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DougE

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Almost frozen cubed pork ready for some old school grinding. Here is my mix for Pfefferbeisser. 44.5g non iodized salt 5.04g cure 1 6.05g white pepper 6.05g black pepper (I used ground long black pepper) 4.04g course ground black pepper (added in after the grind) 4.04g paprika 2.05g garlic...
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I had a follow-up appointment with my urologist this afternoon. Out of the 10 biopsy cores taken, one showed cancer cells. They seem to be localized, slow growing, so likely it has not spread to anywhere else. Next up, a consult with a radiological oncologist.
 
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DougE said:

Pfefferbeisser/Pepper Stix

Almost frozen cubed pork ready for some old school grinding. Here is my mix for Pfefferbeisser. 44.5g non iodized salt 5.04g cure 1 6.05g white pepper 6.05g black pepper (I used ground long black pepper) 4.04g course ground black pepper (added in after the grind) 4.04g paprika 2.05g garlic...
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I had a follow-up appointment with my urologist this afternoon. Out of the 10 biopsy cores taken, one showed cancer cells. They seem to be localized, slow growing, so likely it has not spread to anywhere else. Next up, a consult with a radiological oncologist.
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Been there.. Done that... 32 beam treatments... All is good... PSA is undetectable ...
 
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JckDanls 07 said:
Been there.. Done that... 32 beam treatments... All is good... PSA is undetectable ...
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The reason they did the biopsy was that my PSA level went from 2.8 to 4.5 over a year. My options are complete removal or radiation at this point.
 
Ok I'm gonna be honest, no clue what any of the last few posts said except cancer. I sure a hell hope the caught it early. DougE DougE you are without a doubt one of the very great people here. Hopefully it's not, not sure how to say this but, not as big of a deal as it could be.
 
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bigfurmn said:
Ok I'm gonna be honest, no clue what any of the last few posts said except cancer. I sure a hell hope the caught it early. DougE DougE you are without a doubt one of the very great people here. Hopefully it's not, not sure how to say this but, not as big of a deal as it could be.
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It's cancer, but small, slow growing and appears to be localized. I don't expect I'm going anywhere anytime soon but since I mentioned in Rick's thread that I was going in for a biopsy, I figured I should give an update.

Thanks for the kind words, and yes, it was caught early. Just a matter of weighing my treatment options from here.
 
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DougE said:
It's cancer, but small, slow growing and appears to be localized. I don't expect I'm going anywhere anytime soon but since I mentioned in Rick's thread that I was going in for a biopsy, I figured I should give an update.

Thanks for the kind words, and yes, it was caught early. Just a matter of weighing my treatment options from here.
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That is good to hear, minus that nasty C word.
 
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my PSA level went from 2.8 to 4.5 over a year
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Great they caught it early. That gives you many options. Mine went from 2 to 4 to 8 to 14 over two years..... had surgery, full removal, ..... and 5 years later, had to get 38 radiation treatments. Been two years since radiation ended and PSA is undetectable.

Wasn't the biopsy fun???

Hang in there. Glad you are researching options. Don't be afraid to ask any and all questions you may have about it. My first Dr told me I have it, and I started to ask questions and he said, and I am not kidding, "This is not the time for questions" WTF?? That was my last visit there.

Hang in there, be strong and confident and you can beat it!!!!

If ya need to chat or ask questions, feel free to PM me and I can tell you my experiences....

Mark
 
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bigfurmn said:
is this something the average guy should look into?
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Mine was caught at 53 during a routine physical. Dr noticed the PSA was up a smidge and followed up with the next physical and next. If you have annual physicals, ask the Dr. specifically about the PSA. My Dad had prostate cancer when he was in his mid 60's so I was a bit surprised when it was there for me at 53. Catching early gives you more options and time.....
 
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Wasn't the biopsy fun???
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Yeah, I about ripped a chunk outta the cushion on the table they had me on several times. Least they couldda done is bashed me in the head with a hammer a few times before they started .......

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Not to sound like a PSA but is this something the average guy should look into? I'm mid 40s with a younger child so I'm gong to stay ahead of things 🤣
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If you do a yearly physical, make sure they test your PSA (prostate specific antigen) when they do your blood panels. The old rule was any man 50 and older should have the test yearly, but I think they lowered that to 40.
 
All things considered, I'm glad to hear it sounds treatable. Hope everything goes well for ya Doug. We'll keep ya in our thoughts & prayers for sure 👍
 
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Be strong Doug and prayers for healing
 
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I was wondering Doug, and Hope it all keeps on the right path.
We are rooting for good results with your check ups .

I hate it when they say it's cancer , but don't worry it's the good kind " WHAT ". I did not know there was a good kind.

keep ahead of it Doug.

David
 
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Doug, I have walked the same path you are walking now. October 18, 2016, I got the call I was worried about from my urologist...the pathology came back positive. This was after my 3rd set of biopsies.

The thing about biopsies are is they're not infallible. Doctors know where the cancer usually shows up and will take a bunch samples in those areas, 14 for me the 1st 2 times. Fortunately for me, I had a urologist that even though he couldn't find the cancer, he wouldn't say that I didn't have it. He referred me to another urologist at a different hospital where they had a different technology, mpMRI, that located 2 suspicious spots on my prostate, places where cancer isn't usually seen and they don't typically biopsy. After my 3rd set of biopsies, this time through my stomach, the cancer was found. After listening to my options, I had a prostatectomy using the da vinci robotics on Nov. 25, 2016, the day after Thanksgiving or Black Friday 😄.

If it weren't for my original urologist having a feeling that something was going on, I may not be here today. I opted for the surgery over radiation because I was told that surgery, should it be required later on, is very difficult after radiation due to the damage to the area around the prostate that radiation can cause.

I know this is a long post about my experience, but maybe it will help you come up with more questions to ask that will help you make whatever decision you decide on. Also to all you men out there, go get tested!! There's no reason for men to die from prostate cancer, it is one of the most curable cancers there is...with early detection.

Doug, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue down this path...
 
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Gonna Smoke said:
Doug, I have walked the same path you are walking now. October 18, 2016, I got the call I was worried about from my urologist...the pathology came back positive. This was after my 3rd set of biopsies.

The thing about biopsies are is they're not infallible.
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When my biopsy was taken the results showed a slow growing cancer. I had the option of radiation or removal of my prostate. I chose the latter. Fortunately I made the right decision. Following the robotic surgery my urologist sent my prostate out to a pathology lab for examination . The pathology report showed a very aggressive cancer was rapidly growing throughout the core of my prostate. My PSA has been undetectable ever since.

Best of luck to you my friend,

John
 
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Hoping for your best outcome Doug! Cancer is nothing to mess around with. Get as much info as you can. Prostate is a funny one, my dad had a slow growing prostate cancer and saw many specialists and in the end they determined he would outlive the cancer with no treatment and monitoring. they were right. I have also heard much less positive outcomes. I had a neighbor who had his removed at first indication of a problem as well. It come down to what kind, what can be done, and what you want done. Sorry not much advice there..

Get as much diagnostic info as you can to make the best decision you can. We are pulling for ya!!!
 
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Hope you get proper treatment and beat this. Cancer is never good news. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. :emoji_thumbsup::emoji_fingers_crossed:

JC :emoji_cat:
 
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