Update

Hi folks,

I haven't updated my status lately as frankly I wasn't too pleased with myself.  Back in October I wrote about the fact that my PSA was climbing again (see chart below) and that I hadn't been as diligent in keeping myself healthy as I should have been. 

Date:            PSA
Jan 2017       2.94
Jul 2017        2.78
Jan 2018       2.7
Jul 2018        2.96
Mar 2019      4.88 (there are some things you shouldn't do just prior to PSA testing!! :) ) 
April 2019    3.76
Sept 2019     4.12
Jan 2020       5.13
Apr 2020      4.27

My MRI in December 2019 showed that the tumor is growing slightly, still inside the prostate, with no metastasis. 

In the last couple months I've resumed my daily intake of individual essential oils in a glass of water or juice. About 5 times a week, I'll put several drops of Frankincense, Myrrh, Thyme, Grapefruit and Lemongrass into 4-5 ounces of water or juice.  My focus is mainly on oils that help fight inflammation, and aid in the digestive process.  I also take DDR Prime and Deep Blue capsules once or twice a day.

Obviously I'm concerned that my numbers have climbed again, but I also still have faith in the fact that God created our bodies to heal themselves.  It took years for my PSA to slowly climb to the point of prompting the biopsy that discovered the prostate cancer, and I fully expect that now that my body has gotten to the point of the creation of cancer cells getting out of control, that my "fight" may need to occur on a daily basis.   In case I hadn't mentioned it before, per genetic testing of one of the biopsies, I discovered that I was genetically disposed to the creation of tumors.  My immunohistochemistry is "poor" with a loss of PTEN, and an overexpression of ERG.

The PTEN enzyme is part of a chemical pathway that signals cells to stop dividing and triggers cells to self-destruct through a process called apoptosis.  
Source: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/PTEN 

ERG Gene:
This gene can be classified as a proto-oncogene. During chromosomal translocations that occur in cell division, ERG can accidentally get stuck onto a different chromosome than where it belongs. This is analogous to another translocation, the Philadelphia chromosome. This results in fusion gene products, which can have bad consequences for cells. Examples of these fusion gene products would be TMPRSS2-ERG and NDRG1-ERG in prostate cancer,
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ERG_(gene)

Now that I'm back on track I expect my numbers and findings will come down again. 

Be blessed,
Tom

Hi folks.

I just received the following email from The Busch Center. 

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We are proud to announce that Busch Center is now one of the few elite facilities offering a groundbreaking cancer treatment procedure, known as the TULSA (Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation) Procedure. TULSA requires no incision, no radiation and is customized to treat only unhealthy prostate tissue while actively protecting healthy tissue. It’s a single-day outpatient procedure. You can read the press release here. Our goal is to elevate the standard of prostate care for men in America through early detection, accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments so that you maintain a high quality of life; offering the TULSA Procedure helps us deliver on that promise. More information about TULSA, its benefits and how it works can be found on our website.

https://buschcenter.com/tulsa-procedure/
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This looks to be an exciting new way to address prostate cancer, and is located here in my home state of Georgia. As my latest PSA has risen slightly and my MRI indicates my tumor may be growing I'm actively tracking today's treatment options.  As of this time, I'm still practicing Active Surveillance.  I feel fine and have no "symptoms" that I'm aware of.

Be blessed,
Tom

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