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junctionrod · 03-21-2011, 11:34 PM

I was a pretty active member on this board for a short while, but have not been active for a while.

I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will have surgery to remove my prostate later this month. The reason for posting this is to let you guys know, (ladies tell your SO and friends) how important is is to have a PSA test done regularly to check for prostate cancer... see link.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/f.../detection/PSA

I thought that by having a physical and a regular blood test done that I was covered... WRONG!!! Some doctors don't think the test is accurate, but if they had done a PSA test on me, the cancer probably would have been detected sooner.

I have met some wonderful ladies here, and had plans to meet more of you... anyway, Thanks For The Memories...!

Miss J · 03-21-2011, 11:42 PM

Keep in touch JRod...I miss seeing you!

Though we had much fun...I've come to think of you as a friend too...but you already know that!!!

Call me if you need anything honey!

Many hugs to you and a quick recovery!!!!

Chellablaine · 03-21-2011, 11:42 PM

I wish you the best and will keep you in thoughts and prayers. I am a cancer survivor myself and know this is a very scary time. I had a coworkers son who died of this at age 19, he was too embarrassed to let a doc check him.

Good luck to you hun and let us know you are ok after your surgery.

DallasRain · 03-21-2011, 11:42 PM

I am sorry about your situation and that you have to leave babe..............I never got to meet ya,but I heard great things about you!

I wish you the very very very best!!!!!

Nicolet · 03-21-2011, 11:44 PM

Junction, we never met, but you have my prayers on your side. I pray that you have a very successful surgery and that you come back strong.
God bless you!

Nightwalker · 03-21-2011, 11:49 PM

Hope everything goes ok for you junction. May you have a speedy recovery.

guest051312 · 03-22-2011, 06:43 AM

J rod. My prayers are with you and hope they get it all out. Thanks for the reminder of the test, been a few years since I had one.

lowgear · 03-22-2011, 07:06 AM

wish you a speedy recovery,and we know you will be back soon!

Guest101311 · 03-22-2011, 07:21 AM

i am so sorry sweetheart, i like talking to you and am sorry that we did not get the chance to meet. i am with miss j, let us know if there is anything we can do for you!

stavinChain · 03-22-2011, 09:04 AM

JunctionRod, sorry to hear about your bad luck. I hope everything goes well and you have a speedy recovery. We're all pulling for you.

And thanks for the reminder. Every guy over 40 needs to get to a Urologist once a year and get checked. And if I may be so blunt: Some guys are leery about having a doctor stick his finger up their rectum to check their prostate. Get over it! It's a whole lot better that having cancer go undetected.

Guest052115-1 · 03-22-2011, 09:05 AM

Junction, hope it all turns out well.

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Originally Posted by stavinChain

And thanks for the reminder. Every guy over 40 needs to get to a Urologist once a year and get checked. And if I may be so blunt: Some guys are leery about having a doctor stick his finger up their rectum to check their prostate. Get over it! It's a whole lot better that having cancer go undetected.

No kidding. Have my appointment in a few weeks.

Shamblin · 03-22-2011, 09:45 AM

Good luck to you and thanks for the reminder. I am overdue. I don't think a prostate massage in an AMP qualifies.

I am at the age where several of my friends have undergone treatment and all were successful. I guess the good news is that the medical state of the art has really advanced and you will have the benefits of the latest and greatest science standing by you. You may be back to the Board quicker than you think.

I hope it all works out well for you.

Nina Rae · 03-22-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by elegantbelinda

i am so sorry sweetheart, i like talking to you and am sorry that we did not get the chance to meet. i am with miss j, let us know if there is anything we can do for you!

Ditto. +1000. May your recovery be swift and may there be many good drugs that come along with it! Give a shout if you need anything at all...a laugh...a scream...whatever.

junctionrod · 03-22-2011, 10:45 AM

Thanks for all of your positive feedback and concerns... It is much appreciated.

Guys, this is nothing to be uneasy about... GET CHECKED... and DEMAND a PSA TEST

thegfegirls · 03-22-2011, 12:32 PM

Rod,

We do hope that all goes well for you and please let us know you are alright from time to time if possible. Remember it aint over till the fat lady sings and If we have to,we can go ahead and bump off the fat lady

Seriously tho, you take care and we hope to see you back here soon.

The Elves