatment options and sent me home with a book to help me make my...
Mumbo, thanks for making the article easily accessible. Not much in life can get me choked up anymore. This story brought a tear to my eye. I can't begin to imagine what he or his wife went through....
Just read this and wanted to share. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/08/25/prostate-cancer-disease-killing-me-slowly/7773772002/...
Gedman, if I may ask, with no family history or symptoms of PC, what motivated you to get tested at such a young age?...
Fantastic news! My son turned 40 last year and I pestered the hell out of him to get his PSA tested. I doubt many young men know the potential for PC in their forties. I think it will always be...
It got worse. Driving Sofie home, Anthony thought he really should pay her a nice compliment. As they got to her front door he held both her hands in his, looked deep into her eyes and said "you...
Vegetarians/Vegans need to be aware of the need to supplement with B12. Our bodies don't produce it and plants don't have it. People who have gastric bypass surgery also need to supplement as the...
Your symptoms could be caused by a combination of low B12 and ADT. Again, if your digestive system can't absorb the B12, taking all the supplements in the world will do nothing to help. There's also...
Mattam, did your blood test reveal anything as to why your B-12 is low? Damage to the stomach lining or gut can prevent the process of B-12 absorbtion. If you have poor absorbtion, oral supplements...
It befuddles me how the moderators of this board continually allow you to constantly post your boorish comments about the surgical option. Many of us here chose surgery and are glad we did. New...
Congrats! Nothing like being "Undetectable" Cheers!🍻...
I wonder how many men who received no treatment during those 15 years had their cancer get worse but hadn't died by the end of the study. One could be stage IV with untreatable Mets but still be...
Very nice to hear the success stories, especially the long term ones. It is the goal we all hope for! Congrats!👍...
The article says doctors have more tools today to prevent overdiagnoses, MRI being one mentioned. My biopsy showed Gleason 3+4 (not high risk). Surgeon told me MRI showed tumor contained within gland...
I believe regret is a basic emotion we all have. We all make decisions in life we wish we hadn't ( My first wife comes to mind!) I don't think anyone hasn't had a " coulda, woulda, shoulda" thought...
Congrats on the good news! It never gets old!...
Fantastic news DBozz! Have one for me! Cheers!🍺...
After my RALP, my I spoke with my sister's friend who is a retired RO. Let him know of my BCR risks (+EPE, + SM.) First he said keep up with regular PSA testing (duh!) Then told me how many of his...
Like Montana, northern Utah provides a cooler, dry climate. Montana winters are much "cooler" than ours. Southern Utah is a furnace during the summer. World class skiing here but the entire state is...
I can get into a general family doctor at the clinic in a reasonable amount of time here in northern Utah. Getting an appointment with a specialist takes forever. Wanted an appointment with an...
Concerning genetics, shortly after my sister was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma, a rare and nearly unbeatable cancer, she had a genetic test which showed the rare cancer gene in her DNA. She was born...
I retired from federal service working at a military base. One day I was talking with a coworker who was nearing retirement and was excited about all the things he was going to do. He then said he...
RALP Jan. 2021. I had my first PSA test six weeks after surgery in February. Two years later, My test results came today still at 0.01. My first two tests did not have the "<" sign, next three did...
Genetics or environment? I could argue for both. I was diagnosed (age 57) with PC in 2020. At the same time both my sister (diagnosed at age 56) and mother already had cancer. Both have since died...
I believe you answered my concern. I was curious if Decipher score was useful in predicting local occurrence risk as well as metastasis risk. Since my post surgery biopsy showed both EPE+ and SM+...
Concerning Decipher score (genomic testing), is there evidence linking Decipher score to BCR?...
Your body goes through some pretty rough trauma with this surgery. We all heal differently. Try to stay positive, though it's not always easy. Having a catheter is not a pleasant experience for...
After receiving Gleason 3+4 biopsy results, I discussed treatment options with my Uro. He first said both surgery and radiation have equal success as curative treatments. He explained risks and...
Today is the two year anniversary of my RALP. PSA remains undetectable, next test is next month. Prior to surgery my surgeon said "MRI shows the cancer confined to the gland so I will attempt to save...
I've felt fatigued for years. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with low testosterone. Doctor (Internist) said my PSA had to be undetectable for two years before I could start T therapy. (RALP...
Next week will be two years since I got "the call ." Doctor's assistant gave me the bad news and said the Doc wants to meet to discuss treatment options. Earliest appointment was two weeks away. (...
Remember we're not doctor's here, just some who have our stories/opinions to share and offer support. My two cents is PLEASE get a second opinion. If it were me, I would run, not walk, away from your...
Have you had a biopsy of your prostate? Biopsy samples taken provide the gleeson score, which tells how developed the cancer is....
Very true some cancers receive more attention than others. That also equates to getting considerably more research funding. Earlier this year my sister lost her three year battle with Leiomyosarcoma....
[url]https://www.standard.net/news/health-news/2022/sep/02/billboard-in-ogden-to-spotlight-dairys-cancer-risk-utah-doctor-says-its-complicated...
A link to the billboard I mentioned earlier. We'll take any awareness we can get but I think they should have promoted PSA testing, especially awareness of hereditary risk. My son turns 40 this month...
Today our local fish wrap ran a front page story about a billboard going up on I -15 for prostate cancer awareness month. It will read "Dairy Increases Prostate Cancer Risk." I guess it's something...
I have found the best way to prepare kale is to sautee with a generous amount of olive oil. That way, it does not stick to the plate when scraping it in to the garbage can! Seriously, I made some...
Be patient! My progress was slow but continual. Took about 12 months to return to pre-surgery normalcy for me. I've read it can take up to two years for some. The spared nerves were moved during...
Just received my PSA test result, 18 months after surgery. I remain <0.01. Bad news is I have to keep eating kale.......
I've dealt with fatigue for years. Originally diagnosed with low B12. Got that fixed but symptoms continued. Diagnosed earlier this year with low testosterone (186). The doctor (internist) said he...
My post RALP biopsy showed +ECE and +SM. Uro said I have a 70% chance of recurrence. RO said he believes I will need radiation "someday." Four tests after having surgery and PSA is undetectable. Next...
Prior to my surgery I felt pretty lousy due to low B12. Got the problem fixed but still have similar symptoms after surgery. New doctor thought my symptoms could be caused by low testosterone. Just...
RALP on 1/2021. Today I received my new PSA results. My first year after surgery: 2/21 - 0.01 5/21 - 0.01 8/21 - < 0.01 2/22 - < 0.01 With my risk factors for recurrence, the beast will always be in...
When I got "the call" I scheduled an appointment with my Uro to discuss treatment options. He gave me a book "100 Questions and Answers About Prostate Cancer" by Dr. Pamela Ellsworth, MD. His advice,...
September 2020, blood draw for PSA test, test results, DRE and prostate biopsy. October 2020, biopsy result received. January 2021, had my surgery....
Meant to say I had minor dripping for about 10 days after catheter removal, not 10 days after surgery....
I can only imagine all the different replies for this question but I'm happy to share my story. Remember, no two patients are going to have identical post-operative results. A lot of variables such...