I got to ring the bell!
Oct 26, 2021 16:09:39 #
After going thru 5 1/2 weeks of radiation treatments for stage 2 prostate cancer. I got to ring a big brass bell in a hallway near the radiation area, after my last treatment. They asked me if I wanted to, and I said, hell yeah!
The good news is that my PSA level was checked the week before, and it was down to .002.
It will be checked again on 12/22. Hopefully, it will be down to 0 by then. That will be the best Christmas present I could get.
All men should have their PSA levels checked between the ages of 50-59.
The earlier prostate cancer can be detected, the better the survival chances are.
will
The good news is that my PSA level was checked the week before, and it was down to .002.
It will be checked again on 12/22. Hopefully, it will be down to 0 by then. That will be the best Christmas present I could get.
All men should have their PSA levels checked between the ages of 50-59.
The earlier prostate cancer can be detected, the better the survival chances are.
will
Oct 26, 2021 16:11:31 #
Congratulations!!!! Best wishes, thoughts and prayers for your continued healing.
Dodie
Dodie
Oct 26, 2021 16:13:45 #
luvmypets wrote:
Congratulations!!!! Best wishes, thoughts and prayers for your continued healing.
Dodie
Dodie
Thank you very much, Dodie.
will
Oct 26, 2021 16:15:36 #
Oct 26, 2021 16:17:17 #
Longshadow wrote:
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Thank you Longshadow.
will
Oct 26, 2021 16:17:23 #
Keep ringing that bell loud and clear Will! Great news, stay well. 
Oct 26, 2021 16:19:04 #
Congratulations and prayers for you having many happy years ahead. And Happy Birthday a day early. (I checked out your profile)
Oct 26, 2021 16:19:15 #
Sylvias wrote:
Keep ringing that bell loud and clear Will! Great news, stay well.
Thank you for your encouraging words, Sylvia.
will
Oct 26, 2021 16:23:16 #
JimmyTB wrote:
Congratulations and prayers for you having many happy years ahead. And Happy Birthday a day early. (I checked out your profile)
Thank you for your kind words and Birthday wishes, Jimmy. My last treatment was exactly one week before my birthday.
will
Oct 26, 2021 17:06:18 #
The PSA test is quick and easy. Better than the digital test.
Oct 26, 2021 17:09:52 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
The PSA test is quick and easy. Better than the digital test.
Yep, no excuse not to get it. It could save your life!
will
Oct 26, 2021 17:12:25 #
Last month I received the "all clear" after five years from the discovery of my prostate cancer. It can be done, Will!
Oct 26, 2021 17:14:13 #
UTMike wrote:
Last month I received the "all clear" after five years from the discovery of my prostate cancer. It can be done, Will!
Congratulations Mike! The earlier it can be found, the better the chances of surviving it.
will
Oct 26, 2021 18:27:12 #
Good you you - may you live a long and happy life, and thanks for bringing attention to this important issue.
Oct 26, 2021 20:42:39 #
I was treated with protons at Loma Linda in California five years ago. I continue to have a very low PSA & I get checked every six months for a medical study I enrolled in when I first started proton therapy. The cancer is long gone. Knowing my PSA and learning about proton therapy saved my life, without a doubt.
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