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Sleepless09

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Sleepless09
Profile Created
7/8/2009 7:21 PM
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4/10/2021 9:25 AM
Total Posts
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Last 50 Posts

End of 2018 Update

Hi David, Ten years ago, come April, I found out I had PC, found HW and found YOU! You were my rock then and soon my hero which you remain today. Blessings on the good ship Riley and all who sail...

1/1/2019 4:58 PM

Prostate Cancer
Out of the zero club ?

Pratoman -- next time, I'll just check with you, lol Saipan -- having a rum and coke as I type! island time -- I agree! Still giddy with delight, but getting a handle on Christmas spending. Sheldon...

12/21/2017 4:25 PM

Prostate Cancer
Out of the zero club ?

The retest results are in --- PSA less than 0.01. To say I'm relieved would be a huge understatement. I'm actually giddy with delight and have near instantly gone from depressed to manic --- which is...

12/20/2017 6:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
NEW UPDATE 12-16-17

David, I am sorry to hear of your latest troubles, but I know you will conquer them or knock them down, as you have so many other setbacks. I first 'met' you when I joined near nine years ago. Then,...

12/20/2017 6:16 PM

Prostate Cancer
Out of the zero club ?

Saipan --- the lab was the same one. But, thanks for the thought. Glc100 -- Interesting. First time in 75 years I've wanted to have an infection, lol Pratoman --- I hope you're right, and when I...

12/15/2017 2:39 PM

Prostate Cancer
Out of the zero club ?

Hello many old friends, and many new faces here too. After seven years of undetectable, my 7.5 year result is 0.46 Yikes! The urologist says he's seen this before, where it's a glitch in the system,...

12/13/2017 4:12 PM

Prostate Cancer
Brief Update: 7-8

David, as I do from time to time I've dropped by to check on old friends, none more important than you. I wish you all the best during your sabbatical leave and hope it won't be too long before...

7/13/2016 4:44 AM

Prostate Cancer
Good news from the VA finally..after nearly 3 years

Hi David, As you know I drop by from time to time to check up on old friends (been around here for a little over seven years now --- how time flies!) and it's good to see you reporting some good,...

6/14/2016 9:50 AM

Prostate Cancer
Update: May 4th

David, came by this evening to check on several long time friends --- about 7 years ago to the day when I first logged on here and none more special than you. I was delighted to read this thread --...

5/8/2016 6:48 PM

Prostate Cancer
A Day & Night in a Living Hell

Thanks for updating on David, Aimzee ---- us lurkers like to know! Blessings to all, Sheldon (AKA Sleepless)...

1/13/2016 3:32 PM

Prostate Cancer
A Day & Night in a Living Hell

Dear, dear David, I have come by to check up on some old friends, and always the first I look for is you. In the near 7 years we've known each other I've read some alarming and upsetting reports from...

12/27/2015 5:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
Home from hospital - 5 days

Hi David, just wanted to let you know that Canada continues to have you solid on our prayer list and to send lots of good wishes your way. You are one amazing man. Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

10/8/2015 12:32 PM

Prostate Cancer
Farewell ~ zufus! You'll always be in my heart!

I come by every six weeks or so and pray not to read heartbreaking news such as this. RIP Zufus. Thanks for being a friend and for caring when I needed both. Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

7/31/2015 6:41 AM

Prostate Cancer
Sad news to report

David, I am most sorry to hear this sad news. Reading what you have written about your mom, and her online obituary, I can see where you get your strength. I'm sure she must have been very proud of...

5/22/2015 6:17 PM

Prostate Cancer
Quick Update: 05/04

Hi David, As you know, I pop in from time to time to check up on old friends. None more important that you! Enjoy your time in the woods --- who knows, those new teeth may just be strong enough...

5/9/2015 5:13 PM

Prostate Cancer
just brief post-surgery report 10/3

David, I'd tell you you were at the top of my prayer list, but fact is ---- you're ALL over it. Top to bottom and everywhere in between. I remain in awe of your strength of a thousand, nay, ten...

10/6/2014 12:45 PM

Prostate Cancer
Going to give it another try.

Fiddle inflation, David, your two cents worth is a solid dime --- of the real silver sort --- to me any day! When I come lurking you are one of the people I scroll down until I see a post from and...

8/5/2014 2:05 PM

Prostate Cancer
One Month Away Update

David, you remain on my prayer list. Thanks for the update, and a belated happy birthday. Sheldon (AKA Sleepless)...

7/21/2014 5:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
4/9 - Very Disapointing & Depressing Doctor's Visit

David, while I have not posted in a very long time, I do come to check up on old friends, and no one is higher on that list than you. I write tonight to tell you how hard this is for me, just to read...

4/9/2014 5:55 PM

Prostate Cancer
News From The North

Wonderful to hear from you all. I may be silent, but that doesn't mean I'm not here, or that I don't care. I do. A great deal. In fact, were I better able to handle Sonny's loss, and Purgatory's...

12/26/2012 9:33 AM

Prostate Cancer
News From The North

While I've not posted in six months I have been visiting often and hurting with those who hurt, and joyful for those who are happy. I've not felt I had anything to contribute. If I had, I'd have...

12/23/2012 1:09 PM

Prostate Cancer
Off Topic: GFMPH - Finally Got Boat on lake

David, what wonderful news of a wonderful day. Good on you! Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/13/2012 7:52 AM

Prostate Cancer
HOW THEY KNOW.

Good question and I'll be interested to learn the answer. I've always assumed it was the logical place to zap, and when they zapped there it worked often enough that it made sense to mark the...

8/12/2012 11:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
Smilingoldcoot news. ~ Updated ~ We lost a good man...

Sorry to read this sad news. Impossible not to be fond of a guy with that screen name! And, to top it off, I remember him as a genuinely nice caring guy. Thanks to Tony for passing on to Debbie...

