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beaverduck
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1/11/2019 10:00 PM
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2/26/2021 1:34 PM
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Last 50 Posts

My 1 yr post-RALP Update

Mumbo, Yeah, i was expecting to stay on the 3 mo plan for another year but they said not necessary. I love OHSU and my surgeon and current uro but i def. feel, now that my surgery is a year passed,...

2/22/2021 10:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
My 1 yr post-RALP Update

Thanks again, all. Mumbo, Yes, i got the "see you in a year" speech but i will have a six month PSA test between now and then. Feeling optimistic about year two and glad to say goodbye to year one....

2/17/2021 7:38 AM

Prostate Cancer
My 1 yr post-RALP Update

Thanks for replying Tim G. It feels great to get to one year undetectable. Not sure what the numbers say but I hope this bodes well for my long term hopes of being past this.... Thinking about the...

2/16/2021 2:27 PM

Prostate Cancer
My 1 yr post-RALP Update

Thanks Djin. I can't take credit for being "on top of things" - the order of events that lead to my diagnosis were very random, circumstantial and mildly bizarre (long story). That said, when i got...

2/13/2021 8:48 AM

Prostate Cancer
My 1 yr post-RALP Update

Hi all, One year ago today, I had my RALP. I get really scared to look at my PSA results and often need a few weeks to gather the courage but I am happy to report that I am, and have been,...

2/13/2021 12:24 AM

Prostate Cancer
PSA Level Concerns

Hey k9guy, Check out my profile. I'm happy to answer any ?s or just talk if you need. We can set up a phone convo too, if that would help. I don't come here as much as i used to so please chime in...

1/16/2021 4:04 PM

Prostate Cancer
To Chemo or not to Chemo

Ron, Your story touched me deeply. I can hear the devotion you have to your parents in your writing - may we all feel that level of support and love when our time is near. Thanks for being a great...

9/13/2020 8:05 AM

Prostate Cancer
5 days to go on Radiation

Thinking about you, Franpro. You took my call a couple months before my surgery and helped me through a tough time, while you were getting your own tough news. I remember. Thanks again. Keep rocking...

6/21/2020 4:45 PM

Prostate Cancer
New to hospice

gmoose2, My thoughts and best wishes are on their way to you. I can hear your strength through your post and am pulling for you. FYI, i've done a bit of hospice volunteer work and have had a patient...

6/11/2020 8:46 PM

Prostate Cancer
First post-op PSA: <.05

Thanks all. Appreciate the kind words and, yes, virtual drinks are on me. Gonna try not to think about this for another 89 days.... Best to you all, BD...

6/1/2020 7:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
First post-op PSA: <.05

Went in for my first post-op blood draw this morning. I wasn't nervous at all until I actually had to open the page with the test results..... Whew, that was nerve wracking! Looks like things went my...

6/1/2020 12:01 PM

Prostate Cancer
New member info - Gleason 7 - making decisions

Hi Bob, Not much to add, considering the expertise offered above.... That said, I wanted to say hi and a show of support from another PDXer. Let me know if i can answer any ?s or just swap People's...

5/13/2020 6:18 AM

Prostate Cancer
We will be living in strange times now with coronavirus: example

i'd proffer that the guy hesitant to pick up the suspect bill thinks twice for more than viral reasons. that bill has been so debased, and its supply so inflated, that the effort needed to walk over,...

3/20/2020 7:10 AM

Prostate Cancer
Final path

Thanks again for all your input and perspectives. I'm gonna discuss genomic testing and 2nd opinions at my upcoming phone consult. I'm feeling like i'll probably do neither but will combine all your...

3/5/2020 9:55 AM

Prostate Cancer
Kept my "<"!

Very happy for you, Halbert. Thanks for all your help and guidance over the last year or so. Best wishes for a lifetime of these results. BD...

3/4/2020 7:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
Final path

Thanks for the replies everyone. My doc has set my first PSA test for 3.5 months after surgery (6/1/20). They use a scale that goes down to <0.05. Quick question: Any reason to seek genomic testing...

