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60Michael

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Friday joke: A pastor, a priest and a rabbi are in a boat fishing on a lake ...

Why did the watermelon cry? Because he can’t elope!...

Yesterday 7:33 AM

Prostate Cancer
Sad Story

That was very well written. Thanks for the post. Michael...

3/26/2023 4:17 PM

Prostate Cancer
Friday joke: A pastor, a priest and a rabbi are in a boat fishing on a lake ...

An older man was walking back to his truck when he saw a frog in a puddle. He stopped to help the frog, and the frog said that if he kissed him that the frog would turn into a beautiful woman. The...

3/26/2023 10:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
Friday joke: A pastor, a priest and a rabbi are in a boat fishing on a lake ...

Sofie to Anthony: Anthony, would you like to lose ten pounds of ugly fat? Anthony to Sofie: sure Sofie to Anthony: try cutting off your head!...

3/24/2023 8:59 PM

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer In The Family

If you share the same mother, the risk might be through the BCR 1 gene for breast cancer. And I might have the gene wrong, but someone will chip in. Michael...

3/24/2023 5:59 AM

Prostate Cancer
Friday joke: A pastor, a priest and a rabbi are in a boat fishing on a lake ...

Customer to Waiter: Do you have frog legs? Waiter: No, I have always walked this way!...

3/24/2023 5:56 AM

Prostate Cancer
Xtandi started instead of Zytiga - adverse side effects?

There are a number of individuals who have tolerated xtandi well, but the fatigue got to me. It is a powerful medication and can do a number on any cancer in the body. I had begun lupron before...

3/23/2023 8:24 AM

Prostate Cancer
10 years later...

That is a great update, Gedman. And you we’re very young at the time of diagnosis. Age 41. Wishing you continued zeros and stay in touch. Michael...

3/23/2023 6:59 AM

Prostate Cancer
It's been a while..

You have been patient for two weeks, and I would make some calls around noon tomorrow to lessen the stress. Hope to hear good news when you do get them. Michael...

3/19/2023 4:11 PM

Prostate Cancer
Doctor Appointment

You have had very good results for a G9 diagnosis. That’s nice to hear that you are taking a break other than the psa test. Congratulations. Michael...

3/19/2023 4:07 PM

Prostate Cancer
Another Zytiga update

That is wonderful to hear. Have a great weekend. Michael...

3/17/2023 4:20 PM

Prostate Cancer
New club member...i think. From Diagnosis to SBRT.

That is great. Michael...

3/17/2023 8:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
Starting Hyperbaric Therapy for Radiation Cystitis

I have not been through that, AZ guy, but will be interested in hearing how that treatment works for you. Please keep us posted as possible. Michael...

3/14/2023 10:16 AM

Prostate Cancer
Another Zytiga update

Thank you for the update and small steps lead to bigger steps. Hope you all see more progress in the coming days. Michael...

3/13/2023 4:25 PM

Prostate Cancer
People who get paid to portray patients, sometimes hostile ones, in med school training skits

Customer at restaurant: Waiter, do you serve crabs here? Waiter: we serve anyone, just have a seat Dedicated to everyone on adt. Michael...

3/13/2023 11:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
Weakness in legs

Steve, please see a Dr. soon, as the falls are concerning. Hopefully it is just a short term side effect of medicine. Keep us posted. Michael...

3/10/2023 1:16 PM

Prostate Cancer
Decision Regret in Patients with Localised PCa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

When I was diagnosed in 2008, Robotic surgery was coming into focus. Comparing open surgery with se of robotic surgery, the choice was a no brainer, I thought. There were only 2 or 3 surgeons...

3/9/2023 7:34 AM

Prostate Cancer
Experiences with salvage radiation

JLR, that sounds a lot like my path. Robotic surgery in May 2009 and the next Jan. I was undergoing SRT. I was still working at that time, so the problem for me was just trying to schedule the...

3/6/2023 3:31 PM

Prostate Cancer
Checking in again and sharing my decision making

Thanks for the update and it sounds like things are going well for you. Sometime this year I will have completed ten years of lupron, so I can appreciate your decision to go with pill form adt....

2/17/2023 11:26 AM

Prostate Cancer
4 years undetectable

That is fantastic, Motown. Michael...

2/16/2023 10:00 AM

Prostate Cancer
SBRT - 6 Year Update

Good to hear from you Paxton, and good news to boot. Michael...

2/12/2023 10:17 AM

Prostate Cancer
Friday humor: dumb joke

Was it Rodney Dangerfield that said; My wife and I would have been divorced years ago, but neither one of us wanted custody of the children. Michael...

2/12/2023 10:15 AM

Prostate Cancer
Side effects from Degarelix

After over nine years of lupron shots they switched me to eligard, and the shot in the stomach is a little more uncomfortable that a shot in the butt. It does leave me with a hardened spot under the...

2/8/2023 3:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
Final opinion on prostate cancer diagnosis

Good to hear the results from your biopsy. And those are the best results to get on your biopsy. Michael...

2/8/2023 10:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
It has been a long few weeks.

If you are not careful Todd, Pickleball can still get you. Glad to hear you are feeling a little better. Michael...

