I always hope to check back after time away from HW and see people doing well. Todd, I am so saddened by this thread. I am also so frustrated. I know that you won't give up this fight. Have you...
My father was on HT for two years. Hot flashes were the biggest SE for him, lack of energy, hair loss (although we disagreed on whether that was a pro or a con) He did not complain about joint pain....
Hi there! It's been awhile, but after the last weekend, I wanted to pop in and say hello! Purgatory- I actually thought of you, because while my parents were up visiting, I had to take my father to...
Wow! I will start with a huge thank you! When my father was diagnosed with PC, back in 2007, hw was an answer to our prayers. I came here for answers and support and during my journey here, I've made...
Cheers!!! Fabulous news, Jeff!!!!...
I'm married to a physician as well and you know what they say: "doctors make the worst patients". It holds true in my case :) I have found that being married to a dr obviously has it's perks, but...
liefde- I'm so sorry to have to welcome you to this forum, but glad you found us. As you can see from the members that have already posted, this forum is amazing for patient to patient support....
Fabulous news!!!! All the best to you in your recovery!!! DD...
I'm so thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience! Thanks for sharing and please keep us posted! All the best!...
Fabulous news!! Congrats!!!...
Woot! Woot!!! Your new membership card is in the mail :) Congrats and cheers to a liftime of undetectables!...
You are welcome. Let me know if you have trouble finding him. I also have a family history of PC. My grandfather and father both had it. I also have a brother that will be 36 in July and am thinking...
So sorry you have to be here and so sorry for the loss of your father. It sounds like they caught your PC early, which is great! I agree with all the other posts regarding selecting a great dr....
Bill- I always get so excited when I see a post from you. I'm so happy that your PSA has stayed in check, but am so terribly sorry for your loss. I know how much your family means to you and can't...
My dad's first couple of appointments took a little longer than normal. They, of course, want to make sure everything is perfect. Wishing you a successful, smooth SRT. My dad became really close with...
Glad you are safe! Thoughts and prayers to all of you!...
Great news!! Hopefully it will turn around and go back down where it came from :)...
Glad you found us, but sorry you had to. It's wonderful to have such a fabulous forum, but it sucks to have to keep welcoming new members. As I'm sure you know, there are many treatment options and...
It has been over three years since my father's diagnosis and treatment and I still get anxiety over his PSA tests. I will forget about them and then I always seem to get a sick feeling in my stomach...
David- God Bless you. I just can't tell you enough how inspiring you are and how much hope you provide to all of us. Expecting a drop in the PSA on the next post. Thanks for keeping us posted....
David- My heart is so heavy for you tonight and I disagree with you about "being just another schmuck with pc" or however you said it. /community/emoticons/wink.gif You are a friend, and a warrior....
Woohoo!!!! Fabulous news and great to see you in here!! Enjoy your grandbaby and congrats!...
My dad, who typically works out 4-5 times a week and maintains a great physique at 66 gained weight while on HT. His problem was that he lacked any and all motivation to go to the gym, which has been...
Petal- We love these updates!!! Thank you for sharing!!...
A victory is a victory. Cheers to yours! May you next PSA actually turn back around the other way and head back to where it came from! All the best!...
Mary- My heart aches for you and Willie. Put me on the long list of prayers headed your way from this amazing forum. Praying for peace, strength and medical miracles....
Sending thoughts and prayers you way! Life is so hard sometimes! I know my dog soaked up a lot of my tears when my father was dx. I can't even think about her passing away. They really are the most...
Hi Cyrus! Sorry to hear about your difficulties with Lupron. As my signature indicates, my father was on Lupron for two years and I have to tell you, he complained every day and every shot he said...
Hello friends! It has been awhile since I have posted, but I think of you all often. You have all been on my mind a lot, especially over the past week. My father had his PSA done and it came back...
Congrats Jeff!! Cheers to the list continuing to grow and a lifetime of undetectables!!!...
Woohoo is right!! Barry we miss you around here, but are soooo happy that you are doing so well and in remission. I will never forget your kindness when I joined this forum! Cheers to you!...
Todd- you are one of the most positive members of this forum! Your strength and cheer are constant inspiration in here and out in the world! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark upon...
My father quit using pads around the two year mark. It was pretty incredible how all of a sudden things just seemed to "dry up". He will have an occasional leak every now and then, but he is very...
Always great to have you pop in! Have a wonderful time on your trip! I imagine it will be a great memory maker! I think HW has a new favorite baseball team ;)...
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=8908513 I'm not sure how many of you saw Michael Milken and Whoopi Goldberg during the Yankee game last week, but I was fortunate enough to catch it and...
I can't even imagine the fun you two had! SO wonderful to hear that you managed to connect in person!!...
My dad had one nurse that he refused to let give him the shot for the same reason. He had times where it wouldn't bother him at all and then a couple of times were really bad. As others have...
AAS- From one doting daughter to another, I feel your pain. My parent's traveled to Seattle to have my father's RP done here and stayed with me after the visit. One reason your father may want you to...
Sonny- I have come to realize one of two things will happen when I read your posts-- I will laugh or I will cry. I thank you for both. I appreciate you being so present and candid in your journey and...
I'm so sorry to hear the news Jerry, but your wifey's plan sounds good to me. As others have already stated, there are still treatment options, but I know the sickening pit in your stomach of hoping...
Insert picture of my dad's crazy beard here :) To answer your question, my father did not lose his moustache or goatee or (however you spell it). He did lose leg hair and body hair, but the hair on...
OK....my two cents....Dr. Stephen Strum is in your backyard. He is one of the best in the world for treating patients with Advanced PC. Call and get an appt. I believe they only accept a small...
Amen....
Great to see you again!! Congrats!!...
Hi Mel! Thanks for checking in! I know who I am going to contact for help in my Business Calculus class ;) Glad to hear that you are living life and have a fun summer planned! Keep in touch and best...
I think the anticipation can be far worse than the actual surgery itself. Similar to Sephie, my mom was a nervous wreck the day of surgery. She just couldn't wait for my dad to be out of there. I was...
Thank you all for your words of encouragement, support and friendship. People don't seem to "get it" like you all do. In brings tears to my eyes to see the posts from all of you. I will never forget...
Thank you all!! Tony- I asked him his T levels this morning, and he did not think the doctor tested them. He said that he is starting to feel so much better and that the night sweats and hot flashes...
I am SO happy to report that my father's PSA came back undetectable today!! For those of you that have not followed our journey, he has completed RP, IMRT and two years of HT. Thank you all for your...
It's a great reminder to those that don't believe the value in PSA testing. Thanks for sharing Sonny!...