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JCL
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Posted 3/18/2008 3:56 PM (GMT -7)
I received my fourth post surgery PSA test results early this evening and am happy, relieved and thankful to report that again it was <0.1. I'm going to go back in June for another test and if the PSA is still undetectable my surgeon is going to have me tested every six months as opposed to three. If it's still undetectable after that then I'll go to yearly testing.

Hard to believe that it was just about a year ago I was diagnosed with PC. What a year it's been. So, right now since I'm continent, can have erections and have an undetectable PSA, I consider my surgery a success as long as I can keep pulling those big fat 0s!

Jack
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BillyMac
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Posted 3/18/2008 4:28 PM (GMT -7)
Congratulations and may you have many more zeros in your life. :-)
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Doting Daughter
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Posted 3/18/2008 4:30 PM (GMT -7)
We love zeroes! Congrats!!!!!

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biker90
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Posted 3/18/2008 5:11 PM (GMT -7)
Hey Jack,

Like Doting said, "we love zeroes!". Congrats and keep em coming. I too just went on 6 month testing this January. Feels good doesn't it. A milestone in recovery and I too am looking forward to yearly testing. Then I will be the same as before cancer. I can't wait!!!

Jim
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IdahoSurvivor
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Posted 3/18/2008 5:24 PM (GMT -7)

Great news Jack!!!! tongue

Nice goose eggs!

I had my 3rd PSA test yesterday myself and I'll find out the results in a few days.

Kind regards,

Barry

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bluebird
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Posted 3/18/2008 6:54 PM (GMT -7)
 WOo-HOo..... Jack... Great News!!! I'll be back with a proper Woo-Hoo  from * bluebird (Lee, Buddy, & Murphy) next week once we get our computer stations set up at our new home... Thanks for staying close. Continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as we all move forward ~ together... Hugs from the 3 of Us.. 3-20-08   Sheeessssssssss  BACK!!     Yea !! Jack & Loved Ones ,   4 th   PSA   !!! ~~~ >>>   Woo ~ Hoo <<< ~~~ !!! undetectable   Cause for celebration!!!!!   Definitely!!! What a wonderful day it is ~ each and every-day ….     Enjoy it to the fullest.     *      *      *      *      *      * The ultimate “goal”… we all strive for… Thank you for sharing! It is very important to “all ”of us!   This is a way of positive feedback… A way of showing others Hope… and a way of Sharing.   J       Caring is Sharing ~   Thank You for Sharing   J Hey ~ Jack, Thanks for continuing to stay close! Hugs from Lee & Buddy
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mvesr
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Posted 3/18/2008 6:55 PM (GMT -7)
Great news Jack. We all love the zero. Hope you have many more.

Mika
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Tim G
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Posted 3/18/2008 7:41 PM (GMT -7)
I join in the celebration of your nondetectable PSA, Jack! 

Take care...Tim

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Swimom
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Posted 3/18/2008 7:50 PM (GMT -7)
Fantastic news! God Bless and keep them 0's coming!

Swim
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myman
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Posted 3/18/2008 8:52 PM (GMT -7)
Wonderful! Those are the happy endings we love to hear!

All the best to you,
Susan
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creed_three
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Posted 3/19/2008 12:09 AM (GMT -7)
This is such excellent news JCL. It is really great to hear such wonderful outcomes. Hope you are enjoying every second of every thing! cheers Lana & CJ.
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Tony Crispino
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Posted 3/19/2008 1:48 AM (GMT -7)
What great news Jack,
You are doing just great. Here's to the continued zeros... yeah

Tony
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KrisP
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Posted 3/19/2008 2:53 AM (GMT -7)
Good luck and hope you have many more 0's. I also hope I will be as successful as you. Going to consult with one surgeon tomorrow and another in 2 weeks time.
Keep up the good work and say a prayer for me.
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JCL
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Posted 3/19/2008 4:29 AM (GMT -7)
Thanks to everyone for all your support. I just wish I would have found this site before my surgery.

Kris, you are in my prayers, and you WILL be as successful as I was. Your numbers are very similar to mine and it appears you've caught it early. Good luck and take your time picking a surgeon. You have one shot, make it count. When I met with the surgeon my family physician recommended when my PSA started rising red flags went up within the first five minutes of my consultation with him. The next guy was no better. Finally, the third was a charm and I thank God every day that he directed me to him. We have a wonderful relationship and during my last visit we must have talked for about 20 minutes just about life in general, and what a wonderful gift it is.

Biker Jim and Creed, I don't know if I've ever mentioned this, but I follow your posts and progress closely since you guys had the same post-op pathology results as me. I always figure if you two are doing fine my chances are great for success too. So far, so good.

And Tony, I can't tell you how thrilled I am to know that your are doing great. I marvel at how you seem to fly over the hurdles that are placed in front of you.

Again, thanks to all my brothers and sisters here for your support. We're a special group, and you are all in my prayers.

Jack
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norskie
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Posted 3/19/2008 5:51 AM (GMT -7)
Jack

Great news, may you have a lifetime of 0's.

Norskie
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Frank1205
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Posted 3/19/2008 7:17 AM (GMT -7)
Way to Go Jack

Thank you for sharing your success. One week out for the beginning of my journey. Its so good to hear from guys like you.

All the Best
Frank
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JCL
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Posts : 242
Posted 3/19/2008 3:08 PM (GMT -7)
Good luck, Frank. You will be in my prayers.

I communicate with another guy who had his surgery done at the University of Chicago a few months ago. Sorry, I don't know the name of the surgeon but the patient is doing very well, and his wife spoke highly of the treatment he received there.
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