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Prostate Cancer. Male Denial, and the absurdity of it all

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 20 6:20pm | Replies (34)
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@vircet

For the longest time, heart attack was on my mind; that caused my father's death when he was 60. Or maybe colon cancer for which I have an exam every couple years. When I turned 68, my doctor ordered a PSA. Then she referred me to a urologist. By February 2025, I knew I have cancer, totally unexpected.
Like @rssplit , I hope to find strength. I had my first SBRT treatment yesterday, 4 more to go, ending on the 21st of April. Hoping for the best.

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rssplit | @rssplit | Apr 10 4:31pm

i have a feeling you have the strength you will need. praying for the best for you. stay positive keep smiling and win.

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ibfast | @ibfast | Apr 10 6:14pm

@vircet
I’m right there with you, 68 and had my 2nd SBRT treatment today. Keep on keep’n on…

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perrychristopher | @perrychristopher | Apr 12 1:15pm

My Dad died at 58 from a heart attack. I was thinking along the same line of trying to keep heart healthy to prevent the same. In a way that made me go to the doctor annually to get my blood work done which included a PSA. I was sent to Urologist when PSA hit 2.99. Everyone said probably nothing including Urologist as I passed the DRE but thankfully he ordered a Ultrasound which saw something. 5 months later and after a lot of further testing I had a RALP. Thankfully I've been clear for 2.5 years with only minor side effects. You'll get through your treatment fine.

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rparsons | @rparsons | Apr 14 7:49am

Vircet are you doing the cyber knife with only 5 sessions ? Will you be on hormone therapy after ?
Good luck /Bob

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