Diagnosed today with prostrate cancer
#31
RE: Diagnosed today with prostrate cancer
ORIGINAL: sparky_mo
He said someone my age should have the prostate removed for a total cure if, and he thinks by all indications, it is contained in only the prostrate.
He said someone my age should have the prostate removed for a total cure if, and he thinks by all indications, it is contained in only the prostrate.
My brother and my neighbor both had the radioactive seeds done about seven years ago and have had no reoccurence of the cancer.
#33
RE: Diagnosed today with prostrate cancer
Guitarist I worked with where I used to live just had that procedure done a week or two ago. He's still pretty sore and can't lift anything over 10 pounds for the next month or so, but turns out the operation could not have gone better. Once he's fully healed he should have a 100% clean bill of health. Definitely check your options with your doctor, well worth it.
#34
RE: Diagnosed today with prostrate cancer
Get a second opinion this week. Anytime you have to mak a medical desicion that has such severe ramifications a second opinion is a must. However, act quickly. Success rate is fantastic for those whocatch prostate issues early and then treat them. Attitude is one of the most important things when battleing something like this. If you have it done by mid february you will be back on the rode end of April early May with the whole summer and fall to ride and the rest of a long healthy life. You will do fine and are in my thoughts.
#36
RE: Diagnosed today with prostrate cancer
Sparky,
Most important... you have the thoughts and prayers of many. Next, as many have already said, please get a second opinion. And, since you are in Missouri you have access to several University med centers. Go there... the academic rigor and up to date science approach to diagnostics and care should make for a great second opinion. I can't say anything about treatment options, eventhough I personally know, simply because there are four or so options and only an M.D. team can do that for you.
The exact words you used in describing what has occurred, and the doc, would cause me some concern and I would seek a totally independent second opinion. Don't delay!! in whatever you do next.
Take care!
Most important... you have the thoughts and prayers of many. Next, as many have already said, please get a second opinion. And, since you are in Missouri you have access to several University med centers. Go there... the academic rigor and up to date science approach to diagnostics and care should make for a great second opinion. I can't say anything about treatment options, eventhough I personally know, simply because there are four or so options and only an M.D. team can do that for you.
The exact words you used in describing what has occurred, and the doc, would cause me some concern and I would seek a totally independent second opinion. Don't delay!! in whatever you do next.
Take care!
#38
RE: Diagnosed today with prostrate cancer
Sparky, God Speed for a workable solution and complete recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I do not know what his initial PSA was, but Pastor Walt was diagnosed 4 yrs ago, did the radioactive seeds, and is cancer free as this goes to print. Take care and God Bless, Gumby and Tracie
#39
RE: Diagnosed today with prostrate cancer
I have no personal experience with this matter, but want to say Good luck to you and from what I'm reading here, it sound like it's beatable for sure. If yer gettin down, just think of the open road on your two wheeler. If they treat it now, I'm thinking you'll be on your bike come spring.
Chin up bruddah. We're all pullin for you!!!
Chin up bruddah. We're all pullin for you!!!