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....
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...