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Well, it seems after all those problems with the site, all is back to normal Here are this week’s new entries and updates
CHANGES TO PAGES PRIORITIES on the TROOPC page is a bit of a corny joke, but it might raise a smile
NEW POSTS: JAMES SCHWARTZ chose RP (Radical Prostatectomy) for his GS 8 diagnosis after biochemical failure he started ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy)
JOHN BARRACKMAN has been given 30 days by the VA to choose between RP (Radical Prostatectomy) and Calypso®
KEITH MARTIN even though he is 46 he has on the advice of his doctors chosen Active Surveillance
PHILLIP POPP diagnosed in May and chose RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery)
IQI SINGH is undecided about his options as he enters his 80th year after a GS3+4 diagnosis
JIM WILSON newly diagnosed and undecided in view of his past medical history and experiences
MIKE HASSEL SHEARER diagnosed in June and has chosen RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy)
MELVIN BILLIK chose RP (Radical Prostatectomy) but is now concerned about ‘trend’ of his PSA test from 0.01 to 0.02
UPDATES FROM MEMBERS GEORGE L has decided on CyberKnife® and should be finished by the end of the month
NICK PERICH three years after his RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy) all’s well, thanks to Viagra
FRANK K on Active Surveillance despite his PSA of over 10.0 ng/ml – some interesting views expressed by his urologist and oncologist – should more men consult an oncologist before making a final decision?
ARNE SOEDEKVIST Gold two star member was on ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) from diagnosis in 1998 but has been on ‘holiday’ since December 2009
DINO BROWN diagnosed in February 2008, he chose RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery) and has had enormous problems with incontinence but it seems that he is finally dry after his implant now he wants to tackle his ED issues
RAY LOVELACE believes he has biochemical failure after RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy) with a PSA of 0.66 ng/ml so it is adjuvant ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) and EBRT (External Beam Radiation Therapy) for him
BARRY COLLINS undetectable PSA three years after diagnosis and treatment with ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) and EBRT (External Beam Radiation Therapy)
TOM LAUTERBACK has decided to have a TURP (Transurethral Resection Of The Prostate) to correct incontinence following TUMUT (Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy) and EBRT (External Beam Radiation Therapy) with neoadjuvant ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy)
TIM HILLEN Silver member in his eighth year after diagnosis and Brachytherapy with a PSA ‘bump’ about five years ago and some proctitis
V J ELDER was considering PBT (Proton Beam Therapy) but chose RALP (Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy)
JEFF B three years after RP (Radical Prostatectomy) and EBRT (External Beam Radiation Treatment) his PSA is undetectable
EDWARD RUSH undetectable PSA two years after RP (Radical Prostatectomy) but some incontinence and ED issues remain
KLAUS VON HAGEN back from an overseas trip he starts Zometa soon for spots on a bone scan
REG BOSLEY pleased to report that four weeks after ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) and Chemotherapy his PSA is down to 55.0 from a diagnostic 1,450.0
MARTIN DURDEN battling a rising PSA after ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) failure – on DES (diethylstilbestrol) and in a trial
JACK CARDEN PSA still undetectable two years after EBRT with neo-adjuvant ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy)
TOMAS BERGMAN three months after completing PBT (Proton Beam Therapy) at Florida he is as happy as…..
DENNIS MOORE early HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound). man had his procedure done eight years ago and all’s well still
I am now up to date with all entries that I have received. There were some problems with Spam filters which seem to have been sorted out. If you have submitted your story or an update and it has not appeared on the site or I have not acknowledged it, please e-mail me at terryherbert42@gmail.com
