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Barry Schneider and Laynie live in Massachusetts, USA. He was 60 when he was diagnosed on November 24, 2008. His initial PSA was 5.0 ng/ml, his Gleason Score was 6 and he was staged T1c. His choice of treatment was IGRT (Image Guided Radiation Therapy). Here is his story.


For the last two years when I would have my physical my PSA reading would vary from 3.2-5.9. It was like a yo-yo. I take medicine to dissolve kidney stones so sometimes it was thought that I had a mild kidney stone infection which would throw off my PSA score!

Finally my urologist and I decided to do a biopsy. I must tell you that when the doctor tells you that you have prostate cancer, you slump in your seat telling yourself the end of your life is near. The is a common feeling that we all get with this drastic news! Don't go crazy! Use the web to do research about different techniques. I choose a new technique for beam radiation with a new targeting method with accuracy of 1-2 millimetres of spilling beyond the target producing little if any bi-lateral damage. I have found that the side affects during the treatment are minimal ( frequent bowel movements and urination). Both of theses side effects can be easily control by modifying diet and simple medications.

I have two more weeks left of treatments and I am done. My doctors expect that I should totally eliminate the cancer, based on the fact that we found it early and it is a small amount. I would be happy to help, recommend, advise anyone looking for guidance or counselling in this area.

Barry Schneider

 

UPDATED

March 2010

 

 

In what may be the shortest Update ever Barry gives his PSA as 3.4.

Barry's e-mail address is: barry@berlinphotography.com