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10. Listen to your body - this is among the best advice people should hear. Men especially.

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 09:16 PM

Feb 28

I had a high PSA score this fall. This led to an MRI and two CT scans - without, then with contrast. This led to a prostate biopsy. While the biopsy is no fun at all, I learned I don't have prostate cancer.

They found a mass on my kidney that will require a partial nephrectomy. My urologist said these present as malignant 80% of the time - they don't even biopsy them. He told me there's no chemo or radiation after this. And I should expect 6-8 weeks of light activity before I can go back to my regular programming.

So I feel lucky and happy that I didn't put off getting everything looked at.

The other pieces of advice I have to give are to:

Ask questions - there are no stupid questions when it comes to your health. If something confuses or concerns you, ask about it. Even if it occurs to you long after an appointment. Write it down and ask at your next appointment - or call/email the doctor's office.

Do some research - not Facebook or Twitter, but reputable resources. Learn about your issues, treatment, and recovery. This will help to ask better questions when you're with your physician.

I've known lots of men who just put it off, are afraid to ask questions because it will "make them look stupid", or don't plan ahead. Several of them are dead - several others got lucky. I'd like to be in charge of my health and create some luck.

I appreciate the thread JMC - and good luck on your recovery.

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Please bookmark this post, in case you can use it later, God forbid [View all] JMCKUSICK Feb 28 OP

Wonder why the universe is aiming these thoughts at me today... buzzycrumbhunger Feb 28 #1

I'll only suggest that it resonates for a reason. May it be for great reasons. JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #4

You, too, John! buzzycrumbhunger Feb 28 #8

I think that post you saw is wonderfully profound, JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #5

Very nice. Your words will help quite a few, I'd bet. Good on ya and may your health hlthe2b Feb 28 #2

Thank you Hlthe2b, I hope so on all counts. JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #3

Very informative and beautifully written post, john. Thank you for posting. debm55 Feb 28 #6

Thank you Debbie JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #15

This is good advice, I had two strokes in 2015, blocked vertebral artery, aortic heart valve replaced in 2024 Shellback Squid Feb 28 #7

And here we are to talk about it. I'm so glad for you Shellback Squid JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #17

God bless you. You convinced me. I will make an appointment MerryBlooms Feb 28 #9

Please go to the Emergency room tonight MerryBlooms. JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #11

I second this, John! SheltieLover Mar 1 #41

I hope she went. JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #44

I hope so, too! SheltieLover Mar 1 #47

MerryBlooms, I just saw this post and hope you have gone to ER and get this checked. Just 3 nights ago, I went to the KitFox Feb 28 #29

Thank you for those really important words KitFox JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #31

Update: all good! Thanks for all your good wishes!🥰🥰🥰 MerryBlooms Mar 1 #59

Listen to your body - this is among the best advice people should hear. Men especially. Probatim Feb 28 #10

You are so right to remind us to ask all the questions that arise JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #14

Happy Anniversary JM ❤️ You have much more to live for 🩵 Clouds Passing Feb 28 #12

Thank you CloudsPassing, you were amongst the first to help me believe that might be true. JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #35

I'm coming along slowly. Thanks 😊 Clouds Passing Mar 1 #43

A great OP malaise Feb 28 #13

Thank you Malaise, coming from you it means a lot. JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #19

You are so right! After my being hit by a car last week and the hospital saying "no fractures", I was still Wonder Why Feb 28 #16

Wow, and good on you for doing the single most important part. JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #18

I don't want to take away any credit from the surgeon. He probed and prodded my leg as well as asking me to Wonder Why Feb 28 #25

Good words markie Feb 28 #20

Thanks for sharing your important story Markie, JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #32

Healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover Mar 1 #42

This part, especially: calimary Feb 28 #21

Thank you for highlighting what I thought was the most important part of my post Calimary, JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #36

Bookmarked MustLoveBeagles Feb 28 #22

Thank you MustLoveBeagles JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #33

whenever i go into hospital for afib ,(mostly tacy), the last time i went in for a flutter, i always say thank you to th AllaN01Bear Feb 28 #23

An attitude of gratitude is a healer all by itself JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #50

Thank you for this heart-warming and eloquent piece FakeNoose Feb 28 #24

Thank you FakeNoose, your words lift me. JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #30

Glad to be Rec number 100.. Permanut Feb 28 #26

Thank you Permanut. JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #45

Bookmarked. Dear_Prudence Feb 28 #27

Thank you Dear_Prudence JMCKUSICK Feb 28 #28

Oh, dear John, thank you for this and all of your KitFox Mar 1 #34

Thank you so much for saying so KitFox. JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #55

Thank you John, for sharing this FemDemERA Mar 1 #37

Thank you for the kind words FemDemERA JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #40

Don't smoke... returnee Mar 1 #38

Right on all counts of course, thank you Returnee JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #39

Glad you made it through Chi67 Mar 1 #46

How beautiful. Alliepoo Mar 1 #48

Lol, never read good books right after cutting onions. JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #51

Thank you for your heartfelt and loving post Wild blueberry Mar 1 #49

I'm glad you're Faux pas Mar 1 #52

Thank you Faux Pas JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #53

Great post popsdenver Mar 1 #54

Thank you PopsDenver JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #57

Thank you and I wish you a good recovery. pandr32 Mar 1 #56

Thank you and agreed Pandr32 JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #58