You also Tar. Delighted to see that you're still kickin'. Only an occasional visitor to this board lately so I've fallen behind in the who's who department. It's still an outstanding tool for guys in...
I had bone mets with a PSA of 3.5. There are no absolutes with PCa. I am certain however that I represent a very small minority. The big takeaway is that I am still battling the beast six years...
Been a roller coaster for me but it's now eight years since my Gleason 9 diagnosis. Overcame node involvement and widespread bone mets. Still kicking. Only advice is live in the present and don't...
Info Had an appointment with Snuffy last week. Moving a tad slower but not noticeably impaired in any way. As brilliant and articulate as ever. Jim...
Greenred, I agree with the consensus here. I've had Provenge, Xofigo, and most other treatments available. Firstly get a second opinion from an oncologist that is well immersed in the current options...
Vaportrail, I'm a patient of Charles Myers and I have visited many treatment modalities. After my salvage radiation I was whacked with a bout of rad proctitis and suffered pretty significant bleeding...
I guess in the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter which bullet did the deed. In the cancer community we are all connected by the heart. Bowie truly was the 'starman" and he's gone home....
A Brit tabloid is reporting PCa. Lung cancer seems more feasible given the brevity of the battle. Family is not saying. Whatever the case, a real talent.. a real loss....
Looks like we lost another vastly talented celebrity to PCa. Thanks for the privilege of growing up with your art Major Tom. Jim...
To Jerry's point .... warm Heineken might be the only indistinguishable placebo. I have heard that the insurance providers are desperately trying to figure out a way to attach copays to these...
Special Lady, Congratulations to your dad on both of these wonderful milestones. He is a warrior and lover of life to be sure. My paths have paralleled his on many fronts and I join you in...
142 Reach down deep. There is a reserve of strength and courage down there that can be drawn from at times like this. Our thoughts are with you. Jim...
As I approach the 7th anniversary of my diagnosis, I find myself straining this morning to recall what life was like before the scourge of cancer presented itself and forever changed the face of who...
May your memories lighten your heavy heart Todd. Jim...
Fair, For future reference. If your insurance for any reason denies a med such as Xtandi have your onc appeal the decision. Once you have secured a second denial, submit this to the manufacturer's...