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#1 |
OTD - Older than Dirt
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bloomfield, Iowa
Hunt In: Iowa
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I left out the word cancer in the title because we are praying that I don't have cancer. Of course I would not be having a biopsy unless there was a real chance of having prostate cancer.
I recently read the threads of two TBH members concerning their struggles with and treatments for prostate cancer. I have spoken prayers for both members and will continue to do so. While reading these threads I was waiting on results from a prostate specific MRI that was done at the University of Iowa Medical Center. I got the results week before last from my urologist. The MRI detected a small lesion. The U of I radiologists rate lesions on a 1-5 scale. 1-2 benign, 3 undetermined, 4-5 very likely cancer. Mine was a 3. This added to the uncertainty because my PSA which had slowly climbed from 2 to just over 4 in the last 4 to 5 years had actually dropped to below 4 back in January. Since my history was showing a gradual climb in my PSA, (excluding the last test that dropped), and the undetermined rating on the lesion my urologist recommend the biopsy. The MRI guided biopsy aided my urologist to target the lesion. He took another 12 or so samples as well. The biopsy itself was not too bad because I was pretty well knocked out. The anesthesiologist called it a "light" sleep, but I was out. Now.....the after effects have not been fun. It's painful to use the bathroom and there is definitely some blood loss occuring. Now it's back to the waiting game for the biopsy results. I have tried to be proactive thru this process of monitoring my PSA. First I pray that this lesion is benign. If it is cancer I pray that we have caught it early. I have been told that if we live long enough we will all get prostate cancer in some form or fashion. Make sure you are getting PSA tests when you have a physical exam at any age, but especially when you are over 60. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Last edited by Arrowsmith; 04-06-2021 at 05:52 PM. |
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#2 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New Braunfels
Hunt In: Karnes County
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Dangit Mike! I hate to read this
I’ll add you to our prayers! |
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#3 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Antonio
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#4 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Goldthwaite
Hunt In: Mills County
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Good luck and prayers up for you.
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#5 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: San Antonio
Hunt In: Guadalupe county/ Ozona
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Prayers will be sent
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#6 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Collin County
Hunt In: Grayson County and Oklahoma.
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Praying you are clean! Cancer sucks!
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#7 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Denton, TX
Hunt In: Tom Green County
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Sorry to hear this Mike....Prayers up that it comes back with good news.
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#8 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Texas
Hunt In: East tx
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Prayers up for you and your Family of a good outcome.
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#9 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Dallas
Hunt In: Star TX
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We TBHers are all behind you in your prognosis and recovery
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#10 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Holly Lake Ranch
Hunt In: East Tx. and Anywhere I can!
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Pulling for you!
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#11 |
Eight Point
![]() Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Forney TX
Hunt In: I’m looking
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Prayers for for your results to be negative and for peace and comfort.
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#12 |
Eight Point
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Denton County
Hunt In: Caddo/Big Lake/Datil NM
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I have been cancer free for 4 years now. I had to have the radical prostatectomy all my cores were 3 and 4 and most were 70% cancer. Keep the faith.
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#13 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Springtown TX
Hunt In: Parker Co. TX
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Prayers up!
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#14 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Texas
Hunt In: Texas
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Prayers for you. My father just finished his 28 day radiation treatment last week. He didn’t enjoy the process, but said it wasn’t painful or too long of a process each day. We are hopeful and optimistic. Keep your faith in the Lord.
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#15 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Antonio
Hunt In: Don't have a place yet
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Dang. Hope everything works out for you, Mike. I just had my PSA drawn last week. Luckily, mine was normal.
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#16 |
Six Point
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Prayers for you sir!
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#17 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Gulf Coast
Hunt In: Texas
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Praying for you now
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#18 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fort Worth,TX
Hunt In: Brown,Clay&Eastland Co.
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Prayers sent
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#19 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Liberty Hill, Tx
Hunt In: Hill country
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Praying for you sir
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#20 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TEXAS
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Prayers mike!!!
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#21 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Texas
Hunt In: Brady, Texas
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Praying for you sir.
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#22 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Orange, TX
Hunt In: Jasper & Orange County in TX, Carroll County in MS
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Prayers for you...
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#23 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Hunt In: Tilden & Utopia
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Prayers sent
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#24 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Victoria, TX
Hunt In: Refugio, Africa
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Prayers sent
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#25 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Sorry Azz Houston
Hunt In: Young County & Anywhere A Duck Flies!