Yesterday 9:29 PM

Prostate Cancer
Final path

Just got this today.... Comments, key takeaways, gut feelings appreciated. I haven't updated my signature but will asap. SPECIMEN Procedure: Radical prostatectomy Prostate Size: Prostate Weight (g):...

Yesterday 5:49 PM

Prostate Cancer
Starting Post RALP ADT today

FP, I won't rehash my whole saga here in your thread but check out my "Home from surgery" thread... I've updated it a couple times and will continue to keep you guys up to date as I move along....

2/25/2020 9:43 AM

Prostate Cancer
Starting Post RALP ADT today

Thinking of you FranPro. Thanks for being there for me during the lead up to my surgery. Sending good vibes and best wishes your way. Your friend, BD...

2/25/2020 9:16 AM

Prostate Cancer
Home from surgery

Good advice GG and Djin. I'll make sure i get the full pathology report. Thanks. Update: Feeling really good these days. Almost too good. I'm kinda wearing myself out during the day and hitting the...

2/24/2020 9:06 AM

Prostate Cancer
Telling the kids

Brother, I have a 12 yo boy and a 9 yo girl. For months, I agonized about how to talk to them about what I was going through. I don't have any advice but the following was our mindset and how we...

2/22/2020 12:03 PM

Prostate Cancer
Home from surgery

Update: Just returned home from having my dear catheter removed. Whew! Glad that phase is over. Seem to be pretty dry but don't want to raise any victory flags just yet. One day at a time. My path...

2/20/2020 1:40 PM

Prostate Cancer
Home from surgery

Day 5, post op..... All seems to be going well. Pretty much on my feet all day, either standing walking or leaning. I feel way more comfortable upright than i do sitting or laying down..... I've had...

2/17/2020 10:11 AM

Prostate Cancer
Home from surgery

Update: Feeling quite a bit better today. Up moving and feeling like myself - a really slow, weak, wobbly version of myself. I've had good luck with the bowels and got my first post op shower in. 5...

2/15/2020 2:51 PM

Prostate Cancer
Home from surgery

Hi all, Well, the deed was done this last Wednesday. I'm home and praying for a bowel movement. Feeling pretty ruff but trying to be strong and move around as much as i'm able. This aint no cakewalk....

2/14/2020 10:47 AM

Prostate Cancer
New G9er Saying Hello

Hershey, I know you have a lot on your plate so no rush..... but when you can, change your profile so i can see your email and i'll send my contact info. Would love to talk OHSU and maybe cowlitz...

1/29/2020 10:36 PM

Prostate Cancer
New G9er Saying Hello

Welcome Hershey, Sorry for the recent news you've received. I'm pulling for you and this site is the right place to be. The real pros around here will be chiming in soon, im sure. I am very...

1/29/2020 12:46 PM

Prostate Cancer
15 days out from surgery

Wow. As always, the good ppl of this forum have come through with some great info and the moral support i need so bad. Thanks again. I'd like to go through all the posts and thank everyone but i...

1/29/2020 10:05 AM

Prostate Cancer
15 days out from surgery

Hi all, Well, due to some scheduling conflicts, my surgery date has been moved up from 2/26/20 to 2/12/20. I had the option to push it back until late March but decided against it. I'm dreading this...

1/28/2020 8:07 AM

Prostate Cancer
Status update - surgery scheduled

Saipan, Thanks for the reply and encouragement. Garyi, Yeah, after a couple years or more of frequent nocturnal urges, I know where you're coming from. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I...

12/17/2019 2:56 PM

Prostate Cancer
Status update - surgery scheduled

Prato, Yes, its true. I do feel better now that I've decided on a path forward. All those same doubts invade my mind from time to time but I know treating this now is the right path forward for me. I...

12/16/2019 10:56 PM

Prostate Cancer
Status update - surgery scheduled

Halbert, Thanks for the tips. I'll get on the kegels asap. I've watched a couple vids on them and had some trial runs but need to get them into my everyday routine. The fitness stuff is under...

12/16/2019 6:15 PM

Prostate Cancer
Status update - surgery scheduled

Thanks Mattam and F8. Best to you both. Star, hug your hubby for us and let him know he has a lot of support and good juju being sent his way. This is scary stuff, i hate it for everyone going...

