Re: OT: Prostate Cancer
- From: JimLowther <JimLowther@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:41:47 -0700 (PDT)
On Jul 4, 10:54�pm, Larry S <larryspr...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I just finished reading Chris's post from several weeks ago (copied
below) when he first learned of his prostate cancer. �When I was
diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years ago, I encouraged you guys over
50 to get a PSA test. �Since then we have lost Chris, Dan Fogelberg
and many others. �I had no symptoms whatsoever. �A simple PSA blood
test was the first indication of my cancer, later confirmed by a free
PSA test and finally a biopsy. �Two years and a radial prostatectomy
later I am still here. �For the sake of your health and those who love
you, guys, get a PSA check. It is simple and painless. �It may have
saved my life.
Larry
Here are Chris' words:
"This is very OT for sure. �I know too that a lot of other people in
RMMGA
have personal and health problems of their own and of sick loved ones
to
deal with. �But it seems logical to me to be honest with folks in here
-
folks - some I've known in cyberspace or in the flesh for a decade,
and so
avoid people half-guesssing and speculation �etc.
For the last month I've had urinary health problems being looked at by
GPs
and specialists and at the end of last week it took a turn for the
worse and
I was kept in hospital for tests.
I had a half hour discussion with the registrar before I left
yesterday. I
am being optimistic right now, but I have been diagnosed with prostate
cancer. Unfortunately, it is not what is deemed 'early stage' as they
think
it has spread to my bones (pelvis). �It is all a bit new and hasn't
quite
sunk in yet.
I had MRI scans, CT scans, bone scan, biopsies as well as blood tests
and
physical and camera examination. �By yesterday I was feeling like the
last
oven ready-chicken on the shelf; poked, squeezed, plucked, gutted and
ready
for purchase and consumption.
After a week of tests, the medical team felt confident enough to tell
me
roughly where I am with the disease. �There's a lot of 'stuff' to come
on
the medical front. They haven't even completed the diagnosis yet.
The important thing for me is to come to terms with it; do what I need
to do
to increase my chances; try and stay positive and trust the medical
team to
be doing what they can to fight the disease in the most efficacious
way;
whilst maximising my quality of life.
All I can say to the guys in here reading this is... if you have ANY
problems or changes �with urination (tightness, more/less frequent,
bleeding
etc) and/or the production of seminal fluid (orgasm with little or no
sperm)
and/or lower back pain.... DON'T delay - get checked out fast - as
time is
all-important.
Music as ever will play a big part in my being optimistic and thinking
positively - just as it has for others; and I hope to be enjoying my
music,
guitars and all that go with them for some time yet. �Playing piano
and
guitar is great therapy. �I aint bequeathing my guitars just yet.
UK11 is going to be a stonker !! �The good side perhaps - I'll be
drinking
less beer - so there'll be more for others !!"
This is a good way to reinforce the message. I have had annual PSA
and digital exams for some time now. I also had a good friend locally
lose his life to prostate cancer, which is another reminder to be
vigilant.
Thanks.
Best wishes,
Dr. Jim Lowther
.
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