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I had help on these boards and that made all the difference. fear is defeated by KNOWLEDGE! I am living proof as my 1st PCA was 67 and doubling each month until I met the right DR.s. Without proper blood tests as well as a gleason score delinated by the best, no one can help and in my case Casodex alone dropped my 6 month, original catheter, out of my body.
I have learned much and my case is perhaps unique BUT, NEVER give up, be your own advocate through much DD/learning and INTERVIEW* all Dr.s about your specific case/knowledge please.
All was done without any assets or insurance. If I can aid anyone here, please advise.
* never be intimidated by any Dr., please record each visit, with permission, and then contrast and compare. When you 1st meet with any cancer Dr.s there is a level of fear that precludes one from an exact memory IMO.
Andrew is quite right in what he says about the importance of asking questions, having someone along with you, recording consults (if the doctor agrees)and getting copies of all reports.
