I was one too. Not sure what I am now. Is it too early to wish all of the members here a healthy, happy holiday season? Oh heck, I'll do it anyhow. I'm not here much anymore and may not be back...
Just turned 70. Mag...
Hi everyone. I haven't been here for a long time for obvious reasons (see signature). Just couldn't resist to brag a little...sorry. 2006 RRP 2008 SRT 0.0 ever since. Wishing all the best to everyone...
Looks like I'm the oddball here. 66 Gy at 33 fractions. That was way back in 2008....
Hi David, Good to hear from you although I wish it was with better news. Don't know if you remember me, but I'm one of the really old members (2006). Just glad that you seam to be well taken care of...
Hi David, Once again I'm speechless about this terrible journey that you have to bare. I do, however, wish you all the very best possible under the circumstance. Please try and enjoy the holiday...
Hi David. Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts. I have followed your journey since you started here and I'm saddened that it took such a twisted, painful and sad turn. I don't...
Dear Snowcake. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Mag...
The moderators here are really first class! All the members aren't too bad either :-). Hope you're all doing well. Mag...
Why do bad things happen to good guys? Wishing you all the best and a speedy and full recovery from the frozen north. Mag...
Happy New Year to you Mel and of cause, happy New Year to all my brothers and sisters here on Healingwell....
10 years since Dx.......8 years since SRT.........test result a couple of days ago: <.008. Ask me if I'm happy...
My result just came back. 10 years after Dx and 8 years past SRT it's <.008....
SRT in 2008. Had 3 tiny tattoos. Good luck. Mag....
I had my SRT late in 2008 after my PSA reached .1 and RO and myself, decided that the cancer is still alive. I was given 66 grays over 33 days. Side effects during the last couple of weeks of...
Dear Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences....
I'm so sorry to read this sad news. My condolences to all his friends and family members. It is truly a sad day for our community. Mag...
Hi Todd. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. Wishing 10 or more years, or more, of the same. All the best to you. Mag...
I'm one of the lucky ones thus far. Had my SRT in 2008 (RRP in 2006) and have been pulling <.04 ever since. At the time RT was not as developed, but it was the only chance at a "cure"........so I...
Hi Tom. I have not heard of anyone having radiation done twice to the same area. However, here is a little blurp that might help you. https://www.oncolink.org/experts/article.cfm?id=2135 Wishing you...
Dear Barb. Please accept my condolences on your husbands passing. I didn't get to know him, but he was a brother and my heart breaks every time I hear that one of us has lost his battle. Remember the...
Another bump. I'm also at over 7 years with <.04, but get PSA tested every 6 month. No SE. Well wishes and good luck to all my brothers here. Mag...
More good numbers here. 7 years post SRT still <.04. Happy holidays to me and hopefully, to all. Mag...
Just had another <.04. Guess I'll be keeping my seat in the zero clubs old timers section. Mag...
It's now a little over 9 years since my Dx and consequent open RRP. Today is my 7 anniversary of my post SRT. Just thought I give a little encouragement to those that are just starting out with this...
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Glad you've had some time to make happy memories with him in which he will live on for ever. Mag...
I don't have a limerick to pass on, but perhaps this will get a chuckle or two?: "All drugs have two names, a trade name and generic name. Example, the trade name is Tylenol and it's generic name is...
Interesting read for us Canucks. Thanks for posting. Mag...
I was diagnosed in Oct 2006, 1 month after my 70th. Welcome to the 8th decade....
Another <0.04 for me :yeah: I could easily get used to this. Wishing everyone well and a low PSA. Mag...
BillyBob, I could be way out in left field here, but I do believe that there are many men like me (perhaps even the majority). They had treatment with few or no SE and moved on with life. We don't...
Darned, I wish that hadn't read this post😯. I'm 6.5 years out from SRT and over 8 years from RRP with no SE thus far. I was feeling pretty smug about that until I read this forum. Now I'm sitting...
Please accept my deepest condolences....
Hi David, Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Your mom may be gone, but she will live on in the minds and hearts of those that loved her. Please take some comfort in that. Your friend, Paul...
Ops....almost missed this post. Not here very often. Diagnosis pT3a after open RRP In 2006. SRT in2008. Hope everyone is doing well. Mag...
Here is another spin on the magic juice/pill: https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/pom-not-so-wonderful/...
Hi fofeech. I'll give you my story for what it's worth. About 2 years after RRP I had a recurrence. Started at .04 then .05 3 month later 08. At that point I and my Onc decided that I needed SRT if I...
Hi David. I'm one of the old timers here and don't post much anymore, but just wanted to help you to put your mind at ease. I had the open RRP in 2006. Like you, I have no family and live alone. I...
A very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and lo/no PSA 2015, to you Pratoman and to all my brothers here at healingwell. Magaboo...
Hi David, I haven't posted for some time, but every once in a while I feel compelled to chime in to see how people are doing. Sure glad to read that something positive is finally happening with...
25mg of Tadalafil once or twice a week works ok in my case....
Hi David, I too have stopped posting some time ago, but still check in periodically to follow some of our brothers journey. I followed yours with an increasingly heavy heart as it unfolded. We will...
Congratulations! Always good to hear when someone else was able to banish the beast. May your zeros last for the rest of your days....
Congratulations, Ed, on your 5year accomplishment. Welcome to the 5 year club.Here is to the next 5,10,15.............years. Mag...
Hi Bronson and congrats on your great test result.When I had my SRT, my Onc told me that if the PAS is down by 50% 6 weeks after SRT finish, the target was successfully hit and most likely destroyed....
Congrats! :yeah: I'll have brandy please. Here is to many years of the same result. Mag...
Hi David, Thanks for your holidays greeting. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a happy slide into 2014. May 2014 be kinder to you than 2013 was. All the best to you. Your friend, Mag...
Congratulations Todd! Have a wonderful holiday season. Mag...
Congratulations and welcome to the 5 year club. Have a wonderful holiday season May you be a big zero in 2014 and beyond. Mag...
Thanks Alf, for your holiday greetings. wishing you and all of my friends here, a very merry holiday season and a HEALTHY, happy and prosperous 2014.Mag...