Prostate cancer survival statistics and nomograms are interesting....and that is all they are. They fail to account for the human spirit
Men with prostate cancer, and the women who love us, defy the odds every day. I refuse to be defined by a median number. Median, literally means "in the middle."
The people on this site have a can do,
defy the odds, positive attitude that is more than sufficient to beat this disease called prostate cancer on a daily basis.
This does not mean that we are blind to our individual situations.
We just stare down this disease with wise treatment choices, and a well informed, well-researched knowledge of our individual stages.
My prognosis is what I choose to make of it on a daily basis. I am not a number that fits neatly into a bell curve or pie chart.

Thank you,

Vet

Diagnosis: T3b seminal vesicle involvement. Gleason 9 both lobes.
May, 29th PSA----.01

Prostate Cancer By the Numbers

I wanted to add one very important thought to the above thread.
I believe that prognostic stats are very important in making many choices including treatment decisions.
I know my 3yr, 5yr, 7yr, 10 and 15yr stats because I want to have numbers to beat. You may have other reasons for wanting or not wanting your prognosis.
Comments welcome.

Vet

Susan and Don
Thank you for reminding me that the "numbers are important,"but they can't control" how how you live your lives.
You are an amazing, loving couple.

All Best Wishes,

Vet (Patrick)