Ever had a stray cat get comfy on a warm engine? Then when you start car/truck yikes what a mess! Maybe we could figure out a way to attract cats toward the empty dumpster. They are natural hunters....
Cases of advanced prostate cancer have increased among American men ages 50 and older, while cases of early-stage disease have declined, a study published Wednesday found. The study looked at cases...
Dogs can also detect diabetes, and numerous other issues before they become life threatening....
No have not had vitamin D checked. This is really interesting. Without a doubt cannot loose by trying. Thanks Billybob. 81gyguy thanks also. Site looks very promising. Difficult to find an active...
Yes logo I gave them up back in 2002 after many years. Tim, I really appreciate the link to the respiratory forum at Mayo. Looks like a big help....
Have not been posting lately. Been in and out of hospital and rehab since January 18 with COPD, pneumonia and flu.. Home for about 7 days during 4 month period. I was sent home with oxygen therapy....
Never had the honor of meeting this man in person. However, it sounds as if he lived life to the fullest. May he forever rest in peace....
Straydog, I certainly appreciate your input! Even though our daughters have grown and have a life of their own, they are still our "little girls." She is stubborn, outspoken, aggressive, etc. But she...
Our 46 year old daughter was diagnosed a year ago and under went lumpectomy and 30 rounds of radiation. The breast cancer was described as stage 1. A follow up just before Christmas found another...
A prime example why there must be checks and balances in place. If only one individual has control over funds with no one else checking; you have a problem. Banks and financial institutions require...
Cause of death was listed as complications from lung disease. When he spoke he did sound like a smoker or ex-smoker....
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale Wishing all of my brothers, and sisters, a warm and blessed Christmas, and...
Nurse told me, when I was complaining about hospital gown, "when you have Prostate Cancer you leave your modesty at the door."...
Now that is encouraging!...
Regular exercise can reduce PCa risk. Men who exercise daily could halve their risk of prostate cancer, a major study has found. Experts said regular activity - which can include gardening or walking...
I have been dealing with PCa since September, 2010. Surgery, Radiation, Chemo, and now Zytiga, Lupron, Prednisone and Prolia. Last June PSA was .12. September it was .12. Previous PSA test had shown...
Too late for many of us. But fantastic news for the upcoming generations. prostate cancer test which can be carried out at home and avoids invasive medical examinations has been developed by...
Immunotherapy works with the immune system to help fight cancer. [Photo: Getty] Immunotherapy could offer new hope for men with “incurable” prostate cancer, research suggests. UK scientists looked at...
Not sure if this is appropriate for Thanksgiving eve but here goes. As the Kingston Trio sang in the Merry Minuet : But we can be tranquil and thankful and proud For man's been endowed with a...
Shingles vaccine hurt a little. Price hurt a lot....
Friend asked me did I smoke after a frolic? Told them, didn't know, never looked....
Those were the days for sure. We were bullet proof....
Having gone through surgery, radiation, chemo, and now HT for a little over two years, I asked the Physician Assistant for the Medical Oncologist I see. For the past two years I have visited with her...
On Oct. 21, 2019, Sophiris announced a positive ‘End-of-Phase 2’ meeting with the FDA in which the agency agreed in principle to the design of a single Phase 3 clinical trial for topsalysin in...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/men-over-40-faulty-brca2-140939917.html Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, are calling for annual blood tests to detect aggressive prostate cancer in...
It wasn't " I can't get off the couch" for me either. Lost some hair. Somewhat weak, but was able to perform daily tasks. My wife said I looked a little sallow, and worn out. But as time wore on...
Men who conceive children using assisted reproduction techniques (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF) are more likely to develop prostate cancer and may benefit from screening, a recent study...
In an emotional appearance on Loose Women, Lancaster spoke about her spouse's illness where she reflected on how "aggressive" the disease had been....
I am sure there are many of us who feel uncomfortable exposing ourselves to females. However, as is the case with many of us, I have been prodded, had x-rays/scans with some sort of transmitter...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/elton-john-reveals-cancer-battle-that-left-him-24-hours-from-death-233230333.html At the time, the musician had just been successfully treated for prostate cancer. He had...
Men undergoing surgery for prostate cancer fare just as well without radiotherapy, a major study has found. https://www.yahoo.com/news/men-undergoing-surgery-prostate-cancer-120227728.html ...
Halbert, Having spent some time working in center city, Geno's is the best. Mr. Bill...
BillyBob, Just sent you off an email. Yes, that would be Erie, Pa. We have three seasons. Snow, road repair, Snow. About the only time you hear about Erie is on the nationwide foul weather reports....
have several guilty pleasures, but two really stand out. And they both have to do with food. 1. Several weeks ago wife and I were in a big hurry. Neither one of us had much to eat. We stopped at the...
Of course he was 95. https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/robert-mugabe-cause-of-death-zimbabwe/...
That performance was absolutely the best! Kind of dampens the eyes a bit. Must be the HT....
Sounds like Rod Stewart may have beat the beast. https://www.yahoo.com/news/rod-stewart-free-prostate-cancer-233656526.html ...
Maybe an inguinal or incisional hernia? Maybe just a side affect from "soaring with the eagles."...
I would have to say the PSA anxiety is very high. Especially in the last month before the three month checkup. I know the anxiety is higher when a family member has been diagnosed with a serious,...
Another article https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190827123513.htm Biocompatible gold nanoparticles designed to convert near-infrared light to heat have been shown to safely and...
The original research and theory was developed by John Kanzius of Erie, Pa. who owned a radio station, and developed the idea by cooking hot dogs at the station with radio waves. He passed from...
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190826150702.htm Thirteen of the first 15 prostate cancer patients treated in a clinical trial of the nanoparticle-based, focal therapy showed no...
Asked the Medical Onc. physician assistant about the relation of sugar to PCa. She said there is none as far as PCa. Other cancers, yes there is a correlation....
Many years ago, as a young Trooper, I was often assigned radar detail. at this time I do not recall exactly what type radar beam was used. However, it was microwave with K, KA or X bands. It was...
Thanks for the replies. Just lately started on egg whites. Love to fry a veggie burger, topped with some egg whites and onions. Makes a great sandwich. Mr. Bill...
I know this question has been beaten (no pun intended) to death, but going to ask anyway after checking previous posts. Has there been anything new regarding Pca and egg whites? I believe Dr. Myers...
Talk about messages from the Kingston Trio. I always found the Merry Minuet to have a very powerful one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp6dsKleGpU ...
Old dogs, children and watermelon wine....
Alfred once said, •"How come stealing from one book is plagiarism, but stealing from many is research?" I guess our original topic is foundering somewhat....
Congratulations many times over!! A Grandad holds his grandchild's hand for a while, their heart for a lifetime. Author Unknown...