Posted on 03/03/2023 1:31:34 PM PST by nickcarraway
That sucks big time. I was not a huge Duran Duran fan but I recognized their contributions to that era of rock.
I hope and pray the treatment works well.
If caught early enough, just get the prostate removed. That is the most sure way. Been there done that, cancer free now for over 2 years.
Congratulations. Going on 3 years myself. HDR radiation for me. PSA nearly zero.
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 54. There were no symptoms and nothing was noticed in previous physical exams. My doctor just decided to order a PSA as part of my annual physical. I did 5 weeks of daily radiation and then implant surgery. I’m coming up on 5 years since then.
I call it the Prostitute Gland.
My friend from high school did that. He said you never pass a bathroom without using it.
The last time I had a PSA, the results came addressed to Ms AppyPappy
My endocrinologist said one of the happiest days in Medical School was when he was told he will never be asked to do a prostate examination. His fingers are too short.
I guess I’m surprised that the article suggests that with his history Mr. Taylor wasn’t getting PSA tests more regularly.
I just did the external radiation no implants other than the gold markers they use to point the radiation machine.
I Just got my latest PSA a week ago and I am down to .6, I was at 12 before the procedure.
If caught early its very treatable, the treatment is not that hard. Get your PSA tested FRpeers, don't be like this poor guy.
5 years ago, at 51 I was diagnosed at stage 2.
I had an experimental procedure called HIFU , sonic waves, burnt off the right side of my prostate PSA now 1.2 no intrusive surgery and great quality of life.
Get a PSA and track it!
Most fans remember Duran Duran from Barbarella.
Couldn't agree more with that statement!!
My latest PSA was .1 and the high before radiation was 8.2.
Like many British pop guitarists, he was a great talent who was vastly underrated. I saw him live as part of “The Power Station” with Robert Palmer. They had a few hits of their own and put on a good show. He also had a good solo album that had some rockers on it like ‘I might lie.’ Wishing him and anyone suffering with this a speedy recovery.
I am one of many Freepers with prostate cancer. Because my cancer is very slow growing, I am on “active surveillance,” which involves testing every six months. At some point I will likely have radiation.
Some folks find the prostate rather useful, and I'd highly recommend getting a second opinion before removing this organ.
Recent advances in imaging move the needle biopsy further down the list of next steps after getting a high PSA result.
Get an MRI w/contrast of the prostate to identify and quantify suspicious areas, before proceeding to biopsy. At least this way the urologist will know where to poke you.
Most prostate cancers are slow growing and will NOT be the cause of death in the majority of men who have them. Provided there is careful monitoring and life style changes made you can live a vigorous life without radical surgery.
Finally, there is a growing acknowledgment that PSA tests may not be the best tool for detecting prostate cancer. There are multiple ways the PSA test can be impacted...anything from having sex to riding a bicycle can raise PSA levels. As men age their prostate often enlarges which also can make PSA levels rise.
Mine was quite aggressive so the decision was made for them to remove it. After about 6 months I regained control of my bladder so that is no longer a problem. True there is no more sex life and that is missed but I am looking forward to at least ten more years of life as I am 70 now.
Where did you have your surgery?
VA in Nashville, Vanderbilt hospital.
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