Comments on: The small c and me http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/ by Jeff Jarvis Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:26:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Privacy can kill, openness can heal | e-Patients.net http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-408731 Privacy can kill, openness can heal | e-Patients.net Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:15:44 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-408731 [...] on Twitter or read his blog, you know (maybe more than you wanted to) about his fight against prostate cancer. I’ve mostly paid attention to what he’s written about technology and journalism, but [...] [...] on Twitter or read his blog, you know (maybe more than you wanted to) about his fight against prostate cancer. I’ve mostly paid attention to what he’s written about technology and journalism, but [...]

]]> By: Jan Eide http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-405030 Jan Eide Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:32:50 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-405030 I have just read WWGD and enjoyed it immensely. I am sure you will beat this shit. Livestrong! I have just read WWGD and enjoyed it immensely. I am sure you will beat this shit. Livestrong!

]]> By: ron arias http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-403885 ron arias Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:11 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-403885 Jeff--I was the writer and tech-dummy writer down the hall who pestered you with questions about computers at People in the 80s. You were always patient and kind. Well, now you've done a kind thing with your prostate cancer blog. I'm having mine out next Wed. at UCLA, and though I was just alerted to your chronicle, I'll now read it as if I'm still listening to your straight-forward, witty and helpful voice. Gracias. -Ron Arias Jeff–I was the writer and tech-dummy writer down the hall who pestered you with questions about computers at People in the 80s. You were always patient and kind. Well, now you’ve done a kind thing with your prostate cancer blog. I’m having mine out next Wed. at UCLA, and though I was just alerted to your chronicle, I’ll now read it as if I’m still listening to your straight-forward, witty and helpful voice. Gracias.
-Ron Arias

]]> By: North Carolina Bed and Breakfast http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-402039 North Carolina Bed and Breakfast Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:13:11 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-402039 My father just went through a battle with prostate cancer about 4 months ago - it was one of the most scary periods of my life! He emerged victorious after 2 surgeries in 3 days and is recovering nicely. He actually tried to opt for robotic but due to a history of blood clots he couldn't find a doctor that would work with him. I heard a scary statistic the other day - if a man lives long enough he will get prostate cancer! I think its great you are posting your story to help educate the broader public on this impactful disease! My father just went through a battle with prostate cancer about 4 months ago – it was one of the most scary periods of my life! He emerged victorious after 2 surgeries in 3 days and is recovering nicely. He actually tried to opt for robotic but due to a history of blood clots he couldn’t find a doctor that would work with him. I heard a scary statistic the other day – if a man lives long enough he will get prostate cancer! I think its great you are posting your story to help educate the broader public on this impactful disease!

]]> By: peter parker http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-401276 peter parker Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:06:06 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-401276 Keep strong, here’s to a quick recovery. The cure rate of many early stage cancer,like breast cancer,prostate cancer etc can reach more than 60%, in order to further enhance the probability of cure, the key is to achieve early stage detection, early stage diagnosis, and to take timely appropriate treatment.it's very important Keep strong, here’s to a quick recovery.
The cure rate of many early stage cancer,like breast cancer,prostate cancer etc can reach more than 60%, in order to further enhance the probability of cure, the key is to achieve early stage detection, early stage diagnosis, and to take timely appropriate treatment.it’s very important

]]> By: Pre-op Viagra, diapers and other pharmacy store embarrassments « Prostablog http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-401140 Pre-op Viagra, diapers and other pharmacy store embarrassments « Prostablog Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:42:54 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-401140 [...] 10, 2009 by Jim Tucker BUZZ MACHINE: “As I prepare to go under the robot on Monday, I’ve found that the process includes drugstore embarrassments. They’ve only just [...] [...] 10, 2009 by Jim Tucker BUZZ MACHINE: “As I prepare to go under the robot on Monday, I’ve found that the process includes drugstore embarrassments. They’ve only just [...]

]]> By: Small c: drugstore embarrasments « BuzzMachine http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-401126 Small c: drugstore embarrasments « BuzzMachine Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:39:31 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-401126 [...] I prepare to go under the robot on Monday, I’ve found that the process includes drugstore embarrassments. They’ve only [...] [...] I prepare to go under the robot on Monday, I’ve found that the process includes drugstore embarrassments. They’ve only [...]

