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03/17/2008 15:23 Top
olepawpaw	Hi just found this site and looking to make friends.I was dignosed with prostate cancer on the 7th of march.I go the 24th for a bone scan and then back to my doctor the 28th for a cysticscope and lung xray.then he is going to tell me all about what to expect and when he plans on removing my prostate.
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03/17/2008 21:22 Top
hawaii Posts: 12 New Member Send a PM Give a Hug	Welcome, you sound like you have confidence in your doctor and that he is working for you in a prompt manner. Nevertheless I would suggest you do a lot of study yourself, if possible, on the internet. Certainly prostate cancer is one disease where the patient makes the big decisions and is advised to learn on his own. I didn't know anything at all till I was diagnosed about 10 months ago. It was quite hard for me to get engaged at first due to the emotional load. I hope you have family support and wish you well of course. If you want to share details and talk in more depth please feel free to do so. Popular posts by hawaii Prostate cancer for sure
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03/18/2008 06:30 Top
olepawpaw Give a Hug	So are you taking the radiation treatment or did you have it removed?I think I just want it out,while it is confined to only the prostate (I hope it's only there wont know till next friday)I think i'm worring to much about it because I stay tired to much,and i'm only 56.well keep in touch and i will to.............ole pawpaw
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03/18/2008 11:17 Top
hawaii Posts: 12 New Member Send a PM Give a Hug	I had surgery but the post surgical results pointed toward the need for followup radiation. I had that too. I feel great and my chances of being cured are good, but not certain. Your treatment choice will be influenced by your PSA and by the Gleason score of your initial biopsy. Still there will be options which you should investigate. I also suggest you pay close attention to eating healthfully. As far as the worrying, I can strongly relate to that. Openness with friends and/or family can be a big help. I hope you don't keep it all inside. Popular posts by hawaii Prostate cancer for sure
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03/18/2008 11:25 Top
olepawpaw Give a Hug	what the doctor told me when he told me the results on a scale of 1 to 10 mine was a 6 on agressivenice.My psa was 5.8...there was 2 spots they found in the biopsy that was cancer.....can you make head or tails out of what he is saying there?
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03/18/2008 12:38 Top
hawaii Posts: 12 New Member Send a PM Give a Hug	yes, this sounds very optimistic to me. The 6 on aggressive is fine, mine was 7. The 5.8 psa is good too. Probability of a complete cure is very high. No need to rush into action. You have caught this early. Surgery is the most likely suggested treatment, but your doc will probably tell you of other alternatives too. I think you should let go of some of that worry and appreciate that you caught this in a timely manner. Popular posts by hawaii Prostate cancer for sure
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