How many do or have been smokers?

sparkymo

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Posted 3/8/2008 6:17 AM (GMT -7)

Please don't scold me as I know all the dangers of smoking. I do have prostrate cancer and scheduled for laporoscopic sugery the 1st of April. I have been, not a heavy smoker, but have smoked most of my life. I know it's in contrast but I've also been a dedicated exerciser even running marathons. I have been a runner since I was 25 years old. Since my diagnosis I am trying to quit and have cut down to 5-8 cigs. a day. Just wondering if any others are smokers diagnosed with prostrate cancer and are in my situation of cutting down with the intention of quitting. I have to admit. Dealing with what is coming up and adding to that trying to quit smoking cold turkey is a little much for me. My doctor has really not said anything to me about the amount I smoke or harping at me to quit....yet.

smilingoldcoot

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Posts : 338

Posted 3/8/2008 9:21 AM (GMT -7)

Sparky

In June 2001 I put my last smoke out and have not had one since. It ain't easy to give up a 40 year habit but it can be done.

Richard & Debbie on The Shores of Toledo Bend Lake Louisiana

11/07 PSA 1.9 PSA 11/08 was 4.9 PSA 12/08 was 7.7 MDA 2/12/08 3.3 On Proscar so shud double

Biospy 1/10/08 Gleason score (4+5)9, Stage T1C or T2C, 8 of 12 samples positive

Bone scan 1/17/08 hot spot on ribs, CT shows rib enjury CT CHest 1/30/08 Clear

M.D. Anderson appt 2/12/08 CT Abdomin & Pelvis Clear Recommended Hormone&Radiation

2/19/08 Dr Fagin, Austin, TX did not recommend surgery based on medical history

2/22/08 Contacted U of Florida Proton Therapy Institute - Appt 3/13/08

Turn Stumbling Blocks into Steping Stones

dawgfan

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Joined : Aug 2006

Posts : 148

Posted 3/8/2008 11:29 AM (GMT -7)

I smoked for over 25 years and quit almost 10 years ago. I quit cold turkey, but under the circumstances you might consider one of the newer aids. Best of luck with everything.

Diagnosed 8/24/06

Gleason 6

PSA 3.32

stage T1C

age 48

da Vinci on 10/20/06

Last PSA Oct '07 = ZERO

Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend

"Never miss a good chance to listen."

anniea

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Joined : May 2007

Posts : 234

Posted 3/8/2008 11:03 PM (GMT -7)

Hi Sparkymo,

Sorry to hear you have prostrate cancer, You have found a great place for answers & support. My Rick started smoking at age 16 when he joined the USAF ( He lied about his age to join) he is now 68 and still smokes about a pack a day. I know its not good for him but he is hooked.

Best wishes

Diana

Rick & Diana

Age 68/ 67@ Dx

6-30-06 PSA 2.54

1-22-07 PSA 4.98

1-26-07 PSA 5.09

Diag: 2-14-07 Gleason 8 Stage T1c PSA 5.09

Bone Scan 3-1-07 Clear

3-6-07 Triple Spinal Fusion (due to old back injury)

Radical retropubic surgery 4-2-07 Post surgery Gleason 9 Stage T3a Positive margins

4-29-07 PSA 0.02

6-9-07 PSA 0.02

7-6-07 PSA 0.03

8-1-07 CT Scan & Chest X-Ray Clean

9-26-2007 PSA 0.07

11/1/07 PSA 0.1

11/30/07 PSA 0.12

01/31/2008 PSA 0.3

03/01/2008 PSA 0.3

Johnny Canuck

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Posts : 88

Posted 3/9/2008 8:43 AM (GMT -7)

I quit a 30 year pack-a-day habit about 3 years ago. It wasn't my first attempt...I think it was my third serious one. Twice I used the patch, and as it finally took, I would recommend it heartily. It allows you to deal with the habit while it weans you from the addiction.

Also...in Canada, you can buy generic ones that are substantially cheaper than the 'name brands'.

As to the wisdom of quitting now? Ask your doctor about the competing stress factors...that of quitting as piggybacked on the treatment as opposed to smoking while dealing with the PCa.

All I can say is that I sure coulda' used a smoke after the brachy...

Age: 54

Gleason Score: 6

PSA: 3.33

Biopsy:6/8 Positive

Stage: T1c

Prostate Size: 27cc

Diagnosed: December 05, 2007

Brachytherapy: February 26, 2008

Post Edited (Johnny Canuck) : 3/9/2008 9:50:29 AM (GMT-6)

wd40

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Posts : 218

Posted 3/9/2008 12:02 PM (GMT -7)

Ex 2plus pack-a-day smoker here. Went cold turkey after a short stay in the hospital where I couldn't smoke. Best decision of my life I promise you cutting back has got you ready so take full advantage of the situation. In a cut back mode it is only making you suffer longer. Just remember we smokers are the biggest liars of all time when we say "Well, one want hurt. After this one I will never smoke again."

You can do it if I can.

12/06/07 DaVinci and open prostate surgery after difficulties in breathing stopped the davinci.
Walked a lot
90% control the day the catherter removed.
pad only for a sneeze before the week was out
No pads most of the second week.

spinbiscuit

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Joined : Apr 2006

Posts : 818

Posted 3/9/2008 5:43 PM (GMT -7)

Hi Sparky,

Me too; I was a smoker since high school, but after my daVinci procedure I've quite. No magic pills, gum, patches or any of that junk. I just tappered of to about 3-5 butts a day, and finally desided that was enough. Don't get me wrong I'm still a smoke-a-holic, and I guess I will always be one, but no smokes today and hopefully none tomorrow. That's the way it's been for the last 2 years.

Good luck with your fight to quite, and speedy recovery.

Glen

Diagnosed at age 60

PSA went from 2.2 to 3.8 in 14 months

2 of 14 cores positive at 10%

Gleason 6(3+3), negative DRE, neg. margins

DaVinci surgery on 02/23/06

Last PSA 02/26/08 @ 24 months "0"

Frank1205

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Joined : Feb 2008

Posts : 308

Posted 3/10/2008 12:36 PM (GMT -7)

Hey Sparky,

Smoked a pack a day for 30 years, quit the day I found out my Dad had late stage lung cancer and quickly passed at 82. He quit after he needed heart surgery. Lived for 8 years before he was diagnosed. Not soon enough I guess. I went "Cold turkey "

Good luck to you......

Frank

Diagnosed 01-08-08

Age 53

2004 PSA 8 biopsy negative

2008 PSA 6 biopsy positive 1 in 3

Gleason 3+3 = 6

Bone Scan negative

Wet CT negative

T1C

Robotic Scheduled March 27th, 2008

University of Chicago

Dr. Arieh Shalhav

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