Last week I mentioned posting on some gun related forums in an attempt to attract more men to this blog. This week I thought I'd post some of the comments I received on those forums.
One important comment I received, from Jake514 in Texas, offered a cautionary note I very much appreciated:
“Several aspects of my experience is similar to what has been previously mentioned, HOWEVER I would like to caution everyone that prostate cancer can occur with a low PSA. (emphasis by Jake514)
My PSA score never got over 3.4, with no pain but my biopsy indicated 8 of the 12 needles showing cancer. My score was 6 & 7, and the doctor said it was a very aggressive type. I had the di Vanci method of radical prostatectomy in Nov. 2009. One of the worse parts was thinking I was going to accidentally catch the Foley catheter hose on something and accidentally pull it out (not good).
So far all is good and I get rechecked every 6 months. Thank God for giving the doctor his skill and also modern medicine. PM me if anyone has any specific questions as I am not a doctor but did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night. “
Another comment reflected Simple Member's (no location given) concern regarding the genetic component of prostate cancer (of course, it could also be read as a rhetorical question):
“Glad to hear that they seem to have a handle on it.
My brother was diagnosed with it last week, waiting for test results to determine how to treat it. My dad also had it. Wonder what my chances are?”
Other members of the forums responded thereby opening a dialog about prostate cancer ...SCORE!
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