]]> By: Dave http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400996 Dave Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:50:20 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400996 Have my surgery in the rear view mirror and I going on down the road. Everything has gone very to this point. They rolled me into surgery at 7:30 am Friday and I walked out of the hospital at 12 pm on Saturday. The only word I would have for you at this time is to make sure you have large baggy boxers or sweats available. My doctor told me I would have swelling but it has exceeded my expectations. I have had similar experiences in the past with other surgeries so maybe it is just me but anything tight is off limits at this time. I will be be wishing you the best next week and anxious to hear how it went. Have my surgery in the rear view mirror and I going on down
the road. Everything has gone very to this point. They rolled
me into surgery at 7:30 am Friday and I walked out of the
hospital at 12 pm on Saturday. The only word I would have
for you at this time is to make sure you have large baggy
boxers or sweats available. My doctor told me I would have
swelling but it has exceeded my expectations. I have had
similar experiences in the past with other surgeries so maybe
it is just me but anything tight is off limits at this time. I will be
be wishing you the best next week and anxious to hear how
it went.

]]> By: Peter Sinclair http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400624 Peter Sinclair Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:15:41 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400624 Hallo Jeff, I read the article you did for the Guardian, so thought I'd add a comment to your well-visited blog to say that I opted for HIFU, which I'm sure your consultant will have told you about. It is being trialled nationally by the NHS in the UK, so don't believe all the rubbish your media and Republicans spout about our health service. I've been offered all the most advanced prostate cancer therapies by some of the best hospitals and consultants in the world. Currently I am one of fewer than 50 people here who have had focal therapy to eliminate just the tumour, leaving the prostate intact (one day in hospital and one week with a catheter in May). The PSA dropped 60% but I'm due for another MRI and biopsy in November. If the PSA doesn't continue to go down, the treatment can be repeated. Meanwhile sex and urinary functions haven't been affected - except for getting older! All the best, Peter Hallo Jeff, I read the article you did for the Guardian, so thought I’d add a comment to your well-visited blog to say that I opted for HIFU, which I’m sure your consultant will have told you about. It is being trialled nationally by the NHS in the UK, so don’t believe all the rubbish your media and Republicans spout about our health service. I’ve been offered all the most advanced prostate cancer therapies by some of the best hospitals and consultants in the world.

Currently I am one of fewer than 50 people here who have had focal therapy to eliminate just the tumour, leaving the prostate intact (one day in hospital and one week with a catheter in May). The PSA dropped 60% but I’m due for another MRI and biopsy in November. If the PSA doesn’t continue to go down, the treatment can be repeated. Meanwhile sex and urinary functions haven’t been affected – except for getting older!

All the best, Peter

]]> By: Prostate Problems http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400524 Prostate Problems Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:15:17 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400524 So remember, although it is stressful and life altering to receive a diagnosis of cancer, it may also be an opportunity to grow in new ways to develop new aspects of yourself that you might otherwise not have discovered. So remember, although it is stressful and life altering to receive a diagnosis of cancer, it may also be an opportunity to grow in new ways to develop new aspects of yourself that you might otherwise not have discovered.

]]> By: Alison Dwyer http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400457 Alison Dwyer Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:56:46 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400457 Just found out about your news. Made me very sad on this sunny Friday morning. I've just lost my mum to cancer because she found out way too late. She did not get the chance to fight the good fight, but you have. And you will win, because so many of us are thinking of you and sending you mega strength. Just found out about your news. Made me very sad on this sunny Friday morning. I’ve just lost my mum to cancer because she found out way too late. She did not get the chance to fight the good fight, but you have. And you will win, because so many of us are thinking of you and sending you mega strength.

