CANCER

[AOII Angel]

Glad you had successful treatment, Tom. It's a PSA not PHA (Prostate Specific Antigen). The recommendations have changed regarding who should receive the PSA test as it has many false positives for things like BPH (a benign, enlarged prostate), but men should discuss this test with their physicians and have a prostate exam as part of a well visit. It's just like women need regular gyn and breast exams to assure good health. Blood tests and X-rays are only part of the story.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Glad you had successful treatment, Tom. It's a PSA not PHA (Prostate Specific Antigen). The recommendations have changed regarding who should receive the PSA test as it has many false positives for things like BPH (a benign, enlarged prostate), but men should discuss this test with their physicians and have a prostate exam as part of a well visit. It's just like women need regular gyn and breast exams to assure good health. Blood tests and X-rays are only part of the story.

Heck can never remember the dif!! They talk doctorese, and I ask them, please speak english DAR!

I also love when they say ask questions! If I had any idea of what was going on I would, LOL!

Thanks so very much for the well wishes!

Now I hope what has happened to me will spur others to go get a blood test.

It is easy to do and can find out alot about ones body.

[barbino]

I am praying for you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks for reminding all of us that we need to visit the doctor regularly and even have those "irritating'" blood tests that the doctors always seem to want.

[ZetaPhi708]

Brother Tom, sorry I haven't called you lately but I've had other things going on, as you know.

You are my brother in Lambda Chi Alpha and we stand together in Zeta Alpha Chi.

You take care of yourself now, ya hear?

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Sir. (HA! I called you Sir on the internet and now it's here FOREVER!! LOL ) (side note: long time running joke between me and Tom)

[Tom Earp]

You funny Brother Roy, but do appreciate the thought and call when you can!!!

In ZAX, Brother!!!!