Younger Men

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Comment by Leah on July 4, 2008 at 11:54pm

I just sent Arnon a message about the problem of depression and suicide risk among PC patients. The risk is highest among younger men. Needs to be addressed.

Leah

Comment by Ben Vázquez on June 28, 2008 at 9:44am

I am 50 years old and was diagnosed with prostate cancer on March 2008 under the Gleason 6 group. I had my PSA ranging around 5. After long research with doctors and browsing thru the www I decided for the videolaparoscopic prostatectomy which was done on May 27, 2008. I am optimistic about life in general and know I will fight whatever is necessary. My wife has been quite helpful. I have little incontinence and total ED right now. There's still a little discomfort due to the surgery left.
I am a chemical engineer with a Master's Degree in Production Engineering and work for a packaging industry as production manager. I used to teach in a night college. I practice yoga and take hour walks in nearby parks whenever I can, usually four times a week. I have a 20 year old daughter and my son is 17. I enjoy studying and reading books, besides riding my bike. I intend to ride it again as soon as I feel comfortable!
Hope to hear from others!
Regards,
Ben

Comment by Mary McCall on June 20, 2008 at 11:08am

Comment to Mark, it was helpfull to read your words my husband is 57,and I would put him in the "Younger Man" catagory. He was just diagnosed this week with PC Gleason 6, we feel as if our world has caved in, so we are spinning trying to find the right direction for us. Thanks for sharing.

Comment by Jim L on June 11, 2008 at 12:49am

Hey Gang - 37 yo with Gleason 9. Old Man's cancer my butt!!!

Comment by Mark H on June 10, 2008 at 6:51pm

Hi All,
This is cool, I get to be called a younger man at 52 yrs!! I live in rainy cold and green Portland Oregon. Summer starts July 5th here and we get a whole two months after that. Below is my brief story regarding prostate cancer. I was diagnosed with PC Mar 07 after biopsy. That biopsy suggested a Gleason 6. I elected LapRP and the procedure was done Oct. 07. The surgery was successful PC contained with in the gland although at Gleason 7 and two blood tests in the last 8 months show. PSA .002.
Now I am dealing with ED and minor incontinence. I have an optimistic outlook and even if the two issues continue I still would choose the same path and consider myself fortunate to have found this problem as early as I have.
So it will be interesting to share and compare stories, we are all experiencing the outcome of this disease differently with many similarities. To me its fantastic that I keep discover new ways to communicate and support each other via the web.