]]> By: Even more ideas for journalism in the classroom, courtesy AEJMC | :: suzanne yada :: http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400254 Even more ideas for journalism in the classroom, courtesy AEJMC | :: suzanne yada :: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:01:34 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400254 [...] I came back from the AEJMC conference full of ideas. I think my panel on social media with Dan Gillmor and Sandeep Junnarkar went really well, though Jeff Jarvis had to cancel for health reasons. [...] [...] I came back from the AEJMC conference full of ideas. I think my panel on social media with Dan Gillmor and Sandeep Junnarkar went really well, though Jeff Jarvis had to cancel for health reasons. [...]

]]> By: This week in marketing–08/14 | http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400250 This week in marketing–08/14 | Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:05:30 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400250 [...] Jeff Jarvis announces on his blog that he has prostate cancer. How public do we want our health to [...] [...] Jeff Jarvis announces on his blog that he has prostate cancer. How public do we want our health to [...]

]]> By: Tom Childress http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400224 Tom Childress Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:28:51 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400224 Jeff: Thanks for sharing. I had robotic assisted prostatectomy 22 monthes ago...and very successful. My tumor tho, was trying to break out of the prostate itself, so now I am undergoing radiation, and I can tell you..it isnt bad at all. Just a minor inconvenience. I am 54 y/o, and very healthy, so my purpose here is to let you know this treatment works!! And as far as sideeffects, dont let those worry you, with the Robot, its amazing!! Again, thanks for talking about this subject..its soo common, yet society doesnt seem to want to read about it, and I dont mean just prostate cancer, but cancer in general! And virtually every family has to deal with it? Relax, it'll be fine, and good luck!! Jeff:
Thanks for sharing. I had robotic assisted prostatectomy 22 monthes ago…and very successful. My tumor tho, was trying to break out of the prostate itself, so now I am undergoing radiation, and I can tell you..it isnt bad at all. Just a minor inconvenience. I am 54 y/o, and very healthy, so my purpose here is to let you know this treatment works!! And as far as sideeffects, dont let those worry you, with the Robot, its amazing!! Again, thanks for talking about this subject..its soo common, yet society doesnt seem to want to read about it, and I dont mean just prostate cancer, but cancer in general! And virtually every family has to deal with it?
Relax, it’ll be fine, and good luck!!

]]> By: Carl http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400102 Carl Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:59:37 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400102 Jeff, This is the first time I read anyone's blog... I'm in between biopsy and consultation (so have no sure news other than very high PSA). I'm concerned, but strengthened. I very much appreciate your writings as well as the good supportive comments made here. To add to all hope already wonderfully expressed - may I add that good mental outlook also requires new found appreciation and sincere gratitude of blessings we enjoy each day. I'm studying more and storing strength counting blessing prior to consultation. Your blog and it's contributions are added support. My very best to you. Jeff,
This is the first time I read anyone’s blog… I’m in between biopsy and consultation (so have no sure news other than very high PSA). I’m concerned, but strengthened. I very much appreciate your writings as well as the good supportive comments made here. To add to all hope already wonderfully expressed – may I add that good mental outlook also requires new found appreciation and sincere gratitude of blessings we enjoy each day. I’m studying more and storing strength counting blessing prior to consultation. Your blog and it’s contributions are added support. My very best to you.

]]> By: The small c: Stern & Imus : Business News http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400064 The small c: Stern & Imus : Business News Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:36:52 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400064 [...] of course, Steve then demanded those dirty details, starting with the harpoon shots into me that I blogged about yesterday (hint: it’s a rear-guard action). I still spared Steve the atmospherics of my [...] [...] of course, Steve then demanded those dirty details, starting with the harpoon shots into me that I blogged about yesterday (hint: it’s a rear-guard action). I still spared Steve the atmospherics of my [...]

]]> By: The public life : Business News http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400063 The public life : Business News Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:36:30 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400063 [...] Guardian asked me to write a column about the transparent life and my writing about my prostate cancer. Here it [...] [...] Guardian asked me to write a column about the transparent life and my writing about my prostate cancer. Here it [...]

