Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:05:14 PDT
Reply-To: Mark Dorm <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Mark Dorm <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: PSA (No Vanagon Content)
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Saw Palmetto Extract is supposed to be good for the prostrate and I really
wonder if all males irregardless of age shouldn't be taking it (from 20 on)
since just about all older men are found to have prostrate cancer at some
level of development upon autopsy. Jarrow is decent supplier of this;
they're a member of the NNFA based in Newport Beach, and the cheapest
supplier of their products that I've found is www.sportsnutritiondepot.com
(they don't carry everything that Jarrow makes though - but they carry quite
a bit)
You can read about Jarrow at www.jarrow.com - they have a link to the NNFA's
site.
And as long as I'm at it, the best multi I can find anywhere (and I've
looked everywhere) is Extend Ultra by VRP. Available in capsules
http://www.vrp.com/Store/prodinfo.asp?number=2234&variation=&aitem=12&mitem=18
or powder
http://www.vrp.com/Store/prodinfo.asp?number=2233&variation=&aitem=13&mitem=18
The homepage is www.vrp.com - just be aware that when you go to their site
the backspace button to get back here has to hit a dozen times in quick
succession....
VRP will give you a 25% percent discount when you go with their automatic
withdrawal delivery program - nice if you don't want to have to call - not
nice if you don't like automatic withdrawals... Or you can get a local
vendor to order it for you....
>From: Carlos Del Rio <cdelrio@CONCENTRIC.NET>
>
>I must respond to this.
>
>Certainly, I am glad and relieved that Ron is doing well. I wish him the
>best.
>
>I agree that the PSA is a "simple blood test," however, interpreting it (as
>a screening tool) is not so straightforward. Many things can elevate the
>number, not just prostate cancer. PSA has its uses, though several
>specialists' boards disagree on its usefulness. (ACP, ACS, and AUA)
>
>More helpful is the Digital Rectal Exam (DRE), which, while uncomfortable,
>is preferred. The DRE gives the doctor information on size, shape,
>regularity, and consistency of the prostate, as well as screening for colon
>cancer, through the fecal occult blood testing. It is recommended yearly
>for
>all males 40 years of age and over. Your doctor should help you decide if a
>PSA is necessary in conjunction with the DRE.
>
>Happy and healthy travels to all,
>
>Carlos
>www.myhealth.com/Carlos_DelRio
>AOL Instant Messenger: cadelrio
>ICQ# 34175672
>
>Ron wrote:
>
>"I am 59 years old and flunked my PSA test. (Prostrate-specific antigen
>test.) Further testing determined I have Prostate Cancer. Since it had
>already spread beyond my prostate my two options were Estrogen shots or
>testicle removal. I opted for the latter. I had the operation over a
>month
>ago and am pretty much back up to speed. I only mention this to remind you
>all to get your PSA test before it is too late. I should have been checked
>back when I was 45 years old as my family had a history of cancer. When I
>say, "you all" I mean this disease can also affect the women on this list;
>financially, emotionally and in many other ways if your partner gets it.
>It
>will affect everyone among your circle of friends, one way or another. Any
>guy getting into his 50's should be tested. It's a simple blood test."
>
>I don't want to start a thread about prostate cancer, there is gobs of info
>on the Internet about it, but if anyone has specific questions about it I
>will answer you privately.
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