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Re: Thanks to all you guys and the women who love you who post here.
Jeez Mike,
So young to be diagnosed. The one overall suggestion I can make is: Don't let yourself be overwhelmed with all of the information that will be coming your way. Keep the big picture in mind but only concentrate on the next milestone in the process. If you dwell on the totality of your situation, you'll go bananas.
Also, think carefully about your choice of treatment because you'll be living with that decision for a long time.
Re: Thanks to all you guys and the women who love you who post here.
Hi Mike,
Welcome to our forums. It's incredibly kind of you to write thanking us when you are just coming to terms with your own diagnosis.
I echo the sentiments of the replies you've recieved so far. Don't panic, and be very pro-active in your treatment and recovery.
I first discovered this site in April 2005 when I was reeling from the shock of hearing I had PSA of 182, that my tumour was a T4 grading, and I wasn't expected to live longer than a few years.
This site really opened my eyes, gave me precious information, and more importantly - gave me hope.
I have just returned from my oncology appointment this afternoon. He is absolutely amazed by my latest results. Today marks one full year without medication, and yet my PSA is still stable at 0.94 (even lower than at my last oncology appointment 4 months ago, when it was 1.1).
So you see, there are some very inspiring stories here. Never give up hope and never be afraid to ask for advice. I have learned more from some of our very wise PCa-fighters on forums than I ever did from my oncologist or urologist.