8/12/2012 11:50 AM

Prostate Cancer
My department abolished 3 weeks after Radiation

Good to vent -- and you may well have a case for a lot more compensation that the company is offering. I'd encourage you to talk to a lawyer experienced in this sort of law before making any sort of...

8/11/2012 5:32 PM

Prostate Cancer
My department abolished 3 weeks after Radiation

Also, while I think you need to be more specific if you expect help on this, I'd also caution you on what you might say on the internet. A PCa group is not the best place to deal with this. I think...

8/11/2012 4:36 PM

Prostate Cancer
My department abolished 3 weeks after Radiation

Sorry for your troubles, and, as a Canadian, I doubt I'd be of much help on Florida law. However, if I was a leading Florida lawyer I think I'd have trouble being sure exactly what has happened. May...

8/11/2012 4:32 PM

Prostate Cancer
Humor to ready for the weekend

I've never clicked on the humor thread before --- sorry I've been missing it now, lots of fun. The one about the 96 year old not thinking it was worth going home from the funeral parlor reminded me...

8/11/2012 10:41 AM

Prostate Cancer
One year since I danced with the robot

Good on you Amick ... Onwards and upwards! Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/11/2012 6:51 AM

Prostate Cancer
Updates After the Urologist Visit Today

WinnieHK --- thanks for the update and I'm looking forward to the next report. Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/11/2012 6:45 AM

Prostate Cancer
New and Scared

Bruce, a belated but sincere welcome. You've a ton of great advice above. Even if you just read the two posts above, from Susan and Bud, you've got a wealth of wisdom. I'll be looking forward to...

8/10/2012 6:40 PM

Prostate Cancer
New to this...scared....need advice

Nmckinley, I've been following this thread, and have not jumped in as I felt I had little of value to add. However, now that you're a confirmed HW fan, as the rest of us are, I'd like to add my...

8/10/2012 6:19 PM

Prostate Cancer
Need support and info for PC

Southernstar -- I have no wisdom to add, but did want to say how sorry I am that you have to deal with this again. As for 50 years --- darn rights! And I'm booking to be at your 75th --- I make him...

8/10/2012 6:03 PM

Prostate Cancer
Integrative Oncology ~ and update.

Tony --- thanks for posting this. Looks sane, sensible, prudent and helpful. I'm looking forward to reading more of the back posts. Again, thank you! Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/10/2012 5:57 PM

Prostate Cancer
Some good supplement warnings from Yahoo news tonight

Paul, interesting and helpful post, thank you! You reminded me it that "E" was one of the things we took for quite awhile and then, as I recall, further studies indicated it might actually be...

8/10/2012 5:50 PM

Prostate Cancer
Reflections and Lessons Learned from Adjuvant Chemo

SC, missed this first time around, and wish to join in the chorus of those saluting you. I hope I never have to use your guide, but it's a huge comfort knowing it's here .... in case. Sheldon AKA...

8/10/2012 11:34 AM

Prostate Cancer
Some good supplement warnings from Yahoo news tonight

I am a fan of supplements for those who are believers. Like chicken soup, I can't believe they are doing themselves much damage, and who knows ... perhaps some good. I am also a fan of those who say...

8/10/2012 11:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
Some good supplement warnings from Yahoo news tonight

My wife is a nurse, and comes from a medical family where "first do no harm," is the watchword. From time to time, after considerable reseach, talking to doctors, etc. etc. she will put us onto some...

8/9/2012 4:56 PM

Prostate Cancer
Zero Club Membership

Great news, Upstate! Love those zeros. Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/9/2012 7:12 AM

Prostate Cancer
37 down, none to go

Onwards and upwards, Goodlife! Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/9/2012 7:11 AM

Prostate Cancer
Relay

Good on you Todd! I'm printing out your post to hang on the wall beside me. Thank you! Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/9/2012 7:09 AM

Prostate Cancer
Smilingoldcoot news. ~ Updated ~ We lost a good man...

Thanks for the news, Tony, distressing as it is. Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/9/2012 7:05 AM

Prostate Cancer
A post about the PCa Forum Moderators ~ Notice!

Thanks for your service, Steve. Much appreciated. Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/9/2012 7:02 AM

Prostate Cancer
The last elder in my family called...

One down and another 50/60 to go! Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

8/5/2012 6:15 PM

Prostate Cancer
I haven't had the luxury to think about PC lately....

Ed .... my mom will be 99 in November and is living in an assisted living place so I've some idea of how difficult it is to deal with parents in need, but doing so from 900 miles away is so far...

8/5/2012 6:09 PM

Prostate Cancer
Today's oncologist visit

Thanks for the report, David. I continue to cheer you on as you wrestle this cancer beast. And I continue to think you're in good hands. Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

7/26/2012 6:33 AM

Prostate Cancer
Update from my uro about a bladder scan

David, distressing news to say the least. Someone, somewhere, just has to have a solution. In the meantime I wince whenever I read of the pain you are dealing with minute by minute. Sheldon AKA...

7/21/2012 5:33 AM

Prostate Cancer
Still Enjoying My Vacation

Good on you, Skate! Sheldon AKA Sleepless...

7/21/2012 5:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
We are so fortunate

Susan, a Jessica Ghawi, who narrowly escaped being killed by a gunman in a Toronto shopping mall shooting awhile ago, died in the Colorado shooting. These random acts of brutal cruel violence do...

7/21/2012 5:24 AM

Prostate Cancer
Toronto Star article today - PCa surgery fails to save lives

While this may be linked from the Toronto Star it is actually a Bloomberg story with a New York dateline. The story notes it is a "U.S. funded study," and it ran in the New England Journal of...

7/20/2012 6:06 PM

Prostate Cancer
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