Medical insight, personal stories and humor from a urologist who has been where you are now.
Stereogum Release of "Swim" Listen while you read...won't you? So my youngest son Sam has always been a creative type. My brother Rushton taught himself to play guitar, he taught me how to play and I in turn taught Sam. He was a quick learner and in particular mastered the “barre chord” very early on. …
Continue reading "happy b day s.cooper hope you have a “swimmingly” nice birthday…"
There was an article on the PCA3. I have used it and it is a useful adjunct in the patient with an elevated PSA and he is hesitant to do a biopsy on the PSA alone. Being Black, having a family history of prostate cancer, symptoms help in this regard. The free PSA and the …
Gainesville, Ga is pretty good place to live. North Georgia is considered the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From various points in around Gainesville, besides views of Lake Lanier, you can see the mountains north of our town. The mountains that surround Dahlonega, Wakua Mountain near Clermont, and of course Mount Yonah near Helen are …
Continue reading "John Roebling, Prostate Cancer, the PSA and Atlas Shrugged."
someone i used to know Something to listen to while you read. I think there is a way to do it. Ayn Rand ever heard of her? Years ago a Plastic surgeon friend of mine gave me the audiobook of the her book, "Atlas Shrugged." I don't read. I listen to books. I've listened to hundreds, mostly historical …
Continue reading "Atlas Shrugged and PSA and Prostate Cancer? Really? Mountain Bike Riding?"
Any recommendation by any government group only has meaning or impact because it has to do with what government funded programs will pay. So in the case of dogs and because there is no "Doggiecare" any USPTF dictums will not apply...yet. SPOTLIGHT: Resilient dog survives prostate cancer Friday May 25, 2012 5:15 AM DEBRA PRESSEY The …
My dear buddy Jo An Baldwin Peters made a comment on one of the posts yesterday and mentioned that her husband needed a MRI. They live in Canada and she related that the MRI had been scheduled some time in 2013. She mentioned, "Wait until the U.S. gets health care." I mention this to say …
So the doctor says to the average patient, "The government rationing board has banned the drug that would treat your prostate cancer and extend your life by several months because it is too expensive. I am sorry, but good luck." This patient goes home to his family and relays the news and as good citizens all accept …
Okay so a high-ranking official in the Coast Guard is found to have cancer and has plans to have surgery at Bethesda Hospital. I don't know this but they probably don't do the robotic method there...that's just a side note...it is of no consequence. It is still news, somehow and some way famous people who …
Continue reading "Prostate cancer, The U.S. Coast Guard and my mother the “Spar.”"
That's a San Juan Worm and a Wooly Bugger dropper and a Soque River Rainbow....just flows off the tip of the tongue when you say it don't it? Also reader be advised...It is said to never talk religion or politics but this thing about health care, the psa, and who lined up for Pres Obama's …
A couple of things about my deceased brother Rushton. First of all of my four brothers he was always the kindest to me. Jeff my youngest brother doesn't count...as mother said he was "the baby." Rushton always chose me to be on his team in football...he could throw and I could catch and we were deadly, …
Prostate Diaries 