Thanks, this is why I'm here

[Javelin18]

I'd like to thank fellow members for sharing their knowledge on iron usage and storage. I was scheduled for a transfusion today, if I became more anemic. After the discussion, I came to the conclusion that iron supplements wouldn't lead to too high a blood concentration, and took them over the past week. I was able to keep my hemoglobin steady following my cabazitaxel infusion , and avoid getting the transfusion.

Back in the early 2000's I consulted at Microsoft editing the DotNet users guide. It was a collection of articles on how to transition from individual PC computing to cloud computing. Back then, I saw the internet as the world's greatest store of knowledge. Unfortunately, it took a different path. Sites like this one still provide that link to knowledge.

Thanks for the group effort to keep this site focused on information for Pca warriors.

[Shooter1]

I think most of us are here for the medical info... Plus we get to see how others are handling the mess aPca makes of our lives.... Life Is Good-extra info never hurts.

[Javelin18 in reply to Shooter1]

I agree that most are here for the information and community. . I'm just so happy that I don't need a transfusion, that I want to express my thanks.

[Brysonal in reply to Javelin18]

Good news for you and so useful for anyone finding themselves in a similar situation. Thank you for sharing.

[lincolnj8 in reply to Javelin18]

I had 4 pints red cell impacted blood transfusions in the beginning 4 yrs ago

[Javelin18 in reply to lincolnj8]

I don't know why the thought of a transfusion bothers me more than all the other treatments. I'm glad it helped you early in your treatments.

[joeguy in reply to Javelin18]

I am kind of the same way with Provenge. It was offered to me two or three years ago, but I declined it at the time because I was dealing with some artery blockage, and the whole Idea of removing blood, "training" it, then putting it back in just sort of freaked me out.

[lincolnj8 in reply to Javelin18]

I was in pretty bad shape, PSA over 800. Spent 3 days in the hospital

[Javelin18 in reply to lincolnj8]

I think that's what bothers me about the transfusion. It seems that people need it when things aren't going well. I like to keep thinking that things are going well for me. Needing the transfusion would burst that bubble.

[tango65]

I wish you the best of luck.!!

I appreciate your contributions to this group. Please keep us inform about your trial with the CAR T Cells.

[AlanMeyer]

Hello Javelin,

I've often thought that Microsoft had more twisty little turns and bugs in their software than I would have expected from them, but that their documentation was better than that from the other big companies. Now I know why.

Alan

[Javelin18 in reply to AlanMeyer]

Well, I can't take too much credit. I only contributed one article. Most of the material came from their huge knowledge base of documents.

[Javelin18]

Yes, thank you

[hansjd]

Totally agree - this site is invaluable for up-to-date PC information and advice. Wouldn’t want to be without it and your significant contributions are really welcome. Thank you.

[j-o-h-n]

j-o-h-n <-----<<< Takes a bow (I might as well since you have a Javelin)....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 02/24/2022 10:03 PM EST

[lincolnj8 in reply to j-o-h-n]

And more chocolate chip ice cream. 3 scoops please

[Javelin18 in reply to lincolnj8]

I picked up Dreyers Mocha Almond Avenue. Yum

[j-o-h-n in reply to lincolnj8]

3 scoops?...... Man!!! You know how to hurt a guy......

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 02/25/2022 12:48 PM EST