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"SAFE-AT-HOME" AT 2004 SSUSA WESTERN NATIONALS The "SAFE-AT-HOME" Action Team will be attending the 2004 SSUSA Senior Western National Championships July 23-24 in South Seattle (Kent & Tukwila) |
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Team Mgr:
Frank Agnello, National Project Coordinator
Asst. Mgr.:
Doug Dammeier, National Project Administrator
Asst. Managers:
Dennis Kneeshaw
Joe Jimenez
Biz Mgr.:
Don Bedlington
Members:
Ted Buzbee
Rick Dougherty
Carlos Felan
Paul Grudis
Gary Ikeda
Dale Knuth
Keith Partlow
Ken Peitraniec
Bill Randall
Marty Raphael
Mike Rollinger Helpful Links
"One Man's Journey" (page 2)
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My own personal experience with cryo treatment was simply outstanding. I did not make my treatment decision lightly or in any great hurry. I followed my own advice and really did my research and homework before deciding on cryo - one of the best decisions of my life!
I had my cryo treatment on February 3, 2004 (Tuesday). I was released from the hospital the next day (Wednesday). I took Thursday and Friday off from work. I went back to work (financial management) on Monday morning, February 8th. I removed my own supra-pubic catheter about three weeks later.
On April 21, 2004, I returned to Dr. Hedges' clinic for my post treatment follow-up. The results of the check-up showed my PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) was "undetectable." The results of the cystoscope exam (visual scope exam of the bladder, sphincters, urethra, etc.) were all completely normal - no collateral damage whatsoever. So the procedure was a complete success. I am cancer-free, and there was no damage to any other organs or tissues!
If you are on your own PCa treatment decision journey, or if you just want to find out more about PCa treatment, there are many, many excellent Prostate Cancer web sites on the internet (just do a search for Prostate Cancer). But if you are specifically researching cryo, I recommend you go to www.cryocarepca.org They also have a toll-free phone number:1-877-722-2796.
In closing, I'd like you to know that testing and early diagnosis of PCa is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL no matter what treatment mode you eventually choose. Please have your periodic PSA and digital exams faithfully. As old Red Green likes to say, "I'm pullin' for ya - we're all in this together." My phone number and email address will be listed on my medical case history sheet, which will be posted on this site. If I can help any of you on your journey from diagnosis through treatment to (hopefully) cure, please get in touch.
Good Health & Long Life.....Jack Glatz (253)565-1450/jpglatz@comcast.net
