6 Years

'Twas 6 years ago today that I had the diseased organ plucked from my belly.

It's been six years of ups and downs, but God has been good to me lately and
I think I'm going to enjoy another decade or two.

Thanks to y'all who have been there for me in the valleys. I wish you all a
very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, or ... Big Bang!

--
PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05, 5/05, 10/05,
2/06, 6/06
PSA .07 .05 .06 .09 .08 .132 .145
Casodex added daily 07/06
PSA <0.04
Non Illegitimi Carborundum

Steve, I'll take the Big Bang if I could choose. Nevertheless,
congratulations on 6 years.

I'm at year 3, but things are progressing too fast for my comfort.
Currently sitting at 0.9 PSA which is a rise from 0.3 from 2 months ago
following taxotere. I have also developed some pain in my hip area -
going through a series of tests now.

Rich

Steve Kramer wrote:
> 'Twas 6 years ago today that I had the diseased organ plucked from my belly.
>
> It's been six years of ups and downs, but God has been good to me lately and
> I think I'm going to enjoy another decade or two.
>
> Thanks to y'all who have been there for me in the valleys. I wish you all a
> very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, or ... Big Bang!

You're doing good!
Bev

"Steve Kramer" <skramer@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45834ad7$0$4870$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> 'Twas 6 years ago today that I had the diseased organ plucked from my
belly.
>
> It's been six years of ups and downs, but God has been good to me lately
and
> I think I'm going to enjoy another decade or two.
>
> Thanks to y'all who have been there for me in the valleys. I wish you all
a
> very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, or ... Big Bang!
>
> --
> PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
> Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
> RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
> PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
> EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
> PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
> Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05, 5/05, 10/05,
> 2/06, 6/06
> PSA .07 .05 .06 .09 .08 .132 .145
> Casodex added daily 07/06
> PSA <0.04
> Non Illegitimi Carborundum
>
>

Congratulations on the 6. Hard to believe that it has been that long. In 4
months I'll celebrate 5...


"Steve Kramer" <skramer@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45834ad7$0$4870$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> 'Twas 6 years ago today that I had the diseased organ plucked from my
> belly.
>
> It's been six years of ups and downs, but God has been good to me lately
> and I think I'm going to enjoy another decade or two.
>
> Thanks to y'all who have been there for me in the valleys. I wish you all
> a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, or ... Big Bang!
>
> --
> PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
> Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
> RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
> PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
> EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
> PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
> Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05, 5/05, 10/05,
> 2/06, 6/06
> PSA .07 .05 .06 .09 .08 .132 .145
> Casodex added daily 07/06
> PSA <0.04
> Non Illegitimi Carborundum
>
>

"Richbro" <richard.sherry@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:1166234230.692730.256030@t46g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Steve, I'll take the Big Bang if I could choose. Nevertheless,
> congratulations on 6 years.
>
> I'm at year 3, but things are progressing too fast for my comfort.
> Currently sitting at 0.9 PSA which is a rise from 0.3 from 2 months ago
> following taxotere. I have also developed some pain in my hip area -
> going through a series of tests now.

I'm sorry to hear that Richard; on both counts. I thought the taxture would
help; for a little while at least.

I'm sure you know that we all think we have mets whenever we get pains in
our hips (or ribs, backs, shoulders, knees and feet). Sometimes, it's just
a function of being 57 years old. However, I guess a met would explain the
rising PSA. But, still, it doesn't make sense to me that taxotere would
have no effect at all.



--
PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05, 5/05, 10/05,
2/06, 6/06
PSA .07 .05 .06 .09 .08 .132 .145
Casodex added daily 07/06
PSA <0.04
Non Illegitimi Carborundum

Steve, I appreciate your reply. I probably didn't word my post too
well. The taxotere took my PSA down to 0.2 at which time I stopped
treatments. The following PSA results were, then, 0.3 and 0.9 - each 2
months apart. So, I am a responder to taxotere, but hormone refractory.

I can relate to your comments on "pain" - I'm almost hoping it's the
regular aches and stuff for a (I'm 60 now) year old. I've also been on
zoladex for 3 years which takes its toll on the body.

Thanks for your reply!

