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

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!...

10/27/2021 3:16 PM

Prostate Cancer
How many of you are retired?

Been 100% retired for about a year now. Past few weeks, been thinking about getting a part-time job!!...

10/8/2018 12:33 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update: 08-14

Hello David, So very nice to hear from you! Glad the VA is treating you better!! Keeping you In my thoughts and prayers. Take care and again, so glad to hear from you. Dave, now in Olive Branch, MS...

8/16/2018 6:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
Friday OT - How Did You Pick Your HW Screen Name?

Great thread, two granddaughters and two grandsons. Years ago, just for fun, flew a C-172 and was going to use "flyboy" but I liked the current username best! Dave...

3/28/2018 1:07 PM

Prostate Cancer
Update

Todd, Great news and so glad you're doing fantastic. I'm also doing great. Still on my first line of defense and my PSA is still <0.064!! Going on five years and six months. I'm extremely thankful to...

3/27/2018 3:55 PM

Prostate Cancer
I lost a good friend today.

Almost a 10, So very sorry to of the passing of your good friend. Making good memories is something that can't be taken away and we'll always remember them. Will keep you and your wife and your...

2/16/2018 1:22 PM

Prostate Cancer
Just Rang the Bell

Congratulations!...

2/11/2018 8:51 AM

Prostate Cancer
Some of us are still around- somewhat

Great to hear you're doing well! Dave...

2/11/2018 8:13 AM

Prostate Cancer
Does PSA of 209 mean cancer?

Onthgodiy, I need to clarify something. I only had 10 rounds of radiation on my T-12, not any place else. So if I miss lead you! I'm sorry. Enjoy your family....

2/11/2018 7:54 AM

Prostate Cancer
Does PSA of 209 mean cancer?

Good evening Onthgodiy, Welcome to where no body wants to be!! I'm so very sorry to hear of your diagnosis! You're at the right place for great advice and a family atmosphere. Here is my story.... I...

2/10/2018 8:06 PM

Prostate Cancer
Quick update, continued PSA good news!

Great news Jerry! So glad you're doing so well. May you have many more years of undetectable PSA. Dave...

1/17/2018 2:51 PM

Prostate Cancer
37 months after stage V metastatic PC and still undetectable w/ Firmagon and Casodex

Geop, Great news! I too, have been blessed to have a long run on my first line of defense. Here is my story. Born: 10-28-1950; October 1, 2012, I was diagnosis with Advance Prostate Cancer...

1/10/2018 4:07 PM

Prostate Cancer
The joys of getting older

Todd, Great news and congratulations! Dave...

11/21/2017 1:56 PM

Prostate Cancer
An update

Great news! Dave...

11/21/2017 1:47 PM

Prostate Cancer
A greeting to all for a Happy Thanksgiving!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your family! Happy Thanksgiving to all the families on HW! Dave in Bartlett, TN...

11/21/2017 1:45 PM

Prostate Cancer
4 year anniversary - Just another milestone and Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Anniversary! May you have many more! Happy Thanksgiving! Dave in Bartlett, TN...

11/20/2017 5:50 PM

Prostate Cancer
Year 8 for this G9 guy w/bone mets

Jerry L. Congratulation and great news! Dave...

11/20/2017 5:23 PM

Prostate Cancer
I have made it almost 5 Years with Gleason 9, I hope you do to.

CONGRATULATIONS! Keep up the fight! We can do this! Dave...

10/13/2017 1:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
Sad news

Sue, So very sad to hear of the news of the loss of your DH! I know he had the best care and so much love! In the coming days, weeks, months and years, may you find peace and comfort! Look to the...

10/13/2017 12:44 PM

Prostate Cancer
Nine years at HW PC

Hello David, Glad you're still with us! Over the years, you've helped so many people including myself-Thank You very much! Hope we both will be here another nine years! Take care, Dave...

10/13/2017 12:19 PM

Prostate Cancer
Nine years since prosate surgery for Gleason 8

Hello Jerry1, Congratulations on your long term G8-2.0. Great to see such great results! Hoping you have another nine years of playing tennis and enjoying your wonderful life! Dave in Bartlett, TN...

10/13/2017 11:22 AM

Prostate Cancer
BONE RADIATION question

NEPOL, Back in 10-3-2012, when I was DX with Advance Prostate stage 4, G9, the cancer had eaten away at my T-12. My lower back was so sore, my wife had to help me out of bed every morning! Sometime...

10/7/2017 3:08 PM

Prostate Cancer
Vitamin D3

randrball1, I see your in OB, MS. I live in Bartlett and my kids live in OB close to Center Hill Elementary. Take care, Dave...

10/7/2017 1:52 PM

Prostate Cancer
Vitamin D3

randrball1, When I was DX in 10-03-2012, my urologist told me to take 1000 each of D3 and calcium per day! I'm still taking them and numbers are normal. Dave in Bartlett, TN...

10/7/2017 1:50 PM

Prostate Cancer
My 5th year Anniversary!!

Thank you to everyone for your kind comments! Everyone is such an encouragement to me! I'm always keeping this forum in my thoughts and prayers! Have a blessed day! Dave...

