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Replicant · Moderator Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 860

I have sent a message to the administrators and other moderators that I do not wish to moderate this board any longer.

I have simply reached a point where enough is enough, and there is nothing that says this is something I have to do. I was approached one day by an administrator and I agreed to take it on. And now I would like to relinquish the job.

I may or may not stick around as a member, but I will say this:
I wish each one of you -- every single one, even if we don't always agree or get along -- the best of health. No one deserves cancer. If you're fighting prostate cancer, I sincerely hope you beat it. I hope I beat it, too.

R.
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Replicant

Dx Feb 2006, PSA 9 @age 43
RRP Apr 2006 - Gleason 3+4, T2c, NXMX, pos margins
PSA 5/06 <0.1, 8/06 0.2, 12/06 0.6, 1/07 0.7.
Salvage radiation (IMRT) total dose 70.2 Gy, Jan-Mar 2007@ age 44
PSA 6/07 0.1, 9/07 (and thereafter) <0.1
http://pcabefore50.blogspot.com

notme · Guest

At 44 I am sure there a lot better things that you can do with your time....but I for one, wish you wouldn't go.....sleep on it....

TC at HW · New User Joined: 03 Sep 2009 Posts: 5

Replicant,
Your contribution as a moderator in this forum is invaluable to those here living with prostate cancer, either themselves or in the family. You have done a great job here and I always appreciate your knowledge and input. Having moderated for almost two years, I have learned it is very difficult to keep a group together and in full support of each other. As moderators we can only facillitate the opportunity to do so.

Job well done!

Tony

Age 47 (44 when Dx)
Pre-op PSA was 19.8 : Surgery at The City of Hope on February 16, 2007
Gleason 4+3=7, Stage pT3b, N0, Mx
Positive Margins (PM), Extra Prostatic Extension (EPE) : Bilateral Seminal vesicle invasion (SVI)
HT began in May, '07 with Lupron and Casodex 50mg (2 Year ADT)
IMRT radiation for 38 Treatments ending August 3, '07
Current PSA (May 11, 2009): <0.1

STAY POSITIVE!

DogLover · Regular Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 13

Dear Replicant,
I started reading from this site almost 2 years ago when my husband was dx'd. Your wisdom and compassion have been evident throughout with your posts. Your job as moderator is difficult, but you have done an excellent job. I hope you will reconsider. Though we've never met, and I've been more of a silent observer throughout my time here - I'd feel the loss of a shining light in our battle with this disease. Whatever you decide, thank you for all that you've done to help educate and comfort.
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Dx: Dec 2007 PSA 15.8 Age 51
DRE bump felt one side
6 core biopsy - 1 positive
Surgery Jan 2008- post-surgery psa 2
Gleason 4+3=7
positive margins and seminal vesicles invaded
No lymph nodes tested
6-08- finished 37 treatments of sal. radiation
PSA dropped to 0.2 February 2009
PSA up to 0.9 August 2009

srtimmons · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm Post subject: replicant

Replicant - you've done a magnificient job as Moderatior. I found the board in June after I was DXed and it has been a constant source of support. Your thoughtfulness and insight has eased my situation and you made available a lot of articles and research information I might not have found. I really appreciate it.

I do hope you will reconsider as your service has been invaluable to most of us on here.
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Age 58
Dx 6/15/2009; PSA 7.1; 7/12 cores positive; Gleason 6 (3+3) and 7 (3+4); PNI observed. Bone Scan and CT scan negative.
Robotic RP 7/20/2009

Path report 8/11/2009 - clean margins, negative lymph nodes, negative seminal vesicles, Gleason 3+4, Stage T2c; 15% of prostate involved; NoMx.

PSA .006 September 2009
PSA .005 November 2009
PSA .005 February 2010

Hawk · Senior User Joined: 22 Nov 2006 Posts: 424

My friend,

You have been a comfort and a rich source of information at the stage that my PSA started up 4 years after surgery. Your even hand and steady demeanor have been an asset that has helped define this board. As a forum administrator myself, I empathize with your feelings, especially of late.

Hopefully you will reconsider and stay on, if not please at least remain as a poster. Your service and stellar, objectivity and attention to facts are much needed here, now more than ever!

Without you, the negative aspects will dominate the board and many of us would likely drift away as well.

Hawk
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History: PSA's 6.7 neg. biopsy - PSA 16.6 neg. biopsy - PSA's 8.2, 8.1, 8.7 - Biopsy. 4+4 Gleason 8. Lap RP Apr 2004, age 52 All neg margins, nodes, and structures. (T2a). Post RP PSA: every 6 mo. <.1 until Feb, 08 (46 mos) PSA .1 - I then got sensitive tests (all in 2008) showing:
Feb .06, May .09, Jun .10, Aug .10, Nov .15 -SRT

Marathon Man · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:33 am Post subject: Re: moderator

This site is wonderful and primarily because you and a few others like you, have put so much into the site. Your attitude, knowledge, spirit and inspiration has touched many people.

