Old guy's health

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 21:11
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Hi All,
I used to post as "Ian H" so some may remember me.
This is certainly OT stuff but I hope the moderator sees the value to the forum.
I'm 64 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 4 weeks ago and because it was such an aggressive cancer the prostate and surrounding bits had to come out ASAP.
I got home from hospital on Friday after successfull surgery with precautionary radiotherapy in about to be done in about 4 months.
However that is all just the result of having REGULAR yearly prostate examination and PSA testing done after the age of 45 or 40 if your dad had it.
I have been tested regularly for about 10 years and my test in March this year was about 6 months late but not too late as the post op tests have shown.
My message is to all us older campers. Get checked each year at the same time. Birthdays are a good reminder or ask your wife to remind you.
I think I have dodged a bullet but had I let it go another few months the result would have been fatal as my PSA went from a "watch and wait" 3 to a instant surgery 38 in about 18 months. Normal PSA is about 1 - 2 for a bloke my age.
Ok, I will get off the soapbox so you can make a note to yourself.
Best health to us oldies,
Ian




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