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[QUOTE=Pip Jaeger; 1269358]Thanks for the info about the USB sticks and services. Sounds like the service may not always be the best, but something is better than nothing.

As I plan on doing a bit of island hopping, having a USB stick sounds like a good back up plan in case a hotel's WiFi is out. I presume the USB devices are readily available at any cell phone store? Any recommendations for stores in or near Robinson's Mall, Ermita or are they all about the same when it comes to prices / availability?[/QUOTE]I carry both Tattoo and Smartbro when I travel around the Philippines because of the signal variabilty by location. Both are relatively useless but suffice as a last resort for responding to my work email. You can find both at Robinsons at most cell phone stores and the price is generally the same price, around 1, 000P, last time I checked. You should also buy some prepaid loads as those cards can be harder to find when you are in the province.

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From the few posts recently about PSA testing, there seem to be some serious misunderstandings and erroneous perceptions.

The PSA test is a diagnostic tool only. It is used to indicate if there may be a problem. That is all.

No urologist or surgeon would undertake a prostatectomy, or radical prostatectomy on the basis of a PSA test alone.

If the PSA test indicates a problem, the urologist will undertake a DRE. Digital rectal examination. If still positive indication, then a number of ultrasound scans to measure size and shape of the prostate. If still positive, then there will be a series of biopsies of the prostate. Anything from 6 to 18 samples taken.

If these show infected tissue, then prostatectomy. If these show cancer cells, then more radical treatment. Maybe radiation therapy, keyhole surgery, of if too bad, a radical prostatectomy.

But it is a long and involved process of testing and diagnosis before anything serious is done.

A word about the PSA test. The conventional PSA test ordered by most doctors measures "total PSA". However, an additional test. "free PSA" should also be conducted. The combination of the two will give a much better indication of the real situation.

I had prostatitis. Which is an infection of the tissue in the prostate. Very difficult to treat. Fortunately, I have a very trusting and cooperative doctor. He referred me to a total of 4 specialists, both on his research and mine.

I went to see all 4, but made sure that I did not tell any of them that I had seen any other. That way, I got 4 independent, unbiased assessments.

I got 4 different results and recommendations. For each, I wrote a detailed report for my doctor.

With each, I asked about laser prostatectomy, as compared with TURP. Got 4 different responses.

With my doctors assistance and support, I had a series of different ultrasound scans, all in addition to the regular, normal ultrasound. Got very different results, which indicated all sorts of different situations with my prostate.

In the end, my Dr and I made a decision, mostly mine, as to what to do. And it was the correct, and most successful decision.

He suggested that we should write a joint paper for publication in one of the respected medical journals. It was quite an astounding story, highlighting the variability of medical procedures, inconsistency of assessments, variability of medical recommendations, and how the system creates confusion and uncertainty in the patient.

So next time you ask your Dr for your regular PSA test, make sure that he orders both "Total PSA" and "Free PSA".

G

It's no secret to anyone familiar with Phils that Malate mongering area collects the worst scumbags and human trash countrywide. Here is a case of bait-and-extort routinely organised by the police on the prowl for the foreign sucka. Beware the streetwalkers!

[B]Set Up By Cops[/B]

I want to tell my story here because I am so angry. I will not tell my real name and you can believe me or not, up to you. I was in Harrison Plaza in Manila in January of 2012. I was approached by two very sweet Filipinas who asked me f I wanted to have a date with them. I chose the one with the short, bobbed hair who said her name was Crystal. Her frind Jingy asked to come too but I didn't want her as she was dumpy and not very pretty. We took a taxi to Sogo in Malate and took a room there and we got undressed. Crystal went for a shower and I was lying ont he bed and there was a knockont he door and someone said room service. I hadn't ordered anything yet so I thought it was the bellhop wanting to make a tip. I opened the door and three Filipino men barged in. They were tough looking types in loose barong shirts and I could see they had guns under the shirts. One flashed a badge that looked pretty real and told me I was under arrest for having sex with a minor. Crystal came out of the bathroom and she was still fully dressed and the cops told her in Tagalog to leave the room. They closed the door and I was alone with these three cops and I was pretty scared. They told me she was only 16 and I was under arrest because it is illegal to go to a hotel room with a girl of 16, even though the age of consent is 16, if you are more than ten years older than her. I am 47 so I was screwed, so to speak.

