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John W and Tracey live in the USA. He was 50 when he was diagnosed in September 2006. His initial PSA was 4.8 ng/ml but he has not given his Gleason Score or staging. it seems that he may have been staged T2b or T2c. He is undecided as to what treatment he should have. Here is is his story:

Hi what a great site just what I need. It's been about a week since my diagnosis.I know I lack some key information. I will get more today as we are heading to the Mayo clinic.

My first urologist suggested R.P surgery both lobes involved.

 

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October 2006

 

Hello friends thought I would share some updated information.

We were able to meet with my surgeons. This helped put Tracey and me at ease. They have done thousands of this type of surgery. We decided on radical prostatectomy.

Also found out my Gleason Score is 3+3. My PSA at original diagnoses was 4.6 ng/ml my last test up to was 5.6 ng/ml.

Surgery set for November 18/06, so now we just wait and try to keep our spirits up.

Thanks. God bless .

 

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November 2006

 

Hello friends thought I would update here.

I had my surgery Nov.21 all went well my doctor told us cancer confined to my prostate all else clear. This was no cake walk but its a walk I would take any day to save my life. So its been over a week I feel better every day am learning to live with the bag we all know what I mean.

Terry, Bless you and my other brothers the letters of this site YANA pretty much says it all.

Updates later, jw.

 

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March 2008

 

Well its been about fifteen months since my surgery. I'm happy to say all has gone very good. All my post surgery PSA tests have come back undetectable! Amen!

I can't help but to feel a bit guilty for not posting more updates guess I'm just living and loving life soooo much.

Back to my recovery except for some occasional dripping nothing I worry about. In the other department - most know what I'm talking about - things are getting better with the help of one of the many meds. (Cialis) back to 90 percent.

Well my brothers I'll sign off feel free to email any questions.

God Bless us all. John

 

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March 2008

 

Hello my friends, here's an update on my health. I hope my story can in some way help you in your own journey.

Just this past week I had my blood drawn for my yearly PSA. Test results were undetectable Amen! Three years behind me I still get nervous waiting for the results.

All other surgery related issues are doing well. I still have to be aware of my bladder, maybe a drip once in awhile, no pads though.

I'm sure many of you guys are wondering about sexual performance. I sure did as I traveled this cancer surgery route. Things are near perfect in this department. I never hesitate to use the little pill. It's like this - would you rather drive a four cyclinder or a supercharged v-eight! Well that's my story. Life is good!

I'm still amazed at how many men are touched by this nasty disease. Hardly a week goes by that I don't hear of someone being touched in some way by pc, so take care my friends.

A special thank you to Terry for keeping this site running! May God Bless.

 

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October 2010

 

 

Hello friends. Thought I would do a little update.

As far as my health I feel great no lasting problems as far as PCa and my surgery everything works fine! I only get PSA checked once a year so far so good.

As time flies by I find I'm not thinking about this chapter in my life as much. Then out of the blue someone will call looking for help as they or someone they love has PCa it warms my heart to know I can help.

So my brothers I won't bother you with how cute my grandkids are or how I can still smack the softball just remember stay strong and love life!

A final note to Terry this was the site that helped me the most early on in my struggle with PCa BLESS YOU my friend.

J.W.

John's e-mail address is: cactus@centurytel.net