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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Prostate Cancer / August 2004Dog Lover & Survivor: I don't think dogs get enough credit for what they have meant for research & therapy
After reading some books and research reports on the healing powers of dogs, I thought back to my own six-month battle and RP, and how spending time with my dog was as therapeutic as anything else I did. I also have started researching the fact that as the only other animal with a prostate, dogs in laboratories have contributed immeasureably to the prostate cancer research. Yes, it's a bit sad to think about, but what an amazingly honorable thing to thank dogs for. I am now so convinced that everyone with PC should have a dog for therapy, I have put up a Web Journal and 'sketchbook' about my dog, my experiences, and the need to get other guys on the dog therapy path. It's at: http://pupsnprostates.blogspot.com thanks Kim Garretson MansGland Campaign i have spent all day long with our dog since i was diagnosed with pc. dogs are nursemaids. if your sick or injured they can sense it and will never leave your side. it's great therapy. our dog a little chiaua- jack russell mix has recently been sick with his own medical problem. it's been good that i could give something back to the dog in trying to make things as good as we can for him. as an aside my wife injured her back yesterday. the dog knew it and spent the whole day with her. they obviously know what's going on. Uh, to quote just one web source: "All mammals have some kind of prostate though thye differ considerably." Do a web search on prostate and mammals and you'll find numerous reference to many mammals with prostates including for example a ferret : ) >I also have started researching the fact that as the only other animal > with a prostate, dogs in laboratories have contributed immeasureably > to the prostate cancer research. But, only dogs get prostate cancer.  SignatureProstate Cancer Survivor (so far), not a doctor PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46 Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c RRP 12/15/2000 PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75 EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47 PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32 Erection 05/12/2003 @ 48 HTbegins 07/21/2003 @ 48 PSA .07 .05 Lupron 7/03, 8/03, 12/03, 4/04 non illegitimi carborundum > Uh, to quote just one web source: > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > with a prostate, dogs in laboratories have contributed immeasureably > > to the prostate cancer research. But if you get your male dog neutered he will not get prostate cancer because they take the prostate out at the same time. Bev > But, only dogs get prostate cancer. > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > > with a prostate, dogs in laboratories have contributed immeasureably > > > to the prostate cancer research. I think I'd rather have prostate cancer. > But if you get your male dog neutered he will not get prostate cancer > because they take the prostate out at the same time. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > > > with a prostate, dogs in laboratories have contributed immeasureably > > > > to the prostate cancer research. Thankfully you are not a dog! LOL Bev > I think I'd rather have prostate cancer. > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > > > > with a prostate, dogs in laboratories have contributed immeasureably > > > > > to the prostate cancer research. > After reading some books and research reports on the healing powers of > dogs, I thought back to my own six-month battle and RP, and how [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Kim Garretson > MansGland Campaign It's amazing what the mind can do for your body, if you're convinced that it is actually doing something for it! Some find comfort in animals, some card playing, some watching the moon. Whatever works is OK by me. SignatureJK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories I can attest to the pampering I received from my Burmese Cat (who thinks he is a dog anyway). Slept by my side on return from hospital and wouldn't let me out of his sight all day and night for around a fortnight, then a return to normality i.e. "take me for a walk (on lead) run up and down the deck (chasings) an absolute godsend. My friends know refer to him as Dr Max... Fred > After reading some books and research reports on the healing powers of > dogs, I thought back to my own six-month battle and RP, and how [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Kim Garretson > MansGland Campaign |
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