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icemantoo
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Feb 28, 2019 - 4:18 pm

Had my Kidney US last week and saw URO today. Same small sub cm cyst in other kidney wh1ch they have been watching for years. Officially NED for almost 17 years.

 

But PSA is higher and retest in 90 days. Then maybe Prostate biopssy. Trying to get discharged from URO.

 

 

 

icemantoo
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Feb 28, 2019 - 4:43 pm

My dad, who never was diagnosed with any kind of cancer, had an elevated PSA level from about 65 years of age on.  He was referred to a urologist and various tests were done,  it did show an enlarged prostate.  As he got older, he did have an episode or two of difficulty urinating, but those passed (pardon the pun) with some medication and, once, with a catheter.  He passed away at 90, and the stated cause was complications from COPD, but the real reason, in my opinion, is that my mom passed away the year before and he missed her terribly.  I don’t think it was a coincidence that he passed away the night before what would have been her birthday.  I think he just wanted to be with her again.

Congrats on another year of NED, ice.  May you have many more, and continue with your cheesy humor (that I love) and continue being an inspiration to everyone on this board.
jroby55
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Feb 28, 2019 - 4:49 pm

Congrats Iceman! Good luck with the PSA! 
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Feb 28, 2019 - 5:09 pm

Congrats on the NED!!!
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Feb 28, 2019 - 5:25 pm

icemantoo, your 17 years NED gives me great hope! And your comments always give me an opportunity to laugh! So happy you are NED!  Best of luck with the retest in 90 days, I'm hoping no biopsy for you!
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Feb 28, 2019 - 11:04 pm

Keep it up-we need you here-June
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Mar 01, 2019 - 12:56 am

Somewhat ironic, but success in defeating cancer (well, I mean our cancer, RCC) is that there will then be something else that takes us out eventually.

Prostate is being managed very well these days as I expect you already know, and they say most men die with it (as your father may have done), not from it.

And this might open up a whole new community on the Prostate survivors discussion board who can then benefit from your wisdom and wit.

Hope it all goes away, but life goes on.

Best wishes, Fred
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Mar 01, 2019 - 8:11 am

In regard to my dad, that’s exactly what his urologist told him.....you’ll die with prostate cancer, but not from it.
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Mar 01, 2019 - 1:59 am

NED! Here's to at least another 17 years! 
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Mar 01, 2019 - 3:41 am

Congrats on your Ned status!

 
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Allochka
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Mar 01, 2019 - 5:32 am

Congrats on NED, and good luck with PSA thing! 
Cybball
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Mar 01, 2019 - 9:42 am

That is fantastic.   Keep it up.   Gives me lots of long term goals.
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Mar 01, 2019 - 12:34 pm

Great news, Iceman, and good luck with the PSA!
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Mar 01, 2019 - 5:02 pm

Congrats, Iceman.  I'm hoping for a good report within a couple of weeks.

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Mar 01, 2019 - 7:10 pm

Great News; congrats. Continued great health and wishing you well.

God Bless. 
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Mar 01, 2019 - 10:02 pm

Let's celebrate YOU, Iceman!! Look at ALL you bring us at this forum. 

AND you offer us HOPE as you are Kidney cancer free for 17 friggin years!!

So now its time to practice what Fox always said, NOt to worry, life is too precious.

Sending you healing hugs,

Jan
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Mar 01, 2019 - 10:14 pm

Very happy for you! Happy dance time!
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Mar 02, 2019 - 8:18 am

Thank you for sharing Iceman.  You do so much for all of us here. Wishing you many more good reports.
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Mar 03, 2019 - 1:23 pm

Congrats on NED and good luck with the prostrate.
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Mar 03, 2019 - 5:01 pm

You continue to set the standard, Iceman.  Keep us posted on your recheck on your PSA numbers.

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Mar 05, 2019 - 2:45 pm

Congrats on the NED icemantoo! You are an inspiration to us all.

