Going to Houston tomorrow. Updated.

[MoJo]

I'm going to Houston tomorrow to see a doctor who specializes in prostate cancer treatment. I hate going there under the best circumstances but, this is a bum trip.

At my last stem to stern check up everything was great except for my PSA score it was up from the last time (year ago) and above the limit. I had a biopsy and it showed high stage one or low stage two cancer.

My primary care physician and my urologist both say it has been detected at the best possible time when it is still curable. I've decided that surgery is probably the best treatment and the doc I'm going to see is supposed to be the best in the State.

Prayers and good thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

P. S. All you fellows over 40 should get your prostate checked annually.

Update:

I went to talk with the Doctor at Baylor Medical in Houston, He told me I was a good candidate for the robotic surgery but, before we do anything he wants to have my pathology slides re-read by a pathologist at Baylor who is a prostate specialist to make sure the diagnosis is both correct and thourough. I agreed and we will have the new results in a couple of weeks and then we can schedule treatment.

Thanks for all your prayers and concerns.

[joe817]

My prayers are with you MoJo, and the doctors in Houston. Safe journey, and good outcome.

[PBratton]

Which Hospital are you going to?

[Keith B]

Added to the prayer list MoJo!

[MoJo]

Which Hospital are you going to?

The Baylor Uroligy Clinic.

[CompVest]

Added to my prayers.

[frazzled]

Prayers with you and your family.

[MoJo]

bump

[CompVest]

I haven't forgotten you. Please, give us an update when you can.

[Purplehood]

I'm going to Houston tomorrow to see a doctor who specializes in prostate cancer treatment. I hate going there under the best circumstances but, this is a bum trip.

Not to make light of a serious matter, but was that a deliberate pun?

[MoJo]

Update:

I went to talk with the Doctor at Baylor Medical in Houston, He told me I was a good candidate for the robotic surgery but, before we do anything he wants to have my pathology slides re-read by a pathologist at Baylor who is a prostate specialist to make sure the diagnosis is both correct and thorough. I agreed and we will have the new results in a couple of weeks and then we can schedule treatment.

Thanks for all your prayers and concerns.

Sorry CompVest I thought if I edited my original post it would show up as a new post that's the reason for the bump.

Purplehood; pun unintentional - - - those are the best ones! Yes?

[Keith B]

Update:

He told me I was a good candidate for the robotic surgery ......

MoJo,

I am not sure I would let any Doctor turn me into a robot. I saw when they replaced parts of Steve Austin and when he moved it made all kinds of electronic sounds. That would be annoying even if you would now have super capabilities.

Seriously, glad you got a good prognosis. Early prostate cancers are treatable and you can live with minimal issues. Keep the chin up, keep laughing and keep us up to date on your progress. We in turn will keep the prayers going!!

[fannypacker]

Mojo, I had prostate cancer at age 60. I am just pleased it was found and the surgery was successful. Just cut that nasty out of there.