Still NED but---
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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My dad, who never was
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.
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icemantoo, your 17 years NED
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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Icemantoo congrats
Keep it up-we need you here-June
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The price of beating cancer
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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Congrats on your Ned status!
Congrats on your Ned status!
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In regard to my dad, that’sManufred said:The price of beating cancer
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
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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Let's celebrate YOU, Iceman!!
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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Happy dance time indeed!
Thank you for sharing Iceman. You do so much for all of us here. Wishing you many more good reports.
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