Tim, Thanks for your post. It serves as a good reminder to watch my diet this holiday season. As, for me: I try to eliminate whole sugars, eat lots of fruits and veggies, and keep any red meat...
Hello The post concerns PSA testing and the many controversies it generates regarding accuracy and other factors such as age and how to interpert test results. PSA testing is still not part of a...
Hi Jim Thanks for taking us along on your remarkable Journey. It is always inspirational for me to read. Best Wishes Always, Vet...
Lana and CJ So happy to read your post. Such great news. Happy Birthday! Enjoy the party. You deserve it. You've come a long way together in 12 months. Again, Congratulations Vet...
Vickie and Siberian, I am on Hormone Therapy because most docs agree that prostate cancer "feeds" off testosterone. Estrogen Dominance is an interesting theory, but I can find no research to back it...
Thanks for reading FLHW. I am not implying that there is better test. You are right. It is the best we have and it worked for me. Thank you for your kind comment. Vet...
No major scientific or medical groups (including The American Cancer Society) recommend routine testing for prostate cancer at this time. These groups (too many to list here) have concluded that...
Hi Tony, Thanks for a wonderful post. Coach Valvano was a man who won in life without being afraid to show love and emotion. He was a great coach and a better man. Was it really 15 years ago. Life is...
Congratulations Susan and Don on the wonderful news. You have both been through some tough times. This wonderful news has made my day! Again, Congratulations! Vet...
I'm sure you've heard that there is no such thing as a dumb question. You may change your mind when you read this. How do I get my information to appear at the end of a post. Info like PSA scores....
Thank you Susan for your kind remarks. They meant a great deal to me and my family. You deal with with this disease with strength and such a positive attitute it is inspiring. I would also like to...
Hello Jim, I am the guy who talked to you in the PCa chat room last night. It seems we share some family history as my father has PCa. Another thing we have in common is a fast moving cancer (...
I glanced over at my Dad yesterday seated at the head of the table on Thanksgiving Day. He looked so happy surrounded by his family.He and my mother have been married for 57 years now. My family has...
Diana, Thank you for your warm Holiday wishes. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Vet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diag: 12/03/05 Biopsy, Gleason 10...
Thank you for your kind and caring replies. It is great to hear from so many old friends...and new ones too! I will try not to let so much time pass before posting again. Good Thoughts Always, Vet...
It has been awhile since I last posted on the HW PCa Forum. I notice so many old friends and newcomers. I wanted to check-in and let you know that I am doing well and hope you are too. I can remember...
Scarred, Welcome to HW. I am so so sorry that you feel so bad now. But you are not alone. We all go through our own personal hell with depression. I hope you keeping telling us how you feel. Maybe...
David, congratulations on those zeroes. You are a long-standing member whose posts are must reading for me. Thank you for being there for me. So happy that you are doing well. Best Wishes, Vet...
Thank you all for your kind and informative posts. I didn't think anyone would answer medication-related question. Again thanks so much. Vet...
I have had depression for over 20-years. My diagnosis is major depression, recurrent;anxiety disorder and panic attacks. I have tried what I thought was just about every med for depression....
Thank you all for your kind replies. They meant a lot to me. All Good Thoughts, Vet...
Hi Tony, Congratulations on completing IMRT. You must be made of sturner stuff. I had a lot of fatigue the last week of radiation therapy. I will tell you I always look forward to your threads. You...
I have just spent July 24th to Aug 3rd in a psych ward for major depression,recurrent. My psych doc and I jointly decided I was severly depressed enough to warrant voluntary admission. At 48, I have...
Hi Tony, I always look forward to your posts. You have a very insightful way of presenting your thoughts and getting to the point. I wish some docs I know would do the same. I just finished Dr....
Foreigner, As a man, I just feel disgusted about what happened. Men who commit violent or aggressive verbal, physical and especially sexual acts against women are cowards who are on a sick, warped...
Hi Aus, Thanks for your posting. Over the course of my research, and talking to 3 uro doc's, I have never heard that long-term hormone therapy produces permanent side effects. Perhaps you are...
