I don't want to draw an overt amount of attention to a health matter on a fishing site, but since this subject also hit this board as well as ours in Oregon I figure some could use both a reminder and then some closure. A few weeks ago I was dianosed with early stage prostrate cancer at 51. This was enabled because I got the recommended "PSA Factor" blood test at a routine physical that revealed it's possible presence and later confirmed by a biopsy. Well, I just returned home from St. V's yesterday after finding out that after my prosectomy surgery that tests showed they got all of it- NO chemo needed!! So, a reminder for you guys to get the PSA test by 45 or at least 50! My growth was right to the edge of the gland, so in another year I might have had to take my chances with chemo. Now I'm healthy and life is good- except when I laugh it hurts like h*ll and that can lead to "try to stop the laugh" giggles- just get me the Vicodan.- I also want to thank you guys from WA that gave me written encouragement. I meant a LOT! - Steve

RT,
Glad to see that your surgery went well. I for one have a regular phyical scheduled at the end of May and will definetely ask for the PSA factor test (I'm 44) as my Grandfather died from postrate cancer. I appreciate your public candor. Yes this is a "fishing forum" but if we don't pass things like this on to our fellow fishing brothers, we won't be there to fish and share with each other.
Tight lines, Jeff

Thats good news Steve !!! So since it hurts to laugh heres one for you.. Young guy walking in the park comes across an old man crying on a park bench. He asks whats wrong old man.. old man sobs " I'm 90 years old and just married a 22 year old super model" young guy says that don't sound so bad.. Old man sobs " its worse than that, all she wants to do is have sex all day long" well how could that be so bad young guy asks " well its worse than that, shes a great cook and rich to boot" the old guy sobs.. Perplexed, the young guys says "I just don't see the issue here, your married to this young super model who just wants to have sex and is a great cook with loads of money.. your 90 years old.. how could that be bad???" " Old man sobs... I can't remember where I live !!!!

Welcome back Steve, glad to hear alls well,I understand you're concern been there done that,got the t-shirt.hang in there see ya on the river....glad to see you back...

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Men are like fish we get into trouble when we open our mouths to much!!

Life is good!! Glad to hear that things have gone well for you. Maybe we will cross paths on the river someday. Keep thinking positively it helps for me.

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