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Just checking in after a few years and just had my 9 year anniversary!

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grandpaof4
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Posted 10/27/2021 3:16 PM (GMT -8)
Hello everyone,

Its been a few years since I've been on the site!

PC 4X enlarged DX: 10-1-2012, PSA 130; G-9; High Volume, very aggressive, stage 4 PCa; 10-2-12, Bone Scan, Mets-right skull to knees! 10-01-12, Bicalutamide 50 mg, daily (Casodex) & monthly injection-Firmagon (Degarelix) 11-2-12, Xgeva. 1-1-2014, switch to Lupron! Still on the same treatment and doing well! PSA is <0.064!!

I'm so very blessed and thank God every day for keeping!

Dave
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Sr Sailor
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Posts : 1319
Posted 10/27/2021 3:23 PM (GMT -8)
Yes, indeed, that's a great outcome after such a serious diagnosis.
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Pratoman
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Posted 10/27/2021 5:41 PM (GMT -8)
Very heartening to see this success grandpa, thanks for sharing
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DjinTonic
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Posts : 2157
Posted 10/28/2021 5:56 AM (GMT -8)
A wonderful update! Congrats!

Djin
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JNF
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Joined : Dec 2010
Posts : 5725
Posted 10/28/2021 11:10 AM (GMT -8)
Well done and maintain the success. Thanks for checking back in.
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mattam
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Posted 10/28/2021 1:25 PM (GMT -8)
Congratulations!
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Wings of Eagles
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Posts : 1208
Posted 10/28/2021 9:11 PM (GMT -8)
Grandpaof4,
Great to hear form you and great to hear that news. 9 years!!! And just on Lupron, amazing! Hallelujah an PTL!! We know where our help comes from! Working on 9 years since dx and 7 years in remission myself.

Wings (Grandpaof5)
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Tim G
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Posted 10/28/2021 10:10 PM (GMT -8)
Congratulations on 9 years, Granpaof4!
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Redwing57
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Joined : Apr 2013
Posts : 2817
Posted 10/29/2021 3:53 AM (GMT -8)
That's terrific! I remember so clearly the early days when we both were working through some of the details, and learning all of this.

It has been quite the journey for you, and I'm so very glad you're doing so well. I know it was scary and discouraging at first. This is one of the best parts of posting your experience in forums like this - it gives other people HOPE, when all may seem very dark otherwise.

Here's to continued success, my friend!
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Cyclone-ISU
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Posts : 2946
Posted 10/29/2021 5:38 AM (GMT -8)

Hello, Grandpa Of Four ----

I well remember you, and thankful for your post!

We both had an initial PSA score over 100, at diagnosis.

I'm so thankful to see that LOW and stable PSA score!

Your story will resonate with new readers, who just received news of a diagnosis.

When a fellow is first diagnosed, you need stories of HOPE --- and your story provides exactly that, good sir!

Next year, in 2022, you will mark the DECADE milestone, since your initial treatments. Cause for a celebration!

Thankful, very thankful, to read your message and GOOD NEWS!

Handshake, fellowship, and my best wishes ----
CYCLONE --- # Iowa State University
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