Take care,

Steph
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Mar 05, 2019 - 8:08 pm

Congratulation Iceman! and NED forever.....
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Mar 05, 2019 - 10:47 pm

Wonderful news for you Iceman.  Prayers that NED continue.

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Mar 06, 2019 - 1:26 am

Congrats Iceman, 17 years! Time flies isn't it!
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Mar 06, 2019 - 2:33 pm

hereth to stay. Congrats 
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Mar 07, 2019 - 12:27 am

Congratulations to you what an beautiful blessing to share with this forum.
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Mar 07, 2019 - 12:59 am

I hope everything goes well with the PSA stuff. 
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Mar 10, 2019 - 3:17 pm

You are a blessing and an inspiration for all of us here in this club!
Bellafelice
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Mar 11, 2019 - 11:33 pm

Dear Iceman,

  Please ask your urologist about you getting a 4K test before doing a prostate biopsy. It is a fairly new blood test that is said to be extremely accurate (more so than a biopsy) for detecting prostate cancer.

  Good luck with all to follow and major congrats on the NED!!
Truly-Marilyn

 
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Mar 11, 2019 - 11:48 pm

Had the 4K instead of a biopsy 2  years ago. Low risk per 4K but PSA keeps climbing.

 

 

 

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Mar 12, 2019 - 11:37 am

Here's to many more!!!
xraydiazjj123
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Mar 12, 2019 - 4:08 pm

Congrats on your Ned status!! wonderful news for you Iceman
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Mar 29, 2019 - 2:17 am

On the 17 years hanging out with Uncle Ned. It's the other stuff that tries to drive us crazy. Good thoughts for your follow up appointment, Iceman.
Deanie0916
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Apr 16, 2019 - 9:05 pm

On 17 years NED! Hope that the psa levels resolve.
Bellafelice
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Apr 18, 2019 - 7:46 am

Dear Iceman-There is an incredibly accurate new blood test for aggressive cancer. It is called the 4K test -that can help avoid a biopsy. Also an MRI is another indicator if its just an enlarged prostate causing the elevation. Two specialists told my hubby not to even get the PSA taken as it causes undue worry, and that it goes up and down for many reasons (including constipation, having sex not too long before the test, etc).
  Avoid having a biopsy if at all possible because it can cause a slew of possible problems-check it out on the net. And if you do ask your dr. for an antibiotic a few weeks in advance.

Hope this info helps..

 
mukhopadhyay.arka01
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May 05, 2019 - 3:33 pm

Hey Iceman

what is the size of the lesion in your kidney they are observing?
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icemantoo
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May 05, 2019 - 5:12 pm

9mm, Doc really isn'i worried/ It has been there for years/

 

 

 

icemantoo
mukhopadhyay.arka01
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May 06, 2019 - 12:14 am

That’s nothing...9mm and not growing!!

Mine is 2.7 cm and maybe waiting won’t be recommended 
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May 05, 2019 - 10:38 pm

May NED keep visiting you every year and good luck with PSA
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May 06, 2019 - 9:39 am

Iceman,   Good for you, and here's hoping that the PSA elevation is temporary.  Im sure manymore NEDs coming your way.

Jack
Lexleigh3
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May 08, 2019 - 2:04 pm

Congrats AND good luck!  Keep us updated!
Percy_STL
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May 10, 2019 - 10:49 am

Iceman,

Congrats and may long it continue. Are these annual ultrasounds part of an active surveillance plan recommended by your surgeon/oncologist or are you doing it for personal reasons? I'm curious to know at what point do doctors release you if they do not see a sign of remission. 
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icemantoo
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May 10, 2019 - 3:10 pm

I probably would have been released, but for the cyst on the other Kidney. On second Uro because I moved To Florida 4 years ago.. Wants to change to 2 year scans. Still 6 months on PSA.  Its like a 1 stop shop.

 

 

 

icemantoo
thingone
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May 11, 2019 - 11:16 am

Dear Iceman, congratulation for your 17th NED, which gives me more hope and confidence fighting for life. Good luck with the PSA!
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