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Prayers up.
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#26 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Baytown, Texas
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Prayers up, Mike.
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#27 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sonora, Tx
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Prayers up for you Mike!!!!
Bisch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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#28 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Boerne
Hunt In: Gillespie County
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Prayers up for you too! Your experience and observations are pretty much spot on; not to worry you but you sound like you've thought this out.
My biopsies (one in December and a second in February) went pretty much the same as far as not remembering them. There was a small amount of blood for a only a day or two. I wanted the Proton Beam therapy but discovered most insurance won't cover it although, Medicare will. I couldn't afford MD Anderson's self pay and didn't want to be in "active surveillance" until Medicare took over. Fortunately, I found that I could manage the price at Loma Linda University Hospital in California and I came here yesterday for consultations. I'll start proton therapy in two weeks and the Dr. started me on hormone treatments immediately. Feel free to pm if any questions or just want to talk. Cant repeat it often enough. If you're over 50, check your PSA number regularly. |
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#29 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Hunt In: Leon County and wherever
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Prayers for you Mike
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#30 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: White Oak
Hunt In: Bee County
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Mike, I have followed your posts, and I know the anxiety can be high while waiting for answers. My prayers are up for you. Remember, even if you have the cancer, it is not a death sentence. It, in most cases, can be treated and whipped, so just keep the faith.
1riot1ranger, my prayers for a good resolution for you, also. You will most likely have hot flashes like a menopausal woman with the hormone therapy. ![]() |
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#31 | |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Boerne
Hunt In: Gillespie County
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#32 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Allen, TX
Hunt In: Where ever I get a chance.
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Prayers sent for you Mike. Hang in there my friend.
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#33 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Prayers sent for you Mike.
God Bless |
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#34 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tarkington Prairie, TX
Hunt In: Depends on the TPWD draw results!
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Praying for you Mike, hopeful the results are favorable.
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#35 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Clear Lake Tx
Hunt In: Old Mexico, Centerville Tx
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Prayers for good news!
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#36 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Madisonville
Hunt In: Madison and Colorado County
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Brother has Prostrate cancer He did some sort of radiation.
Just had my PSA tested and it was a 1 |
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#37 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Brenham & Richland Springs
Hunt In: Richland Springs & Washington on the Brazos
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Prayers for you. I too have always heard that if you are a male and live long enough you will get it in some form or fashion.
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#38 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: May 2015
Location: Waco
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Prayers for you.
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#39 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Lockhart
Hunt In: Everywhere I can
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Prayer sent.
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#40 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Tuscola
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Keeping you in our prayers Mike.
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#41 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Joshua & Arlington, Texas
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Prayers sent your way Mike.
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#42 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bryan, Texas
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Mike, I'll be praying for you. Like Randy and 1riot1ranger, I know the range of emotions you are dealing with right now. Hang in there. It sounds like you caught it early.
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#43 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Lake Granbury
Hunt In: Coke Co
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Prayers to you brother!
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#44 |
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Hallettsville
Hunt In: Lavaca , Edwards & Gillespie counties
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Prayers sent!
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#45 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Georgetown
Hunt In: Menard County, TX & OK Panhandle
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Prayers sent Mike.
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#46 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Fort Worth
Hunt In: Runnels County
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Prayers for a good result for Everyone^^^^^
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#47 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Spring, Tx.
Hunt In: Kimble County, Leon, Edwards
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Prayers Sent Mike....
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#48 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Williamson county
Hunt In: WMAs
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Prayer sent.
Dealt with colon cancer, so I know all that you're going through. |
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#49 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Texas
Hunt In: East tx
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Continued prayers and also may the Lord bring for peacefulness for you and your wife considering the circumstances at the moment.
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#50 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tx
Hunt In: Tex, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico
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I have six friends who have beat Prostrate Cancer. Another one beat it for 7 years and it came back unexpectant. Another buddy just told the Dr. to cut that bugger out and completely eliminate the problem. The key thing for everyone to do is be aware and do not sit on a problem or issue that you think might just go away. Especially if you are over 50! If something is bothering you for over a week or two go have it looked at. Get that physical every year and watch that PSA.
Mike we all wish the best for you. All you can do is take it every day, one day at a time. If you start fretting and worrying too much it robs you of each days potential. You are going through the process so just play the cards as they fall. |
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