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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #225 on: August 22, 2010, 05:02:08 PM »
Thank you all for the best wishes. It has been an experience for sure. You have to really work at not getting too wrapped up in somethings.
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #226 on: August 22, 2010, 08:53:04 PM »
That is an impressive machine, I was lucky enough to help install some MRI equipment, ct and pt scanners and build 4 surgical suites on a hospital. One of my co-workers got to play with the surgical robot that repairs hearts by remote control, very cool.
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #227 on: April 18, 2011, 12:54:22 PM »
I have let this thread dormant for a long time. When i wrote the last last  post it seems like the ride was over.

In February, I went to the radiation Oncologist and he could not find the latest PSA report from the Urologist.  The lab dates it according to the prescription date and not the date of collection. He decided to run his own. I was complaining of pains and burning  and he said the Urologist would attend to that.

The next morning he called me up in a panic and said my PSA had risen higher than before treatment. He went on about bone involvement etc. he told me he called the Urologist and he was waiting my call.  The Urologist saw me the next day and looked bemused as I described my symptoms. He said he would put me on Antibiotics for six weeks and we will see.

Six weeks can shoot by or never seem to end. At the end of the six weeks i had to wait a week and be tested. The PSA level had dropped to where they want it to be, it it was an infection. Since it is a year since I finished treatment, this low PSA level is very good good sign.

I am writing this to give some advice, if you want to do something do not put it off, life can turn around and bite you on the ass, and in my case it can do it twice. I was lucky, but luck does run out.
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #228 on: April 18, 2011, 01:10:58 PM »
Cheers Bobby, glad to hear some good news for a change.
A guy I know has been given 4 months tops with this and he's a nice bloke with a lovely family. Maybe we should be spending a heap more on research than sending people up into space. :(
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« Reply #229 on: April 18, 2011, 01:50:17 PM »

     Hey Bobby, Good to hear that things are going well, with the exception of the infection. Sure am glad that it has been taken care of. Sorry to say that I hadn't even thought of your situation for awhile now and when I saw the post had been posted on, I was worried that something else had popped up or that you had had a another round to go through. You don't know how relieved I was to see that you are doing so well. Buddy, YOU are a true inspiration!  8) I hope you have a Fantastic year.  ;) 
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« Reply #230 on: April 18, 2011, 01:56:32 PM »
Bob, when I started reading the post I thought uh-oh.  But glad to hear things are going well.  Your advice is well taken.
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #231 on: April 18, 2011, 09:59:43 PM »
My Brother is also back on antibiotics, same kind of a deal.
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« Reply #232 on: April 18, 2011, 10:05:40 PM »
My 14 year old daughter and I watched The Bucket List night before last. I didn't realize it but I've been marking off some things myself, BUT..... I ain't jumping outta no damn plane  ;D
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #233 on: April 19, 2011, 04:19:33 AM »
Bobby life is a fragile thing and as I rack in another year, I wonder if it's worth it, then I think no, as long as I am here I'm screwing some other poor entity out a spot and there's more to do and so keep on trucking, I suspect it maybe time to re-read some Dylan Thomas about raging against the night. Hang in there, your replacement hasn't been grown yet and maybe never will.
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #234 on: April 19, 2011, 11:16:39 AM »

bobby R

Four years ago I was informed of my prostate cancer.  They also told me the cancer had spread to my hip bone. The surgeon gave me four years to live.  I have since outlived him - he dropped dead at 55! 
My PSA has been under control with acceptabel stable numbers and I feel good. 
The message here is you just have to keep on living!  Take care.
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #235 on: April 19, 2011, 02:23:41 PM »
Quote from: gregk on April 19, 2011, 11:16:39 AM

bobby R

Four years ago I was informed of my prostate cancer.  They also told me the cancer had spread to my hip bone. The surgeon gave me four years to live.  I have since outlived him - he dropped dead at 55! 
My PSA has been under control with acceptabel stable numbers and I feel good. 
The message here is you just have to keep on living!  Take care.
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Greg that is great, I just got back from Radiation Oncologist and he was certain it was an infection since the antibiotics made the numbers drop like a rock.

I an glad that surgeon of yours is no longer practicing medicine.  I met someone who had the same situation as you were in  and it doing great 20 years hence. People like us just keep on, keepin on. Looks like neither Jesus or the Devil is ready for us yet.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Be well Bro.
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #236 on: April 20, 2011, 08:27:21 PM »
Good news Bobby. Whats with all the doomsday guys, i was given 5 years in 1990, still here ..... ;D ;D ;)

What ever you've got guys, fight it......
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« Reply #237 on: April 21, 2011, 01:31:48 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 20, 2011, 08:27:21 PM
Good news Bobby. Whats with all the doomsday guys, i was given 5 years in 1990, still here ..... ;D ;D ;)

What ever you've got guys, fight it......

Uncle on my mom's side has has been in what they call a maitainence phase for decades.