Given the way the prostate Forum has developed over the past few months, I'm not surprised that you have decided to step down as Moderator. It is hard enough for any of us to cope with all the aspects of our Cancers, but you found the time to research well, post wisely and moderate as well.....and then had to deal with the recent postings.

I too thought of unsubscribing, but I thought, hold on, I do have, from time to time, something positive to contribute, so I'll lurk here until the dust settles <something had to give>.

I hope you'll reconsider withdrawing from the site. It is our loss and your contribution has been immense. I for one value your contribution and presence.
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Marathon Man

PSA May 06, then 6 monthly; 4.3-4.9-6.8, Dx Feb 2008, PSA 9.4 @age 54 - Biopsy Gleason 4+3
RRP 22 May 2008 - Gleason 4+4, Tumour Vol 5%, T2a, N0M0, Negative Margins. Aug 08, PSA <0.01, Feb 09 <0.02, Sep 09 <0.02, Mar 10 <0.02

http://prostaterunner.blogspot.com/ Irregularly updated & months behind!

JerryB · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:48 am Post subject: Re: moderator

Replicant. I've only been 'here' for a few weeks but I have been consistently impressed by your balanced and helpful advice & comments.

Every 'job' has its good days and not-so-good days and maybe, hopefully, you will feel that you can continue to moderate this board.

Whatever you decide I wish you all the best. Jeremy

TheWife · Regular Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 14

Replicant,

You are such a calming voice to those who find this forum when they are confused and terrified. Anyone can be a forum moderator but it takes a special person to put people at ease as you have done. It would be a shame to see you go Sad

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TheWife

Replicant · Moderator Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 860

Thanks for all the kind statements. I do appreciate them. Nonetheless, I need to step away from this, for at least a while. You can expect to see gdudak, PBJ11, and other moderators and administrators in here in the interim. They're fine folks. They have my complete confidence. Fresh eyes can only help.

I'll be stopping by, just not as much, and I will not be actively moderating.
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Replicant

Dx Feb 2006, PSA 9 @age 43
RRP Apr 2006 - Gleason 3+4, T2c, NXMX, pos margins
PSA 5/06 <0.1, 8/06 0.2, 12/06 0.6, 1/07 0.7.
Salvage radiation (IMRT) total dose 70.2 Gy, Jan-Mar 2007@ age 44
PSA 6/07 0.1, 9/07 (and thereafter) <0.1
http://pcabefore50.blogspot.com

Jean222 · Senior User Joined: 14 Dec 2008 Posts: 262

Replicant,

I'm so very sorry that you've had to pull away from moderating this forum.

You were so much help to my Hubby and I, your wisdom, experience and comfort has been very much appreciated throughout this illness.

I hope that it's only temporary but you must do what's best for you.

Take care of yourself and I wish you all the best in the future.

Hoping you'll return to posting and/or moderating in the near future.

Best wishes, as always,

Jean

G2e4n3e4 · Regular Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Posts: 25

Hi Replicant,

Many others have said it so well. Yet, I can understand your need to leave, at least for a change and some rest. Please don't feel guilty about leaving. You have earned a break and the relief will do you good. Take some time to smell the roses or whatever passes for roses in your neck of the woods. Please also check up on us now and then. We will look forward to your caring guidance.

All the best to you whatever you undertake now. You have helped much more than you can know. Even though I am somewhat new, I feel like one of your flock. So rest and relax good shepherd. The flock will survive and be thankful that we had you for a while.

Gene in Md
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Age 70 Dx Dec 07 PSA 8.4 DRE positive. Gleason 6 (3+3), T2 PC confined to prostate. Brachytherapy Jan 2008 failed rising PSA's. Began Lupron 30 MG ea 4 mos. hot flashes, fatigue. Occasional urinary and rectal bleeding. Aug 09 - PSA 0.5. Lupron is working!!! Aug 21, 09 - 2nd Lupron shot. Continuing hot flashes. Doc recommends weight lifting - 20 to 30 lbs. July, Aug, Sep. rectal bleeding - hyperbaric chamber treatments.

Operaman · Regular Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 25

Moderator or not, your presence and discussion on this board is both invaluable and needed. Hope you stick around no matter what has happened.

HS
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Bioposy March 2008 negative
March 19 2009 4+3=7 PSA 26 positive for 6 out of 12 cores
RRP May 20 2009 Path 4+3=7 tertiary 5
5% Mostly right lobe some left
Stage T3a 1 focally positive margin, clean nodes, clean vesicle, all tests for mets clean
June 22 PSA undetectable,
course of Adjuvant RT completed in October with minor side effects
PSA 12/06/09 <0.05 (undetectable)

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