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So You Have Been Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Post a new topicby livingwith on Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:50 pm


I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer purely by accident. I went to the emergency room one day complainning about severe pain in my lower right side of my back. The medical staff that treated me was certain that I was going to pass a stone. They ordered an xray, and then told me that my prostate was Three Times the normal size. I made an appointment immediately with my Urologist.
After having a DRE exam my Urologist told me that he did not like what he felt around my Prostate, and he
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Re: So You Have Been Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Post a new topicby kdunbar on Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:47 am

I understand fully the sentiments you express. I too have travelled that path, although it took considerably longer to find the right Urologist, but I got there in the end with the same results as you.
Ensure your sons have regular PSA tests. Enjoy the grandchildren.
KD.

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