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The ways others react to news of your prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 22 4:13pm | Replies (45)
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@johnt0707

Your encouragement on PSA checks for "younger" men is critical, and thank you for that. I was in a urologist's office maybe a dozen years ago when various medical groups (and payers) dismissed the value of PSAs -- likely delaying the discovery of my PC. Sure, we need more accurate tests. In the meantime, make good use of the imperfect tools we have.

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clandeboye1 | @clandeboye1 | Jul 11 11:06am

An Amazing range of replies to the " YOU HAVE CANCER RESPONSE .
As Dr. Patrick Walsh states in his book " Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer " - This news is a kick in the gut . 90% + have never researched anything remote to the tests and treatments for prostate cancer . I advise NEW patients in Canada , UK , USA and Australia when they broach the issue .
"I have just been digonosed with prostate cancer -- What do I do ? "
My 1st advise . " Do not panic and have a knee jerk procedure -- You are not going to die tomorrow " Immediately educate yourself - Buy Dr Walsh's book . Join a support group and be able to understand and converse from a more informed point of view with yyour Urologist .
Write down and ask him probing questions . Have someone attend these meetings with you - Do not go alone . Don't be shy to request 2nd opinions , on your MRI for example Radiologists for example tend to overstate the PI-RADS Score . Also a 2nd opinion of your Pathology Report ( Your Biopsy Slides ) .
Finally - Continue from age 40 or 45 into your eighties or longer , to get a PSA Test .
DO NOT. I repeat DO NOT stop getting a PSA at age 70 or 75 .

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