YANA - YOU ARE NOT ALONE NOW

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT SITE

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Ron M and Jean live in Canada. He was 58 when he was diagnosed on March 6, 2009. His initial PSA was 5.0 ng/ml, his Gleason Score was 6 and although he does not state his staging it seems he was staged T1c. His choice of treatment was radical prostatectomy. Here is his story.

I had been diagnosed with Melanoma, two years ago. Then found I was dealing with some blood issues and was placed on one of the "chemo" drugs.

I was continuing to lose weight and had loss of appetite. Lots of tests done till finally it was found that my PSA was rising in number every test.

So, a biopsy was ordered and 12 samples taken. Got the results on March 6th.

Dealing with a really nice surgeon in London, Ontario -Dr J. Izawa. Just waiting for a surgery date now. Probably going under the knife in mid June.

That is it for now.

RM

 

UPDATED

September 2010

 

 

Hello. Sorry I haven't updated. I have been busy with a few other problems of late.

HOWEVER- I saw the doctor in London that did the Surgery - almost a year to the day and the PSA level is "undetectable" at this time. So, he said congratulations you are one year cancer free now. I go back in 6 months for another update on the PSA test.

I am still having a little problem with the bladder control, but about 90 % normal. Unfortunately, I am still having problems with impotence - tried pills and now using the injection - not much has helped as yet. But, better than being dead!!

Hope this helps.

Take care, RM.

Ron's e-mail address is: perchguy@netscape.net