Rich

Steve Kramer wrote:
> "Richbro" <richard.sherry@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:1166234230.692730.256030@t46g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

> I'm sorry to hear that Richard; on both counts. I thought the taxture would
> help; for a little while at least.
>
> I'm sure you know that we all think we have mets whenever we get pains in
> our hips (or ribs, backs, shoulders, knees and feet). Sometimes, it's just
> a function of being 57 years old. However, I guess a met would explain the
> rising PSA. But, still, it doesn't make sense to me that taxotere would
> have no effect at all.

Hello Steve Kramer, Good Holidays for you and your family and friends!
You are an indeed informed survivor. More decades to come, congradulations
on your hard fought battles.
You are the winner, and maybe you can pass this on to the rest of those in
the fight. This news group has provided a lot for many of us, and many more
who fall into this web.
John Loomis RP 1999 49 years old.....
Good Wishes to all, and end all wars........
Too many other things to fight for. Health being just one.
Poverty, homelessness, ignorance, enviornment ......etc.


"Steve Kramer" <skramer@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45834ad7$0$4870$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> 'Twas 6 years ago today that I had the diseased organ plucked from my
> belly.
>
> It's been six years of ups and downs, but God has been good to me lately
> and I think I'm going to enjoy another decade or two.
>
> Thanks to y'all who have been there for me in the valleys. I wish you all
> a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, or ... Big Bang!
>
> --
> PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
> Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
> RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
> PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
> EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
> PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
> Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05, 5/05, 10/05,
> 2/06, 6/06
> PSA .07 .05 .06 .09 .08 .132 .145
> Casodex added daily 07/06
> PSA <0.04
> Non Illegitimi Carborundum
>
>

"Steve Kramer" <skramer@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45834ad7$0$4870$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> 'Twas 6 years ago today that I had the diseased organ plucked from my
> belly.
>
> It's been six years of ups and downs, but God has been good to me lately
> and I think I'm going to enjoy another decade or two.
>
> Thanks to y'all who have been there for me in the valleys. I wish you all
> a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, or ... Big Bang!
>


Congrats Steve, and I hope to have you around well into our 4th decade of
infighting! Happy holiday to all.


--
JK Sinrod
www.SinrodStudios.com
www.MyConeyIslandMemories.com

Steve,

You have also helped others through the valleys. The next six years
will be better for you.

Dave P.


Glassman@work wrote:
> "Steve Kramer" <skramer@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:45834ad7$0$4870$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> > 'Twas 6 years ago today that I had the diseased organ plucked from my
> > belly.
> >
> > It's been six years of ups and downs, but God has been good to me lately
> > and I think I'm going to enjoy another decade or two.
> >
> > Thanks to y'all who have been there for me in the valleys. I wish you all
> > a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, or ... Big Bang!
> >
>
>
> Congrats Steve, and I hope to have you around well into our 4th decade of
> infighting! Happy holiday to all.
>
>
> --
> JK Sinrod
> www.SinrodStudios.com
> www.MyConeyIslandMemories.com

Congratulations, Steve. I mostly just lurk here now. You are very
helpful with your responses to this group. I'm planning now for a
report to the group on March 5, 2007, when it will be 10 years from my
surgery.

"Di ck Winters" <wintersrm@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:1166462039.993177.98500@l12g2000cwl.googlegro ups.com...
> Congratulations, Steve. I mostly just lurk here now. You are very
> helpful with your responses to this group. I'm planning now for a
> report to the group on March 5, 2007, when it will be 10 years from my
> surgery.

As you can imagine, I wait with anticipation. You're one of the few that I
know that went off Casodex and had a PSA reduction.



--
PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05, 5/05, 10/05,
2/06, 6/06
PSA .07 .05 .06 .09 .08 .132 .145
Casodex added daily 07/06
PSA <0.04
Non Illegitimi Carborundum

"Steve Kramer" <skramer@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45834ad7$0$4870$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> 'Twas 6 years ago today that I had the diseased organ plucked from my
> belly.
>
> It's been six years of ups and downs, but God has been good to me lately
> and I think I'm going to enjoy another decade or two.
>

Great Christmas news, Steve!!!
Happy Holidays!

MikeH