Thanks for that generous introduction, Howard! We were, indeed, fierce and friendly competitors back in the day. BTW, he and I share the same urologist because I was uneasy with the biopsy-happy one I'd been referred to by my primary care doctor. That urologist saw just a slightly elevated PSA as an excuse. (It wasn't even in the "early cancer" stage) for intervention. Howard saved me by referring me to Brian Helfand, who's the complete opposite, as readers of this newsletter have earned. Of course, due to physician autonomy/employed physicians, the other doctor, also an Endeavor Health urologist, no doubt continues to practice the non-evidence-based way he always did. As for the ablation, I'm resisting the urge to inquire whether the whole thing couldn't be done cheaper with a SuperSoaker and a line of hose.
Thanks, Mike.
Stay positive. Try to avoid biopsies.
As to the SuperSoaker, you're on your own.
Keep us informed.
Howard
Thanks for that generous introduction, Howard! We were, indeed, fierce and friendly competitors back in the day. BTW, he and I share the same urologist because I was uneasy with the biopsy-happy one I'd been referred to by my primary care doctor. That urologist saw just a slightly elevated PSA as an excuse. (It wasn't even in the "early cancer" stage) for intervention. Howard saved me by referring me to Brian Helfand, who's the complete opposite, as readers of this newsletter have earned. Of course, due to physician autonomy/employed physicians, the other doctor, also an Endeavor Health urologist, no doubt continues to practice the non-evidence-based way he always did. As for the ablation, I'm resisting the urge to inquire whether the whole thing couldn't be done cheaper with a SuperSoaker and a line of hose.