Great blog post, as usual, and wonderful comments by you in the Cancer Health article. I just learned one of my new neighbors is embarking on the same battle as you and I am going to share the blog and article with him.
I can see Gen Patton wearing his 'tin pot', a white lab coat, and using his pearl-handled chrome-plated 45 cals as testing devices. Please don't ask someone as irreverent as myself what test he might perform with those weapons.
Your point is well taken on many different levels. I especially liked the idea that dealing with PCa is a group ( your doctor and you ) project. It does the patient little or no good if they are not kept up-to-date and well-educated about what is happening on the treatment front. We have all seen and spoken with too many patients who are trapped in the depressing and demoralizing mud and muck of old-fashioned trench warfare.
Sorry this isn't said very well, but I'm sure many of you can fill in the blanks. mason.
You have an amazing way of bringing forth peace of mind to others by sharing your cancer journey. It is wonderful that you are being recognized in the Journal Article.
Congratulations, Ben, on this Cancer Health profile, and also on your keeping cool with your lazy rising PSA! Dr. Dana was a good choice for your care -- very compassionate and caring.
So great that you are 'lazy' in at least one way!
So glad others get a piece of you between the blog and the interviews!
So grateful to have you in my life!
jeff
I feel the same! You're a much-valued friend.
Great blog post, as usual, and wonderful comments by you in the Cancer Health article. I just learned one of my new neighbors is embarking on the same battle as you and I am going to share the blog and article with him.
Thank you, Joan!
And your neighbor should feel free to reach out. So much support is available!
Ben, another thought-provoking article.
I can see Gen Patton wearing his 'tin pot', a white lab coat, and using his pearl-handled chrome-plated 45 cals as testing devices. Please don't ask someone as irreverent as myself what test he might perform with those weapons.
Your point is well taken on many different levels. I especially liked the idea that dealing with PCa is a group ( your doctor and you ) project. It does the patient little or no good if they are not kept up-to-date and well-educated about what is happening on the treatment front. We have all seen and spoken with too many patients who are trapped in the depressing and demoralizing mud and muck of old-fashioned trench warfare.
Sorry this isn't said very well, but I'm sure many of you can fill in the blanks. mason.
"Please don't ask someone as irreverent as myself..." Are you kiddin'? If I were king I'd appoint you Chief Counselor and Grand Vizier.
Ben,
You have an amazing way of bringing forth peace of mind to others by sharing your cancer journey. It is wonderful that you are being recognized in the Journal Article.
TonyFig
Thank you, Tony!
Congratulations, Ben, on this Cancer Health profile, and also on your keeping cool with your lazy rising PSA! Dr. Dana was a good choice for your care -- very compassionate and caring.
Good luck,
Len
Thank you, Len! Back when my PSA first rose you advised me not to panic, because exactly this might happen. You were right!