Monday I go in for my next blood test. After three months of treatment
free life my urologist wants to update his "State of Your Cancer"
address on Wednesday.
Actually, Dr Lipson, my original urologist, has moved to Boston and
bigger and better things. This test will be interpreted by his PA
(Physicians Assistant) who is a female. No big deal as my PCP ( Primary
Care Physician - I love acronyms), Dr. Potts, is also a female and is
great. Also, no big deal as even I can accurately interpret the
resulting PSA reading. Based on the results I may, however, have to
update my urological resources.
I've had recent nightmares that feature a hideously misfigured
radiation oncologist leering down at me with his hand on the trigger of
this mamoth pulsing and quivering ray gun while his goolish assistants
handcuff and shackle me to a soaked rotting wooden torture platform
(just kidding).
Here's looking for for ZERO, MY HERO!
The next line of the Subject would be "All A-Glow Again".... NO THANKS!!
I. P. Freely - 02 Dec 2005 16:37 GMT
"Pops" wrote...
> Monday I go in for my next blood test. After three months of treatment
> free life . . .
> The next line of the Subject would be "All A-Glow Again".... NO THANKS!!
Yeah, but the fourth refrain begins with " Things are mending now ", so your
prognosis according to Old Blue-Eyes is fair and balanced. Good luck.
We're in the same boat, too, as my oncs have switched their recommended
adjuvant tx from ADT to RT if my PSA hits the fan again. (I suspect I'd wait
for symptoms, but maybe there'll be some new light on those questions by
that time . . . )
I.P.
Clarence Crow - 02 Dec 2005 16:43 GMT
>Monday I go in for my next blood test. After three months of treatment
>free life my urologist wants to update his "State of Your Cancer"
>address on Wednesday.
A hint of sarcasm here. I, too have become disenchanted.
>Actually, Dr Lipson, my original urologist, has moved to Boston and
>bigger and better things. This test will be interpreted by his PA
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>resulting PSA reading. Based on the results I may, however, have to
>update my urological resources.
Acronyms are for persons who think they are "medically empowered" and
kids doing SMS on cellphones.
You CAN get PSA kits at your pharmacist, if you wish to cut out the
middle-man.
>I've had recent nightmares that feature a hideously misfigured
>radiation oncologist leering down at me with his hand on the trigger of
>this mamoth pulsing and quivering ray gun while his goolish assistants
>handcuff and shackle me to a soaked rotting wooden torture platform
>(just kidding).
As an EBRT patient, the bus driver used to always tell me he'd phoned
ahead to get the "barbecue spit" up and running :)
I also had the "Gatling Gun" treatment (HDRB)
All topped off with 18mths of ADT.
Now my numerous SE's take my mind off the PCa.
My wife says I'm feral like a dog who's been hit by a car.
(some acronyms there)
>Here's looking for for ZERO, MY HERO!
My wishes for you, too!!
>The next line of the Subject would be "All A-Glow Again".... NO THANKS!!
Pass.
L8r (SMS)
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JK@work - 02 Dec 2005 17:07 GMT
> Monday I go in for my next blood test. After three months of treatment
> free life my urologist wants to update his "State of Your Cancer"
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> radiation oncologist leering down at me with his hand on the trigger of
> this mamoth pulsing and quivering ray gun
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar....
Doctor Sigmund

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Ron B - 02 Dec 2005 20:26 GMT
Pops...it's Dr. Lipson's loss.
YOU are the bigger and better thing for which he searches.
Best wishes.
Ron B.
Chicago
Pops - 08 Dec 2005 01:53 GMT
YIPPEE !!
PSA UNDETECTABLE EVEN WITH HIGH PRECISION TEST! (<0.01)
And the Physicians Assistant is a real doll. (UN)Fortunately Willie
remains silent and limp, but one can dream!
Now a six month breather, with a tropical vacation in the middle
somewhere!!
FLYING HIGH!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
J. Davidson - 08 Dec 2005 02:03 GMT
Glad you got this great news, Pops! What a relief!
stay healthy!
Jackie
> YIPPEE !!
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I. P. Freely - 08 Dec 2005 02:07 GMT
> YIPPEE !!
>
> PSA UNDETECTABLE EVEN WITH HIGH PRECISION TEST! (<0.01)
>
> HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
and MERRY FREAKING CHRISTMAS!
I.P.
Steve Kramer - 08 Dec 2005 02:57 GMT
Well, I guess we can put to rest fears of relapse.
Congratulations!

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PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05, 5/05, 10/05
PSA .07 .05 .06 .05 .08
Non Illegitimi Carborundum
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Steve U - 08 Dec 2005 22:42 GMT
Pops,
Way to go! Enjoy the relief, and your tropical vacation.
Steve U