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I am a 59 year old professional who is otherwise healthy and active.
When I received the diagnosis that I had prostate cancer I was in a
complete state of shock. I never imagined myself with such a thing,
what to do in situations like this.
When I received the diagnosis that I had prostate cancer I was in a
complete state of shock. I never imagined myself with such a thing,
what to do in situations like this.
I had been examined by an urologist for several years because my
PSA ranged from four to six. Finally, an unpleasant “Office Biopsy”
showed an enlarged prostate with no cancer. I was then scheduled
to have a DRE every six months. My PSA settled at 6.5 with a definite
enlarged prostate with only minor urinary problems. However, in
December 2007, my urologist detected a firmness on one side of my
prostate.
PSA ranged from four to six. Finally, an unpleasant “Office Biopsy”
showed an enlarged prostate with no cancer. I was then scheduled
to have a DRE every six months. My PSA settled at 6.5 with a definite
enlarged prostate with only minor urinary problems. However, in
December 2007, my urologist detected a firmness on one side of my
prostate.
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I had been examined by an urologist for several years because my
PSA ranged from four to six. Finally, an unpleasant “Office Biopsy”
showed an enlarged prostate with no cancer. I was then scheduled
to have a DRE every six months. My PSA settled at 6.5 with a definite
enlarged prostate with only minor urinary problems. However, in
December 2007, my urologist detected a firmness on one side of my
prostate.
PSA ranged from four to six. Finally, an unpleasant “Office Biopsy”
showed an enlarged prostate with no cancer. I was then scheduled
to have a DRE every six months. My PSA settled at 6.5 with a definite
enlarged prostate with only minor urinary problems. However, in
December 2007, my urologist detected a firmness on one side of my
prostate.
Tomorrow will be six weeks since I had my surgery. When I first
learned I had some cancer cells show up on my biopsy, I was
disappointed, but not devastated. I knew enough to know that early
opted to get the cancer completely out of me.
learned I had some cancer cells show up on my biopsy, I was
disappointed, but not devastated. I knew enough to know that early
opted to get the cancer completely out of me.
My Name is Max R. Hiatt, and I m a retired dentist residing in North
Carolina. When informed that I had prostate cancer, I was startled
Carolina. When informed that I had prostate cancer, I was startled
Tengo 49 años. Comencé a realizar mis exámenes
rutinarios de próstata a los 42 años. El 5 de junio de 2007
a los 48 años y teniendo un PSA de 2.90, fui diagnosticado
rutinarios de próstata a los 42 años. El 5 de junio de 2007
a los 48 años y teniendo un PSA de 2.90, fui diagnosticado
I am Don Flick, 71 years old. My wife and I are retired
teachers from Pennsylvania. We moved to Titusville, FL 11 years
ago. Early in 2007, my PCP, Dr. Chapla discovered I had an
enlarged prostate during a routine physical exam.
Like many men in recent history I got the bad news of PC from my
urologist. During the winter I had a high PSA test result and later
diagnosed in the New Year and suddenly felt the weight of reality hit
me hard.
urologist. During the winter I had a high PSA test result and later
diagnosed in the New Year and suddenly felt the weight of reality hit
me hard.
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The day I got the biopsy results from my urologist is the day my
world came to a rapid halt. First I was in shock and thought where
do I turn, what do I do? So the first place I ran to was the internet.
Of course I was on it day and night researching every aspect of
prostrate cancer. I also read Dr. Welch book cover to cover.
world came to a rapid halt. First I was in shock and thought where
do I turn, what do I do? So the first place I ran to was the internet.
Of course I was on it day and night researching every aspect of
prostrate cancer. I also read Dr. Welch book cover to cover.
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For the last 12 years I always had a complete annual physical
exam, usually during the month of June. For 12 years, my PSA
had always been around 1.5 to 1.6. This June, the number was
an alarming 4.2.
exam, usually during the month of June. For 12 years, my PSA
had always been around 1.5 to 1.6. This June, the number was
an alarming 4.2.
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Initially, I was shocked and surprised when diagnosed, but after
discussion with my urologist Dr, Licht in Boca Raton, he informed me
I could be cured, and he advised me to have this type of surgery.
discussion with my urologist Dr, Licht in Boca Raton, he informed me
I could be cured, and he advised me to have this type of surgery.
When I found out the diagnosis I was quite surprised. The Urologist
that did the biopsy felt I just had an enlarged prostate. I was lucky,
small.
that did the biopsy felt I just had an enlarged prostate. I was lucky,
small.
I am a hospice nurse whose majority of patients are dying of cancer
of some type. I had previously worked on an oncology floor at our
local hospital. I had to leave that job due to the hopelessness and
feeling that I was not helping any of my patients. Due to my
experience, cancer, more often than not, was death sentence.
of some type. I had previously worked on an oncology floor at our
local hospital. I had to leave that job due to the hopelessness and
feeling that I was not helping any of my patients. Due to my
experience, cancer, more often than not, was death sentence.
My name is Ron Otterbacher and I am 50 years old. In late 2007 I
was diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with everyone who receives
this news, it was scary for my family and me. I am well established in
my career and was beginning to look toward retirement, as the stars
began to align
was diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with everyone who receives
this news, it was scary for my family and me. I am well established in
my career and was beginning to look toward retirement, as the stars
began to align
The day of surgery, I was greeted at the front door by my own
personal representative and hand carried to the surgical preparation
area and introduced to all of the participants in my pre- surgery staff.
I was understandably nervous and was calmed and reassured that
everyone was working for me to make this a successful visit.
Do you feel lucky, Punk? I know that’s a famous Clint
Eastwood line but that’s what I’m using as the title for my
testimonial about how I really am a lucky man. Some people
get lucky in the Lotto, some, like me, health and a new lease
on the rest of my life.
Eastwood line but that’s what I’m using as the title for my
testimonial about how I really am a lucky man. Some people
get lucky in the Lotto, some, like me, health and a new lease
on the rest of my life.
I was distraught at the diagnosis and found it necessary to
figure out what I needed to do. I found it necessary to study
the options and talk to specialists in all areas to figure out
which treatment was best for me. I also found that each
specialist tended to prefer their own techniques.
figure out what I needed to do. I found it necessary to study
the options and talk to specialists in all areas to figure out
which treatment was best for me. I also found that each
specialist tended to prefer their own techniques.
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2007 after a
second biopsy. I went through the full range of emotions
from fear to anger and everything in between. This was not
except for minor knee surgeries, I have avoided hospitals for
over 66 years.
second biopsy. I went through the full range of emotions
from fear to anger and everything in between. This was not
except for minor knee surgeries, I have avoided hospitals for
over 66 years.
When I first learned that I had prostate cancer, I felt that finally, the
waiting was over. I’ve had an enlarged prostate for years and the VA
was testing me every six months with both PSA and biopsies to see if
they could diagnose it.
waiting was over. I’ve had an enlarged prostate for years and the VA
was testing me every six months with both PSA and biopsies to see if
they could diagnose it.
After following my PSA for 3 years and undergoing 4
prostatebiopsies, I had gradually accepted my diagnosis of
prostate cancer and started to develop a plan of action.
Since I was knew that surgery to remove my prostate was the
only viable option to treat my prostate cancer