Prostate cancer

Glad you found it early, but some cautions. At age 60 I had surgery in 2001 at Walter Reed and followup PSA's every 2 months after. They thought they got mine too. By just under a year later my PSA had doubled twice. I went to a good radiation oncologist and ended up with a series of major radiation treatments that went daily for well over a month. Up until 3 months ago I'd been getting PSA's every 6 months. In ALL cases since my radiation, my numbers were less than .01 or undetectable. My urologist and I agreed to go to annual PSA's 3 months ago. My sole recommendation is to be VERY aggressive in your treatment. I've lost 2 very good friends who were diagnosed close to when I was and were not aggressive in their treatment. This stuff is nasty but it can be beat. Good luck.

Yeah, general consensus is that I got it from Agent Orange.

My Oncologist told me that blood work only picks up blood cancers. I've always had blood work included in my annual physicals and it never picked up my cancer.
I never miss a yearly prostate. It's been enlarged for many years but PSA numbers steady and very low.
I'm glad that the OP is doing well, keep it up.

Good to hear, OP. My grandfather passed in 1995 because of prostate cancer that was missed and spread into his back and bones.

My father had prostate cancer in 2004, had his prostate removed and has been cancer free since. If it is caught in time, it is definitely treatable.

I am lucky that my wife works in healthcare and I have my PSA checked every year; so far so good.

I wish you the very best in your recovery.

Good to hear.

Blood work done every 6 months or sooner. And PSA yearly. Don’t want any unknown conditions occurring without being aware of it and being able to address it early. Do everything I can to keep on trucking. And see the grandkids grow up. And maybe some greats some day.

Good for you, I too get a PSA yearly . Along with other things . I am glad to hear things went well for you . Happy camping .

Happy you are recovering. Best wishes.

Glad they caught it early and the surgery went well. By the time this virus is tamped down you should have recovered enough to get out and camp.