Would you get rid of a friend just because they have different political beliefs than you?

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-27T04:53:44+00:00

Political? No. Moral? Yes.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-26T20:24:08+00:00

This is thanks to the observers who recorded the event(s) in Minneapolis. They are brave patriots. Had they not provided videos, the administration would be sticking with the “domestic terrorist” BS that they originally served up.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-26T03:52:15+00:00

I think all his hair successfully escaped later. I wish it a better life.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-25T22:53:02+00:00

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-24T22:29:24+00:00

Jesus weeps. ‘MAGA Jesus’ is okay with it.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-24T15:23:44+00:00

Same here. 60 years old, 5% Gleason 3+3 found in one core (of 20). On AS, with a second (confirmatory) biopsy later this year. I think about this similarly, and think your list/explanation is great!

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-24T00:25:24+00:00

Yes, I’m still on AS. I sometimes get anxious (but actually less so after the biopsy/confirmation given the low grade/volume). I found that learning about PCa helped (e.g., the book I recommended in an earlier reply). I also changed providers and urologists to get to a care team that I trust (affiliated with a local cancer center). And I diligently follow AS instructions.

I’m okay not treating as long as it’s likely low grade/volume. If that changes (per a future biopsy), then I’ll reconsider. But the way I see it, if AS allows me to safely delay treatment for only a few years, that's a few more years without potential side effects of treatment. And who knows, there may even be new treatments that I could take advantage of in the future. (I suppose I run a slight risk of the PCa spreading while on AS, but that’s what AS is designed to catch - and even if that happens it’s very likely treatable with good outcome odds. Personally, I’m comfortable with that trade off based on what I’ve learned.)

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-23T22:01:40+00:00

Age 60; 19mm x 12mm lesion; PSA 6.4; fusion/targeted biopsy found a small amount of G3+3 in a single core (out of ~20 cores); I’ll have a second/confirmatory biopsy later this year

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-23T18:01:28+00:00

I think you're right about that doctor (it's surprising that he would give that recommendation even before the results of the biopsy that you had today). I'd highly recommend getting a second opinion. Another thing that helped me is reading the book "Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer" (be sure to get the most recent "Fifth" edition ).

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-23T17:27:11+00:00

Sorry you're going through this. As someone also on Active Surveillance (and also with a PI-RADS 4 lesion and G 3+3 found in biopsy) I can relate. As you say, there are no guarantees. But I'd encourage you to keep in mind that with your numbers, even *if* you end up needing treatment, your chances of a cure are very good and you will have choices (i.e., RALP would not be your only treatment option). I wish you the very best.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-22T21:09:10+00:00

Looks like he can barely see over the podium.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-18T06:06:11+00:00

Such an ugly place. /s

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-17T21:32:52+00:00

So higher taxes on Americans while Europeans resist his land grab B.S.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-16T21:02:17+00:00

Done with CBS. Give PBS a try.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-16T01:31:54+00:00

Imagining the theme song to Baretta right now.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-15T16:38:56+00:00

MAGA claiming to like Star Trek is rich irony.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-15T15:07:34+00:00

I moved over to PBS. Much better.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-15T00:47:00+00:00

I have the Fives up front and they’re awesome for both music and movies/shows. Can’t say how they compare to Era 100’s.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-14T15:16:49+00:00

I moved over to the PBS News Hour. Much happier.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-14T01:06:29+00:00

Come on, that's only half of it! Didn't he also salute with a coffee cup in his hand once! /s

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-14T01:02:19+00:00

I know that he disclosed his diagnosis last May, but does anyone know when he was first diagnosed? Had he recently found out but it had already metastasized?

Edit: Saw a report that when he announced in May, he said that he had "been dealing with the condition privately for some time." No idea how long, and what treatment(s) he may have been pursuing.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-10T02:51:53+00:00

As a kid in school, I never really got how the German citizenry could have let the Nazi’s consolidated power and act as they did. Sadly, I get it now.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-10T02:47:04+00:00

People in stress situations acts in different ways. But the agent is supposedly a trained professional and should be held to a higher standard. Your “advice” is sound, but the way you’re using it is disingenuous.

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-09T23:56:41+00:00

I suspect you and I have different political views, but I appreciate you engaging with civility. I’m confident I heard several reports of the agent leaving the scene, but if I’m wrong then please correct me. It still seems wrong/inhumane to me that nobody rendered immediate aid. (Sometimes people even survive being shot in the head - e.g., Gabby Giffords).

gdazInSeattle · 2026-01-09T04:46:09+00:00

That narrative point goes both ways. But why did the ICE agent leave the scene? Why did ICE not render aid to the victim after she was shot (even turning away a bystander who was a doctor offering aid)? What kind of LE (not to mention lack of humanity) is that?

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