McBTC

Easy for me to say but from everything I've heard, catching it early is rare but lucky if you do as you don't want it to spread.

Fldaves

I have complete faith in my oncologist's decisions as she really is tops of the specialists on this procedure. Since the spot hasn't increased in size from the last 3 CT scans oner the last 7 months, she's allowing me to choose the date. And since I've lost all this weight and have really been wanting to do the 6Gap ride, the timing was good.

Leadrunner

A couple of years ago, my son had double hernia surgery. He said it was the toughest thing he had ever done. When they brought him out of surgery, they had to lessen the anesthetic because his blood pressure was up, and boy was he hurting. Kind of tough on the old man seeing his kid in pain. I just don't like hospitals.

Leadrunner

Had an interesting month or so. First, we were traveling for graduations, etc., then we had a couple of weeks rain, celebrated my 70th birthday, and by the time I got to start riding again, I had become an old man again. I still work, but get off at 3:00 most afternoons and that is when I ride. The last three days, it has been over 90, so only been doing about 10 miles. Stay hydrated and keep moving, and it's OK.

Leadrunner

I have been on Tamsulosin for some time, and I too typically only get up once. As far as I can tell, I really am not feeling any side effects.

RonH

Got the new wheels this morning. Thank you Robert at PSIMet.com.
Here they are (naked). I'll put the cassette on the rear wheel, tubes/tires and install them on the Cannondale tomorrow morning (when it's "less hot" ) and take more pics.

OldSchoolGuy

I'm a five year prostate cancer survivor. I had them repeat the PSA test and it remained elevated. Scheduled a biopsy ASAP, was positive. Without a minutes hesitation I scheduled surgery. It sounds scary, but the alternative is scarier. They did the DaVinci procedure. All the horror stories are most likely about the old manual procedure. I'm now 78 plus years of age, and everything works fine, no little blue pill needed. I worked in a high stress physically demanding occupation until I retired at the end of February, 2015. Don't debate it, don't hesitate. Do the surgery now. I get PSA testing annually and the most recent was this May, clean. And I thank G-d every day.

tsurr

I am in the process of getting my prostate checked out due to the increase in psa and blood in urine. How long did it take you to get back on the bike after surgery? I am 72 and ride 4-5 days a week, usually ~ 5000 -5500 miles a year. thanks

RonH

I had the DaVinci procedure Dec 21, 2015, just a few days after my 71st birthday. Was off the bike until I got my bladder function under control. Didn't want to pee all over the bike or myself. Did my first ride Feb 17, 2016. Was back to my usual distance and speed within 2 months.
Good luck.

tsurr

thanks, I am taking this all in, listening to everyone. I appreciate everyones input

RonH

The PSA test is good but doesn't tell the whole story. DO NOT forget the finger test. That's how my "problem" was discovered.

tsurr

should have mentioned this, two nodules on either side of prostate, thanks again, I am leaning toward De Vinci, Proton therapy or seeds, I get biophys week after next , so just riding every chance I get, be areful

tsurr

amen brother you give me hope to get back to normal

RonH

Its been 5 weeks since my surgery and the doc said I could ride.
It looked dark and gloomy when I left the house around 7:30 this morning but I was determined to get out on the Litespeed with its newly rebuilt drivetrain. It was even darker when I got to the Withlacoochee Trail but I decided to go for it. I got 2.5 miles south when it started spitting. I didn't feel like taking a spill on the wet trail so turned around and headed for the car. It was raining by the time I got back to the car and the grassy parking area was muddy. So my clean bike is dirty. Guess I'll clean it up later.
If there's no rain tomorrow I'll head out again for a longer ride. :fingers crossed:

RonH

I don't want to put a damper on things for you but my wife and I both worked in Radiology and Radiation Therapy for 30+ years. Seeing all those patients going thru chemo and/or radiation treatments was a real bummer. That's what helped us decide in a few short minutes to have the surgery. The cancer is gone and I was bad to normal in about 2-3 months.
Radiation can cause problems farther down the road. It can kill the cancer but does damage to other parts of the body and can cause cancer or other problems later on. We didn't want to have to worry about that. Experience told us that surgery was the only real option.

tsurr

certainly something to consider, thanks again, really appreciate your input

RonH

The weather was much nicer today and I took the Cannondale out. Rode to the bike shop to show off my new wheels. Danny wasn't impressed. Sherry liked them. I'll take some pictures later and post them. Rode a whopping 10.5 miles today.

John00

well, I guess I qualify, I'm 66

John E

Happy [Grand]father's Day to all! On Saturday we attended a graduation celebration party hosted by our younger son's girlfriend's family. (She graduated from UCLA in bioengineering, her brother finished community college and is transferring to a 4-year, and her sister graduated from high school. Our elder son finally finished his PhD in plasma physics at UCSD in September, and our younger son graduated from UC Santa Cruz in biology/pre-med. in December, so we were belatedly celebrating their graduations, as well.) Our elder son came with his wife and our grandson (15 months old today), and a delightful time was had by all.

RonH

Got out today in the cool morning temperatures. Felt great. Rode from Hernando to the Citrus Springs trailhead and back to Hernando for a total of 13.5 miles. I hope I'll be back to my regular mileage by the end of the month.

RonH

I know you've all been waiting to see the new wheels I got from PSIMet.com so here you go.

Here's the before pic with the Vision wheels that I sold.


Here's the bike with the new wheels from PSIMet.com. They're awesome and the ride is even more comfortable than on the carbon wheels.

OldTryGuy

Century tomorrow?

RonH

No more centuries for me. I'm done with that. I don't even get excited about metrics anymore. I might do the 50 mile option when the Clean Air Ride comes around agin next spring. Or possibly the Rails to Trails ride in October but I usually pass on it because it's always on a Sunday.

Apunbiker

Just found and joined this forum and thought I would add my two cents on the topic. At age 49 I found out I had advanced prostate cancer after a routine blood test at local health fair. PSA at the time was 20 and they found a few cancer cells in lymph nodes as well. Hormone therapy for six months, external radiation 6 weeks, and then had 94 seeds implanted. Miserable few months, but now, almost 17 years later I am cancer free. There is hope and a cure for this type of cancer. F.F.F. "Faith, Family and Friends" is how I describe my experience! Hope to retire a second time next spring and then prep for my second Portland, Ma to Portland, OR ride next summer. (Completed the same ride in 1996 and riding it again would be a fabulous way to celebrate retirement and being a Cancer Survivor! Get checked and ride when you can.

OldTryGuy

Congrats with your PCa free life. Ride long and ride hard.

Please don't forget about P.M. "Physicians and Medicine"