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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 |
Joined: Jun 2016
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.
Joined: Feb 2019
Congrats Iceman! Good luck
Congrats Iceman! Good luck with the PSA!
Joined: Nov 2017
Congrats on the NED!!!
Congrats on the NED!!!
Joined: Jan 2019
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!
Joined: Oct 2017
Icemantoo congrats
Keep it up-we need you here-June
Joined: May 2017
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
Joined: Jun 2016
In regard to my dad, that’s
In regard to my dad, that’s exactly what his urologist told him.....you’ll die with prostate cancer, but not from it.
Joined: Jan 2019
Congrats icemantoo!
NED! Here's to at least another 17 years!
Joined: Jul 2016
Congrats on your Ned status!
Congrats on your Ned status!
Joined: Nov 2014
Congrats on NED, and good
Congrats on NED, and good luck with PSA thing!
Joined: Nov 2017
That is fantastic. Keep it
That is fantastic. Keep it up. Gives me lots of long term goals.
Joined: Mar 2014
Great news, Iceman, and good
Great news, Iceman, and good luck with the PSA!
Joined: Feb 2009
Yay for your side.
Congrats, Iceman. I'm hoping for a good report within a couple of weeks.
donna_lee
Joined: Jul 2012
CONGRATS!!!
Great News; congrats. Continued great health and wishing you well.
God Bless.
Joined: Oct 2013
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
Joined: Jan 2016
Great news!
Very happy for you! Happy dance time!
Joined: Mar 2017
Happy dance time indeed!
Thank you for sharing Iceman. You do so much for all of us here. Wishing you many more good reports.
Joined: Aug 2018
Good Luck
Congrats on NED and good luck with the prostrate.
Joined: Jul 2016
17 years!
You continue to set the standard, Iceman. Keep us posted on your recheck on your PSA numbers.
Stub
Joined: Feb 2018
Congrats on the NED icemantoo
Congrats on the NED icemantoo! You are an inspiration to us all.
Take care,
Steph
Joined: Jul 2017
Sending Big Hug & Congratulation!
Congratulation Iceman! and NED forever.....
Joined: Aug 2016
Wow
Wonderful news for you Iceman. Prayers that NED continue.
Hugs
Joined: Sep 2016
Congrats Iceman, 17 years!
Congrats Iceman, 17 years! Time flies isn't it!
Joined: Jan 2018
The Iceman...
hereth to stay. Congrats
Joined: Aug 2017
Congratulations to you what
Congratulations to you what an beautiful blessing to share with this forum.
Joined: Apr 2017
Happy to hear about NED
I hope everything goes well with the PSA stuff.
Joined: Aug 2017
So Happy to hear NED!
You are a blessing and an inspiration for all of us here in this club!
Joined: Sep 2008
Just saw your post
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
Joined: Jan 2010
Thanks
Had the 4K instead of a biopsy 2 years ago. Low risk per 4K but PSA keeps climbing.
icemantoo
Joined: Dec 2017
Congrats on NED!
Here's to many more!!!
Joined: Jul 2018
congrats!!!!
Congrats on your Ned status!! wonderful news for you Iceman
Joined: Jun 2016
Congrats
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.
Joined: Nov 2016
Congratulations
On 17 years NED! Hope that the psa levels resolve.
Joined: Sep 2008
4K score test for Prostate cancer
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..
Joined: May 2019
Hey Iceman
Hey Iceman
what is the size of the lesion in your kidney they are observing?
Joined: Jan 2010
9mm
9mm, Doc really isn'i worried/ It has been there for years/
icemantoo
Joined: May 2019
That’s nothing...9mm and not
That’s nothing...9mm and not growing!!
Mine is 2.7 cm and maybe waiting won’t be recommended
Joined: Mar 2015
Iceman
May NED keep visiting you every year and good luck with PSA
Joined: Oct 2013
Congrats!
Iceman, Good for you, and here's hoping that the PSA elevation is temporary. Im sure manymore NEDs coming your way.
Jack
Joined: Apr 2019
Congrats AND good luck! Keep
Congrats AND good luck! Keep us updated!
Joined: Apr 2019
Iceman,
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.
Joined: Jan 2010
My thoughts
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
Joined: Feb 2019
Iceman, congrats!
Dear Iceman, congratulation for your 17th NED, which gives me more hope and confidence fighting for life. Good luck with the PSA!