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Posted 12/25/2010 1:56 PM (GMT -6)
Hi All,

A few days before Christmas my doctor's office reported another PSA of <.04.

A couple of "Woo-Hoo's" were said to be heard in Idaho tongue

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all!

Barry

Posted 12/25/2010 2:12 PM (GMT -6)
Good news! Keep that test stocking empty!
Posted 12/25/2010 2:35 PM (GMT -6)
Barry, that is wonderful news, my friend. You have a nice row of zero's going there. May you have a wonderfu
holiday season.

David in SC
Posted 12/25/2010 3:19 PM (GMT -6)
Excellent, Barry. Totally excellent!

Merry Christmas indeed,

Sheldon AKA Sleepless
Posted 12/25/2010 3:41 PM (GMT -6)
Why are you testing every 6 months? You should be on annual tests by now and according to one study I read you actually could go to every 2 years.
Posted 12/25/2010 3:56 PM (GMT -6)
Woo Hoo and Merry Christmas.. Great News.

Cajun jeff
Posted 12/25/2010 3:58 PM (GMT -6)
Barry, that's great news. Congrats on your string and wishing you a lifetime of them
Posted 12/25/2010 4:15 PM (GMT -6)
  Great news Barry!!!   Yippppeeeeeee ~   and here’s a Woo~Hoo from North Carolina!!! Actually if you listen closely you’ll hear “3” of them… Our doctors must be on the same plan.   We’re testing every 6 months per our surgeon for the first 5 years and who knows… we may continue this after the 5-year mark.   Peace of mind is a great thing! Happy Happy Every-Day. You’ve just been HUGGED by   * bluebird   ♫   Though you cannot always see the bird singing, if you listen with your heart, you can always hear her song.   ♫ ____________________________________________ * bluebird ~ Lee, Buddy, & Murphy from North Carolina Link to our personal journey Click Here:   “Our Journey” ~ Sharing is Caring   April 3, 2006 Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy 4 1/2 Years ~ 9th PSA August 2010 ~ less than 0.1 NON-DETECTABLE
Posted 12/25/2010 4:21 PM (GMT -6)
Bluebird: Yes, I thought I heard the other three, even from Murphy! All the best to you!

Corvettman, Sleepless, Mr. James C, and 142: Thanks for the well-wishes!

142: Yes, I'd like "that" stocking to remain empty! :-)

Purg: I always read about your on-going Journey. Thanks for your strength and the best to you.

ChrisR: Great question. If you read my numbers I had two "blips" on the PSA radar, one in 6/'09 and one in 12/'09 so I went on the 6 month plan for awhile. I may keep doing so, like bluebird and her husband do, but my doctor does say I am really on the "annual plan." Just a personal choice. Thanks for asking.

Barry
Posted 12/25/2010 4:54 PM (GMT -6)
Barry, that is the best Christmas present any PCa survivor can get. Congratulations. Have a Happy New Year.
Posted 12/25/2010 9:07 PM (GMT -6)
Thank you, Ed. The best to you as well!
Posted 12/26/2010 11:59 AM (GMT -6)
I bet those blips were machine errors. Congrats.
Posted 12/26/2010 3:59 PM (GMT -6)
Congratulations, Idaho Survivor! 

Chris,  I agree with you about the instrument hiccups.  Where did you see the study about every-two-year testing?  I'm interested in looking at it. 

Tim

 

Posted 12/26/2010 5:13 PM (GMT -6)
Tim,

http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2010/08/01/follow-up-psa-testing-after-surgery-for-low-risk-prostate-cancer/

You qualifiy according to this study. 

Posted 12/29/2010 12:53 AM (GMT -6)
Hi Barry,

This is excellent news to hear - we have been away so just getting caught up. Hope you had a great Christmas and healthy 2011. cheers, Lana & CJ. tongue

Posted 12/29/2010 7:46 AM (GMT -6)
Congrats on the good numbers. I have my first post-op blood draw for PSA this morning at 1030. I can't say I'm overly nervous, but I sure hope my numbers are as good as yours. Here's wishing you many years of similar results.
Posted 12/29/2010 12:34 PM (GMT -6)
Idaho Survivor
What a holiday gift! Keep um coming.
TTaylor
Posted 12/30/2010 10:49 AM (GMT -6)
Lana and CJ:  Thanks, you two.  Great to hear from you, again!

clocknut: I wish you good numbers too.  T'would be a great new years gift.

TTaylor: All the best in your continued treatment, my friend.

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