Beware selection bias! Most folk's who have had their RPs, kept their

continence, have no complications, and have undetectable PSAs do not

linger on PPML or attend PCa Support Groups. These lucky bastards have

better things to do.

Janice, please note that many men have been "cured" of PCa after RP. Here's

hoping you aren't on PPML in a few months.

JR Oppenheimer

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> From: Janice Fletcher <jbarj@PRIMENET.COM>

> To: PROSTATE@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU

> Subject: [PP] Ralph Valle's Support Group

> Date: Tuesday, August 12, 1997 6:28 PM

>

> This is from JJ: attended Ralph Valle's Support Group in Phoenix.

Really

> informative. First time I met Ralph - - GREAT GUY! Question?? Most of

the

> people I'm running across seem to those whor are trying to control PCa at

> advanced stages. Are there any stories out there of folks who caught it

> early and "cured" it? On my way to Hopkins to see Walsh & Associates

> tomorrow. Again - - Thanks Ralph. Cheers. JJ