More Waiting and Waiting

Posted on October 14, 2011 by kc9aop

Well I survived the biopsy.  I think it was not as bad this time.  The doctor only took 35 samples instead of 42.

I’m still sore and tender, but not to the point of being unable to function.  Right now a hard chair makes me hurt and lifting heavy things is pretty bad, but not unbearable.  I’m through with the antibiotics and am still on the prednisone.

The biopsy results should have been in today, but since I had my procedure on Columbus day I suspect it will add a day to the time.  I will probably have results on Monday.  I’m not really stressed about the results.  I guess they will be what will be.

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Tomorrow is the day for biopsy

Posted on October 9, 2011 by kc9aop

Wish me luck! The procedure is not as bad as it could be but it is still pretty bad. The last time I did this I needed 2 days to get back to functioning.

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on September 1, 2011 by kc9aop

Show the men in your life that you care.  Be sure to tell them it is prostate cancer awareness month and really encourage them to get a PSA test.

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So another high-density biopsy in the near future

Posted on September 1, 2011 by kc9aop

I saw Dr. Moran and he did a DRE.  A really good one this time! (I was a bit sore the whole day) and he said that the left side felt a little too firm.  He recommended another high density biopsy.

Oddly, just before he checked me he said that he’d be happy to wait another 2 – 3 years (it’s been 2 years since my first biopsy) but he thought a DRE check would be the decision point.  Since my PSA is swinging, it is hard to figure what a good posture is with regards to biopsy.  I’m still below what would be considered the panic point, but with my family history, I’m virtually guaranteed to develop cancer in the next decade or so.  Finding it now will be a bonus as I am younger (50 years old now) and can tolerate any surgical procedure better the younger I am.

Anyway, I need to get this scheduled for this fall.  Along with the colonoscopy that all of us 50-year-olds have to suffer through.

On a more positive note, my prostatitus symptoms seem to be in check for now.  Not sure why symptoms are not plaguing me, but I’m enjoying the lack of pain and fatigue.

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What a shock…. (not really)

Posted on July 13, 2011 by kc9aop

I just found out my PSA climed to 4.32 this time.  Like the last few times… up and down, up and down.

I have an appointment to talk to Dr. Moran tomorrow.  Wonder what he’ll say?  My PSA is not escallating, it’s fluttering.

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Round and Round I go….

Posted on July 6, 2011 by kc9aop

Well I have set an appointment for next week to see the oncologist.  I don’t have cancer but he does the high density biopsy (the Stereotactic transperineal prostate biopsy ) that I really think is the best.  It is done under general anesthesia so it really is less hard on me but with 42 samples taken, there is a day or so of recovery time.  I don’t have the biopsy scheduled yet and am waiting for the doctor’s recommendation.  If he wants to go for another one I really have no choice.  It’s been longer than usual in between biopsies.  I guess eventually there will be nothing left of it anyway after all the biopsy procedures.

I wonder if there is an issue with collecting scar tissue?  After taking 42 samples of a 40 gram prostate I would think that maybe something like that could happen.  This would be my second procedure, so it probably is no issue at all.

Wish me luck!

 

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Happy 2011!!!

Posted on February 26, 2011 by kc9aop

Well its already February and I’m just posting.  I did go in for another PSA test and I was down to 3.8 so I’m back on the seesaw again!  To top it off I now am dealing with slightly elevated blood sugar and high triglycerides.  I don’t have much time to post a rant here, but will try later.

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This month is Movember

Posted on November 17, 2010 by kc9aop

Please help to eradicate prostate cancer. This terrible disease runs in my family and I have seen several of my male relations have to deal with this. Any donation to this cause may save a life of a father, brother, uncle or grandpa!

In 2010 tragically more than 32,000 men will die as a direct result of prostate cancer. Donate here: http://us.movember.com/mospace/1256692/
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Happy Spring 2010

Posted on May 31, 2010 by kc9aop

Well Spring is almost gone and I’m a bit late to post here.  My symptoms persist and sometimes are quite bad.  I’ve gone through weeks in which I had extreme fatigue for no “apparent” reason.  The fatigue is a prominent symptom of prostatitus and, since I had no other issues I can only conclude that it is what was responsible.

I have a urologist check coming up on 6/15 (or 6/17… I forget) so I’ll post a result here.  Don’t know if the doctor will do another PSA so quickly.  I’d be concerned if he did, but I prefer to know what is going on as opposed to being in the dark.  I’m going to worry no matter what so I might just as well get the information as frequently as I can.

Next post will be in a few weeks after my visit with the doctor.

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PSA on the up-swing again

Posted on March 7, 2010 by kc9aop

Just had a PSA test that returned 4.77 and I’m depressed.  I thought the down trend was going to stay.  I’ve heard that this is a roller coaster ride and I guess I should have expected a setback to hit.  Hopefully the next round will be a down tick and I won’t have to worry so much.

My urologist said that it is not that big of a change and I shouldn’t be worried.  We will do another test in 6 months and see what happens.  I will try to remember his words of calm and try to keep my emotional reaction on a lower level.  This is really taking a toll on my nerves!!  I will prevail, because I have to and there really is nothing else for me to do.

My prostititus symptoms are back and I’m trying to deal with that too.  Not fun.

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