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Ebb-all good points. But one thing we all can't control is our DNA.
I've been reading a lot about that lately. If something is coded a certain way-you might get something. A healthy life style is a plus and does add years to your life and makes you strong in fighting an affliction. Man I swim 4 times a week. Blood sugar and blood pressure is normal. Watch what I eat and don't have a gut. I use the weights in my garage to stay trim. When they give you a checklist to fill out at the hospital I check NONE on physical problems. I guess what I am saying is a good diet and a healthy life style does not give anyone a free pass- so act accordingly.
 
True, some people can smoke all their lives and not get cancer. Yet, other people become susceptible to cancer when exposed to even low levels of carcinogens. Still, there are things in our diet that can be eliminated or minimized to protect our DNA from structural damage. Loading up on vitamin-C and vitamin-E can prevent nitrosamine-induced DNA damage.

We all love our barbecue (seared fat is chock-ful of nitrosamines), hot dogs (sodium nitrites are converted to nitrosamines in the body), bacon, cured meat (uses nitrite salts), and the list goes on. I try to cut down on these type of foods, but take vitamin-C or E to counteract its bad effects whenever I find myself tempted. :)
 
Glad to hear it went smoothly. It sounds like are on your way to a full recovery. Best of luck and keep us posted. Now, it sounds like you need some junk food. You deserve it. :)
 
Tempest said:
Remember-the first symptom of cancer is no symptom. And a diagnosis of cancer is not a death sentence. Do not put off checkups. You can be in excellent health and have health habits. But everyones DNA and genes carry your family history. So checkup accordingly.
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That is so true. Good healing to you. :)
 
tsptalk said:
Glad to hear it went smoothly. It sounds like are on your way to a full recovery. Best of luck and keep us posted. Now, it sounds like you need some junk food. You deserve it. :)
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Don't forget some 100% fruit juice (rich in vitamin-C) to go with that! :D
 
Tempest best of luck, this thing works have two friends that had it and are fine 6 years later. Take those vitamins, I always have. I should have turned into a vitamin E pill years ago, been taking it for 33 years, 400 a day!!:D Ah!!!! more years than that!!
 
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Here's wishing you the best, Tempest!

My annual PSA is due in August. Since prostate cancer runs rampant in my family, I've been tracking my PSA since my early 30's- I'm 38 now.

At least I have a decent baseline to look at and compare with as I get older.

Again, Dr. Catalona (who is the chief pioneer of the PSA test, and operated on my Father), recommends men with a strong history of prostate cancer to begin PSA screening in their 30's. During my Father's surgery, my brothers and I met with him in April of 1999, and he urged us to keep track of our PSA's from that point on.

FWIW, he recommends a biopsy on a PSA reading "persistently" higher than 2.5 :

http://www.drcatalona.com/quest/quest_fall06_1.asp

He is also doing genetic research on prostate cancer.

His website:

http://www.drcatalona.com/
 
The best thing is to stay away from meat. Eat plenty of beans like Lentils,Chick Peas, and others. Eat soy, drink water. Stay away from booze. I also take Red Rice Yeast, it lowers the levels. GL
 
Almost a year coming up since my Prostate Cancer Diagnosis.
Had the Brachytherapy June 21, 2007. And now had my first PSA check on January 10, 2008.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info...=brachy&bhcp=1

My current PSA is now 0.98.
Which is excellent news

Damn well better be after 121 little titanium seeds irradidated with Iridium 125 (permanent seeds) to kill the cancer cells were shoved into me.

Physically I am about 98% where I was before my June 21st treatment.
So I recommend that as a treatment to be considered.
So am I cured of cancer.
Is anybody after a diagnosis?
You always keep looking over your shoulder for some 300 lb gorilla in the bushes to jump you.
They cure you so something else can shoot you out of the saddle HAHAHAHA

Still 70%C, 15% S, 15% I-cob:laugh:
And still swim at the community pool 4 to 5 times a week to stay in shape.
Life goes on.
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You got any questions on this PM me.
 
Great news!

Tempest said:
Almost a year coming up since my Prostate Cancer Diagnosis.
Had the Brachytherapy June 21, 2007. And now had my first PSA check on January 10, 2008.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info...=brachy&bhcp=1

My current PSA is now 0.98.
Which is excellent news

Damn well better be after 121 little titanium seeds irradidated with Iridium 125 (permanent seeds) to kill the cancer cells were shoved into me.

Physically I am about 98% where I was before my June 21st treatment.
So I recommend that as a treatment to be considered.
So am I cured of cancer.
Is anybody after a diagnosis?
You always keep looking over your shoulder for some 300 lb gorilla in the bushes to jump you.
They cure you so something else can shoot you out of the saddle HAHAHAHA

Still 70%C, 15% S, 15% I-cob:laugh:
And still swim at the community pool 4 to 5 times a week to stay in shape.
Life goes on.
________________________________

You got any questions on this PM me.
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I am happy to hear that.:)

Keep an eye on that PSA.. looking out for any gradual increases.

God Bless!
 
FWIW.

My PSA 3 years since my successful Brachytherapy (permanent seed) on 6/21/08

2/9/09 0.54

7/31/09 0.36

3/6/2010 0.34

6/5/2010 0.13

No complaints or complications.
 
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