]]> By: Emma Storey http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400053 Emma Storey Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:57:05 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400053 Kyle Cathie publish a range of healthy coookbook titles. 'The Prostate Care Cookbook' is an essential with those who want to eat the right things for their prostate. Absolutely yum recipes! Hope that you find it useful - it got to no.6 on Amazon Bestsellers when it first came out and is no.1 in prostate books. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Healthy-Eating-published-association-Foundation/dp/1856268691/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250859226&sr=8-2 All the best Emma Kyle Cathie publish a range of healthy coookbook titles. ‘The Prostate Care Cookbook’ is an essential with those who want to eat the right things for their prostate. Absolutely yum recipes! Hope that you find it useful – it got to no.6 on Amazon Bestsellers when it first came out and is no.1 in prostate books. Here’s the link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Healthy-Eating-published-association-Foundation/dp/1856268691/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250859226&sr=8-2

All the best

Emma

]]> By: Stefano Bernardi http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400019 Stefano Bernardi Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:19 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400019 Jeff, all the best. It's beatable, just set your mind in the right direction. I'm sure the surgery will go perfectly fine. Keep up your work and doing the thinks you love and you'll be more than fine :) Great attitude sharing this BTW. Jeff,
all the best.
It’s beatable, just set your mind in the right direction.
I’m sure the surgery will go perfectly fine.

Keep up your work and doing the thinks you love and you’ll be more than fine :)

Great attitude sharing this BTW.

]]> By: Jeff Jarvis http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-400005 Jeff Jarvis Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:30:39 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-400005 Best of luck, Dave. You're going under 10 days before I am so you'll be 10 days better. Best of luck, Dave. You’re going under 10 days before I am so you’ll be 10 days better.

]]> By: Justin Bean http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-399988 Justin Bean Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:32:20 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-399988 Good luck, Jeff. I know you'll let us know how it goes. Good luck, Jeff. I know you’ll let us know how it goes.

]]> By: Dave http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-399982 Dave Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:49:51 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-399982 If this blog has not done any good for you it sure has for me. My sister-in-law forwarded me this site. My biopsy showed cancer in 2 of 12 and when the doctor told me this, I was sure I would be told we would watch and wait. He told me since we had it confined to the prostate, now was the time to operate. After much research, prayer and thought, yesterday I finalized my operation date for September 4th. That will be four days after my 60th birthday. In 2001 I returned to light duty work three weeks after open heart surgery and have set high standards for my return to work after this surgery. My surgery will also be robotic and I am already planning on telling you about great results and quick recovery. If this blog has not done any good for you it sure has for me. My sister-in-law forwarded me this site. My biopsy showed cancer in 2 of 12 and when the doctor told me this, I was sure I would be told we would watch and wait. He told me since we had it confined to the prostate, now was the time to operate. After much research, prayer and thought, yesterday I finalized my operation date for September 4th. That will be four days after my 60th birthday. In 2001 I returned to light duty work three weeks after open heart surgery and have set high standards for my return to work after this surgery. My surgery will also be robotic and I am already planning on telling you about great results and quick recovery.

]]> By: Nick http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-399941 Nick Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:47:30 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-399941 "My only fear is that they’ll wheel me into the O.R. and I’ll see that the machine is powered by Dell." This did make me laugh. Admire your continued energy and the work you're doing which has been talked about in Aspen. Good luck with the treatment. “My only fear is that they’ll wheel me into the O.R. and I’ll see that the machine is powered by Dell.”

This did make me laugh. Admire your continued energy and the work you’re doing which has been talked about in Aspen. Good luck with the treatment.

]]> By: NewBizNews & Hyperpersonal news streams « BuzzMachine http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-399888 NewBizNews & Hyperpersonal news streams « BuzzMachine Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:31:27 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-399888 [...] work back in New York in a few weeks (sorry for the delay, but that’s one side effect of my surgery). There we hope for more discussion on the specifics of the models. We want to move past discussion [...] [...] work back in New York in a few weeks (sorry for the delay, but that’s one side effect of my surgery). There we hope for more discussion on the specifics of the models. We want to move past discussion [...]

]]> By: Martin http://www.buzzmachine.com/2009/08/10/the-small-c-and-me/#comment-399874 Martin Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:44:19 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/?p=5116#comment-399874 Thank you for your intelligent, thoughtful, and very humane comments. Your husband is very fortunate. Thank you for your intelligent, thoughtful, and very humane comments. Your husband is very fortunate.

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