I gave you a like Jim, why?? for your attitude and spreading the advice to those who don't have themselves checked out to DO IT.
Many of us around the world fighting your corner 馃憤
Holy fuggin thread revival batman!
Well guys, life is full of the unexpected.
After an all clear and removal of my prostate (lost a few grammes of weight there 馃榿 ), things have returned to the old "Shit City"
Apparently the little fuggin prostate cancer cells escaped their host and got into the surrounding countryside.
Anyway, as a result, I get to ride this baby every day for the next few months, woo hoo........at least they play my music for me (classical of course).
I'm in a good place (to use modern parlance) as I have the magnificent Annie by my side , as well as some great doctors and radiologists (and nurses!!!!!!).
So I reckon I'll be fine.
So!!!!!!!
Why post this again?
To get to you slackers who haven't had a prostate check done yet !!!!!!!!
(notice the use of "Uncle Buck" exlamation points).
So if you HAVE had a check, a big congratulations. 馃憤
If you haven't been to your doctor, please do.
(After about 30 years in the military, I rarely say please to anybody, but I'm saying it now).
Also, some of you reading this may be in my position (and I'm with you brother).
So if you can do it, own up or just support the movement, and get the young (and not so young) of our members to get tested, follow up, and follow up (every year).
There are many avenues for support for men diagnosed with prostate cancer, if you can't find one that suits you, let me know.
Now, back to my best medicine, looking for my grail.
Cheers
Jim
Some of you may have noticed I've been a bit cranky lately (what's new you all say).
Well, after a nine month battle with level 7 prostate cancer I had my final post-op consultation with my specialist today.
My blood tests taken last week show a PSA level of UNDETECTABLE
In addition, after having a robotic assisted radical prostatectomy, he said I had achieved his "trifecta".
That is:
1 - Cancer gone (prostate too 馃檮)
2 - No Incontinence post surgery 馃憤
3 - No erectile impairment 馃憤馃憤馃憤馃憤馃憤
I'll still need follow-up reviews for a while, but the weight off my mind has been lifted and I'm almost normal again
The point of my post?
I know that there are many on this forum in the danger years, and, if you haven't done so already, my wish is that you get your doctor to check your PSA count, and even have your DRE (I won't spell it out).
A moment or two of discomfort is a small price to pay!
And even for our younger men, having regular tests (yearly) gives a history which can give very early indications and allow early intervention and hopefully you won't have to go down the track that I did.
So there you go folks, my Darlin' is bringing home a special bottle of "medicine" to celebrate tonight 馃榿 馃嵑
And now all of you, off to see your doctor.
Cheers
Jim
