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Posted 12/2/2010 11:39 PM (GMT -5)

I used to be somewhat active on this forum....not so much anymore....Glad to see some of the folks from a few years back doing well...

Had my 6 month checkup today....my PSA is right at .1 ....same thing as six months ago.  Not a <.1, just point one, which is weird.  Since it hasn't moved in 6 months, my oncologist said it's a good check up.  Said he's had other patients where the PSA just kind of sits there at a real low level.

Since I had a radical prostectomy and follow up radiation with a year of hormone treatment, they really wouldn't start treating me again until the PSA hit 10...or starting moving real fast.

I took my history off of my signature, but I had bad numbers --- a 39 PSA at 46 yrs old.....LOTS of cancer in the prostate, postive margin...lotta bad stuff.  Doing just fine now.

Just wanted to count my blessings, thank the Lord, and pass on to guys starting out on this weird journey that bad initial numbers don't always mean a bad out come.  I know early in my journey I always wanted to hear from guys who had worse initial numbers than me that were doing just fine.  If there's somebody reading this and I'm "that guy" for you, I'm just "paying it forward" on behalf of a lot really great PC survivors who helpded me along the way.

Hang in there brothers -- keep the faith!

Posted 12/3/2010 12:01 AM (GMT -5)
Sterd--

Nice to see your name on the board.  I remember you well from several years ago on the forum.  Good to read that you're doing well.  All the best on your continued recovery!   Tim

Posted 12/3/2010 12:14 AM (GMT -5)
sterd82,
How wonderful it is to hear from you and to hear how well you are doing. I remember your signature well. I am so glad you checked back in and gave us an update. Keep up the positive reports.

And thank you for being here when I arrived. It really meant a lot. I won't ever forget it. (Tim Too)

May the blessings continue for you and your loved ones...

Tony
Posted 12/3/2010 2:26 AM (GMT -5)
Sterd.
You're from before my time, but I am someone who is glad to hear another voice from the past, and I am sure there will be many other new/newer guys here who are wondering about their future who will be glad to have heard your update and to see another longer time line. Thanks.
Given the way you describe where you were 4 years ago I see why you are pleased to be where you are today.

Alf
Posted 12/3/2010 4:53 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you for dropping in and "paying it forward", it is appreciated, I only wish more guys would think of it. As you are well aware it really does help, it gives us all hope, to see someone like your self, doing well.
I look forward to you dropping by again, in a couple of years or so, and I'm sure you will be doing just as good. You can "pay forward" anytime you like as far as I'm concerned.
On ya Sterd !.........................Regards Kev
Posted 12/3/2010 9:04 AM (GMT -5)
Great to read post like yours Sterd. My best to you and please drop in again.

Michael

Posted 12/3/2010 9:42 AM (GMT -5)
Nice to read a long term report like yours, that will give hope to many others.
Posted 12/3/2010 9:46 AM (GMT -5)
I very much appreciate your post and encouragement. As someone who has had a BCR and SRT. It is good to hear a success story like yours.
Posted 12/3/2010 10:03 AM (GMT -5)
It is great to hear from guys like you. Many thanks for taking the time to give those of us "Traveling the Journey" hope for the future.
Stay well and blessed
TTaylor
Posted 12/3/2010 10:20 AM (GMT -5)
I'm sure you just gave a glimmer of hope to so many guys and the women who love them.

I have benefitted from reading the stories on Yananow, and am always so disappointed if there is no current follow-up. Hearing that someone is still doing well is so encouraging to me during a somewhat scary time.

So glad you came back and posted!

Juliet
Posted 12/3/2010 11:00 AM (GMT -5)
Sterd

Congrats for the .1. You were on here before me but as you know all of us appreciate your numbers so very well. Your post gives great hope to guys that have high numbers. Thanks for posting. Be well brother.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 12/3/2010 2:00 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks for all the well wishes -- great to hear from old friends and new.

Tony -- keep up your great work here and elsewhere. I remember our interchanges well -- and it's great to see how well you're doing. There we were, a couple of guys "too young" to get PCa, with really scary stats....trying to muddle through and we all found strength with our brother and sisters in arms here and elsewhere....s

And here we are now, "I beat up this disease and took its lunch money! I am in remission." Love it!

Keep giving back -- it sets a good example for those of us doing well but could do more to help others --- I'll come around more often. Thanks!
Posted 12/3/2010 6:33 PM (GMT -5)
sterd,
Your comments are very kind. Yes, the first days are still a vivid memory. I started out with the thought that if I have an advanced disease and have done well, then I want to share it. But there are a lot of guys from when we arrived still hanging out. Paying it forward can be contagious, I believe.

If you ever make it out to Vegas make sure you reserve a lunch hour.

Tony
Posted 12/3/2010 8:37 PM (GMT -5)
Sterd, Thank for posting your journey. It is always nice to hear from guys who are doing well several years after their initial treatment. It gives the rest of us hope.
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