Spreading the word

Everywhere I go, when I meet new people, I question the man as to whether he has had a PSA test and DRE, I am constantly amazed at the number of men my age and younger who have not bothered, however when I tell them my story, their resolve changes, and almost all get the test, including most of my bowling club, my hairdresser and some of his clients, the hairdresser now asks his clients if they have had the test, so hopefully more men will have the test, and fight Pca.

We do the same. We were just saying how many lives could be saved if men knew what we do. If the word was out like breast cancer awareness then it would be so much better. I have a mammogram and pap smear every year even though there is no family history. If the news shows would pick up on this we could get the word out as they have with colon cancer. If men knew it starts with a simple blood test, maybe more would have it done.

C

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Age 51 Kent Cindy 49

Same here.

In fact I wear the blue ribbon on the lapel, or the blue wrist band. (The ribbon strikes up more conversation). I am able to silence a group with my story. but I try to make light of things and remind them that I am speaking in Hope that they are listening.

Tony

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Age 45 (44 when Dx)

Hi VaFan
I seen in your profile you have had success with Viagra and erections, but could not afford it , you should get the generic brand that works real well and way cheaper from AllDayChemist and order it on line ...many on this board do as i have recently as well.

Good Luck !!

GB

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April 2007 PSA 8.4 for last 6 months biopsy shows PC 3+3=6
June 13 2007 Went for open RP with Dr. Christopher Johnson at St. Francis Hospital NY. with nerve sparing of both sides.
4 days later home for Fathers Day, and Catheter.
Removal of catheter 10 days later , incontinence next to nothing, no pads used from the get go.
1 month PSA next to not detected

ED is a longer battle:1 month out start using occasionally Cialis and 50MG Viagra to promote blood flow with no response for 6 months.
3 months and 6 months PSA not detected
ED 6 months mark starting with VED therapy and being more aggressive with meds , in addition taking Folgard supplement daily.
April 2008 10 month out and start seeing some serious improvements with ED while using Meds and VED , can achieve erections, Mid nights erections almost on a regular basis , and uncontrolled 90 % erections spontaneously.
1 year visit on June 13 2008 woohoooo!!!

UPDATE: 5/12/2008 ED:
With Viagra Usable erection for intercourse after about 11 months out !!!woooohooooo

    I second on both accounts.  I tell all the guys 40 or older they need to get checked.  I also use ADC for my generic Viagra.  They can keep their Viva Viagra!!!!!

    Good Luck,  KW

 

  As new as I am to this forum and the "club" as many have discribed it to me....I tell as many that will listen to get checked. I know the number of check-ups went up after I shared my results with the guys I work I with. Also directing those with high  PSA's whoseDr's were telling them they hadn't reached the proper "number" yet to validate a biopsy or further investigation!   Who also had the some of the same symptoms you all have shared....

  I too wear the blue wrist band. My girlfriend picked those up real quick....she's a ER nurse and I'm real lucky to have her in my corner(not because she's a RN, but because of who she is)  She's been with me at every major Dr's appointment....I'll keep that ADC vs Viagra tip tucked away as well. You guys have so much info and support....and gals....I thank you all again.

 

Good Luck on your Journey and welcome to the CLUB as you call it now as well ....

GB

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April 2007 PSA 8.4 for last 6 months biopsy shows PC 3+3=6
June 13 2007 Went for open RP with Dr. Christopher Johnson at St. Francis Hospital NY. with nerve sparing of both sides.
4 days later home for Fathers Day, and Catheter.
Removal of catheter 10 days later , incontinence next to nothing, no pads used from the get go.
1 month PSA next to not detected

ED is a longer battle:1 month out start using occasionally Cialis and 50MG Viagra to promote blood flow with no response for 6 months.
3 months and 6 months PSA not detected
ED 6 months mark starting with VED therapy and being more aggressive with meds , in addition taking Folgard supplement daily.
April 2008 10 month out and start seeing some serious improvements with ED while using Meds and VED , can achieve erections, Mid nights erections almost on a regular basis , and uncontrolled 90 % erections spontaneously.
1 year visit on June 13 2008 woohoooo!!!

UPDATE: 5/12/2008 ED:
With Viagra Usable erection for intercourse after about 11 months out !!!woooohooooo

Dear Maldugs.

Almost every day I share my prostate testimony will at least one man who could be in the danger zone for prostate cancer. I have even talked my employer into PSA tests to be included in our annual health fair. So, we need to get out there and take the word to the street( quoting one of my favorite movies). We need to educate our brothers so we can get rid of this disease!!.

Take care everyone

Mika

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age at dx 54 now 55

Mal it is critical that we continue to get the news out. Thanks for doing your part. Take a look back at a thread here on the forum called Symptoms prior to diagnosis. It still amazes me how the silent killer sneaks upon us.
May the grace of the Lord continue to be with you.

peace and love
dale

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My PSA at diagnosis was 16.3

It is now late spring in the Great White North, and yesterday was my first foray out in shorts, sandles and sleeveless T...which reveals the radiation trefoil I had tattooed on my upper arm prior to brachytherapy.