Interesting posts about a cancer not related to this site. But after my misery last year and the report about the generally ineffectiveness of the PSA test I also decided I'm not doing it anymore. In general, I've decided that at age 63 life is just a gift that has an expiration date and I'm not going to aggressively attack health issues unless there is very clear and definitive proof that doing so will not only extend life but enhance it. So many treatments for so many things seem to have so many side effects that the value of those treatments may not be worth it - for some people. I'm one of those. Meanwhile, life is pretty decent despite the damages from oral cancer treatment. Oddly, I haven't had a cold or any illness at all in over a year since my treatment.

I, too, have'nt had a cold or flu in years (knock on wood). I used to get at least 1 cold and the flu every year. As for not being related to this site, I suppose I should have posted on general chat but this seemed more accurate. Now, the worst part of this is that I have to refrain from any sex or bicycle riding til after the test. WHAT! No bike riding? OMG!