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Brother Kerry,
Sounds like you’re taking the proper steps in attacking the cancers and living a positive life. I continue to hope, wish, and pray for you.


Kerry Brown said:
If you are over fifty you need to talk to your doctor about a PSA test. It should be a yearly thing. If it is high you need to test more often to see if it is climbing. Just do it. Prostate cancer is curable if caught early before it spreads. Once it spreads it is treatable but not curable.
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The above statement is very true and needs to be “driven home” to every male as much as possible. And if there’s any family history of prostate cancer, don’t wait till you’re fifty. The same applies to colon cancer too.

About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. 1 in 4 black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.

For colon or colorectal cancer, it’s about 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 25 for women.
 
Kerry Brown said:
Stopped in to say Hi and probably goodbye. My cancer journey continues on two fronts. Skin cancer keeps reappearing on my scalp. Dr removed some and referred me to a dermatologist who removed more and referred me to a surgeon who will remove more. It's not life threatening but it is a nuisance. Prostate cancer has spread to my lymph nodes. No symptoms but it will eventually be life threatening. Urologist has referred me to an Oncologist who will determine how to treat it. Worst case scenario, I've got five or six years. Best case, hormones and radiation will allow me to live a long and full life.. This has made me think about what's important in my life. My wife and music are tops. To that end I've found a monthly public jam and started jamming with a new friend who lives a couple of blocks away. Pounding keys on my computer is way down the list so you won't see me here much. I loved the interactions here but now I just want to write some songs and jam with friends.

If you are over fifty you need to talk to your doctor about a PSA test. It should be a yearly thing. If it is high you need to test more often to see if it is climbing. Just do it. Prostate cancer is curable if caught early before it spreads. Once it spreads it is treatable but not curable.
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Kudos to you sir for getting priorities straight! All my mojo is sent to you!
Do try not to be too much of a stranger though, everyone cares about how you're doing.
Stay strong mate.

Cheers,
Dave
 
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