[url="http://www.philippinesscams.com/set-up-by-cops/"]To read the rest of the story, click here[/url]

[QUOTE=Gangles;1269863]From the few posts recently about PSA testing, there seem to be some serious misunderstandings and erroneous perceptions.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Skip Kost;1268137]Having experienced it three times, I can report that it involves sticking a gun-like instrument into the rectum .[/QUOTE]I think Skippy was not reading correctly an earlier post of mine so I'll make it short and sweet this time:

1) Never get a PSA test. They are worthless and unreliable which will only be used as the first step to take out your prostate gland.

2) Do not get a digital rectum exam unless it's from a really hot female asian doctor with small hands.

3) Do not allow a doctor to stick a gun up your ass and take a biopsy. He will find cancer cells and then will want to yank out your prostate asap since his car payment is now due.

4) Do not allow your prostate to be removed. If you are over 50 you already have cancer cells in your prostate but in all likelihood you will die of something else before your prostate gets you.

[quote=gangles; 1269863]a word about the psa test. the conventional psa test ordered by most doctors measures "total psa". however, an additional test."free psa" should also be conducted. the combination of the two will give a much better indication of the real situation.

so next time you ask your dr for your regular psa test, make sure that he orders both "total psa" and "free psa".

g[/quote]your article was quite good, helpful, but there was one thing in there my doctor and urologist would disagree with."free psa" (free radicals theory) , which became the rage a few years ago as valuable additional info, has, since at least 2/3 years ago been debunked, and the medical fraternity in my country do not do that one anymore. otherwise, yours was a good article.

one thing for sure, if told you have got prostate cancer, do not panic, i know someone who has had prostate cancer for 15yrs. when first diagnosed the urologist wanted to rip his prostate out, presumably to help pay for a new yacht or something. that guy with prostate cancer is still cancer positive according to psa tests. he has not allowed anyone to remove his prostate and he is happy and healthy. there will always be exceptions of course.

we are not urologists, so seek the advice of a few urologists, as indicated in gangles article, is a good first move, including "free psa". read government advice on the matter too, not commercially interested persons organisations, government sources.

research money goes into breast cancer cause the women are more aggressive in pushing their case. men are not so, means no where near the same money spent on prostate cancer research, resulting in many 'grey areas' leaving men in the dark, some walking around with [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord131][CodeWord131][/url] and their sex life a distant memory.

rtfs. research the friggin subject, and don't panic! lol.

Here is the very first government website I came across.

Interesting reading, for those, who are maybe unnecessarily concerned about the subject.

Don't know how old the info is, cause I see they do not debunk "Free PSA", but my friend. 15yr case, follows expert advice and doesn't ask for that one anymore, as of about 2 or 3 years ago.

END of subject for me.

[url]http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/detection/PSA[/url]

I see now info on that government website is 2yrs old. Not good enough. Hence maybe reason no negative comment about Free PSA which was dumped in my country about 2 or 3 yrs ago.

Cannot edit previous post, don't know why, hence yet another post from me. END, LOL.

[QUOTE=Sxxxx; 1270035]I see now info on that government website is 2yrs old. Not good enough. Hence maybe reason no negative comment about Free PSA which was dumped in my country about 2 or 3 yrs ago.

Cannot edit previous post, don't know why, hence yet another post from me. END, LOL.[/QUOTE]Actually on closer inspection, info is 3 years old, see top right hand corner of page. Ties in with time my country dumped "Free PSA". Rest of Gangles post, good info, folks should be aware of.

