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Have a blessed day!
Tom
This is my story about how I'm currently dealing with my metastatic prostate cancer, which has recently spread to some lymph nodes in my groin. I was on Active Surveillance for about 10 years before it spread, and now I'm turning to the medical community for a go forward solution.
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Sunday, July 23, 2017
Hi everyone. Just checking in to let y'all know that God continues to reward my faithfulness!! As of last Thurs my PSA is still doing great, checking in this time at 2.78. I continue to exercise regularly, take my daily Essential Oils and vitamins, and limit my diet to healthy foods.
I'm in the process of scheduling my annual prostate MRI, and will report the findings when they become available.
I also feel like I've achieved at least a small victory with my Urologist. After this latest visit to review my PSA results, he documented the following:
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On surveillance at his request. Essential oils, strenuous exercise, and supplements. Frankincense and Myrrh.
At diagnosis, initial MRI without evidence of perineural invasion or local spread.
Had Repat MRI and biopsy in Chattanooga in 12/2015. Path with 4/4 bx + for Gleason 6 adenocarcinoma with perineural invasion.
MRI 6/2016 in Chattanooga without evidence for high grade lesion.
11/2016 PSA 2.69.
7/2017 PSA 2.78
He is clearly stable with a low PSA and an improved MRI. I cannot say he is cancer free, but it is certainly possible he does not have clinically significant cancer at present..
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Well, he won't say I'm cancer free, but there's also no evidence that I still have cancer.
Further details from last year's MRI are as follows:
The MRI showed that my tumor had shrunk, and my ADC values were up. Dr Busch's assessment was "Clinically significant cancer is unlikely to be present".
There's still an unexplained spot on my prostate MRI, but the ADC values (450 to 700) in my last MRI are now 900 and up in the same location, which is the sign of normal, healthy prostate tissue/cells. The spot could also be from a lesion or scar tissue.
I'm counting on this year's MRI indicating an even healthier prostate!
Be blessed,
Tom
I'm in the process of scheduling my annual prostate MRI, and will report the findings when they become available.
I also feel like I've achieved at least a small victory with my Urologist. After this latest visit to review my PSA results, he documented the following:
=======================================================
On surveillance at his request. Essential oils, strenuous exercise, and supplements. Frankincense and Myrrh.
At diagnosis, initial MRI without evidence of perineural invasion or local spread.
Had Repat MRI and biopsy in Chattanooga in 12/2015. Path with 4/4 bx + for Gleason 6 adenocarcinoma with perineural invasion.
MRI 6/2016 in Chattanooga without evidence for high grade lesion.
11/2016 PSA 2.69.
7/2017 PSA 2.78
He is clearly stable with a low PSA and an improved MRI. I cannot say he is cancer free, but it is certainly possible he does not have clinically significant cancer at present..
=======================================================
Well, he won't say I'm cancer free, but there's also no evidence that I still have cancer.
Further details from last year's MRI are as follows:
The MRI showed that my tumor had shrunk, and my ADC values were up. Dr Busch's assessment was "Clinically significant cancer is unlikely to be present".
There's still an unexplained spot on my prostate MRI, but the ADC values (450 to 700) in my last MRI are now 900 and up in the same location, which is the sign of normal, healthy prostate tissue/cells. The spot could also be from a lesion or scar tissue.
I'm counting on this year's MRI indicating an even healthier prostate!
Be blessed,
Tom
Monday, April 3, 2017
Life is good!
Hi folks,
Just checking in today. It occurred to me that I hadn't posted my last PSA results. The 2017 Feb results were up just a bit at 2.69 and everything is still looking great. I've had my physical for the year and the Dr said the prostate feels nice and soft, just the way it's supposed to be. I do plan on a yearly MRI later this summer, but am debating on whether I want to give the Northside folks here in my area a chance, or drive back up to Chattanooga for Dr. Busch. Nothing against Dr Busch, but it never hurts to let another set of eyes take a look.
Plus my urologist won't declare me "cancer free" because I haven't had a medical procedure, but did agree to help me "fight the insurance battle" especially if I get an MRI "in his system" that still shows no evidence of cancer. I've already had a brush with the insurance companies, as my carrier through work wouldn't increase my life insurance policy this year due to my "condition". They didn't cancel me, but they definitely aren't going to raise the policy limits. I haven't tried seeking out private insurance yet, but guess I need to at some point, as I don't plan on working forever.
I'm still taking my Oils, exercising my butt off, and supplementing good foods with good vitamins. I also drink a bottle of Perfect Water daily.
Y'all take care, and be blessed,
Tom
Just checking in today. It occurred to me that I hadn't posted my last PSA results. The 2017 Feb results were up just a bit at 2.69 and everything is still looking great. I've had my physical for the year and the Dr said the prostate feels nice and soft, just the way it's supposed to be. I do plan on a yearly MRI later this summer, but am debating on whether I want to give the Northside folks here in my area a chance, or drive back up to Chattanooga for Dr. Busch. Nothing against Dr Busch, but it never hurts to let another set of eyes take a look.
Plus my urologist won't declare me "cancer free" because I haven't had a medical procedure, but did agree to help me "fight the insurance battle" especially if I get an MRI "in his system" that still shows no evidence of cancer. I've already had a brush with the insurance companies, as my carrier through work wouldn't increase my life insurance policy this year due to my "condition". They didn't cancel me, but they definitely aren't going to raise the policy limits. I haven't tried seeking out private insurance yet, but guess I need to at some point, as I don't plan on working forever.
I'm still taking my Oils, exercising my butt off, and supplementing good foods with good vitamins. I also drink a bottle of Perfect Water daily.
Y'all take care, and be blessed,
Tom
Monday, November 28, 2016
PSA scores still great!
Over 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. This summer my MRI indicated 'no evidence of cancer' and my latest PSA score of 2.69 says the same. God is good!
I'm still working out 3-4 times a week, taking my Oils and supplements, and watching what I eat.
I'm still working out 3-4 times a week, taking my Oils and supplements, and watching what I eat.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Awesome MRI results
Last week I visited Dr Busch for my annual MRI.
The MRI showed that my tumor had shrunk, and my ADC values were up. Dr Busch's assessment was "Clinically significant cancer is unlikely to be present".
There's still an unexplained spot on my prostate MRI, but the ADC values (450 to 700) in my last MRI are now 900 and up in the same locaction, which is the sign of normal, healthy prostate tissue/cells. The spot could also be from a lesion or scar tissue.
At this point I'm convinced that my body has repaired itself, as God designed and intended it to do.
Be blessed,
Tom
The MRI showed that my tumor had shrunk, and my ADC values were up. Dr Busch's assessment was "Clinically significant cancer is unlikely to be present".
There's still an unexplained spot on my prostate MRI, but the ADC values (450 to 700) in my last MRI are now 900 and up in the same locaction, which is the sign of normal, healthy prostate tissue/cells. The spot could also be from a lesion or scar tissue.
At this point I'm convinced that my body has repaired itself, as God designed and intended it to do.
Be blessed,
Tom
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