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אַרְיֵה |
2010, I was hospitalized for what turned out to be diverticulosis. During the routine lab work it turned out that my PSA was 27. Not a typo, that's twenty-seven. After discussion with the urologist, and given my age (73) at the time, it was decided that radiation was a better option for me than surgery. I got zapped daily for almost two months, PSA dropped to 0.3 but it has slowly been creeping up and last blood work showed it at 1.20. I had a visit with the urologist a couple weeks ago and he wants to investigate further. Because of the reinforcing metal in my right hip / thigh, he cannot do an MRI. I'm scheduled later this morning for an anal probe -- ultrasound, probably biopsy. I declined the offered sedative as I don't do well with after effects, so this will be "cold turkey." I'm concerned about the likely return of the prostate cancer. I could use your good thoughts. הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים | ||
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Ammoholic |
Prayers for good results. You are braver than I, no way I'd do that not sedated. Good luck! Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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Here's hoping for the very best outcome... *************************** Knowing more by accident than on purpose. | |||
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Waiting for Hachiko |
I am wishing you the best of luck. Sometimes as we age and go though bad health problems, we begin to hate all the medical procedures that keep us alive, I have almost gotten to that point. You WILL be in my thoughts. 美しい犬 | |||
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| Just for the hell of it  |
Thoughts and prayers on the way _____________________________________ Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain. Jack Kerouac | |||
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Member |
Good thoughts and prayers are with you, friend! | |||
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| Too old to run, too mean to quit! |
Been down this road! I just checked to make sure, but PSA level of 4 or lower is "normal". If you end up with "treatment" may I recommend the same treatment I took, years ago when it was determined by biopsy that I had prostate cancer? I believe it was called Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. IMRT. Took 39 sessions, but no after affects from the treatments other than tired from all the driving to and from the clinic. The system uses X-ray rather than hard radiation. Cannot recommend it highly enough. In any case, prayers that it all turns out to be what amounts to be a false alarm. Edited to add: https://www.mskcc.org/press-re...e-free-eight-years-l My last PSA was 0.3. will most likely get another one on my next to the Doc. Scheduled quarterly check up. Elk There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre. (Louis L'Amour) "To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical. " -Thomas Jefferson "America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great." Alexis de Tocqueville FBHO!!! The Idaho Elk Hunter | |||
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| Avoiding slam fires  |
Hoping for the best for you my friend. | |||
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Happily Retired |
My good thoughts are with you. Please keep us posted with the outcome. .....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress. | |||
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Positive thoughts and prayers to you!!! ___________________________ "Those that can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others..." | |||
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Semper Fi - 1775 |
Good thoughts and prayers for good fortune, wisdom for the doctors, and strength to you and your family. ___________________________ All it takes...is all you got. ____________________________ For those who have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ | |||
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Sending prayers and good thoughts to you bro. Officers lives matter! | |||
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| Eye on the Silver Lining |
Good thoughts and prayers to you. __________________________ "Trust, but verify." | |||
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Never talk to Amy before a PSA. *************************** Knowing more by accident than on purpose. | |||
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Info Guru |
Thoughts and prayers for you, I hope all goes well today. “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams | |||
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Bad dog! |
Good thoughts to you. May all go well. ______________________________________________________ "You get much farther with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone." | |||
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Prayers sent. _______________________________ | |||
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Drug Dealer |
Good thoughts and prayers for you, my friend. When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth. - George Bernard Shaw | |||
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Drill Here, Drill Now |
Prayers lifted up for both you and the anal probing team. Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | |||
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chillin out |
Prayers sent! I practice Shinrin-yoku It's better to wear out than rust out Member NRA Member Georgia Carry | |||
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