[QUOTE=Emale;1269487]I carry both Tattoo and Smartbro when I travel around the Philippines because of the signal variabilty by location.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the advice Emale, especially about getting two devices and of course the respective prepaid cards.

[QUOTE=Gangles; 1269863]From the few posts recently about PSA testing, there seem to be some serious misunderstandings and erroneous perceptions.

The PSA test is a diagnostic tool only. It is used to indicate if there may be a problem. That is all.

But it is a long and involved process of testing and diagnosis before anything serious is done. G[/QUOTE]It's always refreshing to get reliable information from a credible source. Skip

[quote=sxxxx; 1270029]your article was quite good, helpful, but there was one thing in there my doctor and urologist would disagree with."free psa" (free radicals theory) , which became the rage a few years ago as valuable additional info, has, since at least 2/3 years ago been debunked, and the medical fraternity in my country do not do that one anymore. otherwise, yours was a good article.

one thing for sure, if told you have got prostate cancer, do not panic, i know someone who has had prostate cancer for 15yrs. when first diagnosed the urologist wanted to rip his prostate out, presumably to help pay for a new yacht or something. that guy with prostate cancer is still cancer positive according to psa tests. he has not allowed anyone to remove his prostate and he is happy and healthy. there will always be exceptions of course.

we are not urologists, so seek the advice of a few urologists, as indicated in gangles article, is a good first move, including "free psa". read government advice on the matter too, not commercially interested persons organisations, government sources.

research money goes into breast cancer cause the women are more aggressive in pushing their case. men are not so, means no where near the same money spent on prostate cancer research, resulting in many 'grey areas' leaving men in the dark, some walking around with [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord131][CodeWord131][/url] and their sex life a distant memory.

rtfs. research the friggin subject, and don't panic! lol.[/quote]sxxxx,

thanks for the information. unfortunately, most men hear the word "cancer" and they're happy to let the surgeon rip their prostate out so he can bill their health insurance company for a new enzo. once that happens they can say goodbye to standing hamptons and hello to a lifetime relationship with depends. here is an excerpt from an article on warren buffet's prostate:

however, while early results from a usa study have shown that annual screening with psa and dre found more prostate cancers than in men who skipped screening, it did not lower the death rate at all, the american cancer society noted. a european study did show a lower risk of death with more screening, but noted that 1, 400 men would have to be screened and 48 treated before one death would be prevented. neither study showed that evidence of early high psa levels helped save lives.

early-stage prostate cancer is mainly treated by two ways: radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy. radical prostatectomy involves surgical removal of the tumor-affected organ, while radiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells. both can be very damaging to the surrounding tissue, leading to many side effects including the inability to maintain an erection for intercourse, urinary incontinence and rectal problems.

[url]http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57415424-10391704/ryan-oneal-and-warren-buffet-have-prostate-cancer-what-are-stages-1-and-2/[/url]

[quote=jorian; 1269356]wow; finally, i found me a trip report, but i had to walk thru junkyard of 'wifi, dsl, 'prostatectomies', ' inflatable prosthetic', 'adult [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord131][CodeWord131][/url]', 'luggage storage'. they should name this "everything but the kitchen sink."

18 yo. 21 yo virgins. probably getting it free too. wow, you are living the life of riley without spending a dime, heh? how do you do it?[/quote]sorry to burst your bubble, but those are reports, that lack imagination.

This my theory. You know why guys over 50's are having problems with prostate bcoz they do not have regular sex. So do yourself a favour get regular sex from young Filipina's and you never have to worry about prostate problems.

[quote=jorian;1269356]wow; finally, i found me a trip report, but i had to walk thru junkyard of 'wifi, dsl, 'prostatectomies', ' inflatable prosthetic', 'adult [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord131][CodeWord131][/url]', 'luggage storage'. they should name this "everything but the kitchen sink."[/quote]jorian, read the reports of distinction thread, many reports still relevant today. not much more can be added to them unless you are assed enough to write of your sexperience in the philippines.

boofa69, you sure tickled me with that one.