u/Practical-Oil-7739

I live in central Texas and we have a Rheem AC unit. I recently discovered that the original installer failed to include a cleanout on the system, causing the drain to back up and water to pool in the air handler. The insulation inside the air handler is ruined, full of mold, and the mold has spread down the duct board plenum. Thankfully, it hasn't reached the flex duct yet. I work in construction, but I'm not an AC expert. When the cooler months arrive, I'd like to replace the plenum and remove all the insulation from the air handler, but I'm unsure how to disassemble the air handler and what the process involves.

After seeing the mold in the pictures, my wife thinks we should replace the entire system with a new AC, but I don't believe that's necessary since the unit is still functioning well. Do you have any advice on removing and replacing all the insulation inside the air handler? It seems like I'd need to remove the blower motor to access the insulation underneath. I'm very handy, but is this a job I should hire a professional to handle? I'm also concerned about hiring someone and ending up with poor-quality work again, as the original installation was done incorrectly.

In 2023, I started testing with Function labs, and my PSA levels came back abnormally high for my age. I brought this to my doctor's attention, but he dismissed it and told me not to worry. At my next annual test, my PSA levels were slightly higher, but my doctor brushed it off again. By the third year, my PSA level had risen above 4.2, and I insisted on seeing a urologist. After a biopsy and MRI, they diagnosed me with Gleason 4+3 stage 2 prostate cancer.

I underwent surgery to remove my prostate in June. This service truly saved my life. The doctors were skeptical throughout, saying, "You're too young to have cancer." However, with the data from the labs, I was able to advocate for myself. I'm now cancer-free, and because I'm so young, I've experienced none of the typical side effects from the radical prostetectomy. Things feel almost back to normal. I'm incredibly grateful I started using Function back in 2023—if I hadn't discovered it, I might not have lived to see 40.

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Has anyone researched the connection between diet and prostate cancer? I was diagnosed with Gleason 4+3 at 35 and have surgery scheduled for June 22nd. I'm concerned about the possibility of recurrence and the need for radiation. I know there was a study conducted some time ago, known as the Ornish study, which suggested that a whole-food, plant-based diet reversed prostate cancer in some men. I've also come across individuals like "Chris Beats Cancer" emphasizing the role of diet. Are these credible sources, or has anyone had promising results from making dietary changes?

Hi everyone,

I'm new to Reddit, but this seems like a very active group, so I wanted to share my situation and hear your thoughts. I also hope this post might offer some encouragement to others.

I was recently diagnosed with Gleason 4+3 prostate cancer. My biopsy results showed perineural invasion, but fortunately, no evidence of extraprostatic extension. The cancer is located near both nerves in the left and right apex. We caught it early, though I've had trouble urinating for at least 10 years. I initially saw a urologist, who attributed it to stress or possible scar tissue, but it was my rising PSA levels that ultimately prompted me to pursue further testing.

A few years ago, I started monitoring my PSA levels through functional labs and watched my PSA total rise to 6 while my PSA free dropped to nearly 0. Although my urologists don't seem concerned about the cancer spreading, I can't help but worry. I have a PET scan scheduled soon, but it feels like these steps take an eternity, and I'm anxious about the results.

I'm also deeply concerned about the potential side effects of treatment. If the nerves can't be spared, I'm worried about wearing diapers for the rest of my life and losing the ability to be intimate with my wife. If I do beat this cancer and live another 30 to 40 years, that's a significant portion of my life, and I'm scared about what my quality of life will look like.

If anyone has advice or insights, I'd greatly appreciate it. The doctors are all recommending prostate removal, but this is a lot to process.

Thank you.