NorCol, I want to encourage you...we have almost identical pathology, with one exception, I also had one positive LN so, I was pT3bN1. Our treatments are same as well. My RP was 2/12/14, next week...
Great to hear your update Gunner...6 years! What a Fantastic Blessing! Mike...
Thank you all for the responses and kind words! Those of you (or your husband) that are still doing/about to start ADT/SRT, I'll be thinking of you. And, the ones who mentioned PSA anxiety, we ALL...
Wow...9 Years! Congrats! Mike...
Just about Party Time!...
I want to encourage all that have a more advanced diagnosis. As you can see by my heading & profile below, my diagnosis was aggressive PC. Five years ago today I got "The Call", then surgery, PSA...
Teeitup, I had 12 monthly shots of Firmagon a few years ago. Does it hurt? Answer: Depends. It really depends on the experience and patience of the one administering the shot. If they take the time...
If PSA is still moving up: I want to encourage you both. As you can see by my stats below; my numbers are almost identical. Surgery almost 5 years ago, PSA back within 4 mo. Then Salvage Rad & ADT...
What roller coaster...way to be your own patient advocate! Congrats! Mike...
Very Great News! Congrats! Mike...
Quick: what color represents Prostate Cancer? What month is PC Awareness Month? Now, how about Breast Cancer...color? Month? Bet you know this. (BC: Pink/October. PC: Light Blue/September. The Pink...
We need to start new thread, Scottomus needs this one for his answers/info. Mike...
Progressing, At one time there was probably 25-30 people that showed interest. I think it would be great to have a group...I don't know how to set it up, do you? Mike...
I agree with JNF, first Fire the Urologist! You are in charge of your health. Call your Insurance Co and ask them if you can go to any Dr of your choosing without a referral. If no, find a Urologist...
Kathy77, Feeling Hopeful, having Hope is Vital! I cannot comment on Zytiga, just want you to know that there are friends here that are thinking of you and your Dad. Mike...
Hi Healing Well Bros/Sis, 1.7.14 Uro called to say that I was Positive (crazy word, huh?) for PC. As my sig below states: RP on 2.14.14 at IU Med Indianapolis. Shocking Path report: pT3bN1 (1 of 22)...
Geop, Great to hear how well you are doing!. Pray that things continue. Mike...
These ultra sensitive test can be agonizing. I went to a traditional <0.1 test after going through what you are. As you can see from my signature below, I'm in the higher risk category. I was using a...
I was same as you following surgery. (see info below). Six months after surgery my PSA was at 0.94. I had savage radiation (Sept/Oct. 2014) and 18 months of ADT shots (last Feb. 2015) This has been...
That is GREAT News! Praying for it to continue. Mike...
Marley, I had exact pathology. T3, N1, 4+3. Question: Why are you doing additional treatments with your PSA being undetectable? My PSA became detectable at 6mo post surgery, then I did ADT...
Great news for you guys...congrats! Mike...
Turmeric D3 K2 Pomegranate (supplements)...
Great! Congrats! Enjoy being able to breath deep again. Mike...
Great News! Time to celebrate!...
Praying for Chris, you, and his "team". That's special stuff there with Tessa! Mike...
Lama, Thank you for serving this country! Same for RobLee, John_TX, BobbyMac! You all deserve to have the best medical treatment available... and free if it were up to people like me. Praying for you...
Super News! Mike...
The Relief that comes from an undetectable...super! Hoping that zeros are the only score you get from here on out! Mike...
Great start on PSA numbers! Hoping they stay LOW....
YES! Fantastic News! Mike...
Greg, Great to hear all of your good news...after a rough (to say the least) year and half or so. Hoping your psa continues to be undetectable and heart issues continue to improve! Keep up the...
That's great news! Zeros! Mike...
Hi HW Friends, Celebrating three years ago this month RP, one year ago this month was last monthly ADT shot and today an undetectable PSA with T up to 471 getting there)!. This forum continues to be...
Great to hear! We always like to hear good news. Mike...
Sounds like you are doing great! Mike...
Great news! Hope is a powerful weapon! Mike...
"I'm completely overwhelmed at this point. Frustrated. Pissed. You name it. My daughters don't really understand the amount of fear I have right now". You are among a group that totally understand....
That's great news! Merry Christmas...Enjoy the Season! Mike...
I posted this question on a different thread, thought I would put it out to entire HW community... Update & Question: It's been 10 mo since last Firmagon shot, man has it been super blessing not to...
Andrew, BMac, Aleph, Thanks guys for responding! BMac - You and I had almost identical pathology. Seems like 18 mo of ADT (that's how long I did) is the recommendation these days. With a coupe pos...
Update & Question: It's been 10 mo since last Firmagon shot, man has it been super blessing not to get those monthly injections! Latest T=156, slowly getting up there, feeling better for sure. Q: My...
Jack, This is great! It has the same vibe as my favorite Christmas movie; It's a Wonderful Life. Thanks for sharing...Merry Christmas & Healthy New Year! Mike...
Andrew, Great news! Mike...
It is Beyond Great to hear how well you are doing! You have been very proactive in going where you need to, to find the best med team for you. But, your testimony about God, Family, and Attitude says...
Nice to enjoy breathing easier again...huh? Happy for you Mal! Mike...
Wow, it's been a year since we started this "little" club. Thought I would bumped it to top and see how you all are doing. My wife and I are more than thankful, that I'm still pulling undetectable...
Stay Hopeful....
FANTASTIC! Mike...
Congrats Todd! You deserve it, I appreciate how you always keep it real. Mike...