PSA is shown in the plot attached. .7ng/mL this September. Testosterone is still moving around but above minimum range.

Hip joint pain is now in the background though running is still hampered unless I am trying to catch a fly ball when intensity overcomes notice. Groin skin seems nearly normal, some minor itching bi-weekly.

Erections are good enough when needed. Not as hard as Pre-rad. but they work fine. A little more fore-play time is required, that's all. Love making is still a delight!

Anxiety is completely gone since mid March. Prozac was stopped in mid March. The anziety was a big deal for three months! I was a mess, almost quit work, saw a shrink during that time. (poem)

DRE's and lynph node checks all look good. Data I got before radiation from my Oncologist at Stanford indicates the T2b tumor post-radiation chemical recurrance rate is flat at 80%, but does not flatten until after 2.25 years from start of radiation. I still have about a year to go to feel like I'm clear.

Emotions seem very like pre-cancer at this point.

HEALTH INSURANCE

I can no longer get private health insurance without going to the California Major Risk Medical Insurance Plan (MRMIP).

916-324-4695 is the State phone number for the guide book. Health Insurance Cost is about $6300/yr for a couple.

Hope you are all doing well or dealing with the stages of cancer work well.

geoff fernald October 24th, 1998