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Old Salt
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Location: Harrison, NJ | Subject: The Challenge Goes On
As some of you may know, I've been "fighting" Prostate Cancer issues for the last several years.
Back in the Fall, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Over the ensuing months, I learned more than I *ever* wanted to know about Prostate Cancer.
Bottom line: Two weeks ago, I "underwent the knife" (actually robot). Prostate and some surrounding tissue came out. This past Thursday, I received the Pathology report. Result: To quote Dr. & nurse, the report was "as good as it gets." No cancer cells had "escaped" the prostate capsule, so they apparently got everything.
My situation is a testament to watching PSA carefully and making a decision early.
I was also fortunate that my Urologist happens to be a leader in the field of robotic surgery (that was the luck of the draw).
I'm also blessed that I have a "mentor" who recently went through the procedure. He has told me what to expect and how to handle the "hurdles" I've encountered.
If you *have* to have this type of surgery, I strongly suggest that you have such a mentor. It makes the "journey" easier if you have someone to talk to about things. I intend to act a mentor if anyone needs one.
To those of you who knew about my situation, I say "Thank You" for your concern and prayers - they obviously worked. Either that or God doesn't need any more TMs right now.
To those who didn't know, thanks for letting me ramble on. It helps to talk about things with shipmates. |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1893
Location: Patterson, New York | Subject: RE: The Challenge Goes On
I did not know this; you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I get a PSA and DRE every 12 months.
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Old Salt
Posts: 402
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That is terrific news!!! Glad they got it all!!! What a relief that must be for you. Good news!
Steve
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 2673
Location: New Jersey | Subject: RE: The Challenge Goes On
That's good news Tom. Sounds like you had a real good medical team... |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 6180
Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: The Challenge Goes On
Great news, Tom. Prayer works!!!!! |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2357
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I must have missed this news along the way, sorry about that Tom!
However, I am glad that Heaven is full of TM's right now and you get to pass on your knowledge to the rest of us.
Excellent 
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 6180
Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: The Challenge Goes On
TM's in heaven ??????????? GREAT SCOTT !!!! Where in the world did you dig up that information? Truely you jest. That's about as far out of wack as those muslims claiming 72 virgins.  |
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Mess cooking
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Tom, "GREAT NEWS" I hadn't heard of your problems, but glad I heard about them when the news was good. Seeya soon, FredP |
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 566
Location: Inyokern, Ca. | Subject: RE: The Challenge Goes On
Great news Tom! Congratulations.
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 539
Location: Palm Bay, Florida | Subject: RE: The Challenge Goes On
Congratulations on the follow-up results Tom! I'm in the same situation with a different solution.... PSA increasing over a 3 year period... biopsy in 1/2008 with negative results... biopsy in 1/2009 with stage 2 cancer diagnosis... completed my 38th treatment on Friday of Image Guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy with only 10 more sessions to go. My Oncologist predicts a 95% cure rate (he developed the IGIMRT procedure) and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed until my follow-up PSA test on June 15th.
Bottom line shipmates... Get your PSA tested!! |
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COMSUBBBS
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Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: The Challenge Goes On
Hopes and prayers are there for you Ken. I know it's tough,but, stay positive, |
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Crew
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Congratulations Tom. I hadn't heard of this treatment, nor the one Ken mentioned in his post. Six years ago I had the radioactive seed implant treatment. So far, so good. Going in Thursday for annual check up (PSA & the fickle finger).
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The Challenge Goes On
