Hi @danny5 - Yes, having had 2 cancers -- That I found myself (!!!), I am acutely aware that I AM my own "first line of defense" and my own "advocate"! Also, when the biopsy confirmed my breast cancer (my 2nd cancer), I had genetic tests, leading me to discover I have an inherited genetic variant believed to be responsible for my breast cancer (BARD-1)! Who knew? Because of that, I realized I needed to do more - For OTHERS!
So, two years ago, I joined FORCE—Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary cancers. I don't know if you are aware of this, but only about 10% of all cancers are inherited via genetic variants passed through the generations. These cancers include certain types of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal, endometrial, melanoma, brain, and others. So now I am a Volunteer for FORCE, and I do a lot of Advocacy.

But going to you, Danny - Have you had any cancers? Is this issue sort of new? You are seeing your PA on the 22nd - Have you had any diagnostic and imaging tests of your genitourinary system? If you haven't, I would ask your PA to address all diagnostic and imaging tests you may need to undergo, in order to better understand your situation. What do you think?

Thank you for asking about my husband. He was seeing the urologist because of a problem with urination. It turned out the prostate was VERY large, pressing against the urethra, causing a blockage. He was given two meds for 1.5 years, which have been successful! They have DECREASED the size of the prostate. This decrease now allows him to be a candidate for a minimally invasive procedure - UroLift. He will do that in about 2 weeks.

Did you know that a high creatinine level may be caused by restricted urine flow?

Sending you another big HUG!
Daniela