I believe all prostate cancer is very insidious and risky. But I was not shocked after a biopsy Gleason 10 put me in a high risk catagory. I was immediately put on hormone therapy (PSA only 5.7) and...
Thank you for your kind and helpful responses. I have read them all and will do the same with additional replys. I didn't think I knew enough about my 20 year depression to post at this site. Thank...
I have had major depression for over 20 years. It has kicked my butt to the point of losing jobs and a marriage and much more. This is not a boo hoo story. On 12/03/05 I was diagnosed with stage111...
Hi, Sounds like you and your husband had a tough road for awhile. He sounds like he's getting better if you're at home now. Has fever gone down?? Just relaxe for a little bit. Take care of yourself...
Hi Jim and MaryLu, It's a funny old world Jim. I'm on Hormone Therapy to reduce testosterone while you're on T supplementation. It's a monsterly tricky disease. After reading your remarkable journal,...
Thank you for your help Bluebird. Many Thanks, Vet...
Dear Bluebird, I posted a thread today (7/18/07) at about 4:00pm today entitled "Incontinence While Sleeping." It was on the forum board with 2 posts. Now it is no longer on Forum Board. I realize it...
After open surgery (2/14/06) and radiation therapy (6/05/06 thru 7/25/06) I am one of the lucky ones. For about 6-weeks after surgery, I experienced mild daytime incontinence. Nothing after radiation...
Hi Mal, Tony summed up your cancer stage (T2a) and grade (3 +4 = 7) perfectly. Your cancer is confined and very cureable. Good luck on July 30th. Please keep us posted. All Good Thoughts, Vet...
My old computer (1998 model) finally crashed and burned about 2-weeks ago. So I had no way of communicating with you. CyberSpace was unreachable. What to do to get back on HealingWell? I thought and...
Hello Ginjer, I have read all the posts. The information you received is teriffic. The cancer seems to be confined. This is good news. Now you can select a treatment. I take it you have done some...
Read all of your insitefull posts. In bad situation now. puter not workin very well. New one on way about 2 weeks. Will still read posts on site. Will reply wen puter arrives. , ,Vet...
Jet, Interesting talking to you. Like you, I have not met another CT since discharge. Small world Happy Landings, Vet...
Wamba, Quite an inspirational journey. Obviously you are a man of faith. God bless you and your wonderful family. And thanks for spreading the gospel of early detection. All Good Thoughts, Vet...
Mal. Hope your biopsy on the 12th turns out fine. Wishing you the best. Vet...
TC, Buddy and Lee, Thank you for your kind words. I do research threads. Still, it seems that I learn so much more by reading posts like yours. All Good Thoughts, Vet...
I have always been fascinated by human beings' will to live. This fascination has been greatly magnified with my diagnosis of prostate cancer. The will to live is a deeply embedded force that resides...
Very interesting in a prankish sort of way. Edward Fujimoto??? Good Thoughts Always, Vet...
Radiation induced proctitis is a fairly common complication following radiation therapy or brachytherapy treatments for prostate cancer. According toDr.PeterScardino's "Prostate Book", "Radiation...
Carl, Sounds like you were in teriffic shape before surgery. I'm sure you still are. Your physical fitness will work in your favor during recovery. However, your body has undergone a major internal...
Rick, Great news! Being cancer-free must be a tremendous relief for you. You met the challenges of your biopsy and came out on top. Thanks for nice comments on my "Journey". All Good Thoughts, Vet...
Ford, Re-read your posting. Now that I know you a little better, I want you to know how much I admire your wisdom and courage. You are a lucky man indeed. All Good Thoughts to You & Your Wife, Vet...
Dear Mama and Papa Bluebird, Thank you for taking me on your detailed, loving journey. I have learned so much from you since I found this site in May. You have been very instramental in reshaping an...
Jl. That's an amazing journey. You are a true survivor. I hope and pray that your overall health improves even a little. I was really putoff when you mentioned your doctor not catching a rising PSA....