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Oct 26, 2021 20:44:59   #
Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
 
TriX wrote:
Good you you - may you live a long and happy life, and thanks for bringing attention to this important issue.


Thank you TriX. Yes, this needs to be made aware of by all men.

will

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Oct 26, 2021 20:49:17   #
Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
 
Muddyvalley wrote:
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.


Good for you Victor! Glad to hear of your successful treatment. After the 3 month PSA check I will probably be getting it done every 6 months also.

will

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Oct 26, 2021 22:43:51   #
Wallen Loc: Middle Earth
 
Soul Dr. wrote:
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
After going thru 5 1/2 weeks of radiation treatmen... (show quote)


Merry Christmas

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Oct 26, 2021 23:18:38   #
Mr. SONY Loc: LI, NY
 
Good for you.

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Oct 26, 2021 23:53:05   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Oh yeah, I rang the bell 8 years ago, Prostate Cancer. If I had it to do over I'm not sure I would.

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Oct 27, 2021 05:40:12   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
Congratulations!!!
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu

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Oct 27, 2021 05:49:35   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
Soul Dr. wrote:
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
After going thru 5 1/2 weeks of radiation treatmen... (show quote)



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Oct 27, 2021 06:03:26   #
pgerardi Loc: Bethel Park, PA
 
Congrats & best wishes for a successful recovery!

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Oct 27, 2021 06:50:10   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Great news, Will. Prayers and thoughts going your way that the results continue along those lines and your goal is reached by Christmas.

BTW, I just, theoretically, finished chemo for the same. Doing fine on this end.
--Bob
Soul Dr. wrote:
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
After going thru 5 1/2 weeks of radiation treatmen... (show quote)

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Oct 27, 2021 07:00:10   #
LXK0930 Loc: Souh Jersey
 
Soul Dr. wrote:
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
After going thru 5 1/2 weeks of radiation treatmen... (show quote)

Congratulations.
I had the same situation and treatment. PSA is checked every 6 months, and remains undetectable after 3 years.
Only downside is that I always expected that my end would be at the hands of a jealous husband. I guess that is out!

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Oct 27, 2021 07:07:31   #
cincykid
 
👍👍

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Oct 27, 2021 07:23:20   #
traderjohn Loc: New York City
 
Soul Dr. wrote:
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
After going thru 5 1/2 weeks of radiation treatmen... (show quote)


You are one of the lucky ones. Good, advice about early checkups.

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Oct 27, 2021 08:07:24   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 

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Oct 27, 2021 09:39:55   #
JimG1 Loc: Waxahachie, TX
 
Congratulations! That is such great news.

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Oct 27, 2021 10:01:52   #
Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
 
Wallen wrote:
Merry Christmas


Thanks, Wallen. I hope you have a great one too.

will

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