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Post by del Rosario on Oct 30, 2007 19:21:36 GMT -5
It seems to me that quite a few of us have gotten prostate cancer due to exposure to Agent Orange. I got it 2-3 years ago and had it taken care of. If I hadn't had it taken care of the docs had given me only 6 months to live. Well, I'm still kicking.
The point to all this is that you don't have to submit to the cancer. If you want to contact me to ask what I did about mine and what after-effects I have and what the VA benefits are for this sort of thing send me a PM or email me at marinehelicopters@lycos.com.
I'm not an expert on prostate cancer but what I did has kept me alive so that I can enjoy my retirement a little bit longer.
s/f del
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Post by bert holloway on Oct 7, 2008 8:16:40 GMT -5
Del: Thanks for printing this article. I am going to see a doctor this week and have my PSA test run. Hope, you are doing well. Bert....
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Post by del Rosario on Oct 7, 2008 13:23:51 GMT -5
I wish you the best, Bert. Here's hoping that you're clear and that you won't ever have to deal with prostate cancer.
If it should prove otherwise, all is not lost and quality of life does not have to diminish. There are several alternatives to the knife, such as radioactive seed implant, external beam radiation, hormone treatment, or freezing it, or a combination of any of those. You need to do the research and figure out which is best for you (and your wife).
If it is found that you have prostate cancer, do not hesitate to go to the VA and apply for service connected disability due to Agent Orange related disease. Your benefits will start the moment they receive your claim submission. If you have trouble filling out the forms, as I do, get one of the veterans service organizations, (such as AmVets, VFW, DAV, American Legion, etc.) to help you with it.
All the best, and Semper Fi, del
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Post by frankdbermudez on Oct 8, 2008 17:18:01 GMT -5
There is an excellent article in Popasmoke by my old C.O., LtCol. John Van Nortwick. He documented every step he took while fighting colon cancer, and why he made the decisions he did. Fortunately my PSA tests have been normal, but his diary is very educational.
It's comforting to know that there are Marines out there that are willing to share their most life threatening issues with us.
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Post by bert on Nov 5, 2008 17:42:40 GMT -5
Hey guys! I got my physical finished, PSA, Liver function, and all the rest. Everything is great, except for my triglycerides which are a little high. Diet, exercise and Omega 3 for me. SEMPER FI!!!! Bert....
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