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The Lounge. No business, just chit chat. / Re: an update to my friends (h...
Last post by Lane - April 22, 2024, 10:55:30 PMHey Zath. That's a helluva thing to deal with. I hope very much this goes the best it possibly can.
#2
The Lounge. No business, just chit chat. / Re: an update to my friends (h...
Last post by milky - April 22, 2024, 10:01:39 PMI am so sorry to hear of this, Zath. I could say "been there, done that" as I have had exactly the same procedure.
The prostatectomy should make things a lot better PROVIDED that the surgeons took plenty of "margin" around the tumour and that the tumour was completely contained within the prostate. You say that the initial pathology indicates that the margins were clear of cancer cells. I certainly hope that is the case, but the next few PSA tests will clarify the situation. If the numbers go up, some metastasization may have occurred. If the PSA levels go above point 2, you should request a PET scan, as that will show any residuals. Numbers lower than point 2 probably won't show.
I assume that there will be follow-up radiation and/or chemo treatment, so it is important that they pin-point where any residual is, else the radiation can adversely affect urinary and bowel activity, even digestive issues may persist.
I wish you all the best with your recovery and prognosis, my friend.
The prostatectomy should make things a lot better PROVIDED that the surgeons took plenty of "margin" around the tumour and that the tumour was completely contained within the prostate. You say that the initial pathology indicates that the margins were clear of cancer cells. I certainly hope that is the case, but the next few PSA tests will clarify the situation. If the numbers go up, some metastasization may have occurred. If the PSA levels go above point 2, you should request a PET scan, as that will show any residuals. Numbers lower than point 2 probably won't show.
I assume that there will be follow-up radiation and/or chemo treatment, so it is important that they pin-point where any residual is, else the radiation can adversely affect urinary and bowel activity, even digestive issues may persist.
I wish you all the best with your recovery and prognosis, my friend.
#3
The Lounge. No business, just chit chat. / an update to my friends (here ...
Last post by DJ_Zath - April 22, 2024, 08:36:18 PMHi everyone and especially Milky!
(of course, theres Jammin'Adam, Mainesmixx, Kev, Lane, Jeff, Tim Gainer, Jigger, etc... )
not sure how to open this thread, but I'll give it a try...
As of August 2023, I went in for some routine tests and stuff and it was found that I had "a problem" with my bloodwork and that my PSAs were "off the charts". As of January 10, 2024, a biopsy revealed that it was stage 4 Cancer (18 samples, 14 positive with a Gleason 7/7) in the prostate and that my life expectancy was "less than 3 years".
On April 2, 2024 I went in to the hospital for Radical Prostatectomy surgery (they removed the Prostate and lymph nodes). I am currently in recovery (healing) from the procedure. it will be many months, to say the least.
its not all bad news, though, still too early to say, but initial labwork shows that they may have gotten ALL of the Cancer in-time and that, perhaps, planned radiation treatments may not be needed!
I'll keep you all up-to-speed as I figure all of this out! (and I'm sure I have added many years back on to my life!
)
(of course, theres Jammin'Adam, Mainesmixx, Kev, Lane, Jeff, Tim Gainer, Jigger, etc... )
not sure how to open this thread, but I'll give it a try...
As of August 2023, I went in for some routine tests and stuff and it was found that I had "a problem" with my bloodwork and that my PSAs were "off the charts". As of January 10, 2024, a biopsy revealed that it was stage 4 Cancer (18 samples, 14 positive with a Gleason 7/7) in the prostate and that my life expectancy was "less than 3 years".
On April 2, 2024 I went in to the hospital for Radical Prostatectomy surgery (they removed the Prostate and lymph nodes). I am currently in recovery (healing) from the procedure. it will be many months, to say the least.
its not all bad news, though, still too early to say, but initial labwork shows that they may have gotten ALL of the Cancer in-time and that, perhaps, planned radiation treatments may not be needed!
I'll keep you all up-to-speed as I figure all of this out! (and I'm sure I have added many years back on to my life!
) #4
Who's Casting? / Re: a SIDE project...
Last post by Lane - December 21, 2023, 02:38:32 PMThat sucks Zath! 
I suppose it's useless to try and get them to be responsible and replace it.
I suppose it's useless to try and get them to be responsible and replace it.
#5
Who's Casting? / Re: YEP...CLASSICHRISTMAS IS B...
Last post by DJ_Zath - December 19, 2023, 07:27:02 PMTim'ster!
I have been trying to get the xmas feed.. but been having no luck... I'm going to be calling you (I have been, actually) regarding this.. heh
I have been trying to get the xmas feed.. but been having no luck... I'm going to be calling you (I have been, actually) regarding this.. heh
#6
Who's Casting? / Re: a SIDE project...
Last post by DJ_Zath - December 19, 2023, 07:24:47 PMthis project has been shelved permanently until further notice as a series of mishaps and bad advice caused me to completely DESTROY the system (computers and SSDs) and it won't be returning untill I can get another new computer to dedicate to the project!
for those who know me... NO! I didn't destroy it with a sledge heheh basically, a tech was INSISTING that I "hot swap" the drives claiming that "the protocol states it must be hot swappable" (I believe they couldn't be bothered by the small amount of extra time it was taking me to power-cycle the machine as I was switching in and out various drives, cards and parts... per UEFI...); they were wrong! at the second time (plugging-in the SSDs) the motherboard shorted out and the magic smoke escaped- so I lost it all! the thing is, I knew BETTER and despite my protest, I listened to that tech, anyways, and now, the damage is done!
for those who know me... NO! I didn't destroy it with a sledge heheh basically, a tech was INSISTING that I "hot swap" the drives claiming that "the protocol states it must be hot swappable" (I believe they couldn't be bothered by the small amount of extra time it was taking me to power-cycle the machine as I was switching in and out various drives, cards and parts... per UEFI...); they were wrong! at the second time (plugging-in the SSDs) the motherboard shorted out and the magic smoke escaped- so I lost it all! the thing is, I knew BETTER and despite my protest, I listened to that tech, anyways, and now, the damage is done!
#7
Who's Casting? / Re: YEP...CLASSICHRISTMAS IS B...
Last post by Jigger - December 02, 2023, 10:48:48 AMComing through loud and clear 
#8
Who's Casting? / Re: YEP...CLASSICHRISTMAS IS B...
Last post by milky - December 01, 2023, 09:38:15 PMHave a great broadcast gig, Tim!
#9
Who's Casting? / YEP...CLASSICHRISTMAS IS BACK!...
Last post by Tim Gainer - November 30, 2023, 11:09:04 PMYep, it's that time of year again!
ClassiChristmas is back! from December 1st till Christmas Day, we're playing your all-time Holiday favorites...restored from the original vinyl releases!
Join us for our 18th year...with even more surprises than before!!
http://classichristmas.com
ClassiChristmas is back! from December 1st till Christmas Day, we're playing your all-time Holiday favorites...restored from the original vinyl releases!
Join us for our 18th year...with even more surprises than before!!
http://classichristmas.com
#10
Who's Casting? / Re: a SIDE project...
Last post by DJ_Zath - October 11, 2023, 12:44:07 AMSorry that this isn't up as much as I'd like to be.. it all boils-down to Comcast's unreliability in my area. but keep trying! there are times when its up and running..