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Posted 6/6/2014 8:53 PM (GMT -8)
David,

That is some great news on your PSA drop! Having something like this happen during your times of struggle surely has to have added a little skip in your step! Fantastic!

Interesting link, Joe. Thanks for sharing!
Posted 6/7/2014 5:43 AM (GMT -8)
David,

A PSA drop is a positive surprise! Congratulations, and thanks for sharing

There just might be something to your getting rid of sugar. Diet changed here a couple months ago to plenty of lean protein with minimal starches and almost no sweets. Lost a few pounds and no more cravings. I regressed a couple days ago and felt lousy within a couple hours.

There is a lot of info out there that has a real basis in physiology / biology regarding diet and many aspects of well being. Need to separate hype and mis-information, but definitely some nuggets to be found.

Best to you on discovering the root of your weight loss.

Explorer
Posted 6/7/2014 10:00 AM (GMT -8)
That is very good news!  Keep the faith and stay positive.
Posted 6/7/2014 11:35 AM (GMT -8)
Really glad to see that for once you've had a bit of promising news. Here's hoping your next reading is even lower.

Jim
Posted 6/7/2014 2:41 PM (GMT -8)
Thanks for the kind words and support. Was more than happy to report some rare good news in what's been a very twisted PC case for nearly 6 years.

The downward number, may be the start of a trend, or a one time shot, but down is down, regardless of the reason, and I will take it for that at face value.
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Oncologist said he's really been devoting a lot of personal research to the latest dietary thinking. Interesting, because news of these changes are starting to hit the mainstream news.

Finding out that meat is not the great enemy, nor just "fatty" foods by themselves. Sugar seems to be the bigger enemy and the single largest cause of obesity in the US. Living here in the south, amazed by how much sugary sodas and over sweetened ice tea that people drink. Especially Mountain Dew.

Even some of the former views about the alleged goodness of a "low fat" diet is turning 180 degrees by some dietary experts. Its some of the things that people switch to, actually make things worse, i.e. artificial sugars, can create in the brain, a desire for even more real sugar, plus all the other harm being found in the use of artificial sugars.

So much comes back to the simplest of terms. Less, is best. He said the sheer quantity of food the average American eats can often exceed 2-3 times what the body really needs. A little self control and moderation could help a lot.

For whatever reason my brain has clicked off "hunger" and appetite, for right now, its done a great job of getting rid of all my extra baggage. And mentally I haven't suffered a bit. I feel no distress about not eating hardly at all, no hunger pains, simply never feel or sense being hungry.
Posted 6/7/2014 3:59 PM (GMT -8)
I personally think he is spot on about the meat and sugar.

While you admit to benefiting from the weight loss... Let's hope it doesn't continue.

I'm battling the bulge right now. I guess I am a stress eater and didn't realize it until the sudden weight gain after Mr. WW's diagnosis. Well, that and spending more time sitting at doctor's offices and less dancing while doing housework. :)

Sorting life out, one problem at a time...

I hope you see another PSA drop, but as you said, even if you don't...this was a pleasant surprise!
Posted 6/7/2014 10:27 PM (GMT -8)
Hi David,

Great news.

I was reading this article yesterday.
www.medicaldaily.com/fasting-may-improve-immune-system-health-during-aging-process-chemotherapy-patients-may-also-benefit


Your lack of appetite, which is happening for reasons unknown, may be having a similar effect, boosting your immune system and attacking your cancer.

An
Posted 6/8/2014 4:06 AM (GMT -8)
David,
Good to hear you had something positive to report for a change. That is a pretty sizeable drop in your PSA. Celebrate the victory!

Jim,
Glad to hear Karen is doing better now. It does sound like you were in the right place at the right time. Funny how that works! See you both in Clearwater in Sept.

Bill from Florida cool
Posted 6/8/2014 9:18 PM (GMT -8)
Great news, David. I am so happy for you. It's about time you had something break in your favor!
Posted 6/9/2014 4:21 PM (GMT -8)
David. Glad to see things going in the right direction for a change. How are things in Greenville, I've been away for a while.

Mika
Posted 6/9/2014 8:04 PM (GMT -8)
thanks everyone, least I finally had something uplifting or positive to report, rare but welcomed even by me.
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Mika, G-Ville still doing fine, really getting back like it was during boom times. Lots of building going on, lots of hiring. Downtown and the West End doing great. All in all, not a bad place to live near. Though so much new has been built in Easley where I live, I find we don't have to go to Gville as often. Mostly doctor stuff that keeps me on the run there.

How have you been?
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