My brother had the same treatment as uncle M, the pellets. He is one of a thousand or less of a study group  whose system rejected the pellets, he started passing them in his urine.

His PSA has been down and up but his mood stays the same because of the woman hormones. It can be hard to deal with him  at times.
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« Reply #238 on: April 21, 2011, 01:37:32 AM »
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My brother had the same treatment as uncle M, the pellets. He is one of a thousand or less of a study group  whose system rejected the pellets, he started passing them in his urine.

Sitting here with legs crossed......Man that would hurt...... :o
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« Reply #239 on: April 21, 2011, 02:37:43 AM »
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My brother had the same treatment as uncle M, the pellets. He is one of a thousand or less of a study group  whose system rejected the pellets, he started passing them in his urine.

Sitting here with legs crossed......Man that would hurt...... :o

Oh yeah, I bet. They're only the size of a pencil lead 1mm or less by 3mm at the most, but no fun.

Catheter must be a pisser , too.

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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #240 on: June 27, 2011, 10:29:03 AM »
Don't pick an old ex-hockey player as your Dr. prostate checker!!!!!

On the good side I yelled so loud I get a break. Apparently there is a blood test that is a better test for prostate problems, but it is only covered by BCMed if doctor can't do a regular exam.

I win, sort of, my ass still hurts ::) 

On a better note, apparently my quiting drinking has done wonderful things for my inside bits ;D
....off to have a beer to celebrate!
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #241 on: June 27, 2011, 04:20:54 PM »
Quote from: seaweb11 on June 27, 2011, 10:29:03 AM
Don't pick an old ex-hockey player as your Dr. prostate checker!!!!!

On the good side I yelled so loud I get a break. Apparently there is a blood test that is a better test for prostate problems, but it is only covered by BCMed if doctor can't do a regular exam.

I win, sort of, my ass still hurts ::) 

On a better note, apparently my quiting drinking has done wonderful things for my inside bits ;D
....off to have a beer to celebrate!

Derek, the first time is always worse. ;D  I am kind of lucky the urologist is also a  micro surgeon so he has long thin fingers.  I have not started buying Liza Minelli and Judy Garland records so I figure I am OK.

The digital exam was actually how they found it ans the PSA was still normal. Six months later the PSA went up a notch and I guess they felt something more. Glad you came out clean.

I had to put down the bottle 30 years ago. Now I treat myself to a nice premium Bourbon every month or so,
I figured my insides are as healed as much as they are gonna be.

I turned 61 last week, so I figure I am working out of warranty anyway. Shiit, making it this far was feat in itself. My regular Doc looks at me and says you are in far better shape than you deserve. I just smile and say, Doc, it has been fun so far, you ought to try it.  ;D
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Re: I Have Prostate Cancer
« Reply #242 on: June 27, 2011, 06:47:47 PM »
IT SOUNDS GOOD that you got it early. Thank God for our women who push us to do the right thing. Love & hug her a lot cause she just saved your LIFE. God Bless you both. azporkey
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« Reply #243 on: June 27, 2011, 07:23:17 PM »
Early is the key. A new report out of the UK shows 50% will dies of the disease eventually. In the US it is 15%. The only difference is that the US Doc went over the top with PSA testing, so they are catching it earlier. The treatments are equal in the UK and the US. The only difference is when it is detected. Profit may be the motive the US Docs do so many PSA tests, but people seem to benefit from it.
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« Reply #244 on: June 29, 2011, 08:34:46 PM »
Bobby, you sure got MY admiration, when you found out about this cancer, then went about it the way you did (checking doctors and all) and just the whole thing about how you have handled this and shared it with all of us, to enlighten US and encouraging US to get checked and taken care of ourselves. Proud to be your SOHC Brother!  ;)
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« Reply #245 on: June 29, 2011, 09:41:36 PM »
my bum still hurts ;)
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« Reply #246 on: June 30, 2011, 03:46:03 AM »
Yep your story pushed me off to the doc for my over 50's digital exam, found out I'm not gay too! ;D
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« Reply #247 on: June 30, 2011, 08:59:18 AM »
Quote from: Hush on June 30, 2011, 03:46:03 AM
Yep your story pushed me off to the doc for my over 50's digital exam, found out I'm not gay too! ;D
Glad to hear you chacked out both ways Bro. That exam has become a part of my life. Last time I went, he did have some candles and wine in the room, must have been his anniversary or something.
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« Reply #248 on: June 30, 2011, 01:33:04 PM »
maybe it was you and his anniversary and you forgot. see how insensitive you are. ;)

Glad your still ticking right along. Best to you and yours.
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« Reply #249 on: June 30, 2011, 02:26:26 PM »
Yep, it pays to have the checks. The sooner the better. I have had one ever year since turning 50 and am in good health.
Bobby-R, thanks for sharing your story, and guys, dont be afraid to have this done. It may save your life(or have you living a lot longer and enjoying that SOHC/4 than you might otherwise)
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