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Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 1, 2023 | Replies (54)
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@bill1965

Hi Jerry! The discussion definitely helps. Good to know I’m not alone. So even though you had it in your lymph node you still didn’t have radiation? I’m hoping I don’t have to but if he wants me to I’m going to get a second opinion. Of course I was told I have a 40% chance of it returning. It’s unbelievable how many people have Cancer in the world. They say 1 in 3 will have it. All the crap and preservatives in what we eat and drink, it’s no wonder. Does Prostate Cancer run in your family? My dad has 6 brothers and none of them had it. It’s the last Cancer I ever thought I’d have.

I am 58 btw and work at a sales job. Went back to work p/t at 9 days post op. I figured I felt pretty good and sitting around the house getting depressed and peeing my pants, I could go to work and pee my pants and at least focus on something else and it definitely helps. When was your surgery again?

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Jerry | @jerryegge | Aug 26, 2023

Bill,
Glad to hear you’re getting out and making the best of your situation. After I was diagnosed with cancer, I started to do some research on how I could have gotten it. My wife and I were healthy eaters. We’ve enjoyed wild game and fish, which we harvested here in Wyoming: Peasants to bisons.
One out of eight men will get prostate cancer. I learned that it is genetic to me. Both of my cousins and some uncles also had it. I also was surprised to learn it was also found in higher level with Viet Nam vets, which I am one. VA’s research said there is a high probability I got it while servicing there. One of my buddies also has prostate cancer, however, most don’t.
You mentioned the poor food with all the preservatives in them. I believe that’s totally true. Also too much red meat and processed foods. The lowest PC rates in the world are found in Japan and Indian. No red meat and in Japan lots of fish and other seafoods.
I had my surgery January 5, 2022. I’m 74 years old now.
Jerry

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