10/7/2017 5:50 AM

Prostate Cancer
Update 10-04-2017

David, Great to hear from you! So sorry to hear of the latest updates! Trust things will turn around very soon! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Dave in Bartlett, TN...

10/5/2017 5:20 PM

Prostate Cancer
My 5th year Anniversary!!

Hello, I would like to thank each and everyone that has taken time to write a message! All I can say is: I'm blessed of God! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Dave in Bartlett, TN...

10/5/2017 5:10 PM

Prostate Cancer
My 5th year Anniversary!!

Sue, Thank you Dave...

10/3/2017 12:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
Cancer got both my Brains

So sorry to hear your latest update! Trusting that your new treatment will be successful! Dave...

10/3/2017 12:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
My 5th year Anniversary!!

Thank you Andrew!! Dave...

10/3/2017 11:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
My 5th year Anniversary!!

Today is my 5 year anniversary!! October 03, 2012, I was diagnosis with Advance Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma) high volume, very-very aggressive metastatic (in my bones), Stage 4, PSA 130 and...

10/3/2017 11:18 AM

Prostate Cancer
6 YEARS AFTER—My annual update for G9’s

Dave, Great to hear your wonderful news! May you have many many more years of great health! I also am doing very well (see signature). Dave in Bartlett, TN...

8/29/2017 1:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
Celebrate! 4 years today since end of radiation therapy!

Congratulations Jerry! I'm very happy that you're doing better on all accounts! God is good! Dave...

8/28/2017 2:21 PM

Prostate Cancer
End of Life Journey (II)

Beth, I'm truly sorry for your loss of Gary. You gave Gary all the tender love and care that he could only ask for! May God bless and give you and your family peace in the coming days, weeks, months...

7/30/2017 9:00 AM

Prostate Cancer
End of life journey

Beth, Keeping you, Gary and your family in my thoughts and prayers! Again, Thank You for sharing the experience of you and Gary's unselfishness last few months/weeks with us! I'm seeing a wife who's...

7/28/2017 12:28 PM

Prostate Cancer
Good news! PSA following Gompertz limiting curve established in March 2017

Jerry, So glad you and your bride wasn't hurt, yesterday in you auto accident. We have a great protector! I'm very happy for your good PSA results today! It's very hard for me to keep my mind off of...

7/17/2017 3:27 PM

Prostate Cancer
Hospice update

My thoughts and prayers are with you! Dave...

7/14/2017 5:44 PM

Prostate Cancer
My dad has passed. I am heartbroken

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know you have many wonderful memories and they will keep you going day and night. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Dave...

7/14/2017 5:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
Come Monday

Todd, Hoping all goes well with your Dr. visit and PSA test! Dave...

7/14/2017 5:33 PM

Prostate Cancer
Dan can finally rest.....

Mary, So very sorry to hear the passing of Dan. I'll be praying for you and your family! Dave...

7/14/2017 5:29 PM

Prostate Cancer
OT-end is in sight for my mother

Halbert, So very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother! We never want to say goodbye to our loved one's! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Dave...

6/19/2017 7:54 PM

Prostate Cancer
End of life journey

Dear Gary and Beth, Thank you so very much for this thread! I know you didn't have to start this, and I would imagine at times, it's very difficult for you to put in writing your thoughts and true...

6/14/2017 1:24 PM

Prostate Cancer
11 years

Todd, Congratulations on your 11th anniversary! May you have many more of wonderful health and undetectable PSA! Pray for you and our HW family. Dave...

6/6/2017 3:12 PM

Prostate Cancer
Friend on TRANSFORMER trial, Xtandi not working.

Hi Redwing, So very sorry to hear about your friend. The only help I can give is to "Pray" for your friend! Dave...

5/24/2017 1:11 PM

Prostate Cancer
Granddaughter has arrived

Congratulations to you and Gary! I'm so glad everyone is doing fine! Yes, children are a true blessing from God! Praying for you and Gary. Looking forward to your new thread! Dave...

5/24/2017 9:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
It's a GREAT day!

Mark, Congratulations on every account through your process! Thanks for the update! You've done very well and should be proud of yourself! I too have looked at everything differently since my DX (not...

4/10/2017 7:50 AM

Prostate Cancer
How about some good news

Carl, Thanks for sharing the great news!! So happy for you! Dave in Bartlett, TN...

4/10/2017 6:59 AM

Prostate Cancer
Mel (compiler) paralyzed from accident

Mel, So thankful that you're doing better! Keep up the hard work as it will only get better as each day passes. Thoughts and prayers for you and Cheryl. Dave in Bartlett, TN...

4/9/2017 8:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
Very sad day for HW and GFMPH

Very sad news of Jim's passing! I met him a couple years ago at the NY meeting. He was a big help to me and I'll always remember him, he'll surely be missed by ALL! Thought and prayers Karen and his...

4/7/2017 6:13 AM

Prostate Cancer
Celebrating tonight - 1st anniversary of the end of hormone therapy!

Jerry, Congratulations on your first year anniversary of whole primary treatment process! In agreement with the other post, you are a help to so many. You've help me so very much with your knowledge,...

3/25/2017 6:34 AM

Prostate Cancer
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