1/26/2023 3:24 PM

Prostate Cancer
Why finish Taxotere/Docetaxel treatment?

Thanks for the update, Startech. Wishing you the best outcome as you look for cooler pastures. And Sonny certainly deserved a wonderful service. Thanks for representing us, Michael...

1/22/2023 7:15 AM

Prostate Cancer
Old Surgery guy

It is good to hear from you, and you have had a nice run, with a slow rise of your psa. It will be interesting to hear the recommendation that you get from the Oncologist. Michael...

1/20/2023 9:15 AM

Prostate Cancer
Blood clots Help

Glen, is there an urgent care open near you? If not, can you make it until the morning, Michael...

1/15/2023 2:34 PM

Prostate Cancer
6 yrs. out - Checking in

Good to hear from you drifter, and you have been thru a lot in the last couple of years. And your positive attitude is infectious. Keep on truckin my friend. Michael...

1/15/2023 11:21 AM

Prostate Cancer
Provenge (sipuleucel-T)

Jaw, you can use the search block at the top right corner on HW to look at past threads on Provenge, while you are waiting for others to respond. Also a lot of us try to use healthy diets as we are...

1/13/2023 12:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
PSA Update x2

That is too funny, Jack. " just say no to small talk and a DRE," Michael...

1/12/2023 10:25 AM

Prostate Cancer
Hello

Todd, when you put a recliner between the tool chest and the Harley, you have then mastered retirement. Good to hear from you and enjoy the grandkids and Hawaii. Michael...

1/12/2023 10:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
Happy New Year

Right back at all of you and may the New Year bring us health and peace. Michael...

12/31/2022 2:16 PM

Prostate Cancer
13 years undetectable

Fantastic! Thanks for the check in, Mike. Michael...

12/31/2022 7:02 AM

Prostate Cancer
Lu177 PSMA UPDATE

So sorry to hear of your loss. What a great role model he must have been, and he left you with a road map for dealing with life's challenges. Michael...

12/29/2022 5:58 PM

Prostate Cancer
AMS 800 - questions

Welcome to HW, Cutbank. While you are waiting for responses, you can always put AMS in the search box in the upper right corner and look at previous responses. There is likely a good history of this...

12/29/2022 7:22 AM

Prostate Cancer
Thanks to Nat King Cole- UNDETECTABLE

That is great to hear Go Bucks. And what a fantastic way to bring the year to a close. Michael...

12/28/2022 5:04 PM

Prostate Cancer
11 years came and went... diagnosed @42, OP @ Hopkins.

Dude, good to hear from you. Looks like you were pretty young when diagnosed and have had great results. Glad that you are enjoying fatherhood and you have a young one on hand. Thanks for the...

12/24/2022 1:43 PM

Prostate Cancer
MD Anderson has an employee choir that sings Christmas songs

Cyclone, that is a wonderful tradition. Those are the things that can bond generations of community members. Michael...

12/23/2022 11:01 AM

Prostate Cancer
Merry Christmas Everyone

Good to hear from you skypilot, and that is a great update. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope that the study that you are in is just as successful. Michael...

12/23/2022 10:59 AM

Prostate Cancer
Drive home from surgery

That is a long drive, DL. It is a risk at best. Are you able to find a driver? Uber wasn't around in 2009, but fortunately my wife was, Michael...

12/13/2022 12:56 PM

Prostate Cancer
Jevtana started after 2 doses of Pluvicto

Thanks for the update, and I would have the same reaction if my provider forgot to order the right medications. Mistakes can and do happen, even at world class facilities. During my robotic surgery...

12/9/2022 2:12 PM

Prostate Cancer
Checking In !

Thanks for the update, Sagittarian. Always enjoy good news. Michael...

11/30/2022 5:12 PM

Prostate Cancer
6 year post SBRT update

Good to hear from you, Chip. And I hope to hear from you when you turn 80yo. That means both of us will still be around. Michael...

11/29/2022 10:43 AM

Prostate Cancer
Hey Guys: I’m 70 !!!

Happy Birthday and happy thanksgiving to you, Anb. Mic...

11/24/2022 7:41 AM

Prostate Cancer
Latest PSA advice

Tom, hopefully the science guys will chip in soon, but you have had a nice run on your tests, and I would focus on enjoying the holidays and not to worry about this last test. Michael...

11/22/2022 9:26 AM

Prostate Cancer
Back on the Zoladex

Mal, thanks for the update and congrats on the drop of your psa. Have a great holiday season across the pond. Michael...

11/22/2022 9:21 AM

Prostate Cancer
Surgery updates

For me it was boxers. I wasn't worried about it falling out as much as I was worried about it pinching me. Michael...

11/16/2022 1:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
Psa drops off Xtandi.

My PSA continued to drop after stopping xtandi, but I give it credit for getting to zero with the help of Lupron. I have remained at .00 for the last three years after stopping. Pretty powerful...

11/15/2022 2:05 PM

Prostate Cancer
ORIOLE type RT results

Trailguy, My running days came to an end while I was on Xtandi, but my PSA went to .00 and has stayed there for the last three years while I have been on Lupron only, These days I walk most every...

11/12/2022 12:39 PM

Prostate Cancer
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