12/16/2019 5:00 PM

Prostate Cancer
Status update - surgery scheduled

Hi all, Been lurking a bunch but haven't posted in a while. The decision-making process was too intense and confusing and consuming to post anything of value. Well, i'm scheduled for RALP on 2/25/20...

12/16/2019 2:19 PM

Prostate Cancer
MRI denied by insurance

Hi all, Just an update..... I received my Oncotype DX test results today and my score came back at 8. According to my URO and the website that is considered very low risk. I'm happy, i suppose....

8/26/2019 9:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
MRI denied by insurance

Sr Sailor, Thanks for the encouraging words. I hope all the studying i'm doing translates into good decision making when the real tests come... i'm not as optimistic as you but i'm doing my best....

7/31/2019 6:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
MRI denied by insurance

JNF, Yes. Grew up in Eugene, moved away for 20 yrs and back now but in PDX. Island Time, Good advice. I think i'm picking up what you're putting down. I'll let you all know how things proceed. Thanks...

7/29/2019 9:06 AM

Prostate Cancer
MRI denied by insurance

Sr Sailor, Yes, i'm trying to determine if AS, for any length of time, is possible for me. In the meantime, i had a surgery consult 10 days ago and have a RO consult in August. I've had my bx slides...

7/28/2019 3:51 PM

Prostate Cancer
MRI denied by insurance

Whah? BJ, where in any of my posts do i give you the impression that i'm in a rush or concerned about a conspiracy? Btw, just because i'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me. Good day,...

7/27/2019 8:03 PM

Prostate Cancer
MRI denied by insurance

Great advice re: non-hospital MRI providers. I'll do some googling and call around a bit this week and let you all know what I find. Thanks....

7/27/2019 4:19 PM

Prostate Cancer
MRI denied by insurance

Hi all, After reflecting on my interaction with my Uro re: the denied MRI, your replies are pretty spot on (not surprised). Island Time, The MRI was requested to pursue the wisdom of some length of...

7/27/2019 8:46 AM

Prostate Cancer
MRI denied by insurance

Hi all, Pretty bummed to hear today that my request for a 3T MRI has been denied by insurance. My Uro and I have filed an appeal but the likelihood of success is not high. The price tag, out of...

7/26/2019 2:11 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just diagnosed

mattam, So I tried to update my sig but apparently it didn’t save.... Yes, JH graded my 3 cores at 30, 20 and 30. Thanks for the reply....

7/1/2019 3:10 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just diagnosed

Just got my bx path report back from JH (2nd opinion) and added some percentages to my signature. Still biding my time until my surgery consult on 7/18 and the scheduling of a mpMRI (hopefully). All...

7/1/2019 1:47 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just diagnosed

Sorry for not replying lately. I've read all your posts, since my last, and appreciate the feedback. Hearing all your accounts of the decision making process you went through is amazingly calming and...

6/26/2019 10:46 PM

Prostate Cancer
Still struggling wth prostate cancer G9

Very sorry to hear about your dad's situation. Thinking of you both in this time of struggle. Love and best wishes to him and your family, BD...

6/26/2019 9:10 AM

Prostate Cancer
Just diagnosed

Thanks for the recent replies all. bbqdude, my Uro is similar to yours i think. he isn't ruling out AS but he isn't comfortable recommending it either. additionally, he is slightly more as a matter...

6/21/2019 1:22 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just diagnosed

Mumbo, Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I've been reading up on AS and I agree, it seems the 70% could be a disqualifier.... Oh well, one thing at a time.... Best to you. BD...

6/20/2019 7:59 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just diagnosed

Michael_T, Thanks for the reply. I don't know enough yet to have a good feeling for where I stand on AS. Deep down, i hope hope hope i can do some length of time on AS. I think i'll know more when my...

6/20/2019 4:40 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just diagnosed

Thanks mufjem. I'll be insisting on an mpMRI at my consult with Dr. Amling at Oregon Health Science U on 7/18. I'm bummed they can't get me in sooner, and am going to call to see about cancellations,...

6/20/2019 4:01 PM

Prostate Cancer
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